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Entries from October 2013

Molena Fest set for Nov. 2

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Thursday, October 31. 2013

Molena Fest will kick off Saturday, Nov. 2, in the Molena city park with various vendors, live entertainment through the day, festival foods, games and the first ever Molena Mission Run. [Full story »]

Dr. Ira Slade Jr.

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Staff Writer

in Death Notices

Thursday, October 31. 2013

Dr. Ira Hunt “Dutch” Slade Jr., a man who practiced medicine and exhibited God’s love, went to his heavenly home Oct. 30, 2013. [Full story »]

Public Notices

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Wednesday, October 30. 2013

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Geiger’s Counter: Deep in the woods, the world looks different

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Rachel McDaniel

in Opinions

Wednesday, October 30. 2013

There is nothing quite like watching the world wake up while sitting high atop a deer stand located deep in the woods. [Full story »]

Halloween haunts, happenings

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Tuesday, October 29. 2013

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Head to downtown Zebulon for scares on the square Halloween night with trick-or-treating at various businesses and a costume contest. The free community event will begin at 6 p.m. and end at 8 p.m. [Full story »]

Baked Potato Salad

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Tasha Webster

in Food and Features

Tuesday, October 29. 2013

Freshway has potatoes for .69 lb. and Crystal Farms shredded cheese, 2/$4.00. [Full story »]

Celebrating 59 years of marriage

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Rachel McDaniel

in Food and Features

Tuesday, October 29. 2013

Doug and Bonnie Rounds recently celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary with the restoration of a car just like the one they drove to their high school prom. The 1952 Pontiac Catalina is the same color and a reminder of all their years together. [Full story »]

Early voting ongoing

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Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Monday, October 28. 2013

Residents in Zebulon, Concord and Molena can head to the polls for early voting through Nov. 1. The mayors of Concord and Molena are up for re-election as well as council members in Zebulon. [Full story »]

Veterans honored Nov. 1 at PCMS

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Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Monday, October 28. 2013

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This year veterans will be honored by local middle school students Nov. 1 during the annual Veterans Day program hosted by the Pike County Middle School Military History Club. The program will begin Friday, Nov. 1, at 9:30 a.m. in the gym. [Full story »]

Lady Pirates make Elite 8

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Rachel McDaniel

in Sports

Monday, October 28. 2013

By Greg Parrott

The Pike Lady Pirates plowed through Swainsboro in a double header by scores of 9-1 and 17-3. This sweep will send them to the Elite 8 for the fourth consecutive year. [Full story »]

A preview of the 10.30.2013 edition of The Journal Reporter

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Walter Geiger

in Email Headline Preview

Monday, October 28. 2013

Four straight:
Lady Pirates return to softball Elite 8; play in Columbus Oct. 31.

Top producer:
Steve McCrary of McCrary Farms wins award.

A big day:
Road race, vendors on tap for Molena Fest this Saturday.

Fright week:
Multiple Halloween events scheduled for All Hallows Eve.

A special ride:
Bonnie and Doug Rounds celebrate 59 years in a 1952 Catalina.

Animal control on Oct. 29 agenda

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Saturday, October 26. 2013

Pike County commissioners will discuss an animal control ordinance at the Tuesday, Oct. 29 meeting, which starts at 6:30 p.m. [Full story »]

Pirates pitted by Peach Co. 38-14

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Friday, October 25. 2013

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The Pirates will play in Fort Valley tonight against Peach County. Realtime scoring from the game will be provided by Greg Parrott and Rachel McDaniel. [Full story »]

Ross David Prevatt

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Staff Writer

in Death Notices

Thursday, October 24. 2013

Mr. Ross David Prevatt, age 81, of Concord, passed away Oct. 22, 2013 at his home. [Full story »]

Early voting ongoing in cities

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Rachel McDaniel

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Thursday, October 24. 2013

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Residents in Zebulon, Concord and Molena can head to the polls for early voting through Nov. 1. The mayors of Concord and Molena is up for re-election as well as council members in Zebulon. [Full story »]