Millen News goes to Alaska
     The Millen News recently traveled with Donald (Bubba) Perryman and his wife, Charline, to Ketchikan, Alaska. (Photo contributed)
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Library News
By Sharon Blank
      It's Teen Read Week, and we're having a blast! From the daily prize drawings to our great book club, we have a lot of stuff going on for the teens and 'tweens here at the library! We're also recruiting teens to help us understand what they want in the library so that we can better serve their need...
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Fraud alert!
     A local resident recently received this check in the mail, but discovered it to be a fraud. The envelope the check arrived in was postmarked "Canada" with a "New York City" address, and the check was written on an Oklahoma bank. Similar checks may be circulating in the area. (Staff photo by Deborah ...
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Police Blotter
      The Millen Police Department reported the following incidents this week. Tuesday, Sept. 2 • A Hendrix Street resident reported the theft of a 9mm pistol from his residence. Friday, Oct. 10 • Officers investigated an accident on Palmer Row in which a green Ford Explorer was found ...
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Community House Park landscaping complete
     During the past year the area behind the Millen Community House has been beautifully landscaped. The initial idea for a Community House Park originated with the Millen Woman's Club (MWC). With assistance from the City of Millen in preparing the lot, and financial assistance from a number of sources,...
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Hagin speaks to SCV
     William Hagin, lieutenant commander of the Ebenezer Rifles SCV in Springfield, brought the September program to the monthly meeting of the Buckhead-Fort Lawton #2102. He spoke on the Union prison camp for Confederate soldiers at Point Lookout, Maryland. He also told of his recent trip to the Gettysb...
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Mincey places first in golf tournament
     Vic Mincey participated in the 2008 Junior Pine Tree Golf Tournament in Swainsboro on Saturday, Oct. 4. He placed first in the 8 - 9 years of age division, as well as in the putting contest. Vic also won the "Closest to the Pin" trophy for all age groups. He is the 8- year-old son of Michael and Ky...
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Window to the Past
     Ada Belcher is shown in 1912 at Indian Springs. (Photo contributed)
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Kelly crowned
     Makenzie Diane Kelly was crowned "2008 Little Miss Ogeechee Fair" in the 5 - 6 years of age division of the 2008 Miss Ogeechee Fair Pageant held Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Langston Chapel Elementary School in Statesboro. Participants were limited to Bulloch, Bryan, Candler, Effingham, Emanuel, Evan...
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