Entries from March 2009

Significance of stimulus to schools unclear

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Ben Munro
in Top Stories
Tuesday, March 24. 2009
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This much is certain: Madison County Schools will receive stimulus money. [Full Story »] 

Lawrence Couch

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MainStreetNewsObits
in Obituaries
Monday, March 23. 2009
ATHENS – Lawrence Bruce Couch, 78, died Sunday, March 22, 2009. A native of Clarke County, he was the son of the late Ernest and Ester Bradberry Couch. He owned and operated Athens Super Market for a number of years, was retired from Bells Food Store, was a member of the Princeton United Methodist Church, and had served in the Georgia ... [Full Story »] 

Florrie Baughcum

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Monday, March 23. 2009
ATHENS – Florrie Burt Baughcum, 90, died Saturday, March 21, 2009. Born in Crawford on January 27, 1919, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Pearl Adkins Burt. She was a longtime Athens resident and a faithful member of Beech Haven Baptist Church until her health prevented her from attending. She was retired from Belk Department ... [Full Story »] 

Hull announces qualifying dates for vacant post

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Ben Munro
in News
Monday, March 23. 2009
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Those wishing to qualify to fill Hull’s still-vacant council seat may do so May 4-6. [Full Story »] 

Woman reports rape

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Staff Writer
in Public Safety
Monday, March 23. 2009
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A woman was reportedly raped near the intersection of Woodale Drive and Brownwood Drive last Sunday afternoon. [Full Story »] 

OPINION: Hospital troubles; cross-over bills

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Letter to the Editor
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Monday, March 23. 2009
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Despite the flow of billions of federal stimulus dollars to strengthen health care in Georgia, the governor has proposed a 10 percent cut in Medicaid reimbursements to hospitals and six percent to physicians. This action could have a devastating effect on Georgia’s already financially strapped hospitals, especially those in rural areas. [Full Story »] 

Willie Coker

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Monday, March 23. 2009
COMER – Willie Russum Coker, 90, died Saturday, March 21, 2009, at the Cobb Health Care Center in Comer. Born in Madison County on April 19, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Elizabeth Norton Russum. She was a retired seamstress, having worked with Blue Bell Manufacturing in Comer. She was a member of the Comer Baptist Church ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Raiders unscathed in subregion

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MainStreetNewsSports
in Sports
Sunday, March 22. 2009
The Madison County Lady Raider tennis team continues to roll through subregion play with little interference. Madison County (5-1, 3-0) downed Winder-Barrow 4-1 Tuesday to stay perfect in the 8A-AAAA ranks. “The girls continue to play very well,” said coach Keith Strickland. Molly Smith and Jeannie Bowen won easily at the top two singles ... [Full Story »] 

Raiders back at .500 after consecutive victories

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MainStreetNewsSports
in Sports
Sunday, March 22. 2009
The Madison County boys’ tennis team seems to have turned the tables after a few near misses earlier this year. The team is back to .500 overall and has a 2-1 subregion record after a 4-1 win over Winder-Barrow. The Raiders own a two-game winning streak. “I’m extremely proud of the way our boys have been playing the last few matches,” ... [Full Story »] 

MCHS boys tennis team back at .500

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MainStreetNewsSports
in Sports
Sunday, March 22. 2009
The Madison County boys’ tennis team seems to have turned the tables after a few near misses earlier this year. The team is back to .500 overall and has a 2-1 subregion record after a 4-1 win over Winder-Barrow. The Raiders own a two-game winning streak. “I’m extremely proud of the way our boys have been playing the last few matches,” ... [Full Story »] 
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