Archive for September, 2010

VINTON–The autopsies of the bodies found on Halliahurst Avenue in Vinton yesterday prove that they do belong to Timothy Drew, 42, and his wife Kim Drew, 44. The Medical Examiner also concluded that the police’s original theory of a murder-suicide was correct. Timothy Drew show his estranged wife, and then shot himself. »

NEW CASTLE – As a result of what the Craig County Sheriff’s Office said was a year-long investigation, a federal grand jury indicted a 29-year-old New Castle man for drug trafficking involving heroin. Sheriff Clifford Davidson identified him as Barry Monroe Owens Jr., and his address as 96 12th Street in New Castle. He was... »

CAVE SPRING–Community theater is always a family affair. The organization president, when not managing operations, sews costumes for the performers. The director’s son helps carry in furniture before a nighttime rehearsal. And the actors—not pampered, this bunch—come in every Saturday to work on the set. On Wednesday, Showtimers, a local jewel in the Cave... »

VINTON–Police have announced the names of  the two people they believe are the victims of a murder-suicide in a home on Halliahurst Avenue in Vinton. While positive identification is still pending, police believe that they are Timothy Drew, 42, and his estranged wife Kimberly Drew, 44. Preliminary investigations show that both have gunshot wounds, and... »

VINTON–For most people, church fundraisers bring to mind potluck dinners and car washes. But New Testament Baptist Church members Cori Swanson and Kendra Meek have a different, and tastier, way to raise money. Their way involves moist cake, homemade icing, and, sometimes, a cherry filling. The two college students run Cupcakes for Christ, a... »

SALEM – Computers will be given free to families who need them on Thursday, Sept. 30, at the Salem Farmers’ Market. The give-away is being sponsored by the City of Salem Economic Development office in partnership with two Salem businesses, The Computer Works and Valley Computer Service and Sales. The give-away will be from... »

SALEM – Gregory Irby barely knew where Mali was before he went there. But the Islamic country in West Africa’s bulge – which was formerly known as the French Sudan – made a lasting impression on him when he traveled there earlier this month to help a friend scout the area for future mission... »

Ethel Morgan Mohler, 99, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010. She was a longtime member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Salem and thoroughly enjoyed her hobbies as a seamstress and playing Bridge. Preceding her in death was her husband, Eugene Carroll Mohler; and brothers Fred Morgan, Joe Morgan and Jimmy... »

SALEM – Forklift operator Jason Dennis oh-so-carefully lifted a section of the Lakeside amusement park scale model of the Shooting Star roller coaster Monday afternoon, raising it to the third floor of the renovated Salem Museum. The exhibit was too large to be carried up the stairs and around corners, Museum Director John Long... »

NEW CASTLE  – The dental and medical centers for Craig County are being praised as rural healthcare models, for the community’s efforts in coming together to provide needed care. “Incredible things are happening, and we’re excited about it all,” dentist James Cornick told the crowd assembled for the dental center’s official grand opening Sept. 17... »