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LOCAL CLEVELAND SHOPPERS Frieda Moses (left) and Sonya Mangrum are self-proclaimed Coupon Queens. They work together to make grocery shopping an enjoyable experience that is painless for their wallets. “I never thought I’d be spending three hours in a grocery store,” Moses said of her couponing hobby.
Local coupon queens share their secrets
They are stuffed into the Sunday paper, shoved into mailboxes, and sometimes scattered throughout the grocery store. They are online, on paper, even on smart phone apps. More often than not, they e...
Mar 20, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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DEBBIE MOORE, above left, a local educator and documentary writer, interviewed Troye Moore Linginfelter, right, and five other former residents of Caney Creek for the historic documentary.
Local family documents tales from bygone Caney Creek Village
Driving through the Ocoee River Gorge, tourists can see the various buildings and dams that form the hydroelectric system now run by the Tennessee Valley Authority. Some of the buildings are even ...
Mar 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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THESE THREE TALENTED BEAUTIES, left, made for one of the most exciting programs ever at Cleveland’s recent 2014 Distinguished Young Women event held March 9. From left are Allie Beth Cody, second runner-up; Laura Kate Evans, 2014 Distinguished Young Woman of Cleveland and Megan Castleberry, first runner-up.
2014 Distinguished Young Women of Cleveland shines
The 2014 Distinguished Young Women of Cleveland Scholarship Program turned out to be one of Cleveland’s most exciting scholarship programs of all time. The entertaining event was filled with amazi...
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Banner photo, WILLIAM WRIGHT EASTER at the Lillios home was often associated with birthdays since Nicholas, left, and his sister celebrated their birthdays around the time Easter festivities took place. From left are Nicholas and his parents, Amy and William Lillios.
Easter celebrations earthwide
“Easter Day, the Feast of the Resurrection of Our Lord, is the greatest of all the festivals of the Christian Church,” wrote Christina Hole in her book “Easter and Its Customs.” According to Rober...
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WADE GLADSON is carrying a 55-pound blue monster catfish which he caught with his bare hands, or “noodled,” from the Tennessee River. The 42-year-old Clevelander said, “I have two daughters, Chelsea Coulter and Taylor Gladson and they both like to participate, although neither has actually caught a monster by hand yet. But they have both caught fish well over 50 pounds on rod and reel. My youngest daughter Taylor says she plans to catch a monster by hand this year so we will see how that turns out.”
Reality bites on ‘Catfishin’ Kings’
If you love fishing, fierce competition and the thrill of a dangerous seahunt then Animal Planet’s new show, “Catfishin’ Kings,” starring three Cleveland catfishers will have you riveted to your TV...
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Bud Kinches, became certified weather spotters through the National Weather Service SKYWARN™ program last year. There are currently 250 trained weather spotters in Bradley County, according to the NWS. Kinches captured the above lightning photo from his backyard during a storm soon after attending the spotter training class last spring. Banner photo, SARA DAWSON
Weather spotters in Cleveland prepare for severe weather season
Severe weather season has started again for Eastern Tennessee, and past years’ storms have caused more local residents to prepare for severe weather by becoming certified weather spotters through t...
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Tummies for Toby will be sending a coalition of chefs to Haiti to feed the hungry and help build a hospital, homes and kitchens. Chefs Caleb Phillips, left, Willis, and Kevin Powell, right, were close colleagues at M. Restaurant in Nashville.
Tummies for Toby: Haiti mission trip to honor memory of Cleveland native
When a private memorial service was held for 43-year-old Cleveland native Toby Willis last month, some people thought it marked the end of a life cut short too soon by a massive stroke. But to hon...
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WANDA DAVIS CELEBRATED her graduation from therapy at Life Care Center of Cleveland on March 1 with her family and friends. Pictured behind Davis, seated, are Davis’ sister Eva, son Ben and daughters Leslie and Laura. Banner photos, SARA DAWSON
A walk to remember: How Wanda Davis survived Legionnaires’ disease after a yearlong battle
Exactly 365 days after a bout with pneumonia caused severe medical complications, Wanda Davis graduated from therapy at Life Care Center of Cleveland. On March 1, friends, family and Life Care staf...
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FATHER MITCH BAKER leads Lenten reflection services each Wednesday at noon in the Lee University Chapel. Each service includes communion, which Baker prepares before students, faculty and community members arrive. The services, now in their second year, are a part of Lee University Campus Ministries. Banner photos, SARA DAWSON
Lee University hosts liturgical celebration of Lent
On Ash Wednesday, Feb. 13, 120 people gathered in Lee University’s Chapel to celebrate the beginning of the Lenten season. For the second year, Lee University is hosting weekly Lenten services eve...
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SARAH BUCKNER, the current public relations coordinator and event planner for the Museum Center at Five Points, is making the most of her internship and job opportunities amid a work environment where job prospects for college students are still scarce in many areas. The Cleveland native shares her insights on what can increase the chances of finding a job in today’s tough job market. Banner photos, WILLIAM WRIGHT
Sarah Buckner: Pursuing a career in a tough economy
When people with passion and potential meet the right opportunity, they may find themselves in a profession with a bright career ahead of them. That is a real prospect for Sarah Buckner, the curren...
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