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Legion splits four games in Columbia (Community Sports ~ 07/07/08)
Shelbyville Senior American Legion Post 23 pounded out 13 base hits but missed out on some opportunities by leaving a runner on base in every inning and it came back to haunt them in a narrow 6-5 loss to Excelsior (Minn.) American Legion Post 259 to eliminate the local boys from the Columbia Tournament on Saturday... -
County budget matters complicated
(Local News ~ 07/07/08)
ANALYSIS A story published in the Times-Gazette last week about the county budget listed various county funds and how they were projected in the new fiscal year compared to the 2007-08 fiscal year. The story discussed the county's tight financial situation, and how the finance committee has requested cuts from county departments. Yet some of the expenditure funds showed increases, raising comments and questions...
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Council faces final pet sale decision
(Local News ~ 07/07/08)
A number of items will be addressed by Shelbyville's city council when it meets for its regular meeting Thursday, including passing an ordinance pertaining to the sale of pets. The final reading of ordinance number 821 would make it illegal to sell or give away animals in public places in Shelbyville, unless the person in question is a dealer...
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Novelty lighter ban pleases fire official
(Local News ~ 07/07/08)
They look like any innocent item a parent might buy at a retail store for their child, or even resemble a toy included in a children's fast food meal. But they aren't toys. They are cigarette lighters and, as of July 1, it is illegal to sell or distribute the items in Tennessee...
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City firefighters receive promotions (Local News ~ 07/07/08)
Three Shelbyville firefighters have moved up in rank, according to Chief John Habel. Habel said he has made Brian Nicholson an assistant fire chief. Nicholson is the city's fire inspector and in charge of prevention and assists Habel with reports that have to be turned into the state Department of Commerce and Insurance... -
Police accused of favoring tow firm (Local News ~ 07/07/08)
A Shelbyville wrecker operator made allegations Tuesday that police were directing business to a particular tow company instead of following a set rotation schedule. But Shelbyville City Council members seemed unconvinced and asked for more evidence concerning the charges... -
Extras! Extras! needed for film shoot (Local News ~ 07/07/08)
Extras, extras, read all about it. No -- seriously -- if you would love to be an extra in a movie, you need to read all about it. You'll have that chance Saturday night at Cascade High School. "We need lots and lots of extras," said Jon Russell Cring, the producer and director for Extra/Ordinary Films. "It's a high school football game, so anyone and everyone can come out for it."...
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