The United States Supreme Court dealt a blow to the pro-life movement today by setting yet another precedent which protects the path to abortion over the lives of unborn children. In writing for a 5-3 majority, Justice Breyer struck down two Texas statutes which required abortion clinics to (1) meet surgical center requirements and (2) […]
Read More »Collins: SCOTUS ruling a tragedy for women, states’ rights
June 27, 2016 Washington, D.C. – Today, the Supreme Court struck down a state law regarding health and safety standards for Texas abortion clinics. In the case of Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt, the Court voted 5-3 to strike down HB-2, a Texas law requiring abortion clinics to have admitting privileges at hospitals within 30 […]
Read More »4th of July Observance at Epworth
Always on the 4th of July at Epworth *8:00 AM to 10:30 AM Pancake Breakfast *at upper parking lot/cafeteria. $6! Over 400 for breakfast! A hardy North Dakota Winter Wheat is part of the the of July special recipe. *10:30 AM to 2:00 PM Field Activities*. *ALL Activities are at Upper Level*. FREE ADMISSION! Then purchase tickets […]
Read More »Mr. James “Loyd” Meers: Obituary
James “Loyd” Meers, age 80 of Suches, passed away Monday, June 27, 2016 at his home, following a brief illness. Loyd was born September 15, 1935 in Fannin County, to the late Clifford Meers and Ruby Bramlett Meers. James Loyd Meers married Shirley Shelton in 1957 and moved to Marietta, GA where they lived for […]
Read More »Local WWII Fighter Pilots to be Honored
The Robert and Wilfred Wilhide Memorial dedication will be held on July 2 in Andrews, NC at the Veterans Memorial Park on School House Hill at 7:30 PM. The Wilhide brothers were Marine fighter pilots and died days apart during the 1945 Battle of Okinawa. All are welcome to honor these two fallen heroes from […]
Read More »Mr. Charles Cleaston Barnes: Obituary
Mr. Charles Cleaston Barnes, better known as “Bud”, age 73, of Blue Ridge, GA passed away on June 26, 2016. Born in Copperhill, TN, he was the son of the late Roy William and France Nell Mealer Barnes. Bud mostly of all loved spending time with his family and also enjoyed watching pro wrestling. Survivors […]
Read More »Mr. Donald Clifton Cook: Obituary
Mr. Donald Clifton Cook, better known as “Don”, passed away on June 26, 2016. Born in Copperhill, TN, he was the son of the late L.C. and Kay Harper Cook. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. Don retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation as an Engineer after […]
Read More »Hillary’s Demonomics Will Sink Our Country
Opinion by John Tutten: “I have a clear vision for the economy and it’s this. We need to make sure our economy works for everyone. Not just those at the top.” So began Hillary Clinton this week in North Carolina while offering her rebuttal of Donald Trump’s economic prescriptions for the country. She continued: “Not […]
Read More »Mrs. Ruth Ann Ray James: Obituary
Ruth Ann Ray James, age 76, of Blue Ridge, GA, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 25, 2016. Born November 2, 1939, in Mineral Bluff, GA, graduated from East Fannin High School, Class of ’58 and later moved to Atlanta with her best friend. There, along with finding work, she […]
Read More »Polk County TN Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 6/14 to 6/20
Pursuant to the state open records law, Tennessee Code Ann. section 10-7-503 to 10-7-512; 10-7-701 to 10-7-702; 10-8-101 to 10-8-103 Open Records Act allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Polk County, Tennessee. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for your viewing pleasure. Please remember […]
Read More »Brexit, It’s All About Immigration
Opinion by George McClellan: Modern technology can give us immediate gratification or instantly dashes our hopes and dreams. Yesterday, the Brexit vote to leave the EU did both despite being labeled “divisive and hateful,” i.e.: Conservative. Brexit is a done deal and the EU will soon start its death spiral. There was a 72% voter […]
Read More »Mr. Ronald Van Pope: Obituary
Ronald Van Pope, age 61 of Mineral Bluff, passed away Friday, June 24, 2016 at Marietta, GA. Mr. Pope was born May 9, 1955 in Duck Town, TN, to the late N. Weldon Pope and Geraldine Beaver Pope. He served in the U.S. Army and enjoyed a career as a contractor in the automotive industry. […]
Read More »Fannin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 6/17 to 6/23
Arrest report provided by the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 35-01-18) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Fannin County. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, […]
Read More »Mr. Eric Charles Meissner: Obituary
Eric Charles Meissner, age 79 of Blue Ridge, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at his home. Mr. Meissner was born January 26, 1937 in Newark, NJ to the late Eric Meissner and the late Edna Burnett Meissner. A member of Macedonia Church of Christ, he was preceded in death by wife, Susan Joyce Meissner, […]
Read More »Mr. Elmer B. Van Orsdal: Obituary
Elmer B. Van Orsdal, 87, died June 22 at his home. Mr. Van Orsdal was born in Chattanooga, TN, the son of Jessie Jenkins Van Orsdal. Mr. Van Orsdal was a veteran of the United States Navy, where he served as a radioman. One of his assignments was on a minesweeper — a ship to […]
Read More »JoAnn Davila: Obituary
JoAnn Davila, age 78, of Copperhill, TN, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 22 2016. She retired from the Tennessee Chemical Company after many years of service. She was a devoted daughter and mother, as well as a loving grandmother. She enjoyed bird watching from her kitchen window. Although she was allergic […]
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