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HCSO: Skeletal remains found

Christina Santee
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) are conducting a death investigation after skeletal remains were discovered Thursday in the area of state Route 105 (Cannon Bridge Road) just north of Old Athens Highway, the HCSO announced online.
Shown, from left, is Alejandro Jose Romo; Leticia Romo; the family's 1-year-old German Shepherd, Jack; 5-month-old Grand Pyrenees, Pirata; Stephany Romo; and Alejandro Romo at their house in Mt. Airy, where Jack got loose and was taken to Orlando, Florida, then West Virginia.

Shown, from left, is Alejandro Jose Romo; Leticia Romo; the family's 1-year-old German Shepherd, Jack; 5-month-old Grand Pyrenees, Pirata; Stephany Romo; and Alejandro Romo at their house in Mt. Airy, where Jack got loose and was taken to Orlando, Florida, then West Virginia.

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Family dog gets loose, travels to Florida then West Virginia

Chamian Cruz
Friday, July 26, 2019
A true story incredible enough to sound like the script of a movie, El Jinete Mexican Restaurant co-owner and Manager Leticia Romo recalls some weeks ago when she thought she’d lost her 1-year-old German Shepherd, Jack, forever.
Paul Reeves, right, is shown sitting with his wife, Doris.

Paul Reeves, right, is shown sitting with his wife, Doris.

Remembering Paul Reeves

Eric Pereira
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Habersham County has lost a man whose name will live on: Paul Jones Reeves. A man known by many for his kindness, generosity, faith and more, he left behind countless memories after passing away July 18 at age 93 surrounded by family and caregivers. Born Dec.

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Fire chief: Baldwin’s ISO rating improved from 4 to 3

Eric Pereira
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Baldwin Fire Chief Joe Roy recently reported to the Baldwin City Council that the city’s ISO (Insurance Services Office) Public Protection Classification (PPC) has improved from a 4 to a 3. The information was shared Monday at the council’s second regular meeting of the month.
Shown is the first railroad locomotive in which Jarvis Van Buren had a role in assembling. It made its historic run from Schenectady to Albany, New York, on Aug. 9, 1831.

Shown is the first railroad locomotive in which Jarvis Van Buren had a role in assembling. It made its historic run from Schenectady to Albany, New York, on Aug. 9, 1831.

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Jarvis Van Buren leaves behind legacy in city of Clarkesville

News Staff
Monday, July 22, 2019
Clarkesville resident John Lunsford recently got his hands on copies of some detailed painting of apples given to him by Frank Tufts, a family friend. These apples painted by renaissance man Jarvis Van Buren tell only a small portion of the impact he made on the city of Clarkesville.