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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

By Editor | June 10, 2009 |

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated March 4, 1999, executed by BILLIE JANICE BASSETT, an unmarried woman, to CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, which mortgage was recorded on March 9, 1999, in Mortgage Book 378, Page 114, of the mortgage records in the Office of the…

Roanoke welcomes Korean industry

By Editor | June 10, 2009 |

Y.E. Tech, Alabama Corp. officers and local officials held an opening ceremony Thursday at the business location, 182 Industrial Ave., and cut the ribbon to the new business. Speaking at the ceremony were Y.E. Tech chief technical officer Ki-seon Oh, Y.E. Tech chief executive officer Kyong-Nam Park, and Y.E. Tech president Michael Park. Their remarks…

Time runs out on nuisance properties

By Editor | June 10, 2009 |

Time has run out on three properties that the city of Roanoke wants cleaned up. They are on Government Street, Handley Avenue and the downtown property where the roof fell in. The city council at its Monday night meeting voted to turn the properties over to city attorney Clay Tinney to get his input on…

Signs come and go

By Editor | June 10, 2009 |

The signs went up went up saying “Do Not Enter” and “One Way.” They came down the next day. Mayor Mike Fisher said he and Police Chief Adam Melton looked at Railroad Street between Jon Boy’s Smoke House and Main Street Animal Hospital, talked to the restaurant owners Jon Taylor and Chris Rombokas, and Councilman…

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF

By Editor | June 10, 2009 |

RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GERALD LOVVORN, DECEASED NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to JoAnne Lovvorn on the 2nd day of June, 2009, by the Hon. George Diamond, Judge of the Probate Court of Randolph County, notice is…

Pool: Roanoke shows that it can be done

By Editor | June 10, 2009 |

It was so exciting to see Roanoke come to life Saturday. Summer on Main Street was truly a success. It was obvious people were hungry for something to do, and the Randolph County Chamber of Commerce provided something. As colorfully dressed people in summer attire flooded the downtown area, taking every parking place, it was…

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

By Editor | June 10, 2009 |

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Jackie L. Brown and Caysie E. Brown, husband and wife, to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, on the 24th day of June, 2005, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Randolph County, Alabama, in…

Martin: Alabama’s pension system takes a beating

By Editor | June 10, 2009 |

The rate of return reported by The Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) for its pension fund investments for the year ending this past January 31 show the fund took a beating. The rate for its largest pension fund, the Teachers Retirement Fund (TRS), was a minus 24 percent, although over a ten-year period the fund…

Cook: SEC boasts top defensive talent

By Editor | June 10, 2009 |

It is a natural assumption that Florida quarterback Tim Tebow is the marquee player in the Southeastern Conference this season, but the chances are that Tebow will not necessarily be the first SEC player chosen in next spring’s NFL Draft. Of course, NFL Draft positions don’t always reflect how a player will impact the league…

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

By Editor | June 10, 2009 |

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Gena Cofield, an unmarried woman, to Long Beach Mortgage Company , on the 13th day of December, 2002, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Randolph County, Alabama, in Mortgage Book 437, Page…

Baldwin: Big winds return to Randolph County

By Editor | June 10, 2009 |

The spring of 1932 wasn’t the first time winds swept across Randolph County during the Easter season. A “cyclone” was the choice description for exuberant winds that appeared on the night of March 16, 1881, when a cyclone hurled across the High Shoals region, just northeast of Roanoke. The J.H. Embrey family did not have…

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

By Editor | June 10, 2009 |

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed to CIS Financial Services, Inc. on July 25, 2008, by Michael Bryant, an unmarried man and Teshia L. Rachel, an unmarried woman, and recorded in Book 534 Page 760; said mortgage was transferred and assigned to Taylor, Bean &…

IN THE SMALL CLAIMS COURT OF

By Editor | June 10, 2009 |

RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO. SM2008 000584.00 SMALL TOWN BANK PLAINTIFF VS. BARBARA A. MCCURRY DEFENDANT NOTICE OF COMPLAINT Barbara A. McCurry, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer Small Town Bank’s complaint for unpaid balance on account by July 15, 2009, or thereafter, a judgment be default may be rendered against her in Case No.…

Public Notice

By Editor | June 10, 2009 |

The East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission is applying to the Alabama Department of Transportation for an administrative, operating and capital assistance grant under 49 U.S.C. Section 5311 of the Federal Transit Laws, as codified. The operating grant may provide financial assistance for public transportation services for the residents of Randolph County during FY…

Wedowee Art Show is this Saturday

By Editor | June 10, 2009 |

The date for the Downtown Wedowee Art Show is almost here. This Saturday, June 13, the town of Wedowee will welcome the community and visitors to a great art show. The show begins at 10 a.m. and shuts down at 4 p.m. Last year’s show was a great success enjoyed by many. This year you…

Randolph County Sheriff’s Report

By Editor | June 10, 2009 |

Arrests Marvin Luther Roundtree, 42, of 3138 County Rd. 45, Wedowee – domestic violence (third-degree assault) – June 8 Edward Patten, 32, of 806 Cooledge St., Wadley – receiving stolen property – June 8 Antwon Troy Knight, 29, of 148 County Rd. 905, Wedowee – domestic violence (harassment) – June 7 Kelly Larae Grant, 23,…

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

By Editor | June 10, 2009 |

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Timothy C. Arrington, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as a nominee for America’s Wholesale Lender, on the 1st day of November, 2005, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of…

IN THE SMALL CLAIMS COURT

By Editor | June 10, 2009 |

RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO. SM 2009-173 FT. MCCLELLAN CREDIT UNION PLAINTIFF VS. EDWIN RAY SMITH AND CHRISTY R. SMITH DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF COMPLAINT Edwin Ray Smith and Christy R. Smith, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer Ft. McClellan Credit Union’s complaint for unpaid balance on account by July 23, 2009, or thereafter, a judgment…

Owens: Don’t smile if you want that driver’s license

By Editor | June 10, 2009 |

Wipe that smile off your face, America. The electronic devices don’t like it. Four states—Virginia, Arkansas, Nevada and Indiana—now require “neutral expressions” on driver’s license photos. The reason: The electronic devices that are supposed to scan the photos to determine whether somebody has stolen your identity may not recognize you with a smile on your…

Property owners warned about structures on right of way

By Editor | June 10, 2009 |

WEDOWEE—Property owners in Randolph County will be responsible for removing fences and other encroachments from the right of way before resurfacing projects, except in the case of extreme hardship. According to county engineer Burrel Jones, the county spent some $87,000 moving fences during a recent federal-aid resurfacing project. Jones said on that particular road, the…