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Man loses arm in workplace incident

News Staff
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
A man working at Fenner Dunlop Americas Inc. lost his arm while on the job Monday, Hart County EMS director Terrell Partain confirmed. “He got his arm caught in some kind of machinery,” Partain said.
Pictured above, the bar/restaurant portion of WillaDeans-Tavern catches fire in the 5 a.m. hour Tuesday, Oct. 4. City of Hartwell firefighters work to put out the flames, doing so successfully. The fire, of which the cause is still under investigation, largely left the popular Reed Creek area restaurant in ruins. The fire occurred after-hours and none were injured.

Pictured above, the bar/restaurant portion of WillaDeans-Tavern catches fire in the 5 a.m. hour Tuesday, Oct. 4. City of Hartwell firefighters work to put out the flames, doing so successfully. The fire, of which the cause is still under investigation, largely left the popular Reed Creek area restaurant in ruins. The fire occurred after-hours and none were injured.

WillaDean’s Tavern burns down: Fire under investigation

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
The locally popular barbecue and southern restaurant WillaDean’s Tavern burned down between 5 a.m. and 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4. Hartwell Fire Chief Alan Daniel said dispatch received a call reporting the fire at 5:17 a.m., with his unit responding from there.
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Tips on cat adoption

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says approximately 1.3 million cats are adopted from animal shelters each year. However, of the cats entering shelters, only around 37 percent are ultimately adopted, according to the National Kitten Coalition.
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School resource officers ‘there to protect everyone’

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Children are among any nation’s most vulnerable population and need protecting. Hart County and Hartwell recognize that safety is a priority for children and provide it through school resource officers, who guard their schools like a castle under siege, ready to protect it from any invader.
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# Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
1940: Minister William Edgar Brown drowned in the Tugaloo River while trying to save his brother Rev. J.H. Brown when he fell off the boat they were traveling on. Brown and his minister brothers Robert and J.H. were traveling on Tugaloo River when J.H.
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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   Sept. 21 •Terri Lackey, 30, of Hartwell, was arrested and charged with probation violation, DUI and child endangerment.
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Photo credit: Hayes Potter

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How to keep pets occupied while you’re at work

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
If one had to find a silver lining during the global pandemic that kept people close to home for an extended period of time, the chance to spend more time with pets is worthy of consideration. Cats, dogs, birds, and other animals reaped the rewards of having humans nearby for much of the day.
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The right type of pet for your family

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Welcoming a pet into one’s life can be a rewarding experience. Pets promote compassion and discipline in their owners, and their companionship can be incredibly rewarding. They also can be helpful tools for teaching children responsibility.