Sunday, February 15, 2026
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On May 2, 2023, 42-year-old Michael Kirk Josephson was found guilty of the crime of Assault, a simple misdemeanor, in Montgomery County Magistrate Court on Tuesday afternoon. The verdict was returned by a jury after a one-day trial and a little over 30 minutes of deliberations.
On Oct. 13, 2022,...
The community school districts in Carroll, Fremont-Mills, Logan-Magnolia, East Mills, and Stanton have been chosen to begin and/or reinvigorate agriculture education in their communities as part of a new farm to school program offered by the Center for Rural Affairs.
The schools were selected...
Work is continuing relatively smoothly on the Eastern Avenue reconstruction project.At the April 17 Red Oak City Council meeting, Dave Sturm, project engineer with Snyder & Associates, Inc. of Atlantic, shared an update on the status of the project, saying crews have been working on the water...
Homeowners must consider various factors when choosing plants to display in and around their homes. That’s because, despite their beauty, various plants are toxic to humans and animals.Avoiding potentially poisonous plants can prevent injuries and even deaths. Here’s a list of some plants...
The Red Oak School board has granted final approval for the proposed fiscal year 2023-24 budget, with an adjusted due date of April 30.A public hearing was held on the proposed budget. No oral or written comments were received.Categories for expenditures include instruction, total support services...
The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors has finalized the fiscal year 2023-24 budget.At their regular meeting April 18, The board held a public hearing on the proposed budget. Pastor Ray Simmons spoke before the supervisors, saying he knew that the supervisors were at the point they had to make...
Alley Poyner Macchietto partner Daric O’Neal is undertaking a major overhaul of the two buildings at 302 and 304 E. Coolbaugh St.O’Neal, who has the Alley Poyner Macchietto office at 302 E. Coolbaugh, is renovating the existing office space while turning the second story into an Airbnb. Renovations...
The Red Oak Fire Department is seeking funding for the purchase of a new vehicle.Through the Red Oak Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association, the department is looking for donations to assist in the purchase of a new frontline brush truck to replace the department’s existing 2003 model.Montgomery...
Kyle Westover and Danique Dobbe, center, were selected as 2023 Red Oak Prom King and Queen Saturday, April 22. Also pictured are Landon Crouse, far left, and Josie Vanderhoof, far right.
The Red Oak City Council met in special session April 24 to approve the city’s proposed fiscal year 2023-24 budget.After a public hearing, in which no oral or written comments were received, the council moved to discussion. The proposed budget was $13,649,615. The budget was approved as presented....
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