By Chris Cole, Staff Writer Thursday, Sept. 25 was a special anniversary for The CORE – their 25th year of operation in Scottsville. As Ernie Stafford, the Executive Director of The CORE and the rest of the staff, the members and the community at-large get ready to open up the future with their community center,…

By Damon Stone, Staff Writer During this year’s Jacksonian Festival, James “Boss” Weaver was celebrated, and put onto the Wall of Fame, in recognition of his service during World War II, joined by his family. Weaver had won several medals for his service, including the Victory and Honorable Service medals, Good Conduct Medal, the Army…

The September 16, 2004 edition of The Citizen-Times saw the announcement that local law enforcement engaged in a day-long marijuana eradication operation, being centered on at least four sites, having found additional caches of marijuana being grown throughout the county. From the operation, a total of 136 marijuana plants, totalling a value of $500,000, were…

By Chris Cole Staff Writer You might see the acronym ACLAC and hear a duck. However, it’s not insurance they’re promoting. They’re the Allen County League of Artists and Craftsmen and throughout the year they host community gatherings. This not only helps support the many local artists and craftsmen who make a wide variety of…

The September 11, 1969 edition of The Citizen-Times saw the Patriots winning against Cumberland County in the first football game played in Allen County. The Patriots had beaten the Cumberland County Panthers 28-18, and would go on to play against Wayne County the following Saturday. It was shared that Captain James Blankenship, the son of…