Dec 18, 2020 THE PETSCHAR SIBLINGS â from left, in back are Darren Petschar, Lynn Gussert and Dean Petschar. In front are Dana Colenso, Darla Olson and Denise Larson.
THE PETSCHAR SIBLINGS â from left, in back are Darren Petschar, Lynn Gussert and Dean Petschar. In front are Dana Colenso, Darla Olson and Denise Larson.
IRON MOUNTAIN Six siblings and their families have adapted their holiday celebrations to benefit programs in three area school districts.
The Petschar siblings Dana Colenso, Denise Larson, Dean Petschar, Darla Olson, Lynn Gussert and Darren Petschar, along with their spouses, children and grandchildren in 2014 switched from exchanging gifts to having a fun-filled evening that generates money for those in need, with the theme of “Share Your Christmas.”
Another big month for building projects in Alexandria; $75M is in sight for 2020
Alexandria has experienced a surge of activity in all kinds of building projects, from new homes and additions to apartment complexes and government buildings. Written By: Al Edenloff | ×
Excavating work took place Wednesday, Dec. 16 at the site of a new 80-unit apartment building at 1873 10th Ave. E., across from Woodland Elementary School. (Al Edenloff / Echo Press)
One bright spot during the dark days of COVID-19: Building.
Alexandria has experienced a surge of activity in all kinds of building projects, from new homes and additions to apartment complexes and government buildings.
Another death in Anderson; active cases increasing in state
Oakridger
The death toll thanks to COVID-19 rose by one Sunday in Anderson County for a total of 40.
Active cases of the novel coronavirus continued to rise across the state and in both Anderson and Roane counties. On Sunday, 11,352 more cases were reported on the Tennessee Department of Health website. Another 10,319 were reported on Monday. The total cases for the state were listed Monday as 464,642. Total deaths rose by 79 between Sunday’s update and the one on Monday, for a total of 5,541.
In Anderson County, the new active cases rose to 751 on Sunday and 839 on Monday, according to the Health Department website.
Daily News staff
Iron Mountain Public Schools Board of Education will meet at 5:30 p.m. today via a virtual conference line on YouTube. The link will be available on the front page at imschools.org five minutes prior to the meeting. The agenda includes results of a parent survey on virtual learning, modifications to the learning plan and approval of student and athletic handbooks.
Norway Township Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. today at the township hall in Vulcan. The meeting is open to the public, but social distancing must be observed.
Dickinson County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6 p.m. today via Zoom. The meeting ID is 895 0196 7524 and the password is 600663. More information is available at http://www.dickinsoncountymi.gov/.
Four more deaths in Anderson, Roane; positive cases in schools
Oakridger
Friday’s update on the Tennessee Department of Health website showed three more Roane County residents and one more Anderson County resident have died of the novel coronavirus.
In addition, the number of active COVID-19 cases has jumped.
In Roane County, the website showed 39 deaths on Friday, compared with 36 on Thursday. The total of active cases on Friday were 409, compared to 344 on Thursday.
In Anderson County, Friday’s death total was 39, compared to 38 on Thursday. Active cases totaled 563 on Friday, compared to 509 on Thursday.
Oak Ridge Schools Superintendent Bruce Borchers sent a letter to students families Thursday, Dec. 10, listing information on the students and staff who the school system learned that day had tested positive.