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Spotlight shines again on former county courthouse

The grand ole lady of Somerville hasn’t taken as big a bow since 1987, when she celebrated her 150th birthday and got a 21-gun salute by men dressed as Confederate soldiers. more

By Ronnie Thomas
Staff Writer | 6/21/09 | 253 views

Somerville man, 23, burned Saturday

Jonathan Moore, 23, of East Street in Somerville was burned while trying to light a fire with gasoline on Saturday, according to Somerville police officer Jamie Whitt. Moore was transported to … more

6/21/09 | 371 views | 1 comment

Old Somerville Courthouse goes on display Saturday

SOMERVILLE — Patch work on the sidewalks will have to do for now, but everything else is set for Saturday’s “re-grand opening” of the Old Somerville Courthouse. A ribbon cutting at 2 … more

6/19/09 | 209 views

AREA NEWS IN BRIEF

Man accused of stealing cigarettes A grocery store employee was arrested Monday after Decatur police said he stole more than $500 worth of cigarettes from his employer in May. Police charged … more

6/17/09 | 507 views

Hail damage, downed trees commonplace in Morgan County

Trinity Town Clerk Barbara Jones said residents reported hail damage to roofs and cars from Monday night’s storms. “We also had reports of flooding, but overall, I’m not aware of any major … more

By Ronnie Thomas
Staff Writer | 6/17/09 | 328 views

Early-morning fire claims rental home

SOMERVILLE — Cotaco-Florette firefighters battled an early morning fire here Thursday that damaged an unoccupied rental house built in the 1930s, the homeowner said. Sandra Sowder of … more

6/12/09 | 271 views

Somerville courthouse restored

SOMERVILLE — From the limestone foundation to the cupola, workers are almost finished with the five-year $300,000 restoration of the Old Somerville Courthouse. Built in 1837, the former … more

By Ronnie Thomas
Staff Writer | 6/9/09 | 356 views

Somerville court clerk retires after 19 years

“It’s going to be almost like leaving home.” more

By Ronnie Thomas
Staff Writer | 5/29/09 | 425 views | 1 comment

POLICE REPORTS

Thefts City of Decatur, theft from the 300 block of Beltline Road Southwest, 2007 Ford F-250, $24,000. 200 block 10th Avenue Southwest, plasma TV, $6,000. 3000 block U.S. 31 South, 1986 … more

5/19/09 | 836 views

Somerville getting first service group this week: Civitan Club

The town will get its first service organization when the Somerville Civitan Club receives its charter Thursday night at 6:30 at the old Morgan County Courthouse. more

By Ronnie Thomas
Staff Writer | 5/10/09 | 366 views