Area News
Key writes ‘The Star Spangled Banner’
This week in history: Key writes “The Star-Spangled Banner” By MOLLIE S. WATERS The Greenville Standard On September 13, 1814, Francis Scott Key was onboard the British vessel “HMS Tonnant” trying to secure the release of a friend from British imprisonment. That night, Key watched the British attack Fort McHenry during an assault that…
Read MorePostcard exhibit open
Scott arrested
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Butler County Coroner-elect Ollie Scott was recently arrested after an altercation involving a handgun when…
Read MoreButler County Fair is just around the corner
BY MICHELLE STYRON Can you hear that? Do you smell it in the air?…
Read MoreGBCPL has full fall lineup
By Kevin Pearcey GBCPL Director We’re sure everyone is back into the swing of things with school starting,…
Read MoreJr. Humane Society needs your help
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Butler County Jr. Humane Society is looking for volunteers. Their mission is dedicated to the human care, treatment and well-being of animals. Membership is free and open to children 12-18 years of age, who have a concern for animals and a desire to help. The organization asks that…
Read MoreCHANGE YOUR FUTURE
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Reggie Dabbs came to Greenville Middle School and delivered a Character Education Assembly to the students in grades 5-8. The event was sponsored by Refuge Student Ministry from Greenville First Assembly of God. Dabbs talked to the kids in a humorous style about choices each of them…
Read MoreChildhood Cancer Awareness Month
BY MOLLIE S. WATERS The Greenville Standard September is recognized as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. According to American Childhood Cancer Organization’s (ACCO) website, almost 16,000 children under the age of 21 are diagnosed with…
Read MoreTropical weather likely this week
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Tropical Storm Gordon which crossed the Florida peninsula on Monday will track northwest and make landfall…
Read MoreGomillion gears up campaign
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Mattie Gomillion, Butler County Circuit Clerk has geared up her re-election campaign ahead of November’s general election. Beyond placing signs, making public appearances and greeting voters, she continues to run her office faithfully. Gomillion ran unopposed in the Democratic Primary Election in March but faces an independent candidate…
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