http://www.scsuntimes.com/section/community scsuntimes.com delivers up-to-the-minute news and information on the latest top stories, weather, entertainment, politics and more. Sat, 18 May 2013 5:42:40 +0000 http://www.scsuntimes.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519863/1003/NEWS?rssfeed=true Thu, 16 May 2013 12:43:14 Staff Reports. http://www.scsuntimes.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519863/1003/NEWS The Kent County Volunteer Firefighter's Association held their monthly meeting May 15 at American Legion Ambulance Post 14.
President John Pridemore, of Clayton, recognized former past presidents in attendance for their past work on behalf of the association.
The event is held each year and the past presidents present a check for $1,000 to be placed in [...]]]> http://www.scsuntimes.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519866/1003/NEWS?rssfeed=true Thu, 16 May 2013 12:27:11 Jennifer Dailey, reporter http://www.scsuntimes.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519866/1003/NEWS Four candidates vied for the open Smyrna Board of Education seat in the May 14 election, but Smyrna High graduate Kristi L. Lloyd walked away the victor with 55.24 percent of the vote.
The seat is a five-year term; board president Lynne Newlin currently holds the seat but chose not to seek re-election.
The http://www.scsuntimes.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519895/1003/NEWS The Clayton Historical Society will be hosting the 3rd Annual Clayton Railroad Days Festival on Saturday, June 8. The festival runs from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
The day will begin with an old fashion parade down Main Street. Immediately after the parade the festival will begin with an opening ceremony at the Clayton firehouse. There will be plenty of vendors, crafts, food, entertainment, games for [...]]]> http://www.scsuntimes.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519896/1003/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 15 May 2013 9:53:08 Jennifer Dailey, reporter http://www.scsuntimes.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519896/1003/NEWS Smyrna Elementary students have been getting acquainted with a new face since March with the hiring of new Associate Principal Tracie Bruno, who took over for retired Associate Principal Crystal Brown.
Bruno's career in education saw its beginnings in education teaching first grade in New Jersey before she moved to Virginia, where she taught kindergarten and then worked for a company called Futurekids. [...]]]> http://www.scsuntimes.com/article/20130513/NEWS/130519933/1003/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 13 May 2013 22:27:15 Jennifer Dailey, reporter http://www.scsuntimes.com/article/20130513/NEWS/130519933/1003/NEWS Returning council member Tom Horn and newly elected member William "Skip" Carrow were sworn in Monday night at the Clayton Town Council meeting.
Re-elected Councilman Alex Dias wasn't sworn in because he had an excused absence from the meeting.
Due to the absences of Dias and Councilwoman Mary Ellen DeBenedictis at the meeting, the reorganization will be at the June [...]]]> http://www.scsuntimes.com/article/20130512/NEWS/130519965/1003/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 13 May 2013 18:02:24 Staff Reports. http://www.scsuntimes.com/article/20130512/NEWS/130519965/1003/NEWS The Smyrna Police Department has issued two Megan's Law community advisories for men who have registered their place of residency within the Town of Smyrna.
This is a community advisory; neither man is wanted.
Miguel Feliciano, a moderate risk tier 2 sex offender, registered his place of residency on Lawn [...]]]> http://www.scsuntimes.com/article/20130512/NEWS/130519966/1003/NEWS?rssfeed=true Sun, 12 May 2013 17:53:46 Staff Reports. http://www.scsuntimes.com/article/20130512/NEWS/130519966/1003/NEWS Clayton Town Council will hold their May council meeting on Monday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m.; the meeting will also consist of the town's yearly reorganization, which takes place at the first meeting after the town council election.
The meetings are held in Clayton Town Hall on Main Street.
The following items are listed on the agenda:
http://www.scsuntimes.com/article/20130508/NEWS/130509788/1003/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 8 May 2013 22:23:09 Staff reports http://www.scsuntimes.com/article/20130508/NEWS/130509788/1003/NEWS http://www.scsuntimes.com/article/20130508/NEWS/130509775/1003/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 8 May 2013 21:48:18 Jennifer Dailey, reporter http://www.scsuntimes.com/article/20130508/NEWS/130509775/1003/NEWS Smyrna Town Council swore in their new council members Wednesday night as well as made council and committee appointments at their reorganization meeting.
Judge James T. Vaughn swore in Joanne Masten as mayor and new council member John Embert.
Masten defeated former council member Anthony DeFeo 456-210 for the open mayoral seat left vacant by outgoing mayor Pat [...]]]> http://www.scsuntimes.com/article/20130507/NEWS/130509845/1003/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 7 May 2013 15:02:11 Jennifer Dailey, reporter http://www.scsuntimes.com/article/20130507/NEWS/130509845/1003/NEWS The Smyrna School District Board of Education election is Tuesday, May 14.
The election is for one five-year term currently filled by Board President Lynne Newlin, who has decided not to run for another term.
Polling hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on May 14 at Clayton Elementary, Smyrna Elementary, and the Kenton Ruritan Club.
The candidates are Cherylann Borrelli, Andrea Hodge, [...]]]> http://www.scsuntimes.com/article/20130507/NEWS/130509849/1003/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 7 May 2013 12:59:53 Jennifer Dailey, reporter http://www.scsuntimes.com/article/20130507/NEWS/130509849/1003/NEWS Clayton Elementary School held their annual May Fair Thursday night at the school. There were games, food, music and more.
Check out our photos from the event by clicking on the photo gallery link on the left.
]]> http://www.scsuntimes.com/article/20130507/NEWS/130509853/1003/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 7 May 2013 12:30:33 Jennifer Dailey, reporter http://www.scsuntimes.com/article/20130507/NEWS/130509853/1003/NEWS Students at North Smyrna Elementary are learning how to garden thanks to a grant given to the school from Lowe's.
North Smyrna Principal Kelly Holt said the school got the $2,000 grant late last year to build a garden. Thanks to supply donations from Clark Seed and http://www.scsuntimes.com/article/20130506/NEWS/130509880/1003/NEWS Smyrna Town Council will hold their first council meeting of May on Wednesday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m.; the meeting will be preceded by council's reorganization meeting at 7 p.m.
The meetings will be held in council chambers at town hall.
Council voted to change the date of their first May meeting last month once they were informed that their reorganization meeting has to [...]]]> http://www.scsuntimes.com/article/20130502/NEWS/130509950/1003/NEWS?rssfeed=true Thu, 2 May 2013 14:55:53 By Scott Goss http://www.scsuntimes.com/article/20130502/NEWS/130509950/1003/NEWS http://www.scsuntimes.com/article/20130502/NEWS/130509957/1003/NEWS?rssfeed=true Thu, 2 May 2013 13:14:10 Jennifer Dailey, reporter http://www.scsuntimes.com/article/20130502/NEWS/130509957/1003/NEWS The Smyrna Farmers Market is returning for another season after its inaugural year in 2012.
Smyrna Manager of Planning & Zoning Janet Vinc – who helps run the market – said opening day is scheduled for Saturday, June 15. The market will run through Saturday, October 5.
Hours will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; the market will once again be on Market [...]]]> http://www.scsuntimes.com/article/20130502/CCH/130509955/1003/NEWS?rssfeed=true Thu, 2 May 2013 13:05:25 Staff Reports http://www.scsuntimes.com/article/20130502/CCH/130509955/1003/NEWS http://www.scsuntimes.com/article/20130502/CCH/130509963/1003/NEWS?rssfeed=true Thu, 2 May 2013 10:54:20 Staff Reports http://www.scsuntimes.com/article/20130502/CCH/130509963/1003/NEWS http://www.scsuntimes.com/article/20130430/NEWS/130439979/1003/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 1 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000 Jennifer Dailey, reporter http://www.scsuntimes.com/article/20130430/NEWS/130439979/1003/NEWS The second coming of the Smyrna/Clayton Relay For Life is just a few weeks away, and the fundraiser is proving to be bigger and better than the inaugural event in 2012.
Relay For Life is an overnight event that raises awareness while raising money for the American Cancer Society. The fundraiser is Friday, May 17 at the http://www.scsuntimes.com/article/20130430/NEWS/130439980/1003/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 1 May 2013 8:00:00 +0000 Jennifer Dailey, reporter http://www.scsuntimes.com/article/20130430/NEWS/130439980/1003/NEWS The 2013 Town of Smyrna Arbor Day Ceremony will be this Friday and will honor one local man for what he's done for the town of Smyrna over the years.
Arbor Day originated in Nebraska and is now celebrated all over the word. Smyrna Town Council chose to honor both Earth Day and Arbor Day this year on Friday, May 3.
http://www.scsuntimes.com/article/20130430/NEWS/130439962/1003/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 6 May 2013 13:31:59 Jennifer Dailey, reporter http://www.scsuntimes.com/article/20130430/NEWS/130439962/1003/NEWS Councilwoman Joanne Masten was elected Smyrna's new mayor in the town council election Tuesday with 456 votes to challenger Councilman Anthony DeFeo's 210 votes.
The mayor's seat was one of three seats up for election this year; Mayor Pat Stombaugh decided against running for another term. The mayor's seat is a two-year term.
DeFeo's at-large seat was also up for [...]]]>