TURNER —The popular annual chicken barbecue sponsored by the North Turner Presbyterian Church is slated from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27, and organizers hope this year’s turnout is as good as those in years past. The men of the church do the grilling right on the front lawn so the chicken doesn’t […]
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Supporters seek Medal of Honor for Turner hero
TURNER — In a rare moment of agreement in 1944, U.S. Gen. George S. Patton and British Field Marshall Bernard L. Montgomery both signed a form stating: “Sergeant Henry B. Poisson’s devotion beyond all call or duty and determination to accomplish the mission reflect the highest credit upon himself and the military service.” When His […]
Auburn motorcyclist killed in Turner crash
TURNER — An Auburn woman was killed Wednesday afternoon when her motorcycle struck the side of a pickup truck on Route 4. Police said 54-year-old Margaret Wing of 20 Gage Lane was killed instantly when her 2005 Harley Davidson motorcycle was struck by a pickup driven by John Robinson, 73, of Turner. Wing was not […]
Well done – Heidi Greenleaf
NELSONVILLE, Ohio — Heidi Greenleaf, granddaughter of Kenneth and Gail Roberts of Turner, graduated from the National Ranger Training Institute in Nelsonville, Ohio, on May 20 and has begun work as a law enforcement ranger in Acadia National Park. Greenleaf is a graduate of Towson University in Maryland. Prior to entering ranger training she was […]
Duo will play mix of metal, fusion, ballads and funk
TURNER — The reggae band Catchavibe will perform at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at the Turner Center community gazebo, followed by the Czar Project with its progressive metal jazz. Making up the Czar Project are Craig Raymond of Turner and Peter Hermon of Mount Vernon. Born in Jamaica, Raymond lived in Florida until after […]
Two-man orchestra will play Tuesday in Turner
TURNER — Perpetual e-Motion will perform its blend of jazz, bluegrass and fusion on July 26, as part of the gazebo summer concert series held Tuesdays “on the green” in Turner Center. The duo, aka Ed Howe and John Cote, integrates technical and sonic innovations with old-school traditions to create its trademark dance music. Howe, […]