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• Alice Carson Parker turned 100 years old.

• Members of the 2006 homecoming court are Shea Ingram, Katryna Watkins, Destini Mickens, Tilly Carpenter, Jasmine Watkins, Megan Selah, Paris Jones, Keilani Gonzales, Jada Avinger, and Jessica Walker.

• James Blanchard is Pittsburg’s new city manager. • Bobby and Tressie (Mabry) Presley celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.

• Gladys Reed celebrates her 90th birthday.

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What are you proudest of in your life?

Louie nmn Grant, Jr., 45, was arrested on 09/26, outstanding warrants county x1 and city x2, was released on 09/28/16, time served.

Corey Lavelle Allen, 20, was arrested on 09/27, burglary of a habitation.

Maricela Viridiana Ramirez, 27, was arrested on 09/27, family violence, assault with bodily injury, released 09/27, bonded.

Bryan Michael Vaughan, 27, was arrested on 09/27, hold for Cass, Morris, and Upshur Counties, released 09/28, bonded.

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By CORY SMITH news@campcountynow.com

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) selected “Don’t Wait: Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years” as the official theme for this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, that will be held from Oct. 9-15. The focus on smoke alarm replacement comes as the result of a recent survey conducted by NFPA, which showed that only a small percentage of people know how old their smoke alarms are or how often they need to be replaced. NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code, requires smoke alarms be replaced at least every 10 years, but because the public is generally unaware of this requirement, many homes likely have smoke alarms past their expiration date, putting people at increased risk in the event of a home fire.

By SUSAN TAFT Contributor to The Pittsburg Gazette

Mario Dawayne Willis was arrested by the Pittsburg Police Department on Sept. 9 for aggravated sexual assault. Willis was arrested for an incident that occurred in the 200 block of Broach Street. The Camp County Sheriff’s Department was also investigating an indecency with a child (sexual contact) case on Willis, according to Sheriff Alan McCandless.

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By ELLIS KNOX reporter@campcountynow.com

Danny W. Weems was recently named president andCEOof First National Bank of Gilmer. Mr. Weems is a native of Idalou and graduated from Idalou High School. He attended and graduated from Lubbock Christian College, Texas Tech Intermediate School of Banking and Southwestern Graduate School of Banking in Dallas. Mr. Weems and his wife Jacque are the parents of Chase, Danielle and Cody. Mr. Weems is a member of the Gilmer Rotary Club and attends Gilmer Church of Christ. He has been with FNB-Gilmer for 12 years as senior vice president and cashier. “We are happy to announce the election of Danny W. Weems as president and CEO of First National Bank of Gilmer,” said Frank Breazeale, chairman of the board of First Gilmer Bankshares.

By DEBBIE KNOX Publisher/Editor dnox@campcountynow.com

In the Commissioner’s Court meeting, held Monday, Sept. 12, with the newly appointed County Judge A. J. Mason sitting in with the court next to County Judge omas Cravey, several items were approved to expedite the process of the new judge taking the reins on Oct. 1. One of the items on the agenda dealt with approving a “revolving loan fund” to Gary and Debby Faulkner for a new business downtown. e business will be a new tness and nutrition center. There will be classes in Sumba, Yoga, and alternative healthy cooking classes o ered at the new business.

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For the 10th straight year, Doctors Jim and Paula Archer hosted the annual Fall Roundup for Honors Northeast. Honors students, professors, and administrators of Northeast Texas Community College gathered at the Archer’s Lone Star Cattle Company Ranch Sept. 10 for the event. Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors presented the couple with a plaque commemorating some of the scenes of their interactions with students.

By ELLIS KNOX reporter@campcountynow.com

At the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees’ for the Pittsburg Independent School District (PISD) the board was briefed on the Texas Education Agencies’ (TEA) 2016 Accountability Report. Mrs. Beth Ann Dunavant, PISD deputy superintendent, delivered the ndings of the TEA Accountability Report, she pointed out the following highlights from the report. First, every campus of PISD received the “Met Standard” the highest possible rating.

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