Today's News

The Franklin County chapter of the American Red Cross have announced three pre-Thanksgiving blood drives.
A two-day drive is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 25 and Tuesday, Nov. 26 from 2 to 7 p.m. at Ninevah Christian Church, located on Ninevah Road.
Both drives will include free chili for those who sign up to donated.
Another drive is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kroger store in Lawenceburg.
Donors at both drives can also receive a free four-week trial subscription to The Anderson News.

An audience of about 50 people filled the Pierian Woman’s Clubhouse wing of the Anderson County Public Library last Friday evening to watch Trish Clark portray “Mary Todd Lincoln — A House Divided.”

Throughout the week seniors will be given opportunities to explore the “next steps” needed to prepare for life after graduation through a “College and Career-Readiness” week held Nov. 18-22, according to a news release from the school.   
Representatives from colleges, vocational/technical schools, public service, and military branches will be present during the week to talk to students about post-secondary opportunities.

In a recent article posted in the religion section of the huffingtonpost.com, newly elected mayor of New York, Bill de Blasio, revealed that he is among the “religiously unaffiliated” in an effort to quash rumors that he is “an atheist who is against churches.”
He acknowledged that he considers himself a man of faith. While “I’m not affiliated with any particular church,” he said, “I do consider myself a spiritual person.”