James Larry Umberger, 85, of Dublin passed away Thursday Night, May 11, 2023, at the side of his loving wife, Lilly C. Umberger. James was born on October 22, 1937 in Wythe County to the late James Kelly and Elizabeth Offond Umberger. Mr Umberger also served in the United States […]
Mildred “Nanny” Davis, 91, of Pulaski, joined her husband in heaven at her home on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. She was born on January 19, 1932. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ranold L. Davis; son, Joel Davis; daughters, Janie Marunich and Melanie Davis; parents, Thomas Jefferson and […]
Jessie “Jay” Albert Turpin, 52, passed away on May 10, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, William Ray Turpin, Sr. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Chance and Haelan Turpin; special daughter and her husband, Morgan and Chris Gee; grandchildren, Adalia Jo Turpin, Rylan Gee, and Payton […]
Photo by Jenny Shepherd Citizens and county leaders pray during the National Day of Prayer event in Pulaski last week. Danielle Reid/The Patriot Participants in the 2023 Pulaski County National Day of Prayer pose before gathering for lunch at Emmanuel Christian Bookstore. L to r. Mike Mooney, Anthony Akers, Pastor […]
By MIKE WILLIAMS The Patriot Pulaski County School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Siers has resigned to take the job of superintendent in Franklin County. The announcement was made last Friday in Pulaski County, at the same time Siers’ hiring in Franklin County was being announced during a special called meeting there […]
Photo by David Pynn Fine Art Center board members and community leaders mark the completion of the Together We Rise: Pulaski ladder sculpture with a ribbon cutting ceremony. From left: Nikki Pynn, John Ross, Scotia Marshall, William Paine, Terrie Sternberg, Adam Hall, Jeff Reeves, Becky Lattuca, Charlie Brouwer, Molly Keller, […]
William Paine/The Patriot Trova founder and CEO Patrick Collignon cuts the ribbon for his company’s new headquarters at the former home the Newbern Elementary School “Spotter” truck design – In addition to refitting diesel-powered trucks with electric motors, Trova engineers are designing Spotter trucks, which are used to haul freight at […]
Billy Williams has announced his candidacy for the Pulaski County School Board from the Draper District. “It is with great honor that I am announcing my candidacy for the Draper District School Board seat,” Williams stated in a prepared statement. “I completed the filing requirements at the end of March […]
Terri Nicewander-Hager has officially announced her candidacy for Clerk of Court in Pulaski County. “I am excited and proud to announce myself as a candidate for the Clerk of Court in Pulaski County,” she said in a statement this week. “I have 21 years of direct hands-on experience in the […]
Andy Cullip has formally announced he is a candidate for the Pulaski County Board of Supervisors from the Cloyd District. “My goal is to work toward positive growth to help sustain the quality of life that we enjoy in our county,” Cullip said in a statement this week. A lifelong […]
Pulaski County Circuit Court Clerk Maetta Crewe has formally announced her retirement in a statement to The Patriot. “After 17 wonderful years serving the citizens of Pulaski County as Clerk of the Circuit Court and 39 years of service in the clerk’s office, I have decided not to seek re-election […]
Henry Robert “Hank” McNeil, Jr., age 80 of Pulaski passed away Tuesday morning May 9, 2023 at home, surrounded by some of his adoring family. He was a gentleman with a pinch of scoundrel, a scholar who never got a college degree, and an honest man with a knack for […]