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On abortion, we cannot remain silent
For most of the history of our country, it was widely accepted, as I firmly believe now, that life begins at conception, that we are all fearfully and wonderfully made in God’s image. The thought of prematurely ending a pregnancy was considered in stark, unreconcilable contrast to the principles of our founding of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Support for the rights of the unborn was not a…
by Submitted Article access_time5 years ago
30 years and counting
Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce officials joined Suds ’n Duds Coin Laundry co-owners Jim and Carol Hochstetler and their family and employees on June 11 to celebrate the company’s 30th year in business. To mark the occasion, Suds ’n Duds family members recreated the pose they used in their 2003 grand opening ad. Shown kneeling from left are Joshua and Caleb Hochstetler; standing from left are, Tyler Hochstetler, Lacey Hochstetler…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
New home
A Medstar Air Care helicopter sits on the helipad at Atmore Community Hospital, the copter’s new base of operations. The emergency medical services company recently signed a lease with local healthcare officials to serve as the hospital’s primary, around-the-clock air ambulance. Medstar is currently leasing space inside ACH for its flight crews while a modular headquarters is being built on hospital grounds.
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
WSD to stay on Pensacola Avenue
News Staff Report Last week, Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce solicited input from the community on whether the city’s annual Williams Station Day celebration should be relocated downtown or if it should remain in its current location on Pensacola Avenue. Chamber Executive Director Emily Wilson said Tuesday morning the venue will remain on Pensacola Avenue. “There was never an intent to move Williams Station Day this year,” Wilson said. “This…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Resurfacing starts
Short, Howard done; council wants to add Swift Mill to mix By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Motorists in Atmore came to the full realization this week that a $600,000-plus, eight-street resurfacing project — which could become a nine-street project — is now under way. Four city council members voted during their June 10 session, for which Mayor Jim Staff and District 5 rep Chris Harrison were absent, to ask…
by Don Fletcher access_time5 years ago