Starr Mountain News Today

It is time to start thinking any preparations that you need to take. The nice thing with this as we have some time. This will likely be an event on saturday. Things could change and lets take a look at the satellite picture. The center of circulation is making landfall now on the southwestern tip of haiti. They are looking at 15 to 25 feet of rain on such a country still trying to recover from the earthquake about six years ago. Is just not a good situation. You really feel for those folks. Afte...

A wildfire is burning in the Cherokee National Forest near Etowah, Tennessee. Federal wildland firefighters are working to suppress the fire...

The burn may take a few days.

Posted Friday, May 21, 2021 10:35 am Robert Augustus Bürgin Jr. (Bob) was born in Savannah, Ga. on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 1938. His life on this earth ended peacefully at his Walker Valley home on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Preceding Bob in death were his parents, Robert A. Bürgin Sr. and Theo Taylor Burgin; his brother, Dr. James B. Bürgin; in-laws, Robert B. Wilson Sr. and Mary Moore Wilson; brother-in-law, Robert B. Wilson Jr. (Patsy); and many dogs that he loved deeply. ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: All events in this directory are subject to change or cancellation in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Church Events Athens Lutheran Church: will have Christmas Eve services at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. and a Christmas morning service at 10 a.m.. Follow the church online for more information at athenslutheranchurch.org Church located at 710 Forrest Avenue. Athens Christian Church: will host a parking lot candlelight service on the Dec. 23 from 6-6:30 p.m. There will be singing...

EDITOR’S NOTE: All events in this directory are subject to change or cancellation in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Church Events Athens Lutheran Church: will continue Wednesday Advent Services on Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. Follow the church online for more information at athenslutheranchurch.org Church located at 710 Forrest Avenue. Miscellaneous East Tennessee Treasure Hunters Club: Currently being formed for anyone interested in metal detecting and wants to be in a grou...