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mnewbanks@mariettatimes.com A New Matamoras man who pleaded guilty of felonious assault in the beating of his father with a metal baseball bat was sentenced to five years community control Tuesday morning. Jerran Knowlton, 41, of 6658 Archers Fork Road, pleaded guilty Jan. 21 to the second-degree felony. He was indicted in February 2020 for attempted murder and two counts of felonious assault. It was reported by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office in January 2020 that Richard Knowlton, Jerran’s father, was bleeding from his head after being beaten by his son. At Knowlton’s plea heari...

One of Oregon's most popular places to swim, hike and kayak will be closed, likely through the entire summer, due to wildfire damage and the need to focus on cleanup and rebuilding, Marion County Commissioners decided Wednesday.  The Little North Santiam Canyon, severely burned by the Beachie Creek Fire during the Labor Day blowup, will be closed to the public immediately. Officials say only local residents will be allowed to access the area.  The official closure is for North Fork, Gates Hill, and Pioneer roads — along with all parks and recreation sites. The move cuts off access to...

Announcements for Saturday, March 6: Onslow County has received new positive cases of COVID-19 as of March 5. Positive cases now total 15,063 with 134 deaths and 14,611 cleared.  Onslow County is at 3.4% positive, while the state is at 4.3% positive.   Persons associated with the schools and child-care providers should call 910-989-5091 to register for an appointment if they have not done so already. This number is for school and child-care personnel only. Registration Now Open for Phase 3 Priorities. Onslow County is taking requests for vaccinations on the Citizens Phone Bank at 910-98...

Announcements for Thursday, March 4: Onslow County has received new positive cases of COVID-19 as of March 3. Positive cases now total 15,016 with 134 deaths and 14,562 cleared.  Onslow County is at 4.5% positive, while the state is at 6.1% positive.   StarMed is offering a First Dose Covid-19 vaccination on March 5 at American Legion Bldg., 146 Broadhurst Road, Jacksonville. Registration at StarMed.care/onslow or call 980-445-9818. Open to groups 1-3. Persons associated with the schools and child-care providers should call 910-989-5091 to register for an appointment if they have not don...

Editor’s Note: The following information was taken from the intake reports gathered from the Sevier County Jail. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Names may be similar to other members of the community. • De-Onna Destiny Barrett, 21, of Lithonia, Georgia, was charged Feb. 27 with prohibited to use of 911 communications, filing a false report, and theft. She was released. • Peggy Ann Brackins, 32, of 3779 Tinker Hollow Road in Pigeon Forge, was charged Feb. 27 with DUI, implied consent, and driving on a suspended license. She was being held in lie...