Owens gets 20 years for Whitehouse arson
      Deborah Ann Owens recently pled guilty to second-degree felony arson and received a 20 year sentence in 114th District Judge Cynthia Kent's court. The 44-year-old woman received the sentence for setting a house on fire at 205 Delmar in Whitehouse.
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PLAQUE PRESENTATION
     Diane Nicholson, right, presents a plaque to new Whitehouse Chamber of Commerce members Mike and Benae Hickman of Gone Bananas. The kids novelty shop also hosts birthday parties and a Thursday praise and worship program.
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TROUP ROTARY PANCAKE SUPPER
     Photos/Charlotte Smith
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Flint Christian school holding silent auction
      The Carpenter's Cross Christian School will host their 7th Annual Silent Auction Friday, April 4 at 6:30 p.m. in the Carpenter's Cross Baptist Church Fellowship Hall located at 18110 FM 344 West, Flint.
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Tyler Flower Market set for March 28-29
      Tyler's signature azaleas and roses, along with bedding and landscaping plants, flowering trees, yard art, pottery, birdhouses and more will be offered at the 2nd Annual Main Street Flower Market on Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29 during the 49th Annual Azalea and Spring Flower Trail.
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Senior Center seeks wheelchair donation
      The Hanks Senior Center in Whitehouse is seeking a wheelchair donation. The wheelchair would be kept at the Senior Center for use in helping transport visitors to the center. The chair does not have to be new or a particular type, just still in working order, according to Carol Arnold, manager o...
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What's Cookin'?
Sweet Potatoes and Marshmallow Clouds
      6 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1 cup light cream 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. vanilla extract 12 large marshmallows, cut in half Place the sweet potatoes in an 8-quart saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil.
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County Government Week includes many activities
      This year County Government Week will be celebrated April 6-12. First held in 1991, the goal of county government week is to raise public awareness and understanding about the roles and responsibilities of the nation's counties. In 2008, the theme for National County Government Week is "Protecting...
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