Local judge uses baking to unwind

His cheesecake recipe is renowned in some parts of Wilson County

By Rima Austin

raustin@lebanondemocrat.com

In the courtroom, he demands respect and, according to coworkers, usually gets it. Being a juvenile court judge can be stressful, that is why Wilson County Judge Barry Tatum has found a way to de-stress and enjoy life. He has discovered his love for baking.

Leaning back in his chair with one leg folded over the other, Tatum described how he first decided to start baking, specifically, baking cheesecakes. Continue reading “Local judge uses baking to unwind” →

Wilson County man charged with contempt for allegedly lighting a marijuana cigarette in courtroom

Man pleads for the legalization of Marijuana moments before being charged with simple possession

By Rima Austin

raustin@lebanondemocrat.com

Twenty-year-old man has more charges heaped upon him, in addition to the charge of simple possession he already had, Monday as he lights up a marijuana cigarette in a Wilson County courtroom. Continue reading “Wilson County man charged with contempt for allegedly lighting a marijuana cigarette in courtroom” →

Career offers students giant job opportunities without requiring college degree

By Rima Austin

raustin@lebanondemocrat.com

12-10-2019

In less than six months, some Wilson County students will be deciding what they want to do with the rest of their lives. They will make the decision if college is the right choice for them. Some will choose to forgo higher education for various reasons.

According to Vice-President of Seattle based technology firm TechSmart, Kevin Norman, his company offers training for a high paid career that he says does not necessarily involve higher education. Continue reading “Career offers students giant job opportunities without requiring college degree” →

Watertown looks forward to Christmas Parade on Saturday

Town expects to see Santa Claus visit again

By Rima Austin

raustin@lebanondemocrat.com

12-12-2019

The staging area is Round Lick Baptist Church in Watertown and the floats are scheduled to get there by 1 p.m. At 2 p.m. the Christmas parade will begin to make its way up Main Street and past the square where, just moments after the parade ends, Santa Clause will make his way back to take his seat in the gazebo to greet children. Continue reading “Watertown looks forward to Christmas Parade on Saturday” →

Salvation Army wraps up Angel Tree program

Volunteer organization offers more than Christmas presents

By Rima Austin

raustin@lebanondemocrat.com

12-17-2019

The rooms at the Salvation Army complex at 723 Lake Street in Lebanon slowly fill up Friday afternoon as Salvation Army Director of Family Services Marie Wulfing, along with her husband, Assistant Corp Officer Steve Wulfing, brought the donated toys in one package at a time. Marie begins laying down pieces of tape with numbers on them as Lebanon Salvation Army Commanding Officer, Tom Freeman, pulls into the lot with another mini van loaded with toys.

They are preparing for the Salvation Army Angel Tree program. Marie said she, Steve and Tom will be picking up most of the gifts that day and will begin to give them away at the center Dec. 14. Giveaways will continue until every toy makes its way to its rightful owner. Continue reading “Salvation Army wraps up Angel Tree program” →