Carroll County Votes for Trump Biden Win Looking Certain Nationally
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VOLUME 139 | NUMBER 46 November 11, 2020 $1.00 Carroll County votes for Trump Biden win looking certain nationally ronPARK viding further evidence that the 2,286 votes (20 %), and the nine House District 76 seat and 16,315 votes (100 Staff Writer county’s once long-standing sta- independent of Andy Holt, who %) in the Gibson Toys for Tots tus as a presidential bellwether candidates all did not seek County portion Barring some dramatic turn county has come to an end. garnered less re-election. of District 79. drive begins of events, it looks like former Trump received a total of than 60 votes D a r b y Write-in can- Please join the Carroll Vice President Joe Biden will 9,194 votes (77.31 %), includ- each. picked up didate Hous- County Sheriff’s Office and be our next U.S. president, ing 5,941 early ballots (75.15 U.S House 3,752 votes ton Butler the United States Marine though that will not become of- %) and 3,253 election day votes Republican (76.29 %) in grabbed two Corp. this year to help make ficial until the Electoral College (81.57 %). Biden picked up a to- incumbent Da- Bill Hagerty Carroll Coun- votes in Car- a Christmas wish come true votes him in on Dec. 14. tal of 2,558 votes (21.51 %) in vid Kustoff re- ty, while roll County. for the less fortunate chil- As it stood at press time, the county with 1,889 (23.9 %) tained his seat in the U.S. House W a s h b u r n Huntingdon dren of Carroll County by Biden had crossed the magic cast early and 669 (16.78 %) cast of Representatives in District 8, garnered Longtime donating an unwrapped toy 270 mark with 290 electoral on election day. earning 8,878 votes in the coun- 1,166 (23.71 Huntingdon or by giving a monetary do- votes, while sitting President Vote totals for other presiden- ty. %). In the Mayor Dale nation to the Carroll County Donald Trump was holding 214. tial candidates appearing on the Democratic challenger Erika Obion Coun- Kelley won an- Toys for Tots campaign. Georgia, North Carolina, and ballot included: Jo Jorgensen, Stotts Pearson received 2,194 ty portion other four years Monetary donations may Alaska were still counting votes 90; Don Blankenship, 18; How- votes (19.35 %), while indepen- of District in office with no be dropped off or mailed at press time with Biden slightly ie Hawkins, 12; Kanye West, dent candidate James Hart got 76, Dar- challengers, earn- to the Carroll County Sher- ahead 49.5 % to 49.3 % in Geor- 9; Alyson Kennedy, 7; Roque 158 votes (1.39 %) and Jon Dil- by claimed ing 100 % of the iff’s Office 200 Norandal gia, Trump ahead 50.1 % to “Rocky” De La Fuente, 3; and lard received 109 (.96 %). 75.83 % with 1,212 early and 226 Dr. Huntingdon, TN 38344, 48.7 % in North Carolina, and Gloria La Riva, 2. TN Senate 3,231 votes, and election day ballots Attention Jamie Summers or Trump way out front 62.2 % to Trump easily claimed Ten- The Tennessee Senate Dis- Washburn picked cast in that race. Becky Keith or you may go 33.6 % in Alaska. nessee’s 11 electoral points with trict 24 seat went to incumbent up 24.17 % in that Incumbents also online to toysfortots.org. Trump, who has not yet con- over 1.8 million (60.7 %) total John Stevens, who earned 9,294 county with 1,030 swept the Hunting- The toy donations will ceded, is challenging election votes in the state, while Biden votes (87.28 %) in the county. votes. Darby got don City Council be collected at the Carroll results in several states. picked up just under 1.14 mil- Independent challenger Yahweh 75.86 % with 9,942 race with Carl Byars, County Sheriff’s Office and Regarding the national popu- lion for 37.4 %. Yahweh tallied votes in Weakley Charles Hodges, Carroll County Sheriff’s Of- lar vote, Biden currently holds U.S. Senate 1,354 votes County, while Wash- Nina Smothers, and fice Communication Center, the all-time record with close Republican candidate Bill (12.72 %). burn received 24.14 Tim Tucker all re- Toys for Tots applications to 75.68 million votes while Hagerty handily won the U.S. TN House percent with 3,163 taining their seats for children ages 0-12 years Trump’s tally stands at over 71 Senate seat of retiring Senator Republican votes. with no challengers old can be picked up at the million in what has been record Lamar Alexander with a total Tandy Darby Republican incum- for the four available Carroll County Sheriff’s Of- election participation across the of 8,888 votes (77.77 %) here in topped inde- bent Curtis Halford spots. fice Communication Center board. Carroll County. pendent can- Tandy Darby kept his seat in Dis- Hodges had the best at 210 Norandal Dr. Hunting- Carroll County, however, His Democrat opponent, didate Jeffrey trict 79 with 5,526 don, TN 38344. Applications went decisively for Trump, pro- Marquita Bradshaw, received T. Washburn for the Tennessee county votes (99.96 %) Joe Biden See VOTES, Page 3A must be turned in no later than November 30th. For additional informa- tion regarding the Toys for Tots program, please contact Carroll County Coordinator Jamie Summers or Asst. Co- Carroll County News-Leader salutes ordinator Becky Keith with the Carroll County Sheriff’s the Veterans of Carroll County Department at 731-986-8947 Carroll County Veteran honored in Pennsylvania hometown or visit toysfortots.org. Taken from the Jeffersonian Democrat, Brookville, Penn- Obituaries, 5A sylvania. Gail Presgrove Linda Fuller Retired Air Force Colonel NEWBORN - This newborn boy Shelby Foster James C. Harding of Hunting- was found on a porch at 1555 Mack Jones don was recently honored in his Buena Vista School Road on James Fronabarger hometown of Brookville, Penn- Nov 3 Hershel Crossno Lana Suite sylvania by Brookville High Mike Cross District 2 Commissioner School from which he graduat- Morine Cary ed in 1952. Newborn baby Randy Kelly chosen He spent time at the high for county school board school where he made three dif- found on porch Index: ferent speeches: one each to the still unidentified Lana Suite elected junior and senior classes along Editorial2A with a short address to the Raid- shirleyNANNEY Editor Society 4A as District 2 ers football team. PRESENTATION - The plaque presented recently to retired Obituaries �������������������������5A commissioner Before the football game, Air Force Colonel James C Harding Church Directory6A Harding served as the honorary A healthy caucasian baby boy Sports 1B shirleyNANNEY captian and attended special of 2020. rity. that was found in a basket on a Editor Football Contest 3B ceremonies before the coin toss After a short documentary, “Earning money is not the porch on Nov. 3 at 1555 Buena at mid field. a History Channel production ultimate of what the job is for. Vista School Road still has not Public Notices 4B The Carroll County Legisla- Harding, 86, is the 25th most available on youtube.com – on Yes, it’s great to have money been identified as of Monday. Records 4B tive Body filled two positions decorated soldier in the United one of Harding’s dozens of res- to do what you want to do, but According to Carroll County Classifieds 6B during the Monday night meet- States in military history, ac- cue operations in Vietnam. it’s so important that you en- Sheriff Andy Dickson, a call ing which was held at the Car- cording to the military website His primary message to the joy what you do because you’re came from Crissy Summers, 40, roll County Civic Center due to veterantributes.org. students in both speeches – find going to do a better job of it,” that she had found a diapered the COVID-19 Pandemic. He is a member of the recent- something you love to do for a Harding told the seniors. and clothed newborn baby with ly announced Brookville Area living and you’ll never feel like See ELECT, Page 2A High School Hall of Fame Class it’s work. And, live with integ- See VETERANS, Page 3A See BABY, Page 3A Visit us online: NewsLeaderOnline.com Page 2A Carroll County NEWS-LEADER, Wednesday, November 11, 2020 LOCAL NEWS Bethel student saves woman Veterans Day We honor those who have Almost every family has one put their lives on the line in the or more members who served in armed forces to defend the U.S. the armed forces. It is a big deal. from burning apartment Flag this week. I did not serve but came close November 11 is annually during the Vietnam War. Lucky On Tuesday, November 3, McClosky said, “I pulled my observed as Veterans Day and me was able to remain in col- Joe McClosky, Senior Business shirt back up over my face and although the celebrations are lege during the heat of the war Management major and mem- went back in and found her near limited due to COVID-19, there and besides that, the powers that ber of the Bass Fishing team, the kitchen. I grabbed her by the will still be plenty of places be drew a high number for my helped rescue Barbara Mitchell arm and helped her outside.” honoring those who served us birthday in the birthday lottery. of McKenzie from her burn- Shortly afterwards, the in the military along with those Believe me when I say my eyes ing apartment at 115 Reynolds McKenzie Fire Department who are presently serving.