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Swayback Bridge to be closed July 30-31 for repairs

A temporary steel plate has been placed over a 12-inch diameter hole that has formed on Swayback Bridge between Arley and Helicon. The bridge will be closed to traffic beginning July 30, through at least July 31, for repairs.

A temporary steel plate has been placed over a 12-inch diameter hole that has formed on Swayback Bridge between Arley and Helicon. The bridge will be closed to traffic beginning July 30, through at least July 31, for repairs.
WINSTON COUNTY - The county will be closing Swayback Bridge on County Road 77 between Arley and Helicon Tuesday, July 30, through at least Wednesday, July 31, to fill two holes that have occurred in the bridge through the years, as well as repair some cracks, noted Winston County Road Engineer James Glasgow...

Veterans memorial for Helicon back on track

From left, James Rickett, member of the American Legion post in Arley; Dr. Nicole Jones Wadsworth, who works in economic development and State Representative Tim Wadsworth, who purchased the lot for the monument to be located in the Helicon area.

From left, James Rickett, member of the American Legion post in Arley; Dr. Nicole Jones Wadsworth, who works in economic development and State Representative Tim Wadsworth, who purchased the lot for the monument to be located in the Helicon area.
HELICON - Just over two years after plans for a monument honoring veterans was announced for the Helicon community, plans are now in full swing for its construction.

Arrest made in assault

HELICON - An Arley man has been taken into custody on assault charges after he allegedly repeatedly beat his neighbor in the head and neck area with a blunt object, resulting in serious injuries, according to the Winston County Sheriff’s Office.

Arrest made in Helicon death

Caleb Scott Farley has been arrested and charged with murder and arson first degree in the death of David Brian Hayes.

Caleb Scott Farley has been arrested and charged with murder and arson first degree in the death of David Brian Hayes.
HELICON - The 25th District Attorney's Criminal Investigation Division has announced the arrest of a suspect in the death investigation of David Brian Hayes.

Helicon, Arley and Addison fire departments form joint agreement

The new automatic aid agreement between Helicon, Arley and Addison fire departments means the three agencies must participate together in 16 hours of training per year. That training started Saturday, Feb. 22. Firefighters are using the Jaws of Life in a mock wreck at the Arley Fire station.

The new automatic aid agreement between Helicon, Arley and Addison fire departments means the three agencies must participate together in 16 hours of training per year. That training started Saturday, Feb. 22. Firefighters are using the Jaws of Life in a mock wreck at the Arley Fire station.
WINSTON COUNTY - Three local departments are now operating as one single department on structure fire calls under a new automatic aid agreement, which affects qualifications for their training.
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