Daily Archives: August 10, 2012

Big I hope for another title

Independence head football coach Bill Geiler sounds like a lot of coaches when he says, “the goal is to win a state championship.” In order for his Patriots to get back to the State Championship they must “get better everyday … Continue reading

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Vandals caught at MH athletic fields

Teenagers were caught vandalizing the Mint Hill Athletic Association fields.  They agreed to community service at the fields to avoid criminal charges.  Last week, another group was caught vandalizing the fields, and their parents will pay thousands of dollars for … Continue reading

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MHPD benefits from K9 unit

The Mint Hill Police Department is equipped with two working dogs.  Ajay and Bady go to work with their handlers, Sgt. McKenzie and Officer Mahmutovic.  They have been trained to find drugs, perform building searches, track suspects, and perform article … Continue reading

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Supt. Morrison listens to community

Charlotte-Mecklenburg School’s new superintendent, Dr. Heath Morrison, led a community town hall meeting at Rocky River High School last Thursday to hear from parents, students, and teachers.  It was the first of many community meetings scheduled for the new school … Continue reading

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Burdicks celebrate 50 years

Charlie and Jane Burdick celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, August 4 at the Mint Hill Historical Society.  Their family and friends traveled from across the U.S. for the occasion. The Burdicks were married Saturday, August 4, 1963 in Minnesota.  … Continue reading

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Genealogy workshop at Mint HIll Historical Society

The Mint Hill Historical Society is holding a genealogy workshop August 11 at 10 am.  The workshop still has openings.  The society is looking for a convection oven to host old fashioned biscuit making classes.  This will be a focus … Continue reading

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Fall sports registration

Mint Hill Athletic Association fall sports registration ends this month.  Soccer is available for children ages three to 16, football for ages six to 13, and baseball for ages five to 16.  Registration end dates vary from August 14 to … Continue reading

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