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CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - Ricky Smith auctions off a sculpture during Saturday night’s annual fish fry at the Oakalla Volunteer Fire Department.

Oakalla VFD holds annual fish fry and auction

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Tue, 06/07/2016 - 05:00

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press The Oakalla Volunteer Fire Department held its annual fish fry and auction on Saturday night, raising approximately $18,800 at the event.

CCLP/DAVID MORRIS & TJ MAXWELL - Interim Police Chief Eddie Wilson presents Tracy Molnes with the flag draped over Police Chief Tim Molnes casket during the graveside services at Copperas Cove Civic Cemetery. BELOW: A member of the Copperas Cove Honor Guard keeps watch during the memorial services at Lea Ledger Auditorium Friday.

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Tue, 06/07/2016 - 05:00

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press On Friday morning, several hundred assembled in Lea Ledger Auditorium to remember and say goodbye to Copperas Cove’s chief of police, Tim Molnes. Molnes passed away on May 31 after a long illness which he fought for several years.

CCLP/DAVID J HARDIN - Crossroads High School 2016 Spring Graduates, during the ceremony held Thursday at the Lea Ledger Auditorium in Copperas Cove,

Crossroads graduates 27 in class of 2016

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Tue, 06/07/2016 - 05:00

By DAVID J. HARDIN Cove Leader-Press Smiling faces filled Lea Ledger Auditorium Thursday night as 27 students finished their high school career at Crossroads High School.

Downtown Copperas Cove location has new event space

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Fri, 06/03/2016 - 05:00

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press The Venue, located at 105 W. Ave. D, is now open for business and ready for parties of up to 200. Lorrie Burch, who operates the downtown event space with her husband, Leon, said they were visiting family in Birmingham, Ala.

REFLECTION & PRAYER

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Fri, 06/03/2016 - 05:00

By DAVID J. HARDIN Cove Leader-Press On Sunday at First Baptist Church in Copperas Cove, soon-to-be graduates of Copperas Cove High School and Crossroads High School took part in a baccalaureate service which was held in their honor.

City’s Police Chief Tim Molnes passes away

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Fri, 06/03/2016 - 05:00

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press On Monday afternoon, the city of Copperas Cove announced that its chief of police and assistant city manager, Timothy “Tim” Molnes, passed away from a lengthy illness.

CCHS holds senior awards night

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Tue, 05/31/2016 - 15:23

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press More than 120 students from the Copperas Cove High School graduating class of 2016 were recognized for receiving scholarships and awards at the Copperas Cove High School Senior Achievement Night held Thursday evening at the Lea Ledger Auditorium.

1,750 signatures to be submitted on petition

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Tue, 05/31/2016 - 05:00

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press With 1,750 verified voter signatures on petition pages firmly in hand, Mitch Lofton will submit a completed petition to the City of Copperas Cove secretary’s office today.

BITS N BITES

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Tue, 05/31/2016 - 05:00

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press The atmosphere at 314 E. Ave.

OSD holds pancake breakfast for homeless vets

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Tue, 05/31/2016 - 05:00

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press Although the turnout wasn’t as high as hoped for at their pancake breakfast at Applebees on Saturday morning, Operation Stand Down Central Texas director Joann Courtland said every bit helps.