Speedwell News

Paul Franklin Robinson, age 71 of Speedwell, was born January 18, 1941, and departed this life on Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at his home.

Marine Lance Cpl. Cody Evans was hurt in an IED explosion in December. He suffered a pelvic fracture and both of his legs had to be amputated.

A local marine seriously injured during in an IED attack in Afghanistan this December is doing well according to his mother.

Marine Cody Evans is pictured with his mother Regina Evans, left, and his aunt Angie Evans after receiving the Purple Heart for bravery.

When Lance Cpl. Cody Evans leaves the hospital, he'll come home to a house that looks brand-new - renovated and refurbished by volunteers.