Town Directory

Addison Marcus

Sleepy Hollow Bakery owner

Daughter of Valentino and Prada Marcus; granddaughter of Neiman Marcus. Combines baking and artistry.

Adoniah Newton

Student and his mother's helper

Son of Ramona; grandson of Duane. Helps at Muscle Cramps Fitness and enjoys the outdoors.

Allan Key

Service Foreman, Brownlow Maynot Motor Company

Has always had a knack for fixing anything with an engine. While paying a parking ticket at City Hall, he noticed Mayor Maynot’s car had broken down and repaired it on the spot. By quitting time, it ran better than ever—and Allan had a new job. Somehow… the parking ticket never came up again.

Anea Dole

Carnival attraction participant

Hides daily in one of twelve haystacks for Find Anea Dole in a Haystack.

Anita Wait

Hostess at An Evening in France

Daughter of Loostof and Eunance Elain Waite; granddaughter of Shoodof Wait.

Anna May Print

Newspaper ambassador

Miss Sleepy Hollow pageant winner and ambassador for Granny's Sleepy Hollow Rooster. Daughter of Fute Print; great-granddaughter of Ferstum Print. Appears alongside THE Rooster at events.

Artie Choke

Owner of It's In The Bag Grocery

Son of Herb and Ginger Choke. Bought the family store from great-grandfather Gaston, who attended school with Granny. Mother worked checkout; father delivered milk and eggs.

Ata Doosie

Co-owner of Doosie Carnival Show

Wife of Pappa Doosie.

Bal Dream Goody Dream Rem Dream Day Dream and Lucid Dream

Dream family members

Leave together for inherited East Coast property with no plans to return. Day speaks for the family.

Barney Cratchett

Retired Hollow News reporter

41 years in local news. Covers fish falling with hail on Quick Mountain and works with cameraman Desmond.

Barry M. Quick

Funeral Director

Born near Quick Mountain, Barry comes from a family that has called the area home for over 150 years. He found his calling after his family purchased the funeral home from Granny Newton. He helps families through difficult moments with kindness, compassion, and dignity.

Bea Quick

Quick Mountain resident

Witnesses fish falling with hail in Barney's 1987 account.

Bell Decibal

High school librarian

Librarian at Sleepy Hollow High School. Daughter of Dewey and Laud Decibal.

Ben Baron

Sanitation Department Head

Believes a clean town reflects the people who live in it. He may look tough, but he’d gladly give you the shirt off his back. Ben says keeping the streets free of trash makes it easier to spot the kind that doesn’t belong—and everyone knows he isn’t talking about litter.

Betty Belfry

High school principal

Principal of Sleepy Hollow High School, also called Principal Belfry.

Bishop Diocese

Church figure known as Mad Cow

Affectionate parish nickname: Mad Cow.

Blaze Inferno

Fire Chief

Son of Hades and Abby Inferno; grandson of Dale and Bonnie Firestorm. Friend of Lou Natic. Former second-string quarterback and vice president, often behind Lou. Helped modernize the volunteer fire department and became its first Fire Chief.

Bonnie Hope

Departing resident

Takes a job with the city of Mountain View 200 miles away; intends to return for visits. Hope family among town's founding families according to Paige.

Brian Kinkade

Foreman at Adri's Sanitary Napkin Company

Husband of Brieanna Newton-Kinkade; stepfather of Karl. Oversees factory production and hopes eventually to join Brieanna at Grounding Roots.

Brieanna Newton-Kinkade

Owner, Grounding Roots Organic Distribution

Believes healthy food should be easy for everyone to enjoy. Through Grounding Roots, she connects local growers with families and businesses throughout the region. Daughter of Duane Newton and mother of Karl Newton.

Buddy Welch

High school vice principal

Vice principal at Sleepy Hollow High School.

C. T. Brownlow

Co-Owner, Brownlow Maynot Motor Company

Carries on a family tradition dating back to Sleepy Hollow’s earliest days. The dealership has served the town for generations, becoming as much a gathering place as a dealership. C.T. believes every customer should be treated like family.

Cali Graphy

City Hall notice lettering worker

Prepares handwritten or professionally printed cards for the town Bulletin Board.

Cami Newton

Co-owner of Trial Lawyers

Co-owns Trial Lawyers with Maxine Newton.

Candie Roseinblume

Owner of Candie’s Secret

Chief Lou Natic

Chief of Police

Born and raised in Sleepy Hollow, Lou Natic was once the town’s star high school quarterback. A farm tractor backfired and sent a valve into his knee, ending his football dreams—but leading him to a career protecting the town he loves. Dedicated, dependable, and always ready to help.

Chip Mills

Foreman, Newton Workshop

Grew up in Sleepy Hollow and has worked with wood for as long as anyone can remember. A ten-time Lumberjack Festival champion, he’s known for his strength, craftsmanship, and leadership at the Newton Workshop. Despite all those trophies, Chip has no axe to grind and is always ready to lend a hand.

Christelle Newton

Waitress barista and builder

Daughter of Duane. Mother of Sammie Newton and Lincoln Lectric; great-great-granddaughter of Granny. Operates Christelle's Creations making custom storage sheds; works at Adri's Diner and Daily Grind.

Clara Vision

Planning Commission Chair

Comes from a family with deep roots in Sleepy Hollow and has called the town home her entire life. Although she wears glasses, everyone knows Clara sees the bigger picture. Her leadership and long-term vision have earned the respect of the community.

Cynthia

Cashier at Holler General Store

Deputy Dee Posit

Deputy

Quoted in official shovel chart warning about a long walk back to your truck.

Desmond

Barney's cameraman

Served two tours in Vietnam; startled by fish-rain story.

Detective Robbin Hoodwin

Police Detective

Investigates Mal Practice with Chief Lou.

Dewey Decibal

Co-owner of Sleepy Hollow Library

Co-owns the library with Laud Decibal. Parent of Bell Decibal.

Dimetery Whitt

Historical inventor of the Hog Collar

Tasked with an event to bring people back to the fair. Inspired by Maw Belle's Call Home sign; begins hog-calling tradition.

Doctor Carlos

Sleepy Hollow resident doctor and Chief Physician

Treats people and animals; chief physician at the hospital. Developed THE Rooster's incubator. Only resident doctor in town. Mal Brooks is his best friend and patient of 30 years.

Donna Gatekeeper

High school secretary

Secretary at Sleepy Hollow High School.

Dr. Renaldo Love

Visiting plastic surgeon from Spain

Old colleague of Doctor Carlos, visiting for one month.

Eb Turner

Farmer

Brings two donkeys to town every Saturday.

Echo Holler

Co-owner of Holler General Store

Co-owns the store with Otto Holler.

Ema Goosip

High school counselor

Counselor at Sleepy Hollow High School.

Farmer Dell

Farmer and former hog caller

Owns bull that knocks down telephone pole and mentions a milk cow. Ray regards him as the wisest person he knows. Owns tractor Over and still makes farm payments. Brings the starting over misunderstanding to life.

Father Maynot

Mayor Maynot’s father

Fatier Time

Owner of Fatier’s Second Hand Store

Sells and repairs clocks and watches. 157 Main Street • 397-TIME

Franceene Dialer

Telephone operator

Helps restore the hog-calling phone service.

Frankie Falvonie

Five Frankies Bank Cleaners LLC member

One of the Five Frankies.

Frankie Schwan

Five Frankies Bank Cleaners LLC member

Registers the business at the courthouse.

Glen Campbell

County lineman

Confirms the telephone lines and hog phones are restored for the contest.

Harold

Mine Knowledge customer

Jamsin Rhodes

Parks & Recreation Director

Moved to Sleepy Hollow in third grade and quickly fell in love with the town. Raised by a hunting guide, she developed exceptional outdoor and survival skills. When a family became lost on Quick Mountain, Jamsin predicted how they would try to survive—and found them safe right where she expected. Niece of Ruby Wright.

Jenny

Hog calling contest contact

Jerome Fabblestabble

Owner of Gnome Around Town, Gifts & Yard Art

185 Main Street • 397-NOME

Jerry Dozer

Manager of the Sleepy Hollow Sleep Center

A bedroom furniture retailer. 6500 Emporium Way • 397-SLEEP

Jerry Templeton

City water tower maintenance employee

Age 60, maintains towers for 15 years, and is a certified underwater welder. His boss is City Supervisor Wade N. Waters.

Jerry Thorton

Retired colonel and hobby sign maker

Makes signs in his garage as a hobby under Jerry’s Signs.

Jock A. Sorber

Writer and illustrator

Renowned local figure; meets Ray at Adri's Diner to discuss confused thoughts.

John O’Shoot

Owner of John’s Shoot In Range

230 Fair Way • 397-INRG

Juanita Newton

Finance Director • Tax Expert • Business Owner

One of Sleepy Hollow’s sharpest financial minds. Mayor Maynot personally convinced her to lead the city’s Finance Department, knowing she could help get the town’s finances back on track. Daughter of Robert Yance Newton and sister of Duane Newton.

Karl Newton

Student

Son of Brieanna; grandson of Duane; great-grandson of Robert Yance; stepson of Brian Kinkade. Helps with deliveries and the farm.

Larry Lectric

Electrician and business owner

Father of Lincoln Lectric. Slogan If it looks wrong fix it. Helps restore service for the hog-calling contest.

Laud Decibal

Co-owner of Sleepy Hollow Library

Co-owns the library with Dewey Decibal. Parent of Bell Decibal.

Laurie Brownlow

Columbia Theater owner

Wife of C. T. Brownlow; member of a founding family. Purchased historic theater and partnered with Rebekah to restore it.

Leon Moon

Chief Meteorologist

Leonardo DaHenchie

Owner of The Tie Restaurant

Lincoln Lectric

Student and young inventor

Son of Christelle Newton and Larry Lectric; grandson of Duane; great-great-great-grandson of Granny. Brother of Sammie. Visits Newton Workshop, Larry's Lectricity and Christelle's Creations.

Linda Newton

Owner of Reed ’Em & Reap Books & Gifts

Duane Newton’s mother. 200 Main Street • 397-BOOK

Lora Fast

Pastor Mike Fast’s wife

Married to Mike Fast, pastor of CHURCH of God.

Lyle Learn

Owner of Why Learn?

Drawing, sewing, cleaning, and other tasks. “Why learn when someone can do it for you?” 397-LERN

Mal Brooks

Town Council member and church deacon

Deacon at Sleepy Congregation Church at 7th and Heaven. Doctor Carlos's best friend and patient for 30 years. Helps doctor practice examinations and volunteers to chair practice-office committee.

Mariah Newton

Salon owner and construction nail manufacturer

Daughter of Rebekah; granddaughter of Robert Yance; great-great-granddaughter of Granny. Operates Mariah's Hair & Nails, with salon services in front and construction-nail production behind. Tara Digm is her receptionist and warehouse helper.

Marta Newton

Auto hail repair business owner and cattle company operator

Wife of Duane Newton and originally from Brazil. Operates Newton Farms Cattle Co with Duane.

Maude

Bank cleaner

Chief Lou Natic's cousin; cleans First City Bank once weekly.

Maxine Newton

Co-owner of Trial Lawyers

Co-owns Trial Lawyers with Cami Newton.

May Bee Maynot

Mayor Maynot’s mother

Media Write

Teenage driver

Sammie Newton’s best friend and Ruby Wright’s niece.

Mel Mythomania

Owner of Mel’s Real Fresh

Known as “The Lie Master.” Lies to make people feel better.

Mike Fast

Pastor of CHURCH of God

Husband of Lora Fast.

Mr. Tuttle

Math teacher

Naddia Mann

Dating adviser

Yoda Mann’s sister. Offers a $12 dating cleanse. 397-DATE

Otto Holler

Co-owner of Holler General Store

Co-owns the store with Echo Holler.

Paige Turner

General Secretary to Mayor Maynot

Daughter of General Mills Thomas Edison; granddaughter of Granny's brother. Spent many Sundays in town while growing up.

Pappa Doosie

Co-owner of Doosie Carnival Show

Husband of Ata Doosie.

Ramona Newton

Owner and Personal Trainer, Muscle Cramps Fitness

Believes everyone is stronger than they think. At Muscle Cramps Fitness, she helps people of all ages become healthier and more active. Daughter of Duane Newton, mother of Adoniah, and sister of Adri Newton.

Ray Dient

Roaming Reporter, The Hollow News

A lifelong resident, Ray has been chasing stories since his school newspaper days. He’s known for asking good questions, checking his facts, and uncovering the truth—which isn’t always easy in Sleepy Hollow. Ray doesn’t mind; he believes every story deserves a second look.

Rebekah the Renovatah

Contractor, restoration specialist, and owner of Sleepy Hollow Hardware Store and Sleepy Hollow Lumber Yard

Daughter of Robert Yance; younger sister of Duane; mother of Mariah. Restored Adri’s Sanditarium and Diner and worked with Laurie on the Columbia Theater.

Rick O’Shea

Retired Hollow News reporter

An original member of the Sleepy Hollow News Casters, the first team to write newspaper stories and broadcast live. Now he fishes.

Rockie Lane

Retired Hollow News reporter

Grew up farming. Often becomes his own story.

RollIn Grindhouse

Owner of Cheap Skates

410 West Roll • 397-SKATE

Ron

Owner of Ron’s Lawn Mowing

125 2nd Street • 397-MOWR

Ruby Wright

Owner of Memories Second Hand Store

Sister of Hunter Rhodes; sister-in-law of Windy Rhodes; aunt of Jamsin Rhodes.

Rusty Newton

Hollow Spotlight interviewer and contact

The contact for business features in The Hollow Spotlight.

Rutherford Unis Running

Mayor Maynot’s high school coach

Ryan Goosling

High school counselor

Counselor at Sleepy Hollow High School.

Sally Southworth

Cosmetic surgery patient

Sammie Newton

Student and Part Time Barista

Daughter of Christelle; sister of Lincoln; granddaughter of Duane. Helps build sheds and works with Aunt Adri at Daily Grind. Best friend of Media Write; suggests Goodbye Doggie as an alternative to Hello Kitty.

Stacy Newton

Artist sign painter and graphic designer

Son of Robert Yance; brother of Duane; great-grandson of Granny. Associated with Stacy's Quiet Prism & Art Studio. Creates town signs, newspaper ads and storefront displays. Friendly and reserved; often lets his artwork speak for him.

Steve Fellon

I Got Cot owner and former Councilman

I Got Cot is an Army surplus store. He served on the City Council for six years and worked part time at the wallet store.

Stormy Gale

Lead Reporter, The Hollow News

Discovered journalism through her school newspapers. She enjoys uncovering facts and telling stories that matter—even when the truth takes unexpected turns. She knows patience is often the key to getting the whole story.

The Tape Man

Human Measuring Tape

Measures with body rather than devices because he grew up without money for rulers. Worked with Rebekah on several projects.

Tara Digm

Receptionist at Mariah’s Hair and Nails

Third-generation resident. Organizes appointments and also helps in the construction-nail warehouse.

Uncle Clancy

Granny’s uncle and the newspaper’s previous owner

Sold the newspaper to Granny when she was about 20.

Wade N. Waters

City Supervisor

Jerry Templeton's boss; addresses damage to drinking-water supply.

Walter Pruitt

Antique doll collector

Has collected dolls for 30 years. Wins five million doll hairs at the National Doll Collectors Convention, and the town mistakes this for dollars.

William Shakespar

Retired Vehicle Acquisition Specialist

Longtime resident and former car salesman for Brownlow Maynot Motor Company. Proud of remembering deals and cars sold.

Willie Run

Former Mayor

Served the city for 30 years and encouraged a young Mayor Maynot.

Wisa Thenyu

Councilwoman and owner of First City Bank of Sleepy Hollow

159 Main Street • 397-BANK

Wong Detours

Public Works Director and City Council member

Son of Long Detour; grandson of Lane Detour and Bill and Sum Ding. Family has more than six generations in town; ancestors from China helped build the railroad. Cheerful and philosophical about road maintenance, detours and taking the long way.

Yoda Mann

Owner of Mine Knowledge Advice Emporium

Advice for a $12 monthly subscription. 201 Main Street • 397-CERT