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Thousands without power as severe storms move through East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Thousands of people across East Tennessee were left without power as storms moved across the region on Sunday and early Monday. WATE’s Storm Team 6 tracked the storms that brought strong winds, hail and heavy downpours to multiple areas of East Tennessee. Throughout the region, there were multiple tornado warnings issued […]
No tax rate hike, but utility increases in proposed Oak Ridge budget
For the fourth straight year, Oak Ridgers' property tax rate is likely to stay the same. That's among the highlights of the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget presented by City Manager Randy Hemann to Oak Ridge City Council. A first reading and vote on the budget will take place June 3, followed by the second and perhaps final reading and approval of the budget on June 10.
What caused erroneous tornado sirens in Madisonville Thursday?
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — The Monroe County’s Emergency Services agency is working to fix an error that may have caused those in Madisonville to have heard tornado sirens Thursday night, although there was not a Tornado Warning in the area. Thursday, around 8:45 p.m., Monroe County Emergency Services posted on Facebook that there had […]
'The secret is out' | Tellico Village community growing faster than Loudon County
TELLICO VILLAGE, Tenn. — A scenic retirement community in Loudon County is bringing in money and new residents to the area. According to the Tellico Village Property Owner's Association, the community has almost 11,000 members. It grew by 511 people from 2022 to 2023, boasting a 5% population growth.
Monroe on the Go!
Monroe County Schools Food Distribution Monroe County Schools will hold summer food distribution on the following Fridays: May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 12, 19 and 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sequoyah High School, located at 3128 Highway 411 in Madisonville. This is a drive-thru style food distribution. Students do not have to present to receive food. Children under the age of 18 can receive this distribution. The child does not have to be enrolled in the Monroe County School...
Oak Ridge brush pickup begins May 6
The Oak Ridge city-wide brush pickup program continues this week. Monday, May 27: Vermont Avenue and side streets, North Tulane AvenueTuesday, May 28: Pennsylvania Avenue and side streets, Outer Drive and side streets from Pennsylvania Avenue to New York AvenueWednesday, May 29: New York Avenue and side streets, Utah Avenue and side streets, Outer Drive from New York Avenue to Michigan Avenue, Orchard Lane and Circle, Orkney RoadThursday, May 30: West Tennessee Avenue, Michigan Avenue and side streets, Kentucky Avenue and side streetsFriday, May 31: Catchup day. This article originally appeared on Oakridger: Oak Ridge brush pickup begins May 6
Summer is here: Oak Ridge Community Band's free patriotic concert is Monday
The Oak Ridge Community Band will present its free Memorial Day concert at 7 p.m. Monday, May 27, in A.K. Bissell Park. Family and friends can end the three-day holiday weekend with patriotic music and show their appreciation to the men and women who have served in the military to maintain our freedom.
Paint and coatings factory bringing jobs to Loudon County
More jobs are coming to East Tennessee after the company PPG selected Loudon as the site for its new painting and coatings facility, according to an announcement by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development and Governor Bill Lee on Tuesday.
Loudon City officials make managerial decisions
Loudon City Council and the Loudon Utility Board met last Monday, May 13, with the intent being to discuss manager candidates. However, in the end, they chose to invite two new candidates to interview in July. The meeting was the shortest to date while discussing the manager search at only 15 minutes. The manager search process began late last year and has averaged at least one special meeting a month since. ...
RCHS principal takes position in Roane County school system
EVENSVILLE — Former Rhea County High School Principal Scotty Herrell has taken a position with the Roane County School System, according to a statement from Roane County, Tenn., officials on Thursday. Roane County officials announced Thursday afternoon that Herrell was recently hired as the Rockwood High School principal. “Rockwood High School has deep community roots and a rich history. I am happy to be a part of that tradition,” Herrell...
Mick Wiest: A born Oak Ridge historian
On a normal day in August of 1999, I came home and listened to the telephone messages and recall the voice said, “Hello my name is Mick Wiest and I read a comment on “Your Views” in The Oak Ridger. You mentioned there are a lot of changes in Oak Ridge, especially the tearing down of our town, little by little, all we will have left is memories. Would you be interested in helping to form a heritage preservation group? Please call me back if you’d like to do so.” ...
New murder mystery book takes place in Tellico Village
Cheryl Peyton, a local author from Loudon County, recently published her newest murder mystery that takes place right in the heart of Tellico Village. The fictional book is titled “Murder in Tellico Village” and follows a continuing female lead — Alex Trotter — as she visits her Aunt Beth in the Village. During her short visit, it is revealed that a nearby neighbor is murdered. ...
Environmental impact analysis completed for Loudon solar power project
A solar power project planned for Loudon County would have no significant impacts on considerations such as water quality, floodplains or human health, a government agency has determined. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utilities Service made the Finding of No Significant Impact for the Walking Horse Solar Project in March. The project, which would provide a renewable energy source for Loudon County and surrounding areas, is to be built on about 42 acres off Maremont Parkway. ...
Lawsuits served on both sides of quarry issue in Greenback
A dispute surrounding the operation of a limestone quarry on a Greenback property known as Hutton Farm has resulted in lawsuits filed by entities on both sides of the issue. In a complaint filed on April 22, the town of Greenback and Loudon County Regional Planning Commission are suing the limited liability companies M&M Stone Farms, which owns the property on Hutton Road, and Tri-County Crushed Stone, the quarry operator. ...
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