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Rhea Springs Revival takes Summer Nights' stage
DAYTON — Rhea Springs Revival will take the stage Friday, June 14, for the 2024 Nokian Tyres Summer Nights Concerts at the Rhea County Courthouse. Covering ’50s, ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s country and rock, the local group mixes in some of its own music. Expect them to play “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Sweet Home Alabama,” “Honkytonk Woman,” “Free Bird,” “Vanilla Ice” and “I’ll Fly Away,” among other hits. Band members include Adam Newport, drums, Ernie Robinson, bass guitar, Camden Fugate, lead guitar, Jeff Logsdon, lead vocals...
2025 completion date set for new water treatment plant
DAYTON — In June 2022 the City of Dayton began construction of its new wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) to replace the existing 50-year-old facility. City officials said the new WWTP will allow the city to expand sewer services to underserved communities and improve current services. The city is being assisted in the WWTP design and construction oversight by J.R. Wauford and Company, Consulting Engineers, with construction performed by Reeves Young....
BREAKING: County road supervisor passes away
DAYTON — Rhea County Road Supervisor Glen Varner passed away on Tuesday afternoon, according to county officials. Varner served as Rhea County Road Supervisor from his election in 2016 until his passing. This is a developing story. Follow our website for updates, and see the Sunday, June 16, edition for more details.
So you want to know about Bradford pears...
Question: Dear Master Gardeners, can you give me more information on Bradford pears? I have some that have come up in my yard. Answer: Yes, and when you have finished reading this article you may want to go out and eradicate those trees! Bradford pear (Pyrus Calleryana “Bradford”) is a spring flowering tree. It was introduced in the early 60’s by the Department of Agriculture. They are native to China, Taiwan, Japan and Vietnam. These trees were all the rage in the 60’s and 70’s...
Spring City farm joins angus association
SPRING CITY — M&S Farm in Spring City are new members of the American Angus Association, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Missouri. The American Angus Association, with more than 22,000 active adult and junior members, is the largest beef breed association in the world. Its computerized records include detailed information on over 20 million registered Angus. The Association records ancestral information and...
Prepping for disaster
Director of Missions of the Tennessee Valley Baptist Association Dr. David Haynes and Feeding Team Director Jim Monday recently met with Rhea County Executive Jim Vincent, Emergency Management Director Brad Harrison, Deputy Director Karson Dye, Operations Manager of Emergency Management Kyle Argo and Chief Deputy Sheriff John Argo concerning the Feeding Trailer Teams that serve workers during times of emergencies and disasters. Prepping for disaster
Arrest reports: May 30-June 5
May 30 Elizabeth Cerino was charged with failure to appear in court. Henry Ashdon Massingale was charged with contempt of court. Timothy Lebron May was charged with burglary and vandalism of property worth less than $500. Jeffery Scott Wampler was...
Two Spring City residents facing federal fentanyl conspiracy charges
KNOXVILLE —Two Spring City residents were indicted earlier this year for conspiring to distribute fentanyl, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office that was released to The Herald-News on Thursday. Earlier this year, a federal grand jury in Knoxville, Tennessee, returned a 19-count indictment against 15 defendants—Todd M. Evans, 31, and Joshua M. Vanriette, 38, both of Pontiac, Mich.; Gary L. Shadden, 70, Henri L. Ewing, 34, James M. Pass, 56, and Traythan W. Edwards, 23, all of Rockwood, Tenn.; Robert S....
Two charged with second-degree murder in alleged fentanyl overdose
DAYTON — A Dayton man and woman are both facing second-degree murder charges and possession of a Schedule II controlled substance after being indicted by the Rhea County Grand Jury for allegedly selling fentanyl that caused a fatal overdose. McKayle Paige Morgan and Jesse Luke Mitchel Westlake are facing the charges after the death of McKenzie Lemons in late November 2023. According to a report on file at the Dayton...
Rhea's Congressional officials react to Trump verdict
RHEA COUNTY — Rhea County’s elected leaders in Washington, D.C., recently spoke out after former U.S. President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records. “The New York courts continue to pursue cases and reach predetermined verdicts that would never be charged and tried with any other citizen,” U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais said. “This is political warfare that continues to frustrate and anger so many voters across this country and will likely only serve to solidify and embolden Donald Trump’s supporters.” ...
The Sullivan band kicks of Summer Nights concert series
DAYTON — The Sullivan Band kicks off the 2024 Nokian Tyres Summer Nights Concerts Friday, June 7, at the Rhea County Courthouse. The band combines members from Dayton, Spring City and Chattanooga, and the band plays mainly in Southeast Tennessee. The band includes Matt Sullivan, vocals And lead guitar, Jeremiah Sullivan, vocals and bass guitar, Bobby Sullivan, vocals and keyboards, Gary Shelton, rhythm guitar, and Chris Gordon on drums. The...
The Book Bus schedule released for June 11-14
RHEA COUNTY — Summer is in full swing and that means the Book Bus is making its rounds throughout Rhea County. On Tuesday, June 11, the Book Bus will be at Dayton City School from 9 to 10:40 a.m. and at Pendergrass Park from 11 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. On Wednesday, June 12, the Book Bus will be at Rhea Central Elementary School from 9 to 11 a.m. with meals available and at Dayton City School from 11:20 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. On Thursday, June...
Tennessee Promise FAFSA deadline extended to Aug. 1
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) and the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC) announced today one final extension of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) deadline for the Tennessee Promise scholarship program. The FAFSA deadline will be extended to Thursday, August 1 for students wanting to remain eligible for the TN Promise scholarship. This final extension allows students ample time to apply for essential financial aid for college and solidify their college choice for the fall. ...
TVA names new leader for Watts Bar nuclear site
SPRING CITY — The Tennessee Valley Authority has named new leadership for its Watts Bar nuclear plant. Chris Reneau was named site vice president for the Watts Bar Nuclear Plant near Spring City, effective June 12. Current Watts Bar Site Vice President Tony Williams will step into the role of vice president, outage services and supplemental resources for TVA’s entire nuclear fleet. “Chris brings proven, operationally focused leadership experience within...
Rhea Centeral Elementary School fourth semester Honor Roll
Rhea Central Elementary: Honor Roll 1st Grade Star Honor Roll Jany Aguilar Velasquez, Ian Allen, Henry Angel Roblero, Milo Atkinson, Kyler Boofer, Emberleigh Clark, Zeniyah Crawford-Heard, Gus Daniel, Brandon Day, Connor Dorn, Rylee Elliot, Jose Feliciano, Alan Flores, Emberly Floyd, Kennedy Forbes, Antonio Galvez, Preston Gates, Tobias Gillespie, Emmanuel Gomez, Celeste Gonzalez, David Hernandez, Briggs...
State’s Division of Elections recognized for excellence in election administration with national award
NASHVILLE — Recently, the Tennessee Secretary of State’s Division of Elections was named a recipient of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission’s (EAC) National Clearinghouse Awards for excellence in election administration. Also known as the “Clearies,” the EAC presents this awards program annually to celebrate the hard work of election offices nationwide. Tennessee’s Division of Elections earned this distinguished national honor by improving accessibility for voters who are hearing impaired through its American Sign Language Video Project, which gave more accessible information regarding proposed constitutional amendments...
Rhea Boys and Girls Club sets attendance record for opening day
DAYTON — The Rhea County Boys and Girls Club opened for business on Tuesday and immediately set records across the region for the number of children signing up for the club and attending on opening day, according to club officials. Rhea County Boys and Girls Club Board of Directors President Dustin Henderson said on opening day, the local club had 36 children in attendance. “Opening day went fantastic,” Henderson said....
DPD participates in ‘Hands Across the Border’
The Dayton Police Department participated in the annual Tennessee/Georgia “Hands Across the Border” on Friday, May 24. This event is hosted by the Tennessee Highway Safety Office during the statewide “Booze It and Lose It” traffic safety campaign. “We are always happy to partner with other agencies in an effort to keep all our roads safe,” Dayton Police Department officials said.
Dancing with nature
KNOXVILLE — Every season, TVA engages in a delicate balancing act with nature. Leading this dance is TVA’s River Forecast Center, headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee. Here, the river management team maintains an equilibrium in the Tennessee River basin by adapting to seasonal challenges and opportunities. In winter months, when sparse vegetation offers little resistance to...
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