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Crime, Government | Posted by on 31 Aug 2010 | Comments Off
Schools and Sex Offenders

A Registered Sex Offender has sued the county school board and their hearing is set to begin tomorrow.  When we hear of news as a …

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Government | Posted by on 31 Aug 2010 | Comments Off
Swearing In Ceremony Highlights

Our county leader were sworn in on Sunday, and will begin their duties on Wednesday.  Good luck to them all.…

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Government, Schools | Posted by on 29 Aug 2010 | Comments Off
Should Teacher Scores Be Made Public?

Should teacher scores be made public?  This Tennessean article poses just that question.  Have you ever heard of the term “value added”?  If you are …

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Entertainment, Events | Posted by on 27 Aug 2010 | Comments Off
Weekend Happenings

Here are some weekend happenings, courtesy of the Times.  This should be a gorgeous weekend to be outdoors, so go out and explore our …

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Crime | Posted by on 26 Aug 2010 | Comments Off
Local Indian Burial Site Plundered

A local Native American burial site has been plundered by thieves.  Mark Tolley, the president of the TN Ancient Sites Conservancy, is recommending permits …

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Flood 2010, Government | Posted by on 26 Aug 2010 | Comments Off

The State of Tennessee has received a 2.1 Million Dollar grant to continue crisis counseling for victims of the Flood of 2010.  This grant begins …

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Business, Government | Posted by on 26 Aug 2010 | Comments Off
Get Your Recycling Equipment!

The State of Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is now accepting applications for Recycling Equipment Grants.  The application process is open until October 8th.…

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Business, Government | Posted by on 26 Aug 2010 | Comments Off
Unemployment Rate Drops Slightly

Our county’s unemployment rate dropped slightly from June 2010′s rate of 8.8%, to a July 2010 rate of 8.5%.  Last year, in July of 2009, …

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Business, Government | Posted by on 26 Aug 2010 | Comments Off
Do You Want to be a State Trooper?

Do you want to be a State Trooper?  If so, then good news: THP is now accepting applications beginning today through September 17th.…

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Government | Posted by on 25 Aug 2010 | Comments Off
City Commission Notes

The Ashland City Times has presented a very good synopsis of the latest City Commission meeting.  Some of the topics included the hiring of …

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