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Man takes nearly $18,000, fails to fix boat motor
A man who has reportedly fled to Florida is being sought for questioning over a boat motor repair theft. Monroe County Sheriff’s Det. Jason Fillyaw said a man came to the sheriff’s office saying his boat motor had gone out a year ago and he had hired a man identified as Robby Bone IV of Greenback to repair it. He said Bone agreed to repair or replace the motor, but...
From battle to beauty: Battle of Athens Historic Site preserves a Union victory
The Battle of Athens State Historic Site in Revere is a scenic park with hiking trails, campgrounds and peaceful night skies — but it wasn’t always this way. In 1861, the Union Army came to the town of Athens near the Iowa border to recruit and train troops for the Civil War, and the town soon found itself surrounded by Confederate soldiers.
Angry wife tries to set house on fire
A woman admitted she had tried to set the house on fire after an argument with her husband May 23. Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy Brian Miller said he went to a home on New Highway 68 near Coker Creek on a call of a disturbance and talked to a man who said his wife Sandra Maloney was going crazy and trying to set the house on fire. The man told...
Arrest reports: May 16-May 22
May 16Helen Fay Jones was charged with domestic assault and resisting arrest. Dustin Edward Sneed was charged with improper use of vehicle registration, failure to provide proof of insurance, possession of drug paraphernalia, violation of probation, leaving the scene of an accident, evading arrest and resisting arrest. Jennifer Dawn Trusley was charged with speeding, failure to provide proof of insurance and possession of a Schedule II controlled substance with the...
Dayton Garden Club brings home awards
DAYTON — National Garden Club member the Dayton Garden Club, held it’s monthly meeting on May 15, 2024 at the Dayton Airport. The meeting was called to order by Debbie Shaver, devotions given by Marliese Montgomery, and the members gave the pledge to the flag of the United States of America. The minutes will be sent out via email by secretary Sherlene Wiseman. Marliese gave the treasurer’s report. Unfinished business included: ...
Sweetwater turns head, shines with another appearance in the Class 2A State Tournament
MURFREESBORO — Sweetwater baseball’s season came to an end in the Class 2A state tournament for the second consecutive season. The Wildcats won 32 games this season — the most wins in a single season based on the records available — while repeating as District 3-2A champions. Another season of success, building on Sweetwater and coach Travis Watson’s legacy of baseball, ended May 22 with a 9-8 loss to Smith...
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...
Sweetwater’s season ends to Owls’ walkoff in Class 2A State Tournament
MURFREESBORO — With a runner standing on third base in the bottom of the seventh, a quick glove on the ball might have helped Sweetwater to extend its season but, when Smith County’s Wyatt Claywell sent the ball into the gap behind the second baseman, hopes were dashed. The winning run quickly scooted across the plate, propelling the Owls to a 9-8 walkoff win over Sweetwater on day two of the Class 2A state tournament at Stewarts Creek High School on May 22. ...
Sweetwater baseball finds itself in a familiar spot
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WATE) — Sweetwater has only made one other state championship appearance, but Riverside is a familiar opponent. The Wildcats played the Panthers in their first state game in program history in 2023. Riverside jumped out to a 4-0 lead early in the contest, and it looked like the Panthers were going to roll to […]
Frye represents Sweetwater at Class A Championships, places seventh in 1600m
Four months ago, Sweetwater’s McCade Frye was just a new face around a track. Now he is a state-level competitor. The Sweetwater sophomore placed seventh in the 1600m run at the TSSAA Class A State Championship on May 21 in Murfreesboro. “It was amazing. I know that he works really hard on his running and he runs a lot. To see him get to run yesterday was great,” Sweetwater coach...
'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.
Panthers route Sweetwater Wildcats 13-0 in spring scrimmage
The Lenoir City High School football team recently hosted the Sweetwater Wildcats in a spring scrimmage matchup held Monday, May 13. The pre-season scrimmage featured the Panthers getting a live look at another team while getting valuable reps in on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball. While Lenoir City took the contest 13-0, first-year head coach Scott Cummings said there are several things that can be improved. ...
Toll Brothers Sell Virginia Property After Data Center Makes an Offer ‘It Couldn’t Refuse’
The extra cash and a strong first quarter have prompted the luxury home building to raise its full-year earnings guidance to between $13.25 and $13.75 per diluted share. Toll Brothers, based in Fort Washington, recently made an unexpected sale of a parcel of land in Virginia in what it is calling a “one-off,” saying it was an offer “it couldn’t refuse,” writes Dan Brendel and Michael Potter for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
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