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Del Conca celebrates 10 years in Loudon, hosts yearly tile sale
In December 2012, Italian ceramic floor tile manufacturer Ceramica Del Conca announced plans to locate its first U.S. base of operations and headquarters in Loudon. By early 2014, the manufacturing, research, showroom and administrative facility in Sugarlimb Industrial Park was already operating. That quick turnaround time remains one of the company’s proudest achievements of the past decade, said Steve Laing, Del Conca USA human resources manager. ...
Enraged over drug test, man hits sister with lamp
Two men were arrested after a fight broke out when one of them was asked about taking a drug test April 20. Madisonville Police Sgt. Chris Wilburn said around 8 p.m. he was sent to a house on Dogwood Lane about a domestic dispute, but before he arrived, he was told the complainant was running down Isbill Road while being chased by a man in a pickup truck. Wilburn said...
Greenback Softball showing no signs of slowing down
Back on March 12, the Greenback School Lady Cherokee softball team suffered a 16-4 loss against the Wewahitchka High School Gators during the start of the season’s Beach Tournament held in Panama City Beach, Florida. Fast forward nearly a month later, and the Lady Cherokees have not lost a single game since. In fact, over the past 14 confrontations Greenback’s softball team has dominated their opponents and played some of the best softball not only in Loudon County but in District 4-1A as well. ...
Tellico season ends after effort at Kingston
Tellico Plains was holding its own with host Kingston in Wednesday’s District 3-2A play-in game for five innings, but a six-run bottom of the sixth led the No. 3 Yellow Jackets (14-12) to eliminate the Bears (5-17) with a 14-4 six-inning win. “I told the seniors I love them. Great group of kids and I appreciate all they have given me for four years. To the other guys, I said we just have to get better,” Tellico Plains coach Heath Ware said. ...
Puccini opera coming to Oak Ridge and Vonore in June
This June, Marble City Opera will present two site-specific performances of "Il Tabarro" by renowned composer Giacomo Puccini, the opera announced. Tickets are now available. On Saturday, June 22, a performance will be at the Port of Tellico, 280 Tellico Port Road in Vonore, Tennessee. The Sunday, June 23 performance will be at Melton Lake Park, 697 Melton Lake Drive in Oak Ridge.
Joines walkoff leads Tellico to comeback win over Sweetwater
Tellico Plains needed to make something happen in the bottom of the seventh inning Friday. The Lady Bears trailed rival Sweetwater by two runs in a District 3-2A contest before freshman Addison Joines completed the comeback. With the top of the lineup up, Tellico made the noise. After being held steady by Sweetwater’s defense for six frames, the hosts combined for five hits in the seventh inning, with the crowing...
Monroe election commission announces slate of qualified candidates
The qualified candidate list has been set for the upcoming August election. The Monroe County Election Commission recently released their list of qualified candidates second election cycle of the year. The election will feature state and federal primaries and county general elections. For Republican State Executive Committeeman — District 2, three candidates qualified for the Aug. 1 ballot: Brandon M. Leitch, Bill Russeell and Darrell L. Tipton. ...
Man begs mother for help, ends up in jail
A man tried to avoid arrest by pleading with his mother for help, but he still ended up going to jail April 19. Madisonville Police Officer Travis Gunter said he was sent to the Ball Play Road Apartments on a complaint of people yelling and causing a disturbance. Gunter said he went to the back door of the apartment while another officer attempted to get somebody to the front door...
2 Cleveland High School Students Killed In Accident; Vigil To Be Held Sunday Afternoon
Two Cleveland High School students were killed in a car accident in McMinn County over the weekend. They were identified as Air'ra Wilson and Shytez Jackson. Counselors will be available to students and staff members on Monday. Cleveland High School will host a memorial vigil in honor of the two...
Man gives up after trailer gets stuck in road
A man apparently tried to steal a trailer April 17, but gave up and left it sitting in the middle of the road. Monroe County Sheriff’s Detective Doug Mills said James Douglas Franklin had gone to a home on Community Drive and hooked up a trailer belonging to another man and started driving away with it. Mills said the trailer had chains holding the wheels in place, but Franklin still...
Panthers take battle off a walk-off double in extra innings
The third Battle of the Bridge baseball confrontation lived up to the hype as Lenoir City and Loudon competed in a back-and-forth extra inning District 5-3A matchup at LCHS Friday. Things looked good for the Panthers as they held a 3-1 lead in the top of the seventh and put Loudon down to their final out. However, a deep home run to center field hit by Loudon senior and University of Tennessee baseball commit Jaxon Walker kept the game going and tied it up 3-3. ...
Monroe on the Go!
Celebration of the Flag Flags are on sale for the Tellico Plains Kiwanis Club's Celebration of the Flag display. Flags can be dedicated to service members, a veteran or a loved one. Each flag will have a plaque on it with the name of the honoree, as well as the person’s name who purchased the flag. Flags are 3-feet by 5-feet. The flags are $25 each and can be purchased...
Man arrested year and a half after setting fire, cutting tire
It took a year and a half, but a man has been arrested after he allegedly assaulted a man in 2022 and tried to set a fire near a rabbit habitat. On Nov. 26, 2022, Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy Coby Webb said he was sent to Moat Sewell Road where somebody was reportedly making threats over money. Webb said he talked to a man who said the night before Phillip...
Classic car auction to benefit The Crumley House
Ben Trout with The Crumley House Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center and Gary Montgomery with Dealers Auto Auction of East Tennessee, preview a classic car auction taking place on May 10th & 11th, where a 2001 Chevrolet Z-28 Camaro will be auctioned off to benefit The Crumley House! To learn more about this fun two-day event, please check out the video!
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