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Rails to Trails Discussion
Rails to Trails Discussion Property Owners Concerned By Chris Maney [email protected] On November 19th, state representatives, local county elected officials, and disgruntled landowners came together at Timber Rock Lodge to discuss a concept plan which would convert the R.J. Corman Railroad into a 41-mile bicycle and walking trail. This concept plan is in response to…
Read MoreCounty Commission Holds Monthly Meeting
County Commission Holds Monthly Meeting By Chris Maney [email protected] On Monday November 18th, Scott County Commissioners held their monthly meeting. Notable at the meeting, EMS Director Jamie Byrd was present and advocated that the commissioners approve the purchase of a readily available ambulance and stretcher. The ambulance, an F-350 Ford Damier’s Ambulance, totaling $250,500. In…
Read MoreEric Henry named Athletic Director of the Year
Eric Henry named Athletic Director of the Year By Chris Maney [email protected] The TSAA named Eric Henry, athletic director at Scott High School, East Tennessee’s, “Athletic Director of The Year,” commemorating his continued dedication to his students. From the Press Release, “Proof of this dedication has been his partnership with BSN Sports to bring free…
Read MoreDeath at USP McCreary
PINE KNOT, KY: On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at approximately 6:50 p.m., employees responded to two incarcerated individuals fighting at the United States Penitentiary (USP) McCreary in Pine Knot, Kentucky. Responding employees isolated and contained the incident and initiated life-saving measures. Emergency medical services (EMS) were requested while life-saving efforts continued. Mr. Roy Arredondo Jr.…
Read MoreCommunity offers free Thanksgiving meals
Community offers free Thanksgiving meals By Chris Maney [email protected] VFW Post 5669 Thanksgiving Dinners – VFW Post 5669 of Oneida, TN will be offering free takeout Thanksgiving dinners to Veterans and their families on Saturday, November 23rd, 2024, from 11 am until 2 pm. Those wishing to receive the dinners must call the Post at (423)…
Read More$2,000,000 State Grants
$2,000,000 State Grants Oneida Mayor Lori Phillips-Jones Announces Grants To Improve Main Street By Chris Maney [email protected] Almost one year to the date of Lori Phillips-Jones oath of office as Oneida City Mayor on November 11th, 2023, she announced the accumulation of investment grants totaling $1,846,074, in addition to a $100,000 tourism enhancement grant reported…
Read MoreOperation Sharing Contributes to Relief, through Samaritan’s Purse
Operation Sharing Contributes to Relief, through Samaritan’s Purse By Chris Maney [email protected] On Friday November 15th, departing from Bethlehem Church at 5:00am to deliver 95 boxes of medical supplies and other necessities to Samaritan’s Purse in North…
Read MoreSecond Harvest of East TN Addresses Food Insecurity in Scott County
Second Harvest of East TN Addresses Food Insecurity in Scott County By Chris Maney [email protected] Waiting in line at the Bethlehem Baptist Church are at least 100 cars, some waiting almost an hour, to get their distribution of food. “Every family gets a bag of dry pantry items, a gallon of milk, fresh produce, and…
Read MoreOneida Welcomes Two New Businesses
Oneida Welcomes Two New Businesses Green Haven Plant Shop and Last Pack Magic commenced their grand opening on Saturday at 10:00am, owned and operated by Sheena Strunk and Tyler Stephens respectively. Green Haven Plant Shop is a local retail outlet that sells decorative indoor plants of many varieties. Last Pack Magic is a card shop…
Read MoreAmerican Legion hosted its Veteran’s Day commemoration
American Legion hosted its Veteran’s Day commemoration By Chris Maney [email protected] The American Legion of Oneida hosted its annual Veteran’s Day commemoration. Guest speaker Command Sargeant Major Gary G Cruz Retired presented his story to the community. A hundred locals were present for the yearly commemoration. Select veterans were draped in the, “Quilts of…
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