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Sgt. Jerry Hughes, American Fighter – Korea
Sgt. Jerry Hughes, American Fighter – Korea Sgt. Jerry Max, Hughes was born on January 9, 1935 in Fewflood Wood, Ohio to Native American parents, Ted and Edna Hughes. Unfortunately his mother died while giving birth to his twin siblings when he was five, leaving his father, Ted Hughes, who was blind at the time,…
Read MoreCommunity Events – December 5th issue
E.T.H.R.A. will distribute USDA Commodities on December 12th, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Scott County Farmer’s and Crafter’s Market. Please bring your own boxes, and you may pick up for three households only. In accordance with federal law, both ETHRA and USDA are prohibited from discrimination on the basis of race,…
Read MoreCpl. Woodrow W. Sharp KIA, Italy 1945
Cpl. Woodrow W. Sharp KIA, Italy 1945 Cpl. Woodrow W. Sharp KIA, Italy 1945 Woodrow W. Sharp was born November 12, 1913 in Van Leer, Johnson County, Ky. His parents were Calvin Archer and Frankie (Chitwood) Sharp. Woodrow had a grammar school education and was employed as a lumberman and craftsman prior to his joining…
Read MoreMountain People’s Health groundbreaking for new Imaging Center
Mountain People’s Health groundbreaking for new Imaging Center Mountain People’s Health recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Imaging Center. Several local, state, and federal dignitaries participated in the event. Thank you to all those that joined us as we work to bring much needed services to our community. Pictured from left to right:…
Read MoreHeart Disease Leading Cause of Mortality in Scott County
Heart Disease Leading Cause of Mortality in Scott County By Chris Maney [email protected] In The United States, heart disease remains the nation’s top killer. In Scott County, Tennessee, the trend is the same according to CDC’s WONDER data. Heart disease can be described simply as such: any pathology that affects the function of the heart…
Read MoreCommunity Events – November 28th issue
E.T.H.R.A. will distribute USDA Commodities on December 12th, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Scott County Farmer’s and Crafter’s Market. Please bring your own boxes, and you may pick up for three households only. In accordance with federal law, both ETHRA and USDA are prohibited from discrimination on the basis of race,…
Read MoreScott County the Beginning – November 28th issue
Scott County the Beginning SSGT. Ralph Blevins Ralph Blevins was born in Scott County, his parents were Rev. J. Wheeler and Ruby Blevins. After his induction into the US Army his training started at Fort Benning, Georgia with the 17th Engineer Battalion (Armored) and assigned to the 2nd Armored Division. After organizing the new…
Read MoreTractor Supply Hosts Farmer’s Market and Giving Tree
Tractor Supply Hosts Farmer’s Market and Giving Tree Photos by Chris Maney On November 23rd, multiple artists and craftspeople set up shops in the Oneida TN Tractor Supply Parking Lot. Locals could purchase crafts and baked goods. At the center of the event was a Giving Tree, part of a charity pool for four local…
Read MoreVFW Post 5669 Serves Meals to County Veteran’s
VFW Post 5669 Serves Meals to County Veteran’s Photos by Chris Maney Volunteers at the Oneida VFW spent the day of Saturday November 23rd preparing and serving meals to veterans and their families in the community. As of 12:00pm, the VFW had prepa red 122 meals, for veterans across the community which called in an…
Read MoreCommunity Events – November 21t issue
ETHRA is recertifying for USDA Commodities during the month of November. If you would like to recertify & receive a new card in order to pick-up Commodities, come by the ETHRA Office with proof of income Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:30am-3:30pm. If you have questions please call (423) 286-6929 Ext.6702 or 6703.…
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