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Cpl. Woodrow W. Sharp KIA, Italy 1945

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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…

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Mountain People’s Health groundbreaking for new Imaging Center

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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:…

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Community Events – November 28th issue

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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,…

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Scott County the Beginning – November 28th issue

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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…

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Tractor Supply Hosts Farmer’s Market and Giving Tree

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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…

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VFW Post 5669 Serves Meals to County Veteran’s

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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…

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Community Events – November 21t issue

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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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How Locals Can Prevent Respiratory Infections This Fall and Winter

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How Locals Can Prevent Respiratory Infections This Fall and Winter By Chris Maney [email protected] Respiratory infections are expected to rise again in the coming months.  Concerning among early surveillance is a rise in “walking pneumonia cases,” among a younger population, aged 2-4, not traditionally seen in previous public health surveillance. “Walking pneumonia,” is caused by…

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Health Fair Demonstrates Number of Resources for Locals

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Health Fair Demonstrates Number of Resources for Locals By Chris Maney [email protected] On November 16th, the Scott County Senior Citizen’s Center was host to a local health fair, which served the purpose of demonstrating the number of local resources available to the local Scott County community. Rebecca Pipkins, community outreach coordinator of St Mary’s Legacy Clinic, informed…

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