Area News
Highland Reports Outages due to more theft
Highland Reports Outages due to more theft By Shane Gilreath [email protected] In what continues to be a problem across the nation, Scott County was once again hit with copper theft on utility lines. Last week, Highland announced an occurrence near the Boys and Girls Club that caused outages for customers in the area. In this…
Read MoreTrump NPS Cuts could impact Big South Fork
Trump NPS Cuts could impact Big South Fork By Shane Gilreath [email protected] Following promises to cut the federal workforce, President Donald Trump and his newly formed Department of Government Efficiency has turned their knives to the National Forest and Park Services. While Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area was unavailable to comment on…
Read MoreHow One Couple Hopes their mission inspires others to help
How One Couple Hopes their mission inspires others to help By Shane Gilreath [email protected] With the recent census suggesting that 1 in 7 children in the United States live in poverty, millions of children across America need basic essentials. “The fruit of love is service,” said the late Mother Teresa, “which is compassion in action.”…
Read More2025 Sweetheart Giveaway
2025 Sweetheart Giveaway Scott County News Sweethearts of the Year for 2025 are Debra and Roy Jorgensen of Oneida. The Jorgensen have been married for 44 years and have one daughter, Kemlynn, and two boys, Mat and Aaron. They also have seven grandchildren. Debra is a retired medical assistant and Roy is retired from Waupaca…
Read MoreREAD, WEEP, PRINT AND KEEP!
READ, WEEP, PRINT AND KEEP! Charley Reese’s Final column! Charley Reese’s final column for the Orlando Sentinel… He has been a journalist for 49 years. He is retiring and this is HIS LAST COLUMN. Be sure to read the Tax List at the end. This is about as clear and easy to understand as it…
Read MoreRep. Chuck Fleischmann Highlighted for 100% Voting Attendance in 2024
Rep. Chuck Fleischmann Highlighted for 100% Voting Attendance in 2024 Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) was highlighted in Roll Call for being one of 13 Members of the House of Representatives out of 435 who had perfect voting attendance in 2024. Congressman Fleischmann maintained a 100 percent voting record in the House while…
Read MoreLegendary Leader Dies
Legendary Leader Dies County Reflects on the life of Danny Cross The community was left stunned when it was announced that Danny Cross, one of Scott County’s longtime business leaders, had died. The veteran pharmacist, 82, passed peacefully on Monday, surrounded by his family, following a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. At a Celebration of Life…
Read MoreDeadly Tornado tears through Sunbright
Deadly Tornado tears through Sunbright By Caleb Jeffers [email protected] On the evening of Thursday, February 6, 2025, a powerful EF-2 tornado with winds reaching 135 mph struck Sunbright and Deer Lodge. The storm resulted in the tragic deaths of a mother and daughter from the same household and left at least three others injured. Significant…
Read MoreMoving En Pointe
Moving En Pointe Oneida’s Katelyn Gilbert dances with destiny in the Big Apple By Shane Gilreath [email protected] For many aspiring dancers, New York City remains the mecca to chase dreams. At its epicenter are some of the world’s most renowned theaters. Their stages are storied. Their names recognized the world over: the Majestic, the Palace, the Gershwin,…
Read MoreOperation Sharing Tennessee
Operation Sharing Tennessee The mission of Operation Sharing Tennessee is to place goods and commodities in the hands of families, groups, and/or individuals who are elderly, young, and/or poor and to enhance lives by bringing comfort and dignity to our fellow man. We would like to introduce our amazing board – We couldn’t do what…
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