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Today's Features

  • Look Back: A Little Something From Our Files From the Week of Sept. 14

    25 Years Ago
    Camel Manufacturing, a Kingston sewing company, announced plans to permanently close its facility. The government contract for tents was not renewed, forcing the layoff of 60 employees.

    10 Years Ago

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  • Let cassia spice up your day

    By Ellen Probert Williamson
    We cannot really know what was the first spice known and used by humans, but most authorities on the subject agree that it most probably was cassia or, as it is now known, Chinese cinnamon bark.

    Ancient records have proven it was used before 2700 B.C. It is still one of the most important and most widely used of spices today.

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  • Men of Tomorrow to kick off 22nd program year this weekend

    The Men of Tomorrow program kickoff meeting will be at 3 p.m. Sept. 18 in B&W Y-12 New Hope Center at 601 Scarboro Road, Oak Ridge.

    This meeting marks the 22nd year of the program, which aims to encourage grades 6-12 in growth of self-image, academic achievement and cultural development.

    Participation is open to any student, regardless of race, color, or creed. The program is a 501(c)3 organization under the Men of Tomorrow Foundation and is free to all participants.

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  • Rockwood summer reading draws to an end

    Rockwood Public Library recently celebrated the end of its summer reading program.

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  • Lions to benefit from 5k run, walk

    Kingston Lions Club’s annual Moonlight for Sight 5k run and walk along the Kingston riverfront is planned for the evening of Oct. 1.

    The event at Fort Southwest Point is the organization’s second fundraiser of the year.

    Walkers will start at 8:30 p.m., with runners following at 9.

    A certified race timer will be on hand, and prizes will be awarded in all age categories,

    Participants will receive a T-shirt. Refreshments and door prizes will follow the event.

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  • Barnes-Fink

    David and Melinda Barnes of Harriman announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Krista Barnes, to Tim Fink.

    He is the son of Jerry and Wilma Black of Rockwood and Jeff Fink of Harriman.

    The ceremony will be at 2 p.m. Oct. 1 in Lee Village Baptist Church in Harriman. A reception will follow in the church’s fellowship hall.

    All relatives and friends of the couple are invited to attend.

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  • William Micah Moore

    William Micah Moore was born Aug. 23 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center.

    He is the son of Morgan and Andy Moore of Kingston.

    Grandparents are Bill and Bernice Koprince of Knoxville and Curtis and Debbie Moore of Kingston.

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  • Marriage licenses: August 2011

    Marriage licenses granted at the Roane County Courthouse in August:

    Terry Wayne Barger to Monique Noel Dorrough

    Steve Allen Westberry to Nancy Elizabeth Comunale

    Justin Andrew Stout to Stephanie Ann Truax

    Robert Eugene Thomas to Margaret Elizabeth Woods

    Charles Alan Cofer to Michelle Nicole Jenkins

    Elbert Royce Porter to Betty Jane Collins Jensen

    Stacy Lamar Hickman to Terri Ann Cowgill Miles

    Jason Scott Stafford to Candace Ann Mayton

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  • Births: July 14-Aug. 25

    Babies born at Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge, to Roane County parents:

    July 14 — Nicole and Brandon Steelman, Oliver Springs. A girl, Katherine Alexis, 5 pounds, 15 ounces. Grandparents: Katherine Scheibel; Regina Steelman.

    July 20 — Jessica Shay Reynolds and Gene David Gary, Harriman. A girl,, Kaitlyn Elizabeth, 7 pounds, 6 ounces. Grandparents: Gene and Lola Gary; David Gary; Tresa
    Binkley; Gail King; Gladys Lynn.

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  • Get to know Tennessee's notable trees

    Get to know the importance of the “Notable Trees of Tennessee,” an American Museum of Science and Energy of Oak Ridge exhibit featuring photographs of 36 trees selected for the Landmark and Historic Tree Register and
    the Champion Tree Program.

    The Tennessee Urban Forestry traveling photographic exhibition opens Sept. 16.

    The Tennessee Urban Forestry Council, established in 1991, is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to public awareness and to understanding and improving Tennessee's urban forests.

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