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Today's News

  • Excavator-trailer incident does not end well for marina man

    Bayside Marina owner Alan Schneider is once again in trouble with the law.
    His most recent legal issue occurred on Saturday at the marina, which is located at 134 Bayside Drive, Ten Mile.
    According to a Roane County Sheriff’s Office incident report,  Schneider used an excavator to move a trailer while a woman was still inside.

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  • Ferguson not alone in qualification questions from state

    The letter Dennis Ferguson received from the state last September concerning his qualifications as a candidate for Roane County road superintendent is a standard letter that many candidates for the office receive.
    In fact, Jim Beason and Brian Mullins, who are running against Ferguson in the election, were sent the same letter last year concerning their qualifications.

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  • Two men indicted in Kingston attack

    STAFF REPORTS
    Michael G. Hamby and Adam D. Phillips were indicted last month for aggravated robbery. The men allegedly beat and robbed David Gibson at his home on Blossom Lane in Kingston in March.
    Gibson’s cell phone and wallet, which contained credit cards and cash, was taken.
    According to a warrant, an informant was in a vehicle with Hamby and Phillips 90 minutes after Gibson was beaten.

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  • Kingston native lands on Legal Aid Society board

    The Legal Aid Society has named Kingston native Barbara Fisher to its board of directors.
     As a former client of the Legal Aid Society, Fisher joins the board as a client-eligible member who will represent the Oak Ridge office service area.
    The Legal Aid Society’s 33-member board of directors is comprised of 22 legal professionals and 11 client-eligible members or individuals who could apply for Legal Aid Society help.

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  • Marina safety critical

    July has brought tragic reminders of electrical hazards that can happen around boats and boat docks.
    In Tennessee, two boys, ages 10 and 11, lost their lives as a result of receiving an electrical shock while swimming between house boats on Cherokee Lake in Tennessee.
    “Make sure that the dock area is safe. This means making sure electrical connections are properly installed and safely maintained,” said Molly Hall, executive director of the Safe Electricity program. “Your loved ones’ lives just might depend on it.”

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  • Early voting begins Friday

    Beginning Friday, July 13, registered voters will have the opportunity to cast their ballots for the Aug. 2 state primary and county general elections.
    Early voting continues through July 28.
    Secretary of State Tre Hargett is encouraging voters to take advantage of early voting if they wish.
    “The flexibility of early voting gives Tennesseans one less reason not to exercise their right to vote,” he said.

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  • Arrests: June 21-26, 2012

    Editor’s Note: Readers are cautioned that some names may be the same as, or similar to, other members of the community.
    June 21 — Jonathan Deidre Hamilton, 40, 324 Westwood Drive, Harriman: manufacture/deliver/sell controlled substance. Bond $5,000; court date June 25.

    • Tracy Beth McDonald, 40, 1432 Oakdale Hwy., Harriman: theft $500 but less $1,000. Bond $1,000; court date June 25.

    • Wallace Raymond Pritchett, 57, 430 High Point Road, Evansville: serving time.

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  • General Sessions Court: May 3-9, 2012

    Editor’s Note: Readers are cautioned that some names may be the same as, or similar to, other members of the community.
    May 3 — Orville E. Wann, speeding, seat belt 18 and older. Dismissed.

    • Corey M. Wilson, speeding, seat belt 18 and older. Guilty.

    • Deborah L. Wolfe, speeding. Dismissed on cost and traffic school.

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  • Seven from Roane to be presented at Teen Board

    The Teen Board of Knoxville has invited seven Roane Countians to be presented during the 52nd annual Teen Board Presentation Dance on Aug. 4 in Knoxville Civic Coliseum.

    Teens are presented during the annual black-tie event as a reward for completing hours of service to civic and welfare projects for charitable organizations in their community.

    Presentees include:

    HARRIMAN

    • Tymber Bodine, daughter of Rob Bodine and Tracy Clem. She attends Harriman High School.

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  • Significant Achievement for Alexander-Davis

    Rotary International President Kaylan Bannerje, center, and District 6780 Governor Frank Rothermel present the prestigious RI Significant Achievement Award to Deborah Alexander-Davis, president of Kingston Rotary Club, in recognition of the club’s exemplary efforts in support of The Children’s Reading Foundation of the Tennessee Valley.

    The award recognizes Rotary Clubs for performing service projects that address critical community needs.

    Only one Significant Achievement Award can be awarded in each district each year.

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