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Today's News

  • Births

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

    Aug. 19 — Sarah and Omar Zapata, Kingston. A boy, Isaac Aurelio, 7 pounds, 12 ounces. Siblings: Carlor and Omar Jr. Grandparents: Roger Davidson; Sharry Davidson; Jose Sandoval; Melisa Sandoval; Maria and Norberto Zapata.

    Aug. 20 — Stacey Nitz and Thomas Golliher, Rockwood. A girl, Henley Rose, 7 pounds, 10 ounces. Siblings: Devin and Makenzie. Grandparents: Sonya and Raymond Golliher; Gail Burnette; Tony Harvey.

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  • Noah Samuel Wheeler

    Noah Samuel Wheeler celebrated his 10th birthday on Sept. 12.

    He celebrated with a Tennessee Titans-themed party at Kingston Community Center pool with relatives and friends.

    He is the son of Richard and Carla Wheeler of Kingston.

    Grandparents are R.L. Lawson of Harriman and the late Shirley Lawson, and Richard and Elizabeth Wheeler of Harriman.

    Noah has a younger sister, Alyson.

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  • Jace Simeon Tedder

    Jace Simeon Tedder celebrated his seventh birthday on Aug. 23.

    He celebrated with a monster truck-themed party with relatives and friends.

    He is the son of Marty and Robin Tedder of Harriman.

    Grandparents are Charles and Becky Lamance and Ernest and Barbara Tedder, all of Harriman.

    Jace has a 19-month-old brother, Cole Thomas Tedder.
     

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  • Kingston OK'd for park grant

    The city of Kingston has been approved for a $68,000 state grant for a playground project.

    “Our parks are very important to our community, and I am very pleased that we will be receiving this grant,” said state Sen. Ken Yager upon learning about the Local Parks and Recreation Fund grant from Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Jim Fyke.

    “I look forward to seeing the improvements that will come as a result of this grant,” Yager added

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  • MILITARY MATTERS: Candace N. Smith

    Army National Guard Pvt. Candace N. Smith has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

    Daughter of Richard Smith of  Harriman and sister of Crystal Hutchens of Paris, she is a 2008 graduate of Henry County High School, Paris.

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  • Brycelyn Steven Hennager

    Brycelyn Steven Hennager celebrated his second birthday on Sept. 11.

    He celebrated with a “Cars” movie-themed party with relatives and friends.

    He is the son of Steven and Krystal Hennager of Rockwood.

    Grandparents are David and Carolyn Thomas of Rockwood and Ronnie and Tina Hennager of the Westel community.

    Great-grandparents are Gene and Marthalee Lowery of Ozone, Bob Thomas of Rockwood and Dot Brown of Harriman.

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  • Look Back: A Little Something From Our Files From the Week of Oct. 6

    25 Years Ago
    The Emory Gap neighborhood revitalization was nearly complete. All the houses were improved, with remodeling where necessary, painting, roofing and/or insulation. Sidewalks were installed, about 5,000 feet of streets were leveled and widened, and sewer and water lines were put in. Funding was applied for from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. A park for the area children, expected to be finished by the end of the year, will complete the project.

    10 Years Ago

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  • Cherokee advances to title game
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  • Midway suffers tough loss

    The Midway Middle School Green Waves dropped to 2-5 on the year and fell out of the championship game picture after a 14-2 loss to Norwood on Thursday. 

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  • Jefferson pulls away from Harriman, 36-14

    For almost three quarters, the Harriman Blue Devils gave the Jefferson Middle School Eagles all they could handle before falling in the end by a 36-14 final score. 

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