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City looks to pour millions into energy renovations

Rockwood leaders are considering a proposal that would generate as much as $6 million to pay for lighting upgrades, road paving, building repairs and new fire equipment without a tax increase.

Man accused of pistol whipping

Robert James Tonachio Jr., a 40-year-old Kingston man, was charged with two counts of aggravated assault for allegedly pointing a gun at his girlfriend and pistol whipping her male friend. 

The incident happened at 209 River Road last month. Roane County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Seth Hammons investigated.  

Lady Tigers blanked by Oneida

After a hard fought game, the Rockwood Lady Tigers fell in Thursday’s district championship, 1-0, against the Oneida Lady Indians at the Miller Sports Complex in Rockwood.

“That was a tough fought, evenly matched game,” Rockwood Coach Denny Westby said.

It was evident from the opening kick both teams were evenly matched. Both squads went back and forth on the pitch with neither side being able to control the ball for long.

Tigers’ attack too much for ‘Dawgs

By Jason Perry

jperry@roanecounty.com

The Rockwood Tigers left Morgan County Friday night with a 40-12 win against the Wartburg Bulldogs at Wartburg Central High School.

“Well, we did what we had to do tonight,” Rockwood Coach John Webb said, “I didn’t think we played particularly well.

“We made a lot of mistakes.”

Despite piling up 193 rushing yards and taking a 19-6 lead into the locker room at half time, the Tigers couldn’t put the game away.

O.S. punches playoff ticket

The Oliver Springs Bobcats punched their ticket to the 2017 Class 1A playoffs Friday night, and they did so in style as Larry Green’s squad rolled to a 42-0 victory at Oakdale.

“I’m proud of the way we practiced this week. We stayed focused and had a good game plan defensively and offensively,” Bobcat head coach Larry Green said following the win. “It might be the most complete game we’ve played all year.”

Big plays aren’t enough for Blue Devils

By Melissa Coley

newsroom@roanecounty.com

The Greenback Cherokees who are the fourth ranked Class A team in the state, traveled to Harriman on Friday night to take on and defeat the Blue Devils by a score of 55-12.

“There is a reason why they are fourth ranked in the state and they are just hard to stop” says Harriman Coach Travis Tapp.

Strong start not enough for Harriman

By Taylor Crombie

tcrombie@morgancountynews

The Harriman Blue Devils came out strong and picked up the first score of the game, but could not generate much on offense after the first quarter and lost 36-6 to the Wartburg Bulldogs in the first round of the playoffs.

While it was a disappointing way to end the season, Harriman head coach Baron Tapp could not be more proud of the way the Blue Devils held their own this year, especially with so many sixth and seventh graders starting.

Jackets can’t withstand Tornadoes

By Damichael Cole

newsroom@roanecounty.com

The 6-1 Kingston Yellow Jackets traveled to Alcoa to take on the Tornadoes. Both teams entered the game riding high with momentum, but one streak had to come to an end.

After a quick start to the game, the Yellow Jackets were defeated 42-14, ending their four-game winning streak.

Coming into the game, the Yellow Jackets knew that the Tornadoes would be one of the tougher opponents they would face this season. The physicality of the Tornadoes was hard to match.

Kingston takes fun to the street

Kingston is preparing to kick up its heels and celebrate its first Street Fest on Saturday, Oct. 28.

Foster scaring up some frightful fun

Those seeking a shiver up their spine along with candy treats this Halloween should make their way to an historic home in Harriman’s Cornstalk Heights community.