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Crash kills Roane teen

A Wednesday crash on Firetower Road claimed the life of a Rockwood teenager.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol investigated.

According to the report, Ryan A. White was a passenger in a 2004 GMC.

The crash happened on Firetower Road around noon.

“Vehicle 1 (the GMC) ran off the right side of the roadway and over-corrected, then ran off the left side of the roadway and impacted a dirt embankment,” the THP report said. “Vehicle 1 then overturned coming to a final uncontrolled rest on its top.”

ELECTION 2018: The race is on...

By Hugh Willett and David Doonan

Candidates in the race for the 3rd Congressional District were in the area last week meeting with voters to deliver messages focused on health care and the economy.

Republican Congressman Chuck Fleischmann and his Democratic challenger Dr. Danielle Mitchell are both hoping to align their pitches with voter concerns.

Fleischmann was quick to point out the positive effects of the recent tax cut, which he claimed has benefitted both individuals and businesses in his district.

Four arrested in connection with...

Harriman police arrested four people believed to be tied to a March stabbing and shooting.

Three suspects were taken into custody Thursday, with a fourth arrested Friday in connection with the stabbing of Robert Griffin.

A fifth suspect is being sought in connection to the incident.

Police relied on the suspects’ own security video footage and footage from a nearby Harriman Utility Board camera to detail what happened.

Can county find $68 million?

Roane County Executive Ron Woody has crunched some numbers and come up with some estimates on what the County Commission will need to do should it choose to fund the school system’s $68 million building plan.

Big dreamer in a small town

Almost every day, rain or shine, an orange clad youth can be seen in makeshift practice, devoutly honing his football skills.

Decked out in UT clothes, pads and a helmet, 18-year-old Colton Ruehle goes to the Walnut Hill boat ramp near his home and practices, spiraling a football and attacking his makeshift practice dummy, a desk chair, with as much ferocity as he can muster.

“He’s out here every day. Rain. Snow. It don’t matter,” said mom Vicky Brown.

Trio of signings at Kingston
Elderly lady nabbed for...

A 74-year-old Madisonville woman was booked into the Roane County Jail last weekend.

Vickie E. Wattjes is charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor and harboring a runaway juvenile.

According to the warrant, Roane County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Stan Hohulin responded to 107 Rileys Creek Road on Sunday to investigate a report about a missing juvenile.

Best: 46-month bank robbery term...

Christopher Wayne Best didn’t view his sentencing for bank robbery on Thursday as a negative.

“I’m going to take whatever time you give me as a blessing and try to be a better person,” Best told Chief U.S. District Judge Thomas Varlan.

The federal guidelines called for a sentence range of 46 months to 57 months. Varlan kept it on the low end and sentenced Best to 46 months.

“The court appreciates the defendant’s statement,” Varlan said.

Police: Man busted nose of ex’s...

A Roane County man turned himself into the Roane County Jail after a warrant was issued for aggravated assault last month.

Eric Aaron Bell, 27, is accused of striking victim Joseph A. Conrad at the 141 Cedar Brook Lane, the home of Tara Scott.

“Mr. Conrad stated that shortly after his arrival a male subject previously known as Eric Bell came to the residence, who is a former boyfriend of Tara Scott,” reported Deputy Seth Hammons.

Stove merchant racks up felony...

From staff reports

A Kingston businessman faces multiple felony charges after customer complaints initiated a police investigation.

Jody Starnes, owner of Starnes Woodstove and Patio Store on Race Street, has been charged with two counts of theft, said Kingston Police Detective Keith Kile.

The charges, which will be combined and sent before a grand jury in June, allege that Starnes took deposits from customers after signing a contract to perform installation of stoves and fireplaces but performed no work.