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LOOKING BACK: A weekly historical news feature
July 1903
Andy Elmore purchased 212 feet fronting east on Main St. from the depot north. Mr. Elmore is considering the advisability of erecting some kind of business building on the property near the depot.
Erasmus — Jas. S. Vanwinkle is the champion ginseng digger of these parts.
As soon as the smoke stack arrives, which is expected daily, the Crossville Mill and Lumber Co. can begin sawing. They have a few logs in the yard now.
July 1929
Dorton — John Sepich has had a very painful foot which he got mashed while at work on the railroad but it is improving very fast now.
Deputy Sheriff J.U. Swafford, age 27, son of Sheriff T.Y. Swafford, was killed during a raid at an illicit still some 15 miles south of Pikeville. The young man was shot twice in the back with a high powered rifle. The wildcatter was instantly killed by officers. There were two others at the still and they ran away but returned and fired at the officers as they carried the body of the deputy.
What the great American home needs now is a can opener a woman can operate.
July 1993
The increase in dumpster tipping fees charged by the county has affected school lunch prices. They will be raised by 25 cents this fall.
The Greater Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce is developing a Partners-in-Education program. They hope to create a climate of involvement and interaction between the schools and local businesses.
The U.S. Post Office of Crossville, located on Old Jamestown Highway, held an open house at the new facility.
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Eagle Scout project dedicated to late Crossville preacher
A Crossville Boy Scout saw the completion of an Eagle Scout project as a way to say thanks to a Crossville preacher and his congregation for allowing the Scouts to meet in the church.
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Crash on Chestnut Hill Rd. claims life of county man
Homer L. Matthews, 48, of Chestnut Hill Rd., was found lying in a ditch not far from his 1997 Nissan pickup that crashed on Chestnut Hill Rd. around 10 p.m. Sunday, about a mile off Peavine Rd., according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
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Library in danger of losing state funds
The Art Circle Public Library could lose support from the state if its budget isn't restored to funding levels of 2009-'10 by the county. That means the county needs to add approximately $42,000 to the library's 2010-'11 budget.
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July 31 is Firefighter Appreciation Day
Mayor J.H. Graham III signed a proclamation at the July city council meeting that declared July 31 as Firefighter Appreciation Day. Now the community has an opportunity to support local firefighters.
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Hog heaven
The Jr. Grillers youth team was among five teams competing in the first Crossville Wheels 'n Squeals competitive barbecue cooking contest.
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Suspect charged in vehicle burglary
A Crossville man seen running from the scene of an automobile break-in has been arrested and charged with auto burglary and items taken have been recovered.
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Residents warned of scam
The Crossville Police Department reports several members of the Cumberland Medical Center Wellness Complex have been receiving calls from an individual claiming to represent the complex.
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VEC plans power outage Saturday
Volunteer Energy Cooperative will be preforming maintenance work that will require a planned power outage in Cumberland County beginning at 1 a.m. and lasting until 5 a.m. Saturday.
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BOE approves fees for daycare program
The Cumberland County Board of Education approved a fee schedule for care at the new Tennessee Early Intervention System daycare located on the grounds of the Central Office.
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No decision on county budget
[VIDEO] In spite of a state mandate to fund the school system with a probable tax increase or wheel tax looming over their heads, county commissioners delayed passing the 2010-'11 budget and postponed addressing the subject again until after the upcoming county general election Aug. 5.
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