Area News
LOOKING BACK: A weekly historical news feature
November 1903
+Dorton — Mr. & Mrs. Pelfrey gave the young people of this neighborhood a candy breaking Friday night.
+Isoline — Quite a romantic wedding was witnessed in our town when Mr. Baker of White County and Miss Wyatt of this place chose to be married in the oak grove on Baltimore Ave. The trees having shed their foliage the beautiful sun shed its rays down upon the fair bride and groom.
November 1929
+From the Manufacturer and Industrial News Bureau — Seven transcontinental highways, as part of a road system penetrating every section of the county, would be provided for in a bill which, according to announcement, is to be introduced at the next session of congress. Whether or not this project ever becomes a reality, it is indicative of the steadily increasing importance of highways in our development as a nation. The time is near when practically every community no matter how small or isolated will have contact with the outside world through the medium of paved roads.
+Burgess — Mrs. Lou Burgess gave a tacky party and dance Saturday night. A large crowd of young people attended and reported an enjoyable evening.
+A recent letter dated Oct. 31 from A.A. Elmore who is an inmate at Fitzsimmon’s General Hospital, Denver, says, “We have 12 inches of snow today and still snowing but not very cold.” At that time we were having a warm rain here.
November 1973
+The Crossville Commissioners voted to begin the process of purchasing 44.45 acres on Genesis Road to be used for industrial development. There is an indication a prosperous industry is considering is considering Crossville as a site to locate a new facility.
+The Lake Tansi Exchange Club held their annual One Nation Under God prayer breakfast.
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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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