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Auto burglary victim chases suspects
A Lake Tansi area man who told police he exited a local retail store to find someone burglarizing his vehicle said he chased the suspects out of the city but that the pursuit ended when the culprits stopped and produced a weapon and ball bats.
Russell A. Ratliff of Pomo Circle told police that around 3:15 p.m. Friday he traveled to the Elmore Shell but because the parking lot was full, was forced to park in the Kmart parking lot.
When he exited the convenience store he spotted his driver's door open and saw a black Nissan Maxima leaving the scene. Inside his vehicle he discovered a checkbook, debit card and three prescription bottles missing, according to Ptl. Jacob Brink's report.
Ratliff told police he then chased the Nissan north on Hwy. 70 N to the Creston area. The suspect's vehicle suddenly stopped and men in the vehicle exited brandishing baseball bats and a handgun, according to the report.
At the point Ratliff said he backed away and called police. A tag number was supplied to police and an investigation is continuing.
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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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