October 1897
George R. Brown found in his father’s field, a coin dated 1806. On one side was the image of a king and the inscription, “Carlos 1111, Dei Gratia.” On the other side was a crown and the Spanish coat of arms and a flag with the inscription, “Hispan et Ind Rex.”
The social at Mrs. Graves’ was an entire success. The gramophone was the feature of the evening’s entertainment. It was kindly contributed by Jere Bazter, Jr.
Jack Patton of Rockwood is spending a few days here hunting wild turkeys. He says they are so plentiful he has to kill them in self defense.
October 1945
Mr. & Mrs. P.W. Bell of Clifty, have three sons Robert, Homer, Herman and a son-in-law Donald Burgess in the service. They have been in the European and Pacific theaters.
Last week Gus Hinch had his right leg badly bruised while trying to handle an unruly cow. He went around on crutches for a few days but is gradually recovering.
Beginning October 1 we will be forced to sell any and all garments left at our Cumberland Cleaners plant longer than 30 days. We have a limited space for our regular work and do not have room for storage.
October 1987
Big South Fork is slowly being “discovered” by lovers of the outdoors. The area was first planned in the 1960s and was funded in 1974 as a $103 million project.
City Commissioners have given the four water utility districts (Catoosa, Crab Orchard, Grandview and Lantana) until October 5 at 9 a.m. to accept or reject a city offer of water at $1.16 per/1000 gallons. If there is no response the commission will seek a third party to settle the water rate dispute.
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LOOKING BACK: A weekly historical news feature
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CCHS names Top Ten for Class of 2012
Abigayle Marie Claflin has earned the top spot in the Cumberland County High School Class of 2012, followed by Taylor Nicole Vaden as the class salutatorian.
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Health reform law saves $2.1 billion for 3.6 million Americans with Medicare
Nearly 3.6 million people with Medicare saved $2.1 billion on their prescription drugs in 2011 thanks to the Affordable Care Act according to data issued today by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Savings for people with Medicare will increase over time.
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BOE ready to present vision to community
After months of work, the Cumberland County Board of Education approved a revised mission statement, belief statements and vision statements in January and is ready to start presenting the document to the community.
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Suspect in road rage incident sought
Crossville Police have a getaway vehicle description, a possible tag number and even a suspect's name, but so far have not been able to apprehend the man wanted in connection with a road rage incident that occurred last Tuesday.
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Water off at Renegade in spite of court order
In spite of a Chancery Court order, at least 84 condominium units and two homes on Renegade Mountain remained without water Monday after the water supply was turned off last Wednesday night.
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Man facing 20 charges sentenced to seven years
A Cumberland County man who went on a crime spree of burglaries and thefts — racking up 20 charges in the process — entered guilty pleas to several charges in Criminal Court and received a total of seven years in prison.
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Schools say thanks to principals Feb. 10
Cumberland County Schools will recognize principals and administrative staff Feb. 10 following a resolution of appreciation by the Cumberland County Board of Education.
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Phoenix School to get classroom, shop area
The former maintenance facility at the Phoenix School will become a classroom and shop facility for an expanded Career and Technical Education program at the alternative school.
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Moving dirt
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