April 1903
The members of the Rebecca Lodge here are preparing a play which will be given in the near future in Cline’s Hall. It is styled, “Aunt Jerusha’s Quilting Party.”
J.C.Carter and H.C. Hamby have opened a stock of groceries etc. at Millstone. They are both well and favorably known and will doubtless receive a very credited amount of business.
The night trains on the T.C. are now provided with Pullman sleepers which render travel to Nashville and Knoxville as comfortable as any road in the South.
April 1929
For more than 30 years a group of Crossville ladies known as the Art Circle have maintained the library. That this splendid little library has been of much benefit to Crossville and the county the ladies are determined that small beginning shall result in something much larger. The Art Circle is starting a drive for a $10,000 building fund for a new library. Just how long it will take these ladies will not cease until their efforts are assured.
Crossville City Council says it will be necessary in the near future to build a second disposal plant. They are investigating fire fighting equipment to place our town in a more favorable class with fire insurance companies in the state.
Woody – People in this community have been busy for the past few days planting potatoes.
April 1993
Two Pleasant Hill area men were arrested and charged with operating a still in the Browntown section. The still which was operational and still “warm” had a 35 gallon capacity. It was hidden in a wooded hollow on a small creek. The officers destroyed it.
The city now owns the Palace Theatre and the task force appointed to guide progress is asking for guidelines from the city commission.
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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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