Oak Ridge Schools will not allow teachers and other staff members to carry guns in buildings, Superintendent Bruce Borchers said Wednesday. Borchers made the announcement in a notice sent to school families. His announcement came the day after the … [Read More...]
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Deputy city manager announced
Oak Ridge City Manager Randy Hemann has selected Tom Pessemier as his next deputy city manager. Pessemier is scheduled to begin Monday, May 6. He has 16 years of municipal government and finance experience, serving in various roles including city manager, assistant city manager, public works … [Read More...]
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League has Brown Bag with legislators Friday
The League of Women Voters of Oak Ridge will host a Brown Bag Lunch with the Legislators on Friday. The session is scheduled to start at 12 p.m. Friday, April 26, in the Social Room of the Oak Ridge Civic Center at 1401 Oak Ridge Turnpike. Tennessee Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally, Senator … [Read More...]
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Puccini opera in Oak Ridge in June
Marble City Opera will present two performances of "Il Tabarro" by renowned composer Giacomo Puccini in Oak Ridge and Vonore in June. The first performance will be at the Port of Tellico in Vonore on Saturday, June 22. The Oak Ridge performance will be at Melton Lake Park on Melton Lake Drive … [Read More...]
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ORPD participates in Drug Take Back Day
The Oak Ridge Police Department and ASAP of Anderson will participate in the national DEA Drug Take Back Day next Saturday. The Drug Take Back Day is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27. Anyone in the community can drop off their expired or unused medication to a police officer at … [Read More...]
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SIRA championship regatta this weekend
The annual championship regatta for the Southeastern Intercollegiate Rowing Association is in Oak Ridge on Saturday and Sunday. SIRA has been racing on Melton Hill Lake in east Oak Ridge for more than 40 years. They have been a partner of the Oak Ridge Rowing Association longer than anyone, the … [Read More...]