All of the K-25 building would be demolished under a draft agreement issued by the U.S. Department of Energy last week, but a replica equipment building would be erected as part of a plan to honor the history of the massive uranium enrichment plant.
The replica building would have three stories and a basement, and it would display equipment used to enrich uranium through a process called gaseous diffusion.
The Anderson County Democratic Party officially opens its campaign headquarters from 5:30-7 p.m Thursday. The party will celebrate the opening with hot dogs, chips, and iced beverages, and the public is invited, a press release said.
Seating is limited, so bringing a chair is recommended, the release said.
The city of Oak Ridge started renovating the public restrooms near the Municipal Building Courtroom on Monday to make them compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
This work requires the relocation of plumbing fixtures, removal of existing floor tiles, installation of new tile, and paint, a city press release said.
Knoxville Zoo is hosting an evening of feasting and festivities on Saturday, June 30, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
“Zoo To Do” is an after-hours event featuring food from different area restaurants and entertainment.
Donald Ray Hammitt
Donald Ray Hammitt, 72, of Oak Ridge, died on June 17, 2012.
He was born in Corinth, Mississippi, on October 3, 1939, to parents J.E. and Mary Morgan and was a veteran with the U.S. Army, serving in Vietnam.
Sandra Faye Walls Marcum
Sandra Faye Walls Marcom, age 74, a resident of Coalfield, passed away Monday, June 18, 2012, at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge.
Sandra was born February 23, 1938, in Coalfield. She was a lifelong resident of this area.
Abbie “Jane” Sherman
Abbie “Jane” Sherman, age 90, of Oak Ridge passed away Sunday June 17, 2012, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
She was a native of Salina, Kansas, and the only daughter of William F. “Frank” and Olive Madden, both deceased.
Carol Ann Luethke
Carol Ann Luethke, age 40, of Oak Ridge, died suddenly Monday, June 18, 2012, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville.
She was born January 13, 1972, in Oak Ridge.
Larry Seiber, age 58, a resident of Oliver Springs, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2012, at his home.
Larry was born September 3, 1953 in Oliver Springs. He is a lifelong resident of this area.
Wanda June Lyon, age 60, a resident of Oliver Springs, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2012, at her home.
Wanda was born June 25, 1951, in Muskegon, Mich.. She has lived in Oliver Springs since 2000.
Jerry Ridenour, age 65 of Clinton, Tenn., passed away Sunday, June 17, 2012 at his residence.
Jerry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and he loved being with his grandchildren. He enjoyed motorcycles, going to the river, where he loved to fish, and spending time in the family’s cabin.
The July 4 fireworks display will begin at 10 p.m. Independence Day at A.K. Bissell Park, Oak Ridge Fire Chief Darryl Kerley announced Monday.
Radio host Jack Ryan from Merle 96.7 will broadcast live from the park beginning at 6 p.m. and will end his broadcast with a patriotic musical medley as the fireworks are shot. Listeners can tune their radios to 96.7 Merle FM and enjoy the fireworks.
Before the fireworks begin, the Oak Ridge Community Band will play its annual Fourth of July concert at the park’s pavilion starting at 7:30 p.m.
