This year's Veterans Day Parade in Anderson County has been canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision to cancel the annual parade because of uncertainties related to the pandemic was made by the Clinton American Legion Post #172, in … [Read More...]
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Children’s Halloween Party will be drive-through this year
Submitted The Children's Halloween Party hosted by the Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department will be a drive-through event this year. The Children's Halloween Party (Halloween Hollow) is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 29. It will begin at the field on the west side of Alvin … [Read More...]
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UT Arboretum Society has online fall plant sale from Sept. 25-Oct. 10
Conifers from East Fork Nursery of Sevierville (Submitted photo) The University of Tennessee Arboretum Society's Annual Plant Sale will be online only this year. It is scheduled from September 25 to October 10. You can shop for new plants from home. The UT Arboretum Society's plant sales are … [Read More...]
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Oak Ridge Chamber selects new president/CEO
Christine Michaels The Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has selected Christine Michaels as the new president and chief executive officer of the organization. Michaels replaces Parker Hardy, who retired this summer after a 24-year career at the Chamber. As president/CEO, … [Read More...]
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Roane State Foundation receives $75,000 grant to help small businesses and students affected by COVID-19
The Roane State Foundation recently received a $75,000 Tennessee Community CARES grant to help Roane State students affected by COVID-19 and provide training for local small businesses, entrepreneurs, and contractors to help them build their businesses and be more responsive during the pandemic, a … [Read More...]
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Two weeks left to respond to 2020 Census
Time is winding down for the City of Oak Ridge to get as close to a complete census count as possible. As of September 11, 72.2 percent of households in the city had responded online, by mail, or phone, a press release said. "With an estimated population of 30,000, this means only about 21,000 of … [Read More...]
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City hires new personnel director
Janice Harris The City of Oak Ridge has selected Janice Harris as its new personnel director. Harris, a retired Air Force master sergeant, was among 68 applicants. Five people were selected to advance to a final round before she was ultimately chosen for the role, a press release said. "She … [Read More...]
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Updated: ORHS principal leaving Oak Ridge, going to Greeneville
Note: This story was updated at 10:20 a.m. Sept. 17. Oak Ridge High School Principal Martin McDonald announced in a Facebook post on Tuesday that he is leaving his job at ORHS and starting a new job at Greeneville High School in East Tennessee. On Wednesday, Oak Ridge Schools Superintendent … [Read More...]
