Charges are pending against one driver after a head-on crash on South Illinois Avenue early Sunday caused one vehicle to start on fire and pinned a driver in a second vehicle, Oak Ridge police said. The crash occurred on South Illinois Avenue at … [Read More...]
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Christmas Parade will be reverse parade
The Oak Ridge Christmas Parade will be a reverse parade this year because of concerns about COVID-19. That means the floats will be stationary and spectators will drive the parade route. In normal years, the spectators are stationary, and the floats are driven down Oak Ridge Turnpike. This year, … [Read More...]
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COVID positivity rates high in Anderson, surrounding counties
COVID-19 data for Anderson County as reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020. (Image courtesy Tennessee Department of Health) The COVID-19 positivity rates in Anderson County and surrounding counties have been high recently, and one additional death and five more … [Read More...]
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Robbery reported at One Bank
A bank robbery was reported at One Bank in Oak Ridge on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, and the Oak Ridge Police Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation are searching for a suspect. (Photo courtesy City of Oak Ridge) A bank robbery was reported in Oak Ridge on Friday, and the Oak Ridge Police … [Read More...]
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Council approves $175,000 settlement with Billy Casper Golf Management
Centennial Golf Course is pictured above in Oak Ridge. (Photo courtesy City of Oak Ridge) The Oak Ridge City Council last week approved a $175,000 settlement to resolve a dispute between the city and Billy Casper Golf Management over the termination of the agreement to manage Centennial Golf … [Read More...]
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Beehan named as ADFAC Bill Wilcox Bow Tie Awardee
ADFAC will host its eighth annual Bill Wilcox Bow Tie Event on Saturday, November 14, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Oak Ridge. This event celebrates an important volunteer in the community each year who exemplifies the values of the late Bill Wilcox, a press release said. This year’s honoree is former … [Read More...]
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Library to partially re-open in November
The Oak Ridge Public Library will have new hours beginning Monday, November 2. The Main Library will be open Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The Main Library will also be open from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Thursday … [Read More...]
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Street Painting Festival honors pandemic heroes while raising funds for Roane State scholarships
Best of Show winning chalk art by The Yaun Ladies. (Photo courtesy Roane State Community College) By Bob Fowler, Roane State staff writer Crisp, clear weather greeted a fall tradition in Oak Ridge’s historic Jackson Square on Saturday, October 17, with artists of all ages creating colorful … [Read More...]
