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Centennial Golf Course to remain closed Saturday

Posted at 5:36 pm January 7, 2022
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Part of Tennessee Centennial Golf Course in east Oak Ridge is pictured above on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. (File photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

The Centennial Golf Course and range will remain closed on Saturday due to snow and ice.

Course crews will reassess conditions on Saturday to determine if there is a possibility of opening on Sunday for regular hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., a press release said.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Government, Oak Ridge, Recreation, Sports, Weather Tagged With: Centennial Golf Course, ice, snow

Schools, state offices closed Friday

Posted at 9:41 pm January 6, 2022
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Oak Ridge Schools and Tennessee government offices will be closed Friday because of weather and road conditions, and Oak Ridge city offices will open late.

Anderson County government offices could be closed Friday as well, although a decision hadn’t been announced as of 9:30 p.m. Thursday.

Winter weather that started Thursday included freezing rain, ice, snow, and cold temperatures, and state offices and schools were closed Thursday also while some city offices closed early.

The cold weather is forecast to continue Friday, although no snow is forecast after midnight Thursday in Oak Ridge.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Front Page News, Weather Tagged With: Anderson County government offices, cold temperatures, ice, Oak Ridge city offices, Oak Ridge Schools, road conditions, snow, Tennessee government, weather

Oak Ridge Schools delayed two hours

Posted at 5:55 am December 11, 2019
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Image courtesy National Weather Service in Morristown

Oak Ridge Schools are delayed two hours Wednesday.

Snow fell in East Tennessee starting Tuesday afternoon, and the National Weather Service in Morristown warned of possible ice on roads in some spots on Wednesday morning due to sub-freezing temperatures combined with snow, ice, and residual moisture on roads.

Anderson County Schools are closed Wednesday due to the weather and road conditions.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Slider, Weather, Weather Tagged With: Anderson County Schools, Clinton City Schools, ice, Oak Ridge Schools, snow

Hazardous driving conditions remain in Anderson County

Posted at 9:53 am January 17, 2018
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

A view of snow-covered Dutch Valley from Waldens Ridge in Anderson County on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. (Photo by Anderson County Sheriff's Department)

A view of snow-covered Dutch Valley from Waldens Ridge in Anderson County on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. (Photo by Anderson County Sheriff’s Department)

 

Note: This story was updated at 11:05 p.m.

Update: State routes were mostly clear Wednesday afternoon, but secondary roads still had snow and ice in spots, especially where they are shaded. Some roads remained entirely snow-covered. Areas that melted in the sun Wednesday were expected to refreeze overnight as the temperatures will once again be in the single digits. Motorists should continue to use caution.

Three traffic crashes had been reported as of 4 p.m., and deputies planned to continue patrolling and answering calls in four-wheel-drive vehicles.

Hazardous driving conditions remained in Anderson County on Wednesday morning, with some state routes still having snow and ice.

Secondary roads are mostly snow-covered, with ice in places, said Mark Lucas, Anderson County Sheriff’s Department chief deputy.

“Bitter cold temperatures overnight resulted in many roads freezing over and becoming dangerous,” Lucas said. “Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is necessary.”

Three traffic crashes were reported Tuesday, but none have been reported so far Wednesday morning, Lucas said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Anderson County, Front Page News, Police and Fire, Weather Tagged With: Anderson County, Anderson County Highway Department, Anderson County Sheriff's Department, cold temperatures, crash, hazardous driving conditions, ice, Mark Lucas, Oak Ridge Police Department, road conditions, snow, Tennessee Department of Transportation

Road conditions still bad, police say; Y-12 closed

Posted at 8:55 am January 17, 2018
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

An Oak Ridge Public Works Department snow truck is pictured on South Illinois Avenue on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 16, 2018. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

An Oak Ridge Public Works Department snow truck is pictured on South Illinois Avenue on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 16, 2018. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 

Note: This story was last updated at 11:15 p.m.

Update: Driving conditions on main roads and side streets in Oak Ridge seemed to have improved by about 5 p.m. Wednesday, although there were still patches of ice and snow, including in shopping center parking lots.

Wednesday evening, the Oak Ridge Police Department said conditions had improved on main roads, but side streets were still extremely slick. Drivers should use extra caution if they have to get out tonight. There could be some refreezing on the roads overnight with the low temperatures. Oak Ridge Schools will be closed again on Thursday, January 18, due to the conditions.

A few inches of snow fell Tuesday, and road conditions are still bad Wednesday morning, especially in the city’s neighborhoods, the Oak Ridge Police Department said. The Y-12 National Security Complex and the Uranium Processing Facility offices are closed.

Oak Ridge Public Works Department crews are out clearing and treating the roads.

“If you must go out, please use extreme caution,” the ORPD said.

Y-12 said normal operations will resume Thursday, January 18. [Read more…]

Filed Under: College, Education, Front Page News, Government, K-12, Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge Office, Office of Scientific and Technical Information, Police and Fire, Slider, Top Stories, U.S. Department of Energy, Weather, Y-12 National Security Complex Tagged With: American Museum of Science and Energy, Anderson County Courthouse, City of Oak Ridge, Clinton Public Works, hazardous weather, ice, Lynn Murphy, Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce, Oak Ridge Office, Oak Ridge Police Department, Oak Ridge Public Works Department, ORPD, road conditions, snow, Tennessee Department of Transportation, U.S. Department of Energy, UCOR, Y-12 National Security Complex

Roads slippery, snow-covered; schools, Key Springs closed

Posted at 9:09 pm January 16, 2018
By John Huotari 2 Comments

Streets in Oak Ridge, including main roads, were snow-covered and slippery Tuesday evening, Jan. 16, 2018, and schools announced they would be closed again on Wednesday. Above, the Oak Ridge Police Department responds to a crash on South Illinois Avenue near Centrifuge Way on Tuesday afternoon. (Photo courtesy ORPD/City of Oak Ridge)

Streets in Oak Ridge, including main roads, were snow-covered and slippery Tuesday evening, Jan. 16, 2018, and schools announced they would be closed again on Wednesday. Above, the Oak Ridge Police Department responds to a crash on South Illinois Avenue near Centrifuge Way on Tuesday afternoon. (Photo courtesy ORPD/City of Oak Ridge)

 

Streets in Oak Ridge, including main roads, were snow-covered and slippery Tuesday evening, and schools announced they would be closed again on Wednesday. Key Springs Road—a steep, curvy road that goes down Black Oak Ridge from north Oak Ridge to Marlow—was closed.

The Oak Ridge Police Department advised residents to stay home if they don’t have to be on the roads tonight.

“All roads are snow-covered,” the ORPD said Tuesday evening. “(Oak Ridge) Public Works crews are working to clear and treat roads.”

Even heavily traveled main roads such as Illinois Avenue and Oak Ridge Turnpike were snow-covered and slippery Tuesday evening. Side streets were as well.

The snow, which had started at about 1 p.m. Tuesday, continued past 7 p.m. The forecast had called for a few inches. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Education, Front Page News, Government, Slider, Weather, Weather Tagged With: American Museum of Science and Energy, Anderson County Schools, Anderson County Sheriff's Department, City of Oak Ridge, ice, Key Springs Road, Oak Ridge Police Department, Oak Ridge Schools, ORPD, Roane State Community College, snow, snow-covered and slippery, streets, TDOT, Tennessee Department of Transportation, Waste Connections, Y-12 National Security Complex

Updated: Oak Ridge government, schools delayed; Anderson County Schools closed

Posted at 7:53 pm January 7, 2018
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Light ice accumulations are possible late tonight and into Monday, Jan. 8, 2018. The main problems are expected to be patches of ice on roads. During the day Monday, temperatures will warm, and the precipitation should eventually turn to all rain. (Image courtesy National Weather Service in Morristown)

Light ice accumulations are possible late tonight and into Monday, Jan. 8, 2018. The main problems are expected to be patches of ice on roads. During the day Monday, temperatures will warm, and the precipitation should eventually turn to all rain. (Image courtesy National Weather Service in Morristown)

 

Note: This story was last updated at 8:45 p.m.

Light icing and freezing rain are possible tonight (Sunday, January 7), and Oak Ridge government offices will open two hours late on Monday, Oak Ridge Schools will start two hours late, and Anderson County Schools will be closed.

Oak Ridge Schools said the two-hour delay is weather-related.

Anderson County Schools Director Tim Parrott said the county school closure is due to the predicted forecast of ice and the safety of students and staff. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Education, Front Page News, K-12, Top Stories, Weather Tagged With: Anderson County Schools, freezing rain, ice, National Weather Service, Oak Ridge government, Oak Ridge Schools, Tim Parrott

Oak Ridge Schools on two-hour delay Monday

Posted at 9:20 pm February 14, 2016
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Oak Ridge Schools will be on a two-hour delay on Monday, February 15, officials said.

Snow and treacherous roads were reported in parts of East Tennessee on Sunday. Oak Ridge had a light dusting of snow, but there are reports of a potential for ice in East Tennessee on Monday morning.

More information will be added as it becomes available.

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Filed Under: Meetings and Events, Weather Tagged With: East Tennessee, ice, Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge Schools, snow, two-hour delay

Clark Center Park temporarily closed as DOE assesses weather-related damage

Posted at 2:29 pm March 9, 2015
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Clark Center Park Water View

A view of Melton Hill Lake near a boat ramp and between two picnic areas at Clark Center Park in south Oak Ridge.

 

Clark Center Park in south Oak Ridge is temporarily closed while federal officials assess any damage to trees caused by the recent ice and snow, and to give workers time to remove any potential risks, such as trees that are ready to fall.

The park, normally open all year, could be closed for another week or so, depending upon the weather, said John Shewairy, assistant manager for administration in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge Office.

“We have limited access to the park so we can assess and tend to any damage to trees caused by the ice and snow of the past couple weeks,” Shewairy said Monday. “Once we have taken care of any potential safety concerns, we’ll restore access to the property.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Front Page News, Oak Ridge Office, Recreation, Slider, Sports, Sports, U.S. Department of Energy Tagged With: Clark Center Park, ice, John Shewairy, Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge Office, snow, storms, U.S. Department of Energy, weather

Oliver Springs, other state tournament games postponed

Posted at 10:08 am March 5, 2015
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Murfreesboro Snow Ice on March 5, 2015

Ice covered about two inches of snow in Murfreesboro on Thursday morning, and the Oliver Springs Lady Bobcats state quarterfinal game has been postponed to Friday morning. (Photo courtesy RoaneSports.com)

 

The Oliver Springs Lady Bobcats had been scheduled to play in a state quarterfinal game in Mufreesboro this morning (Thursday morning), but that game has been postponed to Friday morning.

All other TSSAA state basketball tournament games scheduled for today have also been postponed due to extremely hazardous road conditions. The Thursday schedule will resume at 11 a.m. Central time Friday (12 p.m. Eastern) in order to allow extra time for road conditions to improve in the morning.

Friday’s scheduled semifinal games will be played on Saturday beginning at 1:30 p.m. Central due to the Middle Tennessee State University’s women’s basketball game that is scheduled at 10 a.m. Saturday’s scheduled championship games will be played on Sunday. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Front Page News, High School, Meetings and Events, Sports, Top Stories, Weather Tagged With: Decatur County Riverside, hazardous road conditions, ice, Middle Tennessee State University, MTSU, Murphy Center, Oliver Springs Lady Bobcats, snow, state quarterfinal, Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association, TSSAA, winter weather

No one injured, but three briefly trapped by factory roof collapse

Posted at 10:14 pm February 21, 2015
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Pharma Packaging Roof Collapse

The factory roof at Pharma Packaging in Andersonville collapsed on Saturday night. Three workers were briefly trapped, but no one was injured.

 

Note: This story was last updated at 10:47 p.m.

ANDERSONVILLE—No one was injured, but three workers were briefly trapped when a roof collapsed at a factory in Andersonville on Saturday, possibly because of ice and snow buildup, authorities said.

The roof collapse was reported at about 7:40 p.m. Saturday. Seven people were inside the Carton Service/Pharma Packaging building on First Quality Drive at the time, said Del Kennedy, chief of the Andersonville Volunteer Fire Department.

Four workers were able to make it out, and firefighters had to help the other three escape from a break room, near the front of the building, at the edge of the factory space behind it. All the workers were in or near the break room at the time of the collapse, Kennedy said.

He estimated that 50 percent of the roof, which was about 40 feet above the factory floor, had collapsed over that portion of the building. There was only a small crew working at the time, Kennedy said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Andersonville, Front Page News, Police and Fire, Top Stories Tagged With: And, Andersonville, Andersonville Volunteer Fire Department, Del Kennedy, First Quality Drive, ice, Pharma Packaging, roof, roof collapse, snow

TVA sets all-time power demand record; stores sell out of heaters

Posted at 12:03 pm February 19, 2015
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Downtown Hardware on Nov. 2013

The Downtown Hardware crew is pictured above in November 2013. Co-owners Ann Clary Bratton and Roger Clary are pictured second from right and at left. (File photo)

 

The Tennessee Valley Authority set an all-time record for power demand in February on Thursday morning, and local stores have sold out of heaters.

TVA said the record set at 7 a.m. Thursday was 32,109 megawatts, with an average temperature of 7 degrees Fahrenheit.

Downtown Hardware in Oak Ridge reported that they were down to two electric heaters.

“We’re completely sold out of kerosene and propane,” said Ann Bratton, who co-owns the store with her brother Roger Clary. “That seems to be what people are asking for.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Oak Ridge, Top Stories, Weather Tagged With: Anderson County, Ann Clary Bratton, Clinton Utilities Board, cold weather, Downtown Hardware, frigid temperatures, Gary Long, heaters, Home Depot, ice, ice melter, icy road, kerosene, Oak Ridge, power demand, power demand record, power outage, propane heaters, Roger Clary, sleds, snow, snow shovels, Tennessee Valley Authority, wind chill, winter storm watch, winter weather, WYSH Radio

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