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| Mar 17, 2010 |
Central cheerleaders win spirit award
ETOWAH - McMinn Central's cheerleading squad brought home a first-place award for spirit from the TSSAA State Basketball Tournament at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro last week. |
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| Mar 17, 2010 |
Doctor's license placed on probation
Dr. James Durkin's medical license has been put on probation for five years for unjustly prescribing controlled substances to a patient with whom he was having an "inappropriate relationship," according to the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners. |
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| Mar 17, 2010 |
County donates to flags, dancers
The McMinn County Commission approved giving money to two area groups Monday. |
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| Mar 17, 2010 |
Church thrift store has a mission
Members of the Niota United Methodist Church had a dream four years ago to provide an outreach to the community, its pastor says, and for two years the congregation has been doing just that. |
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| Mar 17, 2010 |
Division of Forestry reminds burning permits are required
NASHVILLE - Visible signs of spring are beginning to emerge. But as Tennesseans begin to do some yard work around the home or farm, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry wants to remind people that if they are considering conducting an open burn, a burn permit is required in advance of such activity. |
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| Mar 16, 2010 |
Learning respect for the law
The Optimist Club of Athens is sponsoring Respect for Law programs at local schools. |
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| Mar 16, 2010 |
VA clinic hits snag - No bids favorable
The planned Veterans Administration clinic for McMinn County has hit a snag. |
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| Mar 16, 2010 |
City animal rules could see changes
The Athens City Council may change the city's ordinances dealing with animal welfare. |
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| Mar 16, 2010 |
McMinn County Education and Community Foundation pays honor to 67 youngsters - Students urged to stay on successful path
Youths honored by the McMinn County Education and Community Foundation have already been recognized for their leadership ability and they were encouraged by Ronnie McMahan to continue on that path. |
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| Mar 16, 2010 |
Female inmate injured in jail fight
A female inmate was sent to the hospital and another was charged with assault after a fight in the jail, authorities said. |
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| Mar 16, 2010 |
Driver hits school sign, damages gate
ETOWAH - A driver early Saturday morning took a wild detour through the Etowah City School fence, destroying the school sign and causing significant damage to the front gate of the school. |
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| Mar 16, 2010 |
Additional Census placement tests are scheduled
Like your favorite performers, the Census Bureau has decided to perform an encore of Census placement tests. Applicants are particularly needed in the towns of Etowah and Athens, but anyone from any county may take advantage of this encore opportunity. This is also an unexpected chance for anyone who has already take the test to improve their previous score. |
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| Mar 16, 2010 |
Meigs looks at security cameras
DECATUR -- After a break-in at the Meigs County Courthouse earlier this year, the County Commission is taking a look at how to increase security in the building. |
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| Mar 16, 2010 |
Tennessee education reps visit Athens City Schools
Students in Amanda Barnes' class at Four Star Academy listened intently as Barnes told them about the letter H. |
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| Mar 16, 2010 |
DAR honors Good Citizens, winners of essay contest
The Alexander Keith Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted a tea last month to honor Good Citizens Award and American History Award students. |
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| Mar 15, 2010 |
Cousin Jake Memorial Bluegrass Festival
The Gem Theater in Etowah was the setting for the Cousin Jake Bluegrass Festival Saturday. |
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| Mar 15, 2010 |
County, state both facing tough economy
Both the McMinn County and Tennessee governments are facing dire economic conditions, local farmers were told Friday. |
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