Ashland City News

Our series on local World War II veterans begins today on page 1A. Since Wednesday is Veterans Day, the timing seemed right to begin a project that will run on occasion throughout the coming year.

The Cheatham County School Board has moved up the date when it plans to select a new director of schools.

Ever since Chris Neese assumed his role as executive director of the Cheatham County Chamber of Commerce one clear vision has been the driving force at the heart of his service.

Cheatham County's unemployment rate remained the same in September as compared to August, state officials announced last week.

Cheatham County leaders are at odds over whether to shut down the Animal Control shelter there.

Cheatham County Mayor Bill Orange says he doesn't recommend closing the animal control center as suggested by some county commissioners last week.

A group of concerned citizens recently formed a coalition to oppose a proposed commuter rail system that would run from Clarksville to Nashville with a station in Ashland City.

The Tennessee Technology Center recently received state approval to offer a Licensed Practical Nurse program in Cheatham County, County Mayor Bill Orange said Monday.

The Ashland City Council approved a $25,620 bid last week to remove the old water tank on Sycamore Street.

The Cheatham County Commission is still searching for ways to fund Ashland City's request for funding to continue making fire and first responder calls in the county after Dec.

Ashland City Police have charged three men with aggravated robbery in connection with a hold-up of the Rite Aid pharmacy.

PLEASANT VIEW - A commitment to personal service and expert problem solving has made Van Vick's hardware store on Highway 41-A a steady success for more than three decades.

Sue Carolyn Mayo, age 72, died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009 at her home in Ashland City, Tenn.

Cheatham County is coming together again this year to provide Christmas for less fortunate children in the county.

There will be a contested race in the upcoming Ashland City election. Renee Bell filed paperwork Monday to run as a write-in candidate in ward one against incumbent Rick Johnson, said Administrator of Elections Sandy Cherry.

After 50 years of service to the community, Camp Sycamore Hills is embarking upon $5.5 million of enhancements.

Ashland City firefighters were called out to Cheatham Middle School Monday morning after a fire was reported at the school on Ed Harris Road.

Tucker Perry of Franklin, Tenn., is Miss Tennessee USA 2010. Brittany Wellsfry, Miss West Nashville USA, was named first runner up.

A Sycamore High School teacher is back on the job after being charged in August with contributing to the delinquency of a minor, interim director of schools Dianne Williams said.

Horace Heggie Jr. says that in a military-rich city like Clarksville, a diversified beer store serving people who've lived all over the globe just makes a world of sense.