Ocoee News

Work has begun along U.S. 64 in Polk County to prepare for the widening of the two-lane highway from the intersection of U.S. 411 and the Ocoee River Bridge.

Work has begun along U.S. 64 in Polk County to prepare for the widening of the two-lane highway from the intersection of U.S. 411 and the Ocoee River Bridge.

Five were injured in a Polk County car crash earlier this evening and three were flown by Life Force to Erlanger hospital, law enforcement officials said.

The U.S. Forest Service said today it is accepting proposals for opening and operating a restaurant at the Ocoee Whitewater Center in the Cherokee National Forest in Polk County.

“When I tell there are not hundreds but thousands of people around the nation and around the world trying to groom your child for illegal sexual conduct, we're not exaggerating.”

It's called Operation Paladin. Polk County undercover deputies have rounded up nearly a dozen men who are charged with trying to solicit sex from children. via 95.7 The Beat

“When we hear so much about upside down mortgages and the recession, what this mean is, Cleveland is the best place to own a home because more here owe less on their homes than the home is worth.”

By DAVID DAVIS Managing Editor Published Sunday, April 06, 2008 6:00 AM EDT Mayor Tom Rowland told members of the Rotary Club that Cleveland ranks No. via Cleveland Daily Banner

“It would help my business tremendously if we could ship wine.”

Submitted by Abena Williams on March 30, 2008 - 5:47pm. Steve Hunt introduces customers to his favorite wine. via WDEF-TV Chattanooga

“There are a lot of residents at the end of the line, and they want us to come further. We would like to be all over Bradley County and Polk County. One day maybe we will be. It's a matter of time and money.”

A few months ago, a group of residents living off Highway 60 on Helmhurst Lane approached the County Commission with a dilemma. via Bradley News Weekly

“People stand at the fence and smoke”

By David Davis Managing Editor Published February 27, 2008 10:42 AM EDT A provision allowing the proposed tree preservation ordinance to die failed to pass through the Planning and Zoning Commission Tuesday ... via Cleveland Daily Banner

“We offer the Cadillac model (in individual health coverage)”

By LARRY C. BOWERS Banner Staff Writer Published February 26, 2008 10:17 AM EDT Bradley County Commission members attempted to dispell some myths and rumors concerning employees' insurance coverage Monday ... via Cleveland Daily Banner

“While individuals don't always agree about the prioritization of recreational projects, they generally support allocating additional resources to implement improvements and expand existing facilities”

Banner Staff Writer Published February 23, 2008 11:01 PM EDT Recreation will be a top topic Monday during the 2 p.m. work session and 4 p.m. voting session of the City Council at the Cleveland Municipal ... via Cleveland Daily Banner

“If they aren't allowed on the interstate, then why are they allowed on other state highways”

By David Davis Managing Editor Published February 12, 2008 11:21 AM EDT Members of the Cleveland City Council approved two high priority resolutions to limit truck traffic on North Ocoee Street and purchase the ... via Cleveland Daily Banner

'Ocoee rafting outfitters won't have their property seized in a $2 million tax dispute with Polk County, but they must post a bond to cover the sum, a judge ruled this morning. via Chattanooga Times Free Press

“It is a very solid bank and it is a good investment for First Volunteer Corp.”

Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge) Dec. 29--First Volunteer Corp., the parent company of First Volunteer Bank, is moving ahead with plans to buy Benton Banking Co in Benton, Tenn., in a deal expected to close Monday, ... via Customer Interaction Solutions

MTSU softball coach Sue Nevar announced the signing of four players to national letters-of-intent, including Mt. via DNJ.com

By GREG KAYLOR Banner Staff Writer Published December 04, 2007 9:54 AM EDT Cleveland Police detectives will be closing the case on numerous strip mall burglaries which occurred during the past few months. via Cleveland Daily Banner

“Lake Forest Middle School will need an additional five teachers in 2008-2009”

By LARRY C. BOWERS Banner Staff Writer Published December 06, 2007 12:19 PM EDT Lake Forest Middle School may not have as great a need for classroom space as other schools in the Bradley County school system, ... via Cleveland Daily Banner

The violations, both misdemeanor and felony charges, were: Traffic charges Driving on the wrong side of the road: 2 Driving while license suspended or revoked: 12 Driving without valid CDL: 1 Driving without ... via Catoosa County News

“It's a fun competition, but we know that the true winners are those who are going to benefit from the donation from Eaton and the others involved in this food drive”

Published November 22, 2007 8:41 AM EDT Clients of several United Way of Bradley County agencies will benefit from the generosity of others in the community who once again opened their hearts by donating food ... via Cleveland Daily Banner

Submitted by Brian Smith on November 16, 2007 - 12:13pm. Today's lows in the 20s and 30s certainly feel like fall and a reminder winter is not too far away. via WDEF-TV Chattanooga