Jun 25, 2008 | Tomahawk Online
Skyline awards technology education grant of $5,000 to Johnson County Schools
SkyLine Membership Corporation has announced grant awards to area public school systems that support student access to technology in the classroom.
Although only covering a span in excess of an hour, the June Board Meeting of the Johnson County Board of Education was filled with recognition of outstanding achievements.
Board addresses school policy concerning displays of affection
“You can be assured that we are going to be more aware of such situations.”
The May meeting of the Johnson County Board of Education was held Thursday evening in the midst of a swirl of end-of-the-year awards presentations and various graduation festivities. via Tomahawk Online
A history of Mountain City Presbyterian & God's Country Churches
"I was glad when they said to me, let us go into the house of the Lord." -Psalm 122:1 In the early summer of 1943 the late Rev. via Tomahawk Online
Increased Highway Patrol presence on Shady Mountain
“We are trying to make the mountain safe for everybody”
The Tennessee Highway Patrol will soon be stepping up patrol efforts in Shady Valley. via Tomahawk Online
THP Kicks off Summer-Long Enforcement Initiatives
“Rigorous enforcement programs are effective, and our goal is always to protect the motoring public and save lives.”
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is set to kick-off two special enforcement campaigns aimed at areas known for dangerous driving. via Info.tnanytime.org
ETSU: From a normal school for teachers to a university
What is now East Tennessee State University was founded October 2, 1911 as East Tennessee State Normal School. via Tomahawk Online
A birthday dinner in Shady Valley
I've written a number of times about the beauty of Johnson County and the surrounding area. via Tomahawk Online
“This last year with the drought and water shortage, lots of people ran out of water. Ponds dried up, streams dried up”
In an effort to assist Johnson County farmers with the severe drought suffered this summer, Neva and Shady Valley Volunteer Fire Departments went the extra mile for their communities. via Tomahawk Online
Mumpower seeks to end DEC investigations spurred by anonymous tips
“On both sides, people have anonymously reported grievances that may or may not have merit.”
Published 01/15/2008 By Hank Hayes Tennessee House GOP Leader Jason Mumpower has introduced legislation that would prohibit the Department of Environment and Conservation from undertaking investigations or ... via Times-News Online
Little Milligan responds to drought with water distribution to residents
“Right now, due to generous donations of both water and funds from generous individuals”
The severe drought continuing to plague Tennessee and the entire Southeast is threatening the water supply of cities large and small, and sending everyone, including Johnson Countians, scrambling for ... via Tomahawk Online
Report shows holiday period safest on record for state roads
If the early traffic figures from law enforcement agencies across the state don't change, this Thanksgiving will be the safest on record in Tennessee's driving history. via Johnson City Press Online
Commissioners put county fire tax issue on hold till December
“It is a truck donated by Food City, the wheels were donated by Necessary Truck, and one of our volunteers donated almost 100 hours to paint the truck.”
As expected, representatives from all nine district fire departments were present at the November 15 meeting of the Johnson County Commissioners to propose that the commission enact a fire tax in Johnson ... via Tomahawk Online
Firefighters' Association to ask for fire tax
“We're facing increased training requirements, which are necessary but time consuming, leaving us very little time for fund-raising.”
According to Kevin Colson, President of the Johnson County Firefighter's Association, their organization plans to request the county commissioners to enact the Tennessee fire tax that the state already has in ... via Tomahawk Online
Contributor: Sarah Stramel Email: sstramel@myeyewitnessnews.com Last Update: 3:23 pm Memphis police are on the scene of a shooting in Raleigh. via WLMT
Cranberry controversy doesn't dampen annual Shady Valley, Tenn., festival
“The mission of the Watershed is to keep the streams flowing.”
SHADY VALLEY, Tenn. Cranberries are hard to find these days, even at a festival for the fruit. via News Channel 11