May 11 – David W. McGill, 25, Cleveland, Public Intoxication, Simple Possession, Possession of a handgun by a Felon, Theft under $500 … David W. McGill, 25, Cleveland, Escape, evading arrest, resisting … Paul Edward Rouen, 45, Cartersville GA, PI (Benton PD) … Michael E. McKinley, Jr., 30, Cartersville GA, Driving on suspended license.
May 13 – Eric N. Cordell, 21, Benton, Reckless driving … Randell C. Davis, Jr., 23, Cleveland, PI, contributing to the delinquency of a minor … Katherine A. Twitty, 18, Rossville GA, Underage consumption … Jonathan D. Graham, Jr., 22, Chattanooga, PI, Contributing to the delinquency of a minor … David W. Gaddis, 59, Copperhill, Bond Revoked.
May 15 – Aaron Jimmy Jack, 19, Englewood, Underage consumption, unlawful possession of a weapon … Scotty L. Johnson, 31, Cleveland, Theft under $500, assault … John C. Bettis, 21, Reliance, Public Intoxication.
May 16 – Steven W. Reeder, 2nd, 20, Georgetown, Underage consumption, violation probation from Bradley County … Fawntella J. Lucas, 19, Cleveland, Underage consumption … Marcus V. Reeder, 18, Old Fort, simple possession, underage consumption … Yvonne Baliles, 47, Turtletown, Violation probation … Charles Lattuca III, Benton, Assault, reckless endangerment … Steven Lane, 23, McCaysville GA, Aggravated assault.
May 17 – James K. Wilcox, 19, Benton, Underage consumption … James Daniel Mealer, 18, Copperhill, Drug Paraphernalia, Theft over $10,000 … Bobby R. Keene, 18, Turtletown, Simple Possession, Theft over $10,000.
OFFENSES & COMPLAINTS
May 11 – A vehicle was reported taken without permission on Davis Curbow Rd … A small dog and cat were reported left for two weeks in Benton … A vehicle was reported in the Hiwassee River … Trespassing was reported in Benton … Three little girls were reported laying in the road on Patty Rd … Vandalism was reported in Old Fort … A lawnmower fire was reported on Golf Course Road in Copperhill … Threats were reported on Cal Dillard Road.
May 12 – A wreck was reported on Horns Creek and Old Federal Rds … A wreck was reported on Hwy 411 at Lotties … Reckless motorcyclists were reported on Brush Creek Road … A resident reported pit bulls running loose on Elrod Circle.
May 13 – A wreck was reported near Shady Springs … Reckless motorcycles were reported on Hwy 314N … An open door was reported at the YMCA Camp … A wreck was reported on Hwy 64 … A naked man was reported walking near the marina on Hwy 64 … A prowler was reported in Pine Ridge … A loud music complaint was received from Third Street in Copperhill … A motorist reported striking a deer on Highway 64 in Ducktown.
May 14 – Possible theft of a 4-wheeler was reported on J. Wilson Rd. The 4-wheeler was later returned … A vandalism complaint was received from Brushy Creek Road in Copperhill … A resident of Pineridge Road in Farner reported receiving threats.
May 15 – Theft was reported on J. Wilson Rd … A wreck was reported on Old Federal Rd … A possible drunk driver was reported on Highway 64 near the takeout … A structure fire was reported on Airport Road … Harassment was reported on Highway 123 in Turtletown … Pit bulls were reported running loose on Elrod Circle in Turtletown … A complaint about telephone harassment was received from a resident on Brush Creek Road.
May 16 – Reckless driving was reported on welcome Valley Rd … Vandalism and aggravated assault were reported at welcome Valley and Reynolds Bridge Rds … A chainsaw case was reported found in a back yard on Pine Ridge Rd … A two car accident was reported in Old Fort … A domestic fight was reported on Sloans Gap Rd … A man reported being beaten up on New Hope Rd … A man reported being bitten in the eye by a monkey at the convenience store in Benton … Violation of a restraining order was reported on Golf Course Road … A domestic dispute and assault were reported on Roper Road in Copperhill … Missing bikers were reported at the Ocoee Whitewater Center. Bikers were located OK … A car was reported broken into and items stolen in the lower parking lot at the Ocoee Whitewater Center … Gunshots were reported on Bruce Holler Road in Ducktown … A drunk and reckless driver was reported on Highway 64 … Theft from a residence was reported on McAllister Road … Neighbors complained about dogs running loose in Copperhill.
May 17 – Theft of food was reported at The Dam Deli … Trouble with a juvenile was reported on Hwy 64 … Gunshots were reported in savannah shores … A domestic altercation and underage drinking were reported on Bishop Rd … Theft of a camera was reported on Paris Branch Rd … An accident was reported in Dollar general parking lot … A domestic dispute was reported on York Rd … A dog bite was reported on Welcome Valley Rd … Young men were reported throwing rocks and making a lot of noise on Reynolds Bridge Rd … A tree was reported blocking the road on Patty Rd … Theft of tools was reported in Conasauga … A suspicious vehicle was reported near Chestuee Church … Suspicious persons were reported on Crème Street in Copperhill … A complaint about dogs barking was received from Belltown Road.
The governor’s proposal to increase class sizes in the elementary schools, and to base the state’s payments on those maximums, could mean a significant loss of revenue for teaching positions in Polk County.
Video surveillance has been installed at the county’s convenience centers to identify people leaving garbage outside the fence at the convenience centers or throwing it over the fence when the centers are closed.
The collision happened around 6:45 a.m. Dec. 28 when a westbound truck carrying around 20 tons of calcine lost control coming around a curve on Hwy. 64 and flipped on its side.
Board members spent a majority of the meeting listening to a laundry list of ranging from mold issues to the proper wording on “no smoking” signs on the outside bleachers.
The state’s report card provides achievement scores showing the amount of knowledge students have, and value-added scores showing the gain in test scores, or lack of it.
While there was some improvement last year, it was not enough to overcome low scores after the state raised standards in 2009; there were also some declines.
While the big race nationally is for President, there are several countywide races on tap, as well as School Board, constables, and municipal elections.
Lee University’s Encore Program, which offers people age 60 and over the opportunity to take university courses, has a new line up of specially-designed mini-courses for the spring.
Horse Trainer and owner of Double S. Stables, Randy Speegle of Benton took second place in the Legends division at the Mustang Challenge in Murphreesboro on October 21st – 23rd.
Local residents got their first look at potential routes for a Copperhill-McCaysville Bypass, at a public information open house held last Thursday by Project Engineers for the Georgia Department of Transportation.
Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Julius Johnson has authorized a statewide referendum for cattle producers to vote on a $0.50 per head increase in the assessment to fund the in-state promotion of beef.
While some students may be nervous about how the upcoming exams could affect their college options, the Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL) has the tools they need to succeed.
Principal Mrs. Patricia Smith proudly announces the Copper Basin Elementary 1st and 2nd honor students. Students must have a 93 or higher average in all classes for the 1st honor roll.
Mrs. Deborah Swafford of Old Fort, was chosen by Northwest Elementary Faculty in Murray Co, Georgia to be Teacher of the Year for the 2011-2012 School year.
On Oct. 7, with the help of Vice Principal Turner, who kept her out of class for a few minutes to get it set-up, The Senior English 12 Class threw a Surprise party for Mrs. Ellen Carr.
On Wednesday September 20, Ms. Bigham's English 11 class gave their book reports. One of the students, Tyler Queen, dressed up for his book report on Harry Potter.
In an effort to provide added security measures at Cleveland State, the college has purchased Code Blue emergency blue light pedestals to be placed in different locations throughout the main campus and one at the CSCC Athens site.
Virginia Deloris Brown Trantham, affectionately known to family, friends and coworkers as “Sally”, age 77, of Copperhill, TN passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2012.
Peggy Wood, 79, of Ventura, CA went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 26, 2011. Peggy passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease
I just wanted to say a big “Thank You” to Cheryl Maxwell, Mayor Stephens, Linda Caldwell, and others who planned and carried out a very successful 2nd Annual Heritage Days festival in Benton.
There is an old saying, which many credit to Native Americans as advising, “You can’t really understand someone else, unless you live their life or walk in their shoes (so to speak).
Photo from 1910 provided by Bill Lillard shows the family of Calvin Higdon, who built the Higdon Hotel in Reliance. Calvin (1836-1919) and Amanda Linderman Higdon (1845-1926) were married in 1860.
From Polk County News, 9/13/34
Famous Monroe County Hotel Is Now No More
People from All Over South Visited the “Saratoga of the South” in the Good Old Days.
The Museum Center at 5ive Points will host a presentation on Learning to Care and Maintain Your Featherweight Sewing Machine by Stan Pegram on Saturday, February 11 from 10:00 - noon.
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum is offering a Cherokee language class in Vonore, TN on the following Mondays, January 9, 16, 23, 30, 2012 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Each day kids will create their own holiday spirit by making decorations, learning games and trying foods from the past. Campers are asked to bring a sack lunch.
The Museum Center at 5ive Points with the Sassy Brass Big Band invite you to a Christmas concert called “Swing into Christmas” on Tuesday, November 29.
“It was like seeing a freight train coming down the tracks 90 miles an hour and trying to stop it by stepping in front of it”, Coach Danny Rogers said.
After a week off, the Copper Basin Cougar football team regrouped to break a three game losing streak by defeating the Marion County Warriors 41-18 at Cougar Stadium.
The Copper Basin Medical Center’s District Board honored Dr. William E. Lee last week. Dr. Lee, 85, has spent a lifetime in service, not only to the community but to the world through his medical mission trips.
EPA is proposing actions to improve the water quality of the Ocoee from Copperhill to Dam No. 3, at Dam No. 3, and at the upper reach of Parksville Dam.
The Ocoee River Outfitters Association will conduct a stream cleanup with the help of approximately 130 volunteers on Friday, May 27, 2011 starting at 9:00 am.
Beginning in mid-January culverts will be replaced on Sina Branch Road where it crosses Sawmill Branch in the Ocoee Ranger District in Polk County, TN.
Drawdown is underway at Apalachia Lake, according to David Bowling with River Operations at TVA. He said the lake will drop 18-20 feet for routine maintenance work.
Trout stocking will be reduced about 20% in the coming fiscal year and could be reduced 85% after that, according to Frank Fiss, Assistant Chief of Fisheries at the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
TVA has created a smartphone app for those wanting to check on reservoir elevations, water release schedules and more. The information has been available online, but the new app will allow access by cell phone.
Unseasonably high temperatures -- in the 90s -- are sending folks to the water. The Ocoee Whitewater Center is a popular place when the river isn't flowing, and the Hiwassee and Ocoee are popular when it is.
People come from near and far to experience a variety of outdoor recreation activities including camping, picnicking, hiking, bike riding, water play, fishing and much more.
More than six hundred museums in all 50 states and the District of Columbia—including the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum in Athens, Tenn.—are taking part in the initiative.
VEC was recently notified by a neighboring utility that they have been receiving complaints from customers who have been visited by scam artists posing as energy evaluators.
The Tennessee Historical Commission is now accepting nominations for its Certificate of Merit Awards to honor individuals or groups that have worked to preserve Tennessee’s cultural heritage during 2011.
The Tennessee Tobacco QuitLine offers personalized support for Tennessee residents who want to quit smoking by connecting them with trained quit coaches to guide them through the quitting process.
The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) Consumer Affairs division is urging consumers to be wary of emails that request participation in a survey and that promise a gift card in return.
While many job placement firms may be legitimate and helpful, others may misrepresent their services, promote outdated or fictitious job offerings and charge high fees in advance for services that may not lead to a job.
The annual campaign has enrolled tens of thousands of children in the low-cost health insurance plan, which provides coverage for everything from physician visits to hospitalization to dental and vision care.
The Tennessee Department of State has launched a campaign to educate citizens about the new photo identification requirement that will go into effect for elections held in the state after Jan. 1, 2012.
All of the legislation approved this year, during the first session of the 107th General Assembly, is now available online at the Office of Secretary of State web site.
Applications for the State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program (SEEARP) are available online at www.e-rebates.org/teearp or by phone at 1-877-741-4304 on a first-come, first-served basis.
Individuals who have received LIHEAP assistance since July 2010 must wait until October 1 for the new program year to begin before they can re-apply for benefits.
The next time you see an electric utility vehicle working on the side of the road, slow down and give it room. The workers will appreciate your courtesy, and a new Tennessee law requires it.
“Kids Fishing Day” event in Cherokee National Forest’s Ocoee/Hiwassee Ranger District is scheduled for May 21, 2011 at McCamy Lake. Anglers 15 years and under are invited to try their luck.
Ducktown resident Jack Suites and his partner Bitt Ledford of Murphy, N.C. took home the $700 second place prize at the Tri-County Community College Foundation Fishing for Scholarships Bass tournament on April 2.
More than four months after a spotted bass weighing 6 pounds, 7 ounces was caught on the Ocoee River in Polk County, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has confirmed the fish as a new state record
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