December 28 - Jeremy Davenport, 23, Turtletown, Domestic Violence.
December 29 - Glen Leon Manning, 43, Tellico Plains, Driving on suspended license, DUI 3rd offense, simple possession, violation implied consent.
December 31 - Gregory Paul Manders, 48, Turtletown, DUI (7th Offense), Possession of a Handgun while under the influence, Violation of Implied Consent.
OFFENSES & COMPLAINTS
December 28 - A woman was taken into protective custody in Benton … A van was reported loading things on Hwy 411 … Cows were reported in the road in Benton Station … Domestic troubles were reported on Park Circle … A suspicious man was reported on Hwy 411 in Old Fort … Breaking and entering was reported on Greasy Creek Rd … Fire was reported in a field on Old Etowah Rd … A wreck was reported at Hwy 411 & Hwy 64 … A family quarrel was reported on Belltown Road in Copperhill … An attempted suicide was reported on Patterson Road in Grassy Creek.
December 29 - Vandalism was reported in Old Fort … A wreck was reported on Brannon Lane … A truck was reported swerving all over the road in Delano, stopping once to throw out a beer bottle … Loose cows were reported on Delano Rd … A compost fire was reported in Benton … A brush fire was reported caused by a tree falling on a power line south of Sloan Gap Rd … Theft was reported in Delano … Dogs were reported barking in Delano ... Damage to a vehicle was reported at the Kangaroo Express on Highway 64 in Ducktown … An accident with injuries was reported on Highway 68 at Chanceytown Curve in Ducktown.
December 30 - Theft was reported at Rivers Edge Lane … Trespassing was reported on Stillwell Road in Copperhill … A structure fire was reported on Tallent Road … East Polk Firefighters were called to assist with a structure fire on Morrow Road in Cherokee County, NC.
December 31 - A wreck was reported on Bowater Rd … Breaking and entering was reported on Chestuee Rd … An intoxicated woman was reported threatening suicide in Old Fort … A child custody dispute was reported in Delano … A domestic dispute was reported on Hwy 411 … A possible fire was reported at South Polk … A missing person was reported on Main Street in Ducktown. The person was found OK.
January 1 - A prowler was reported on Killian Rd … A domestic dispute was reported on Rose Circle … A wreck was reported on Chestuee Rd … A deputy was requested to assist a driver who had locked keys inside their vehicle at the Ocoee Chevron on Highway 64 in Ducktown … Gunshots were reported on River Mist Road in Copperhill.
January 2 - A prowler was reported on Spring St … A burglary and theft were reported at Mine City Baptist Church on Main Street in Ducktown … A burglary was reported at Berean Missionary Baptist Church on College Street in Ducktown … Burglars stole a guitar and other items from a trailer outside a residence on School House Hill in Ducktown … Reckless Dirtbikers were reported on Cherokee Trail … A disturbance was reported on Rick Hyatt Road in Copperhill.
January 3 - Vandalism to the new gate at the 4-H camp bridge was reported … Theft was reported on Hunt Lane … A stolen motorcycle was reported on Tellico Reliance Rd … A vehicle unlock was requested at Exxon on t he Run … A heather was reported out on schoolhouse hill … Subjects were reported throwing rocks at the train at the Patty Rd crossing … Horse Tack was reported stolen at Whitewater Express Rafting on Eagle Ranch Road … A deputy was requested to check a suspicious person at the Dollar General on Ocoee Street in Copperhill.
The Polk County Planning Commission voted last month to send a letter of intent to call in the remaining $24,000 of the road bond for Phase V of Ocoee Mountain Club.
State-of-the-art mapping technology is located in every ambulance now that Rural/Metro has takesnover, thanks to the foresight of the Polk County 911 Board.
The McMinn County Living Heritage Museum’s iconic schoolhouse quilt has been replicated on an 8-foot-square block and installed above the museum’s front entrance as part of the Appalachian Quilt Trail program.
After the social hour and meal the business session was held and several important items were discussed, including the selection of the 2010 scholarship recipient from Polk County High School.
Polk County High School students put their skills and talents together at the National Technology Students Association Conference and came away as National Champs in the On-Demand Video Competition.
The Museum Center is pleased to host an exhibition that looks at the history of the fraternal lodges in Bradley County and the impact that they have made on the development of our area.
The Bonnie Blues 956 Chapter of the Children of the Confederacy made a trip to Franklin, Tennessee on June 18 and 19 to attend the Tennessee Division Convention.
The long-awaited book is an update of the very popular “Nonnative Invasive Plants of Southern Forests: A Field Guide for Identification and Control,” published by the Station in 2003.
How effective have plastic bag bans and restrictions been on reducing plastic litter and other problems associated with their proliferation? And is it really better to use paper bags, which will just lead to more deforestation?
Wildlife linkages can have a significant impact on decreasing animal deaths on roadways as well as highway safety, according to An Assessment of Wildlife and Aquatic Habitat Linkages.
A pair of juvenille White Ibis have been visiting the East Tennessee Nursery during the last two weeks ... seemingly content to feed on the abundant Junebug population.
Jim Caldwell snapped this picture last week, commenting that he couldn't believe he saw something so unusual as a deer grazing in the middle of the Hiwassee River.
Subscriber Carol Cooper captured what appears to be a special moment between two cardinals at about 7:15 last Wednesday morning at Campbell Cove Lake in Turtletown.
A group of Copper Basin High School students learned about environmental cleanup, the importance of clean water and the history of copper mining during Earth Day activities hosted by Glenn Springs Holdings.
The new, easier-to-use site provides new ways to explore Living Heritage Museum’s current and upcoming exhibitions, its programs and events, and detailed information about the Museum and its collection.
The Tennessee Overhill Heritage Association (TOHA) hopes to capitalize on that trend by promoting driving tours that link the Cherohala Skyway and Ocoee Scenic Byway.
Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture Officials report that three American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (stimulus) funded projects in the Cherokee National Forest were recently completed.
Each year, the State of Tennessee Department of Tourist Development publishes a Vacation Guide that includes a collection of Tennessee’s finest communities.
A Tennessee Overhill trail will be included in the initiative, and the Cherohala Skyway between Monroe County and North Carolina is included in the byways section.
Linda Caldwell, executive director of the Tennessee Overhill Heritage Tourisim Association, is helping to coordinate the local effort under the state guidelines.
In addition to destroying part of the county’s major highway, last week’s rockslide also damaged the county’s major tourism infrastructure – the whitewater rafting put-in.
Governor Phil Bredesen today announced the 2010 Back to School CoverKids outreach campaign to help enroll Tennessee’s children in the state’s free, comprehensive health insurance plan.
A man claiming to be a representative of Volunteer Energy Cooperative (VEC) telephoned at least two Meigs County residents early Wednesday morning attempting to get money.
The Department of Revenue is reminding Tennessee shoppers that during these three days of savings, you can save almost 10 percent on tax-free clothing, school and art supplies and computer purchases.
Volunteer Energy Cooperative (VEC) officials were recently alerted of a person trying to gain access to a VEC customer’s home by claiming to be an employee of “the electric company.”
In fact, due to ARRA incentives, initial federal data shows the average tax refund for 2009 is up nearly 10 percent, or $266, from the previous year, according to Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Doug Shulman.
While the economy slowly recovers, many budget-conscious homeowners are looking for simple, cost-effective ways to transform their homes' exteriors into inviting outdoor "land-escapes" that can be enjoyed year around.
Dear EarthTalk: I see a lot of “healthy snacks” being marketed for kids that list “natural flavors” but don’t identify them. Should I use these products?
Flowers and plants are blooming, the sun is shining and the weather is finally getting warmer after winter's chill. So why not bring some of spring's beauty into your home so you can enjoy it day after day?
Reports from across the nation indicate fake agents and sales representatives are going door-to-door claiming to be with the federal government to peddle phony health insurance policies.
At a Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission meeting, action was taken which reduced the bear archery season to three weeks from the originally proposed five week season.
The second Kid’s Fishing Day, hosted by TWRA, Forest Service and the Cherokee Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, will be at McCamy Lake in the Chilhowee Recreation Area on May 15th, 8 am-12 pm.
An economic benefit study of trout fishing in Tennessee showed total expenditures of $1.5 million for the Hiwassee River during a 6-month period in 2002.
What many consider the "King of American Game Birds", the wild turkey is quite vocal during the spring breeding season. The call (gobble) of the wild turkey in the mountains of east Tennessee is an unforgettable sound.
TWRA officials met with the county’s Fish & Wildlife Committee and more than a dozen citizens to discuss the planning process for a new five-year management plan for the river.
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