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Oak Ridge candidates, elections and important dates for …
Sep 20, 2024 · This story was changed to reflect the new site for early voting in Clinton. Residents who want to vote in the Oak Ridge city election - and the state and national races, including the race for president - have until Oct. 7 to register with the Anderson County or Roane County election commissions if they are not already registered.. That's one of several important dates that residents need to ...
Temps are dropping, but will the Oak Ridge area get any snow?
Nov 19, 2024 · How cold could it be in East Tennessee this winter? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted a warmer-than-average winter for Tennessee in its seasonal weather outlook, due to La Niña conditions.. In a typical year, the Knoxville area sees temperatures in the 30s and 40s during the winter months, according to …
Is the Oak Ridge library open? What about my trash pickup?
Nov 27, 2024 · City of Oak Ridge offices, City Court, and facilities will be closed from Thursday, Nov. 28, through Sunday, Dec. 1, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.The Oak Ridge Public Library and book drop, Oak Ridge Civic Center and indoor pool, Senior Center, and Scarboro Center will be closed through the weekend, according to …
Oak Ridge Christmas Parade set for Dec. 14
Nov 26, 2024 · The Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Christmas Parade at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. "This highly anticipated event has grown each year, attracting music, faith-based, dance, and youth groups, as well as animal advocates, nonprofit organizations, and businesses, many of which decorate in theme and compete for one of several awards," Chamber officials stated in a news release.
Jury chosen: Trial begins Tuesday in Oak Ridge man's murder trial
Aug 12, 2024 · Fourteen people - a 12-member jury and four alternates - were chosen Monday for the trial of Oak Ridge resident Sean Finnegan, who faces first-degree murder and rape charges.. The trial will begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday in Anderson County Criminal Court in Clinton.
Swearing in new Oak Ridge School Board members
Nov 22, 2024 · The two newest members of the Oak Ridge Board of Education were sworn in Nov. 18 by new Oak Ridge City Judge James "Jim" Normand at the November school board meeting in the School Administration Building. Oak Ridgers Mary Crank and Ashley Craven were sworn in toward the end of the meeting. The two were elected in the Nov. 5 city election.
Second KARM store opening Nov. 14 in Oak Ridge
Nov 7, 2024 · This story was changed for editing and to add additional information and photos. A second KARM store is opening in Oak Ridge next Thursday, Nov. 14, in the building previously occupied by the Big Kmart.. Knox Area Rescue Ministries has announced the grand opening of the store at 362 S. Illinois Ave. will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Nov. 14.
Obituaries in Oak Ridge, TN | The Oak Ridger
Phillip Hagen Roush, age 84, of Oak Ridge, Tennessee passed away peacefully November 18, 2024. Phil was born October 4, 1940 to the late Ulric and Mary (Yarnell) Roush in Circleville, Ohio.
The 'Father of Oak Ridge': The organization behind the Manhattan …
Nov 22, 2024 · Barbara Scollin, grandniece of Major General Kenneth D. Nichols continues her series on his life.. Ample reasons, most notably leadership skills, personality traits and qualifications, led to choosing General (then Colonel) Kenneth D. Nichols as deputy district engineer and subsequently as district engineer of the Manhattan Engineer District (MED). In this capacity he had supervision of the ...