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OFFICER EDDIE Bonnett places a wreath at the Memorial Wall as Danielle Maples, widow of Cleveland Police Officer Justin Maples, looks on. Maples’ name was added to the wall last week. A small ceremony took place just before the Cleveland 100 Awards Banquet was held and dedicated to the memory of Maples. Banner photo, GREG KAYLOR
Honoring local heroes: Kris Willis receives McGrady Award
Kris Willis of Bradley County 911 was chosen this year’s recipient of the Courtney and Betty McGrady Award by members of the Cleveland 100 board of directors. At the annual banquet Monday, many oth...
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WATERVILLE COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY students have worked hard all year to earn bright orange Rocket Math T-shirts. More than 60 percent of students finished the requirements for Rocket Math. Waterville teachers and staff are proud of the accomplishments of the more than 300 students who learned their math facts, through practice, practice and more practice. Teachers Jennifer Lee, Lisa Gwaltney and Nancy Smith, who coordinated the Rocket Math program, are also pictured.
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Hannah Long
Long graduates University of Tenn.
Hannah Long of Cleveland graduated from the University of Tennessee on Friday. Long, the daughter of Gary Long and Jeannie Cuervo, graduated with a degree in German and biology. She was a member ...
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THE BACHMAN ACADEMY graduating class of 2013, from front left, is Matthew Lawless II, Chattanooga; Nick Feingold, Chattanooga; Ben Feingold, Chattanooga; Dana Hoppe, Apison; Grace Beasley, Nebraska; as well as, from back left, Obiora Okonwo, Nigeria; Alex Ward, Florida; and Holly Lange, Chattanooga.
Bachman Academy celebrates eight Class of 2013 graduates
Eight graduates recently tossed their mortarboards into the air to celebrate their hard-won graduation from high school at Bachman Academy and mark their entrance into the next stage of their lives...
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It’s a Special Day For...
Monica Stephens, Shane Monday, Melissa Blackburn, Kevin Crye, Denise Garrett-Steele, Leola Sadowski and Edgar Childs, who are celebrating birthdays today.
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Lottery Numbers
(AP) These lotteries were drawn Sunday: Tennessee Cash 3 Evening: 1-2-4, Lucky Sum: 7 Cash 4 Evening: 1-4-9-9, Lucky Sum: 23 Georgia Cash 3 Evening: 3-8-9 Cash 3 Midday: 4-7-7 Cash 4 Evening: 5-0-5...
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CPD searches for man using alleged stolen credit cards
Cleveland Police are searching for the identity of a man who reportedly used stolen credit cards at several stores to fraudulently obtain merchandise. According to Det. Bill Parks of the Cleveland ...
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A PAIR OF GREENWAY WALKERS pass by the big yellow chair named “Sitting Tall” as they head north along the four-mile linear park toward the Raider Driver tunnel. Banner photo, RICK NORTON
Project sponsors sought
Formerly one of the community’s best kept secrets, the four-mile Cleveland/Bradley County Greenway over the past few years has exploded with activity that peaked with last year’s completion of the ...
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Local Briefs 5-19
Camp Spectrum planned at Lee June 17-20 The fifth annual Camp Spectrum will be held at Lee University’s Helen DeVos College of Education from June 17-20. Camp Spectrum, a day camp for individuals...
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Brown receives Civitan award
Cleveland Civitan President Veronica Fox surprised one of the club members Wednesday with an award. Phil Brown received an award and lapel pin from Civitan International for his milestone of sponso...
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Moseley earns doctorate in education
On May 9, Lauren “Jeneva” Moseley, daughter of Richard and Courtenay Kimberling, earned a doctorate in education, with a concentration in teacher education and a specialization in mathematics educa...
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Wonders in the Woods
This is the 26th year for a "wonder-filled" tent camping program called Wonders in the Woods that Broad Street United Methodist Church offers at its Johnston Woods facility during June and July. T...
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Sunrise Rotary plans fundraising events
By CHRISTY ARMSTRONG Banner Staff Writer Members of the Bradley Sunrise Rotary Club took time from their regular schedule of speakers Thursday to make progress on their plans for upcoming fundraisi...
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FREDONA was one of the groups providing music for the Annual Polk County Ramp Tramp Festival April 27.
Polk Ramp Tramp was a success
In spite of the rain, a large crowd attended the Annual Polk County Ramp Tramp Festival on April 27. Attendees enjoyed a meal of ramps while great bluegrass and gospel music was played. During ...
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LIFE BRIDGES recently named an entrance on its campus in honor of dedicated lifetime employees. One entrance is named for Martha Whaley Sermons. Photo on left, from left, are Harriett Whaley, sister; Charlene Carter, daughter; Latrice Whaley, friend; Merle Johnson, sister; and Adonia Latham, niece.
Life Bridges names entrances for Sermons, Ownby
Life Bridges has named two entrances on the main campus in honor of dedicated lifetime employees. Bobbie Ownby began work with Life Bridges in 1976. Joining her at the agency was her husband, Don. ...
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