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Resolute Forest Products has new owner

Canadian-based Paper Excellence Group, a manufacturer of pulp and paper products, announced it has acquired Resolute Forest Products, according to a press statement Wednesday, July 6.As a result of … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 7/6/22

MCDONALD resident Julie McCroy points to a camper on a property adjacent to her home, where sewage pools beneath. McCroy, who has lived in her home for 20 years, has contacted the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation to complain about the problem and accompanying odor, which prevents her family from enjoying being outdoors.

Sewage next door irks McDonald homeowner

Julie McCroy’s young daughter refuses to venture for very long outside their McDonald home. Although there is plenty of room in the yard to run and play, as well as a pool in which to swim, a … more

By TIM SINIARD | 7/6/22

JAIL DOCKETS

The following information was gathered solely from the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office. This list includes individuals who are, or have been, incarcerated in the Justice Center, and can include arrests made by the BCSO, the Cleveland Police Department, the Charleston Police Department, Tennessee Highway Patrol, Drug Task Force and other local law enforcement agencies. more

7/6/22

Ocoee OB/GYN prepares to shut down after nearly 30 years of serving the women in Cleveland.

Cleveland losing one of its two OB/GYN private practices

There’s a built-in contradiction of sorts in the work of a small OB/GYN clinic, and it’s a pernicious one that chips away at the soul: helping expectant mothers start a family while not having … more

By GRANT BROMLEY | 7/6/22

Hamilton County teachers, concerned parents, family members and retired educators gathered to stand outside Weston Wamp's campaign fundraiser on Tuesday, July 5.

Estes, other teachers condemn disparaging attack

As Gov. Bill Lee spoke of his support for a Hamilton County mayoral candidate on Tuesday evening, Hamilton county teachers, concerned parents, family members and retired educators stood outside with … more

By ANNA SHAND | 7/6/22

FIREWORKS LIT THE NIGHT SKY over Bradley Square Mall late Monday as Cleveland and Bradley County celebrated the Fourth of July.

Fireworks honor nation's founding

7/6/22

Raper: 'Many' policymakers have 'never taught a day in the classroom'

Kevin Raper, a retired Bradley County Schools teacher running for the statehouse, has addressed what he described as “derogatory statements about educators” by the president of a private Michigan … more

By TIM SINIARD | 7/6/22

Life Force flies cycle crash victim to hospital

The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that one person injured in a motorcycle crash on Highway 64 just before midnight Tuesday, July 5, was airlifted to a local hospital.Paul Allen, public … more

By TIM SINIARD | 7/6/22

Freedom: Throw out the rules

As a child, one of the first things I learned was life had rules. And there were many. Sometimes my behavior warranted adding another one or two. Besides the basic rules of morality, there were rules … more

BETTIE MARLOWE | 7/6/22

Just believe, really believe

“Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God? Jesus answered and said unto them, 'This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent. They said … more

DENNIS CAGLE | 7/6/22

THE ANNUAL RIDGEWOOD July 4 parade was held Monday at the subdivision just off Freewill Road. This was the 16th year the parade has been staged there.

Parading patriots

Banner photos, ALLEN MINCEY | 7/5/22

Tennessee’s gas prices decrease slightly

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 10 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $4.39, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in the state. Prices in Tennessee are 10.3 … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 7/5/22

State unemployment website back online

The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development has completed the testing phase of Jobs4TN.gov and determined the system is operational and ready to resume service.The state’s vendor, … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 7/5/22

County's new fiscal year budget scheduled for July 5 approval

The Bradley County Commission's July 5 voting session is anticipated to see the dawning of an approved budget for fiscal 2022-23.Commissioner Milan Blake, chairman of the Finance Committee, has … more

By GRANT BROMLEY | 7/4/22

The student pantry at BCHS is a resource now available to all students during the school year.

Community rallies to help stock BCHS student pantry

The Bradley Central High School Culinary Arts Department last week asked community members to donate to the student pantry. The Cleveland community is rallying for the cause and sharing the … more

By ANNA SHAND | 7/4/22

Jimmy Ortiz (left) and Kylie Wilson stand in front of the distillation building.

Wacker engineering interns get hands-on experience this summer

Wacker Polysilicon’s college internship program is underway for the summer, and six new interns are getting hands-on experience in engineering. Kylie Wilson, of Chattanooga, is a … more

By ANNA SHAND | 7/4/22

OCOEE REGION BUILDERS ASSOCIATION representatives take a break to pose for a team photo at the first Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland home being built at Morelock Meadows.

ORBA team starts building first 2022 Habitat home

Area homebuilders put their skills to use last week and framed the first of five homes being built for Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland.The group representing the Ocoee Region Builders Association … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 7/4/22

STATE REP. Mark Hall (R-Cleveland), who is approaching completion of a four-year term in the Tennessee House of Representatives, said during a Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce candidate forum he needs Cleveland and Bradley County’s help for his state Senate run, stressing he and his constituents “have accomplished great things together."

State Senate hopefuls talk taxes, schools, drunk driving laws

New teacher pay, the high cost of living and laws punishing drunk drivers were topics of a candidate forum hosted by the Cleveland/Bradley County Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, June 30.Candidates … more

By TIM SINIARD | 7/4/22

Meigs Amateur Radio Club President Rick Bassette, "WR4RR," left, and Vice President Jodie Brantley, "N4JLB," right, explain the uses of amateur radio to Decatur Fire Chief Eddie Jewell, center.

Meigs ARC operates in 89th annual ARRL exercise

The Meigs County Amateur Radio Club took part in the 89th Annual American Radio Relay League's Field Day Emergency Communications Exercise. The event is held the last full weekend of June and is … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 7/4/22

GARRETT WHEELER collected items for Goodwill during a recent "Dumpster Drive" on Lee’s campus.

Lee student holds 'Dumpster Drive' for Goodwill

Lee University senior Garrett Wheeler recently held a "Dumpster Drive" on campus in an effort to eliminate waste while serving Goodwill, a global nonprofit. Wheeler, senior biology (pre-med) … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 7/4/22