District Attorney General Russell Johnson and Sarah Stevenson, Executive Director of the Roane County Anti-Drug Coalition, expressed grave concerns today after learning that the FDA recently approved a powerful new painkiller, Zohydro ER, will become the first hydrocodone-only opioid.  “Prescription pain pills and the pill mills that supply them are …

  Kingston, Tenn. – When Volkswagen Group of America’s (VWGoA) South East Region Distribution Center recently needed assistance assembling cardboard parts bins, Senior Manager, John Kutz knew who to call, the Roane Alliance. “When John told us about his needs and desire to help the community, I immediately thought of …

Funeral Announcements Kenneth E. “Jack” Bullington age 86 of Harriman passed away Tuesday October 22. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7:30 pm Thursday at Kyker Funeral Home in Harriman. Funeral service 7:30 PM Thursday at Kyker Funeral Home Chapel in Harriman with Rev. Mason Goodman officiating. Interment …

BROWNLOW, WILLIAM ERIC-50 from harriman was arrested last night after the Roane County Grand Jury returned an indictment on Child Rape Charges.  He is currently being held in the Roane County Jail under a $25,000 bond. Charge: RAPE OF CHILD – — Bond: 25000 Court Date: 10/28/2013 Time: 09:00 After  …

MILES, GEORGE WILLIAM SR-72 elm street Kingston was indicted by the Roane County Grand Jury on 6 Counts of Statutory Rape by an Authority Figure.  He was released on a $5,000 bond and has a Court Date set for October 28, 2013 at 9am. BAIL – Charge: STATUTORY RAPE BY …

MILES, GEORGE WILLIAM JR-49, Carter Street, Harriman was arrested by Kingston officials last night after the Roane County Grand Jury returned several indictments for Statutory Rape.  He was released on a $3,000 Bond with a court date scheduled for October 28, 2013 at 9am. APPEARANCE – Charge: AGGRAVATED STATUTORY RAPE …

Story written by John Huotari of www.OakRidgeToday.com The proposed tax financing agreement to help redevelop the Oak Ridge Mall could be worth $13 million and last 20 years, and when complete, the 60-acre site in the center of the city could include a mix of mostly retail and some office …

  The Oak Ridge Rowing Association is looking for volunteers for the Secret City Head Race this weekend, in particular – Motor Boat drivers are needed from 1 pm to 6 pm, Saturday, October 26. If you or someone you know may be interested please contact Marc DeRose by e-mail at mderose1@gmail.com, …

SUBMITTED (NASHVILLE, Tenn.) —  Senate Finance Committee Chairman Randy McNally (R-Oak Ridge) said today that he expects Tennessee to continue to garner top rankings by the nation’s bond rating agencies despite the serious financial challenges presented by the federal government.   Governor Bill Haslam, Comptroller Justin P. Wilson, Secretary of State …

(Submitted) Oak Ridge, October 24, 2013 Caitlin Nolan is announcing that she will run in the August 7th, 2014 Republican Primary for the 33rd District of the Tennessee State Legislature. Caitlin is a lifelong Anderson County resident. Nolan was raised in Norris, lived in Andersonville and later moved to Oak Ridge. …