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Garrison estimates flooding damage to Clay roadways could cost millions
County mayor Reagan says Clay could be eligible for disaster funds, many residents were evacuated, but no major injuries were reported By THOMAS P. WEAVER, HORIZON Editor CLAY COUNTY-As the Cumberland and Obey rivers continued to swell here at their intersection in Celina Monday morning, county road superintendent Ernest Garrison told the HORIZON the cost of [...]
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is prepared to open dams along the Cumberland River and its tributaries to try to minimize flooding and reduce lake levels in areas north of Nashville. “Some of these lakes are reaching capacity, and we have a plan to release water from these projects in order to [...]
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Sims returns to coaching with hopes of improving illustrious 18-year career
By THOMAS P. WEAVER, HORIZON Editor CELINA-When local schools director Donnie Cherry found out he would have a vacancy at the Clay County High School (CCHS) girls basketball coaching position for the upcoming season and began advertising the opening, he probably never imagined he would find an applicant with 18 years of coaching experience in the [...]
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April declared Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Clay County
On Monday, March 22 at his office in Celina, Dale Reagan, County Mayor, declared the month of April be Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Clay County. Pictured at right are Mayor Reagan and Genesis House representative Rachel Pugh. The mission of Genesis House is to help victims of domestic and sexual violence find safety in [...]
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Spring sports in “full swing”
As these photos of a sampling of Clay County’s younger generation of athletes portrays, the beautiful weather the Upper Cumberland area has enjoyed lately has given many the opportunity to take part in outdoor activities including T-ball, baseball, and other spring sports. Besides those pictured who are participating in league play held in Red Boiling [...]
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August ballot long, with lots of choices for voters
By THOMAS P. WEAVER, HORIZON Editor Voters who plan on casting their ballots in every race in the county general election should plan on being in the voting booth for a while in August. The ballot was set last Thursday at high noon when the qualifying deadline passed. There will be nearly 70 local candidates and [...]
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Corps says road across dam will reopen by month’s end
By THOMAS P. WEAVER, HORIZON Editor CELINA-After being closed for well over six months, officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers told the HORIZON last week the road here across Dale Hollow Dam “would be reopened by the end of April.” The road was closed to traffic at the beginning of November 2009 and at [...]
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Rene Davis appointed new clerk and master
By THOMAS P. WEAVER, HORIZON Editor CELINA-Last Wednesday here at the Clay County Courthouse, 13th Judicial District Chancellor Ron Thurman swore in Rene Davis as the county’s new clerk and master to succeed the late Corinne McLerran, who passed away March 21 after holding the office for most of the past three decades. Thurman appointed Davis [...]
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Ten new candidates qualify and 10 more pick up papers with filing deadline near
By THOMAS P. WEAVER HORIZON Editor CELINA-Ten new candidates have officially entered various races in the upcoming August 5 county general election and 10 others picked up qualifying papers, but have yet to return them–all since the HORIZON went to press a week ago Monday night. Election administrator Wanda Daniels reported the addition of the [...]
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Fly fishing class set for April 5th
CELINA-A fly fishing class open to those 12 years old and older, including adults, will be held here at Clay County High School beginning Monday night, April 5. Organizer and Tennessee Wildlife Resource officer Bill Moulton said “the first 15 to sign up will be taken,” and he explained the class would be decided on [...]
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Local woman recognized for her work and realizes dream
By Joshua Beasley Honest Abe Log Homes MOSS-Honest Abe Log Homes, a log home manufacturer based here, recently recognized Inez Price on two great achievements in 2009. Price, whose term with Honest Abe started as recently as 2006, achieved great success as the leading salesperson in 2009 in spite of the downturn in home sales. [...]
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Water main flushing will begin next month in city
CELINA-Water-main flushing will start here soon to “insure good quality drinking water” for customers, city officials announced last week. The opening of fire hydrants and flushing is necessary to remove any sediments from water mains, and will start on April 12, taking four to six weeks to complete, officials said. “The water crew will be [...]
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Seven new candidates qualify; 13 more have picked up papers
By THOMAS P. WEAVER HORIZON Editor CELINA-Election administrator Wanda Daniels said a half-dozen more candidates had qualified for the August 5 county general election and seven new potentials had picked up qualifying papers, but have yet to return them as of Monday afternoon–adding to the list previously reported in last week’s HORIZON (visit dalehollowhorizon.com to [...]
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Rare Occurrence at Dale Hollow Dam
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