Scenes from victories over Van Buren County
See the December 1, 2010 issue of the Dale Hollow Horizon for details of wins over Van Buren County. Photos courtesy of Doug Strong Click each photo for larger view
Continue reading →Joe Sims named AD of the year by TSSAA
CELINA-Clay County High School athletic director and new girls basketball coach Joe Sims was recently honored with the A.F. Bridges award as the state’s athletic director of the year by the TSSAA, according to story published last week by Cookeville … Continue reading →
Youth hunt numbers are up from last year
From Nov. 17 HORIZON Muzzleloader ends Friday and rifle to open this Saturday CLAY COUNTY-Tennessee’s youth hunters had a busy weekend of deer hunting here and all across the state in the young sportsman hunt held over Halloween weekend and … Continue reading →
Dr. Mauricio honored with the THA meritorious service award
NASHVILLE-Retired physician Dr. Roberto Mauricio was recently honored here at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel by the Tennessee Hospital Association (THA) for his selfless generosity, dedication, and more than 30 years of service to the residents of Clay County in an … Continue reading →
Clay voters follow the national trend with a GOP sweep
By THOMAS P. WEAVER- HORIZON Editor- CLAY COUNTY-Voters here produced a countywide sweep for Republicans in last week’s midterm election, following the national trend that handed the “Grand Ole Party” control of the House of Representatives in Washington. The anti-Democratic … Continue reading →
Clay County earns 3-Star certification
NASHVILLE-Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Matt Kisber recently announced that Clay County has achieved certification under the state’s Three-Star program for excellence in economic development. “Solid community development provides the foundation for successful economic development,” said Commissioner … Continue reading →
Veterans and Our Debt to History
As Americans, we inherit what Lincoln in his First Inaugural called “the mystic chords of memory stretching from every patriot grave.” They bind us to the great and the humble, the known and the unknown of Americans past—and if I … Continue reading →
Clay County Election Results
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Continue reading →Train rides available in Cookeville this month
COOKEVILLE-All Aboard! The trains are coming to Cookeville! Two train excursions from the Tennessee Central Railway Museum in Nashville will be making their way to Cookeville on Saturday, October 23 and Saturday, October 30 bringing an estimated 300 passengers to … Continue reading →
New tire disposal fee policy implemented here
CLAY COUNTY-The sanitation department and the county commission here recently implemented a new policy for the disposal of tires effective October 1, 2010. The new policy includes the following: • 10 tires (17” or under) per household per year will … Continue reading →
Adult education offers the classes needed to succeed in life
By ANNA LOCKE We all know that education is the key to success in today’s world. The Clay County Adult Education center offers a FREE self-paced program where students complete the required courses to earn a GED. Getting … Continue reading →
Celebrate Lung Health Day and Respiratory Care Week with life-saving test at hospital
The week of October 24-30 marks National Respiratory Week and Tammie Wilson, a registered respiratory therapist with Cumberland River Hospital, has tips on a simple test that can diagnose lung problems in their earliest and most treatable stages. “Spirometry is … Continue reading →