Tennessee offers supplemental food money for students through DHS
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
Johnson County is an area below the poverty line. That is why students here receive …
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Vaccine Phases a thing of the past
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
COVID-19 has been a hot topic of discussion for more than a year now. Many …
Town officials promising amenities’ upgrades at Community Center
Johnson County/Mountain City Community Center Director Flo Bellamy surveys the damage following a recent storm that blew down the fence …
New combo store to open in Mountain City
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
Rumors about a new business coming to Johnson County have been flying around in recent …
Community Center sparks joy through Easter bag handout
By Veronica Burniston
Freelance Writer
Through heavy rain and rumbling thunder, the Easter Bunny and Mountain City Community Center staff …
Gov. Lee, TDOE Announced Applications Open for $500,000 in Governor’s Civic Seal Grants
Grants to Boost Student Readiness
for College, Career, and Civic Life
By Tamas Mondovics
Editor
Gov. Lee and the …
Organizations gather to fight assault epidemic
Organizers picked the perfect time to take action.April is National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
Staff Note: Participants …
Overnight fire destroys Laurel Bloomery home
By Tamas Mondovics
Editor
A home in Laurel Bloomery was the latest casualty of another early-morning fire this week, leaving …
Local Newsman celebrates 83rd Birthday
Pictured from left to right: Nephew Greg Swift and wife Sheila, sister-in-law Carol Shores, Carolyn Wolfe, the birthday boy Jack …
TCAT’s local diesel program gets continued support
By Tamas Mondovics
Editor
Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) TCAT has been steadily growing and changing and adding new …
Expanding broadband in Johnson County
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
Johnson County is one of many areas making steps towards improved broadband services. Approximately a …
Pediatric therapy service opening in Mountain City
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
Johnson County has had a lot of firsts in the last few years. That includes …
Virtual technology offers continuity and answers for millions
A group of people waves to each other while meeting virtually on ZOOM. Photo submitted
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Baby chicks hatch joy at local care and rehabilitation center
A recently hatched baby chick gives some comfort and joy to a resident at the Mountain City Care and Rehabilitation …
County to host first 5K Run in decades
Mountain City Mammoth Vice President Jackson Yates goes for a run. The organizers all have experience in the athletic world …
Countywide Clean-up: Local officials, residents discuss litter problem
By Tamas Mondovics and Dennis Shekinah
Johnson County Mayor Mike Taylor hosted a public meeting earlier this week to discuss …
Schools expect millions in ESSER funding
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
Most businesses and organizations have dealt with hardships related to COVID-19 and its effect on …
Retired math teacher carves a new path
Retired teacher John Mast proudly stands with a selection of his wooden bowls. Photo by Veronica Burniston.
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Residents weigh in with town improvement ideas
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
Johnson County is a small rural area devoid of any large retail stores or sit-down …
Tennessee communities invited to compete for $25K grants to build local dog parks
Rhonda Bellamy and Koal meet Ripley, a 2-year-old rescue from Puerto Rico, last March in Erwin’s new Bark Park. Photos …