Crossville Chronicle, Crossville, TN

Counterfeiting charges filed against another man
Crossville Police have arrested another person in connection with the passing locally of counterfeit bills, this time seizing the suspect's vehicle, a printer and other evidence.
Suspect in vehicle thefts to serve four years
A suspect in the theft of a vehicle, who then led authorities on a chase, pleaded guilty to two felonies in Cumberland County Criminal Court and received a total of four years to serve.
Trio pleads in PA nail salon slavery case
Two men and a woman with Crossville ties living in York County, PA, pleaded guilty to charges they brought Vietnamese women to the U.S. to work in their nail salon and as domestics in their home in what authorities called a "modern-day slavery case."
Veterans Day ceremony set Nov. 11
CMC opens Wound Care Center
Wounds are painful. And, without proper care, some wounds need specialized treatment to properly heal and avoid unnecessary medical complications.
LOOKING BACK: A weekly historical news feature
CCHS looking to improve grad rate, achievement
Cumberland County High School is working on programs and goals to help improve its graduation rate as the school enters school improvement 1.
Burglary victim surprises two in the act
A woman returning home apparently surprised two burglars in the act of breaking into her home and stealing items, according to Crossville Police reports.
Re-applying for license, road rage land man back behind bars
An incident of road rage involving an ex-girlfriend and obtaining a driver's license while on probation for vehicular homicide were enough for a Criminal Court judge to send a local man to jail to serve the remainder of his original sentence.
BREAKING NEWS: Soccer complex grand opening postponed until spring
Three-county chase ends with no injuries
A multi-county, high-speed flight from police because of a revoked license ended in an Overton County wooded area where three local residents were apprehended and returned to Cumberland County to face charges.
Public hearing could determine fate of Smith Mt. mine project
The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement will hold a public hearing next week on Crossville Coal Company's application to have its mining permits changed to industrial in order to continue with Smith Mountain Solutions' plans to reclaim a surface mine on top of Smith Mountain with coal combustion ash products from TVA.
New library nearing completion
Democratic Women host Veteran Appreciation Day
UT report shows signs of economic recovery
The economy is on the upward slope, but the climb is going to be a steep one. That’s the good news — and the bad news — described in "The Tennessee Business and Economic Outlook: Fall 2009," a report just issued by the Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Planned growth areas hearing set for Nov. 3
City establishes leaf pickup schedule
Pair charged with meth lab components
A man and woman driving a vehicle with the wrong registration displayed were arrested Sunday after police discovered components for a clandestine methamphetamine lab in the vehicle, according to Crossville Police reports.
Bonds may be used for Caryonah Dam repairs
A series of unbudgeted expenses from the water/sewer fund of the city with possibly more on the horizon makes Crossville Mayor J. H. Graham concerned and seeking possible bond funding to make sure adequate funds are available.
Schools brace for report card changes
The annual state report card for the Cumberland County School System is due out soon, and administrators are warning the Cumberland County Board of Education and community there may be some surprises in store for the system.
County to consider operating its own solid waste transfer station
Commissioners on the county's environmental committee decided to have Solid Waste Director Wayne Blaylock and Finance Director Nathan Brock "check into some estimates" as to how much it would cost the county to build, run and maintain a solid waste transfer station.
Veterans Day ceremony set Nov. 11
The Cumberland County Veterans Council will sponsor a Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11 at the Cumberland County Memorial Veterans Park.
Pressly named Hero of Hope by ACS
While in the late stages of cancer, Bill Pressly of Crossville was told he had only a few months left to live. He defied his doctors’ expectations, and now, five years later, is considered a hero by the American Cancer Society.
Shot fired during confrontation
A Cumberland County woman accused of firing a handgun during a confrontation with neighbors is to appear in court this week to answer four charges, according to arrest reports.

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