Tech Students Adapt Toys for Children with Disabilities
Children and play go hand in hand, but what about the children with special needs? TN Tech Students addressed the needs of specific children by adapting toys. The Adapt-A-Toy project started as part of the physical management and support services for orthopedic motor and special health impairment class. Jennifer Yates teaches the class. “It has […]
Van Buren Administrative Building Nearly Ready For Move In
Van Buren County has plans to move into it’s new administrative building in the coming days. County Mayor Greg Wilson said rain last week delayed the paving of the parking lot. “It’s partially paved, but there is another layer that needs to go on top of that and it’s going to take a couple three […]
Road Connecting Rhea County To Crossville Remains Closed
A road connecting Rhea County to Crossville and Cumberland County remains closed after part of the roadway slid away during a rainy last week. Tennessee Department of Transportation officials said State Route 68 will remain closed for at least four weeks as crews begin repairs. The area of work is about three miles North of […]
Body Of Missing Kayaker Recovered In Smith County
Area rescue crews located the body of a missing kayaker in Smith County Sunday morning. The unidentified 18-year-old kayaker went missing around 1:30 p.m. Saturday near Betty’s Island in Buffalo Valley. Crews searched for the teen into Saturday night and resumed searching around 7 AM Sunday. Smith County Rescue Squad officials said crews located the […]
PreK Registration Underway In Putnam Co.
If your child turns 4-years-old before August 15th, you may want to sign them up for the Voluntary Pre-K program offered by the Putnam County School System. Jill Ramsey is the Pre-K through 5 teaching and learning supervisor. “Typically those pre-k classes are located at all of the elementary schools, with the exception of a […]
