Cumberland Elections Recovering After Fire, Voting Locale Set
Cumberland County Officials are working to recover after a fire last week caused significant damage to the Cumberland County Election Commission office. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster said the election commission is currently setting up a temporary office located at the former Lansford Kawasaki building […]
Van Buren Leader Hollingsworth Remembered
A long-time Van Buren County leader laid to rest Thursday afternoon as services held for Donald Hollingsworth. Hollingsworth spent 40 years on the Board of Directors for Ben Lomand, Farm Bureau, and NTCA. In addition, he served some 30 years on the Van Buren County Fair Board. Hollingsworth served as leader with UCHRA, the City […]
Ben Lomand Hoping To Begin Cumberland Internet Access Soon
Ben Lomand will soon begin work on expanding internet access in Cumberland County after a $24 million grant. CEO Greg Smartt said the contract for the work had not been let out just yet, but the Department of Economic and Community Development wants the project completed within the next 24 to 36 months. He said […]
Sparta Implementing After Hours Phone Service For Customers
Sparta has an agreement with Ben Lomand that will create an after hours phone line for city departments. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the one-year agreement costs $500 divided between the public works and electric departments. “The goal is to improve customer service, but a side benefit from that is it should be able to […]
Sparta Renews Ben Lomand Television Contract With No Changes
The Sparta Board of Aldermen renewed its contract with Volunteer Wireless Thursday. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the agreement with Ben Lomand has no changes. Hennessee said the rate remains the same and is consistent with surrounding counties. The cable agreement is considered for renewal every 10 years.
Ben Lomand Featured On World’s Greatest
Ben Lomand will be featured in an upcoming episode of “World’s Greatest!” highlighting some of the world’s greatest companies and products. The thirty-minute show will spotlight Ben Lomand’s superior broadband service. The program will highlight Ben Lomand’s facilities and the way it serves local customers across the Upper Cumberland. “We are honored to be selected […]
