Clay EMS Having Successful Transition From City To County
A busy week, but working through the issues. That’s the word from Clay County after roughly a week with the county in control of the ambulance service, Director Andy Hall said just an hour after the county took over, they had to fly out a patient after crews responded to the emergency. He said he […]
Luke Collins: Hopes Of Reopening Cumberland River Hospital Gone
Celina Mayor Luke Collins said the hopes of reopening Cumberland River Hospital are now gone. Collins said after working for a year and a half, he had originally hoped to see the hospital open on July 1st. He said they wanted to bring a new emergency helicopter that would help with responses as well. Collins […]
Clay County To Work With State To Finalize Transfer Of EMS From City To County Authority
Clay County will now operate the ambulance service with all ambulances and many of the city’s former workers already back in place. With the help of the state, Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan declared a state of emergency Tuesday to facilitate the transfer from the City of Celina. He said as of 6 p.m. Tuesday, […]
Entire Celina Ambulance Staff Walks Out Monday Morning
The entire Celina ambulance staff walked out this morning, including EMS Director Andy Hall. Hall said he resigned Monday morning after 24 years with the service because Mayor Luke Collins decided to replace the service’s medical director. “The EMS Director helps appoint this and discusses who the medical director is for the service,” Hall said. […]
Celina Paramedic Said He Was Fired By City For Voicing Opposition To New Medical Director Hiring
A Celina paramedic said he was fired by the city for voicing opposition to the proposed hiring of a new medical director. The city will have a meeting on Monday, May 22nd to vote on an EMS Medical Director to re-open the Hospital. Kyle Haney said that he had openly disagreed with Mayor Luke Collins […]
Pleasant Grove Rec Area Reopens
Celina’s Pleasant Grove Recreation Area has reopened after a multi-year renovation. Park Ranger Sondra Carmen as a flood control project, Dale Hollow Lake rises and falls. She said that fluctuation along with waves from water traffic caused erosion at the boat ramp which was repaired. Carmen said parking rennovations included removing and leveling areas of […]
Celina-Clay Chamber Improves Website With New Content
The Celina-Clay County Chamber of Commerce has rebuilt its websites to better advertise the community to tourists. Executive Director Doug Young said it includes new tabs for water recreation, nature opportunities and what local businesses have to offer. “That gave us a lot of really up-to-date photography to go on both websites,” Young said. “It […]
Celina Moving To Engineering Stage For Splash Pad Project
All signs point towards the Celina splash pad moving forward after city officials met with TDEC officials Thursday. That is according to Mayor Luke Collins. Collins said gaining a water discharge permit for the system should not be an issue. “Our next step is for our engineer drawing and specs,” Collins said. “I believe it […]
Clay HS Football Recognized At School Board Meeting
Clay County School Board recognized the high school football team Thursday night for their accomplishments this season. Chair Benji Bailey congratulated the team on making it to the championship for the first time in the school’s history. “Any time that something is accomplished that’s never been done before, it’s a great feat,” Bailey said. “And […]
Celina To Meet With TDEC On Next Step For Splash Pad
Celina officials will meet with TDEC this week to discuss the next steps in its splash pad project. City Recorder Timeka Garrison said the state needs to approve the water system used since the Obey River may be utilized. “Before you guys can even come up with a budget on the splash pad, we still […]
