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Posted: Tuesday - Nov. 24, 2009
Cleveland City Council takes no action on speed cameras
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — A proposal by operator of the city’s red light cameras to add speed indicators went nowhere in the Cleveland City Council on Monday.
Posted: Tuesday - Nov. 24, 2009
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Fort Loudoun Christmas
VONORE, Tenn. — Long before there was a state of Tennessee, there was a Christmas celebration between what would later be Chattanooga and Knoxville.
Posted: Sunday - Nov. 22, 2009
Construction bids close for Cleveland science wing
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — Construction bids for a Cleveland High School science wing are all very close to the preliminary estimate, hovering around $8 million.
Posted: Saturday - Nov. 21, 2009
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Environmental group appeals permit for Cleveland airport
CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- An environmental group has filed a petition challenging the construction-related stormwater permit for the new city airport to be built in the Tasso community.
Posted: Friday - Nov. 20, 2009
Anti-airport group appeals Cleveland permit
An environmental group has filed a petition challenging the stormwater permit for the new city airport to be built in the Tasso community of Bradley County.
Posted: Friday - Nov. 20, 2009
Wacker watching market
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — An online newsletter that follows energy financial issues says Wacker Chemical is holding back on startup of its $1 billion Bradley County polycrystalline silicon factory.
Posted: Thursday - Nov. 19, 2009
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Protesters against new Cleveland growth boundary
CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- A roomful of south Bradley County residents made it clear this week that they do not want to be annexed by the city of Cleveland.
Posted: Wednesday - Nov. 18, 2009
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Bradley moves bonds to new bank
CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- Bradley County commissioners agreed Monday to switch debt from two bond issues, totaling $20 million, from one bank to another.
Posted: Tuesday - Nov. 17, 2009
Bradley votes to purchase firetruck
CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- Bradley County commissioners approved a budget amendment Monday to buy a firetruck for the new Tasso station after some members continued a debate over the process that began last week.
Posted: Tuesday - Nov. 17, 2009
Students help feed hungry
CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- Some of Cleveland's poorest people get a little more nutrition each week because of Lee University students, many of whom live in far-off places.
Posted: Monday - Nov. 16, 2009
Bradley firetruck purchase approved but debate still smolders
Bradley County commissioner approved a budget amendment this morning to buy a firetruck for the new Tasso station after some members continued a debate over the process that began last week.
Posted: Monday - Nov. 16, 2009
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Friends, family send best wishes to soldiers
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — Friends and families of the 252nd Military Police Company held a candlelight prayer vigil Saturday evening as the soldiers approach the holiday season while serving in Iraq.
Posted: Saturday - Nov. 14, 2009
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Luxury development linked to new plants
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — Construction will begin in January for a $16 million gated apartment community, the first in Cleveland since the 1980s, the developer said.
Posted: Saturday - Nov. 14, 2009
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Rallying for GM
CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- A community that once had four General Motors dealerships is rallying around the only one remaining, trying to convince the carmaker to keep its brands in town.
Posted: Saturday - Nov. 14, 2009
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Bradley schools add ethics panel
CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- The Bradley County Board of Education now has an ethics committee.
Posted: Friday - Nov. 13, 2009
$16 million apartment complex announced in Cleveland
 Construction will start in January on a $16 million luxury apartment and retail complex on APD 40, the developer announced this morning.
Posted: Thursday - Nov. 12, 2009
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Honoring veterans
CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- Veterans always pay a price, says Matthew Coleman, a former Green Beret.
Posted: Wednesday - Nov. 11, 2009
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Rock slide shuts down U.S. 64 through Polk County river gorge - Video
CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- U.S. Highway 64 through the Ocoee Gorge will be closed for a week, maybe more, after a series of rock slides crashed across the highway Tuesday.
Posted: Wednesday - Nov. 11, 2009
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Sparks fly over Bradley firetruck purchase
CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- The purchase of a Bradley County firetruck has raised questions from some Bradley County commissioners.
Posted: Tuesday - Nov. 10, 2009
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Second slide keeps Ocoee Gorge blocked - View video of slide
Workers with heavy equipment had cleared all but a few boulders from a rockslide that blocked U.S. Highway 64 this morning when, with a tremble and a roar, another huge slide spilled across the road and into the Ocoee River gorge.
Posted: Tuesday - Nov. 10, 2009
Cleveland wasn’t called to fight church fire
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — Some city and county elected officials are asking why the Cleveland Fire Department was not called Thursday night to help fight a fire that destroyed the Thompson Springs Church sanctuary.
Posted: Tuesday - Nov. 10, 2009
Bradley seeks edge for local bidders
CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- Before they can give a preference to local contractors on county construction projects, members of a Bradley County committee agreed Monday that they need action from the Tennessee General Assembly.
Posted: Tuesday - Nov. 10, 2009
Cleveland wasn't called on church fire
CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- Some city and county elected officials are asking why the Cleveland Fire Department was not called Thursday night to help fight a fire that destroyed the Thompson Springs Church sanctuary.
Posted: Sunday - Nov. 8, 2009
Bradley looks at favoring local bidders
CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- A Bradley County Commission committee is searching for ways to give local contractors an incentive to bid for county business while not driving away outside firms.
Posted: Tuesday - Nov. 3, 2009
Waterville golf course changing to make way for wider highway
CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- Golfers are the next group to get ready for next spring's massive highway project on Dalton Pike.
Posted: Tuesday - Nov. 3, 2009
State honors Cleveland/Bradley Chamber staff
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — Two people from the Cleveland-Bradley Chamber of Commerce recently received statewide awards for their work bringing industry to the area.
Posted: Monday - Nov. 2, 2009
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Corridor K gets new push
Corridor K, the 1960s-era highway proposed to connect Chattanooga and Asheville, N.C., also could bring growth to Polk County and keep its residents connected to the rest of the region, local supporters say
Posted: Monday - Nov. 2, 2009
Cleveland promotes Melinda Carroll
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — Melinda Carroll has been appointed assistant city manager.
Posted: Sunday - Nov. 1, 2009
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Tax bills strike sparks in Bradley
CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- Bradley County is saving money on printing and mailing new property tax forms, and Cleveland has decided not to impose a fee for paying taxes by credit card.
Posted: Saturday - Oct. 31, 2009
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Bradley retreat focuses on future fire protection
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — An advisory group is meeting today to look ahead toward five years of Bradley County fire protection.
Posted: Tuesday - Oct. 27, 2009
Ready for the workplace
CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- As new employment consultant for the Tennessee Rehabilitation Center, Larry Mangrum seeks to find job opportunities for his disabled clients.
Posted: Monday - Oct. 26, 2009
Cleveland speeds energy conservation
CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- Municipal buildings here have almost reached the city's goal of a 15 percent energy reduction about eight months ahead of schedule.
Posted: Sunday - Oct. 25, 2009
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Bradley warns of lower school test scores
CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- Educators are warning the public to expect very bad test scores from county schools.
Posted: Sunday - Oct. 25, 2009
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Cleveland eyes speed for traffic cameras
CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- Some Cleveland City Council members are re-thinking the need for speed, especially when it comes to red light cameras.
Posted: Saturday - Oct. 24, 2009
Cleveland revenues shrinking
CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- Local sales tax revenue is beginning to reflect the declines the state has been watching for more than a year.
Posted: Saturday - Oct. 24, 2009
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Learning to help
CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- Just months after getting their college degrees, some of Tennessee's youngest adults are putting their own plans on hold for a year to serve communities surrounding college campuses.
Posted: Saturday - Oct. 24, 2009
Bradley officials back water line
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — Bradley County commissioners this week agreed to help pay for a larger water line that will provide fire protection for an estimated 222 homes on Samples Chapel Road.
Posted: Thursday - Oct. 22, 2009
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Cleveland High's gym roof repaired
CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- The domed roof on Cleveland High School's gym may be more than 40 years old, but it's strong and solid as ever now that repairs are complete, some city school board members were told Wednesday.
Posted: Wednesday - Oct. 21, 2009
Bradley picks local firm to manage BCHS construction
CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- The Bradley County Board of Education unanimously picked a local company Tuesday to manage construction of a fine arts building at Bradley Central High School.
Posted: Tuesday - Oct. 20, 2009
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Auditor praises Bradley County nursing home
CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- The Bradley County Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center continues to be debt-free and has a strong balance sheet, an auditor told Bradley County commissioners Monday.
Posted: Monday - Oct. 19, 2009
Aviation art contest
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — Tennessee’s school-age children have an invitation to create art about aviation.
Posted: Sunday - Oct. 18, 2009
Bradley waiting for word on veterans home priority
CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- Veterans campaigning for a Southeast Tennessee nursing home are waiting to see what February brings from Washington, D.C.
Posted: Saturday - Oct. 17, 2009
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Bradley e-scrap recycling gets early boost
CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- Recyclers have embraced Bradley County's new electronics recycling service, even though they have had only six days to do so.
Posted: Saturday - Oct. 17, 2009
Bradley inmate crews return to Tri-State, road department
CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- Bradley County Sheriff Tim Gobble said Friday that inmate work crews will be back Monday at the Tri-State Exhibition Center and the County Road Department.
Posted: Saturday - Oct. 17, 2009
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Candidates stake out platform positions
Chattanooga and Cleveland, Tenn., each played host to a candidate for Tennessee governor Friday, with one pleading for education improvements while the other promised to get tough on drugs.
Posted: Thursday - Oct. 15, 2009
Chamber notes top Cleveland-Bradley employers
CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- Who are the largest job providers in Bradley County?
Posted: Wednesday - Oct. 14, 2009
Bradley lists top employers
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — A new Web site posted Wednesday by the Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce for the first time compiles the city and county’s top employers.
Posted: Wednesday - Oct. 14, 2009
Bradley, Cleveland seek plan
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — Local governments are asking an outside consultant to look into the future for Cleveland and Bradley County.
Posted: Tuesday - Oct. 13, 2009
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Playground work proceeds despite rain
CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- Neither rain nor the resulting mud could keep weekend volunteers from adding a new play spot to the Bradley/Cleveland greenway.
Posted: Tuesday - Oct. 13, 2009
Commissioners, sheriff swap barbs
CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- Sheriff Tim Gobble said Monday he pulled jail inmate work details from the Tri-State Exhibition Center and the Bradley County Road Department because he'd received a complaint and because the crews weren't overseen by certified law officers.
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