A Wednesday night fire destroyed an unoccupied mobile home in Putnam County’s Buffalo Valley area. Putnam County Fire Department Captain Coty Nash said about 14 firemen responded to St. Marys Road. “The first unit arrived on scene and found the trailer fully involved,” Nash said. “With the access problems in getting the apparatus back to the trailer, we decided it ... Read More »
A convicted sex offender has violated an order of protection for the second time since October. The Monterey Police Department arrested Dylan Christopher Osterhoudt on Elmore Street Wednesday. Deputies came in contact with the 26-year-old after responding to reports of a male manhandling a woman. A records check revealed a 2016 order of protection that prevents Osterhoudt from contacting the ... Read More »
A 64-year-old Florida man had to be airlifted to U.T. Medical Center after crashing his motorcycle Wednesday. The crash happened at 11:25 a.m. on Highway 68 in Cumberland County. A Tennessee Highway Patrol crash report said William M. Evans of Port Charlotte, FL was traveling southbound when the crash occurred. The report said his 2009 Harley Davidson left the roadway ... Read More »
Cookeville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) has received two bids to purchase and reopen Celina’s Cumberland River Hospital (CRH). Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton said the bids could be considered as early as next week’s council meeting. “There have been several resolutions passed, the [CRMC] board has done what it’s needed to do, the city council voted to declare the property surplus ... Read More »
A Sparta man faces charges after authorities located more than 58-grams of methamphetamine during a traffic stop Tuesday. White County Sheriff’s Office charged Michael Daniel Scoglione with possessing, selling, delivering, and manufacturing the schedule II drug. An arrest warrant said deputies came in contact with Scoglione after conducting a traffic stop for a seat belt violation on Cashdollar Cove Road. ... Read More »
Contractors have begun the process of widening the Interstate 40 westbound off-ramp at Highway 111. Tennessee Department of Transportation spokeswoman Jennifer Flynn said the project will prevent drivers from turning right onto Highway 111 North. “Unfortunately, this closure will be in place until June 1, so please just avoid the area and plan alternate routes,” Flynn said. “We’re sorry this ... Read More »
The Monterey High School visual arts program has a chance to win $75,000. Vans has named the school a top 50 finalist in its national shoe design competition. Visual arts teacher James Watts said the public can help Monterey bring home the prize. “We close voting on May 3 so we need everybody to go to CustomCulture.vans.com and vote for ... Read More »
A White County judge will decide in June whether or not to suppress evidence against a man charged with killing his father. Lawyers for Joshua Nathaniel Jordi filed the motion to suppress evidence during a court hearing last week. Arguments and a response to the motion will be heard June 19th in White County Criminal Court. Jordi has spent the ... Read More »
The site of the former Anchor Down restaurant might be split into three commercial lots. Cookeville Planning Commissioners approved the proposal Monday, despite knowing that property sits on a sinkhole retention area. Planning Director James Mills said the city will place stipulations on the 9.5-acre property because of that. “Since the structures have been removed, they’re subject to our requirements ... Read More »
A standoff between a suicidal man and Cumberland County Sheriff’s deputies ended with no injuries Monday evening. A press release from the CCSO said deputies responded to Muddy Branch Lane and found 54-year-old Jesse Spivey on the front porch holding a gun to his head. Multiple agencies responded to the scene as law enforcement began negotiating with Spivey to put ... Read More »
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