Tag Archives: Celina

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. “And he just bypassed all ... Read More »

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 about the hiring. Haney said ... Read More »

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 the old asphalt. “The asphalt ... Read More »

Celina planning for a new playground and veterans memorial wall at its new city park. The green space is located on Highway 52 beside Celina Health and Rehab. Mayor Luke Collins said the city is currently targeting several grants in order to make the project happen. “We’re looking forward to our first city park,” Collins said. “We did a survey ... Read More »

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 allows people to get a ... Read More »

Celina has purchased a new trash truck after facing mechanical issues with its current vehicle. Mayor Luke Collins said a $195,000 purchase to bring the solid waste department back to speed. “When our other trash truck is tearing up, we have been picking up trash is with a flatbed truck and a pickup truck pulling a trailer,” Collins said. “It ... Read More »

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 would take us about 21 ... Read More »

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 it’s something that you players ... Read More »

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 need to figure out from ... Read More »

Summons delivered to the City of Celina, Clay County and three other entities Wednesday as a lawsuit filed surrounding the closing of Cumberland River Hospital. Hospital Owner Johnny Presley charges the parties with “intentional, malicious and reckless actions” that led to the hospital’s closing. The lawsuit claims that leaders purposely misled EMS staff of the hospital’s medical capabilities and diverted ... Read More »