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Upper Cumberland mayors frustrated Wednesday after a state presentation regarding opioid abatement money spending. State official Mary Shelton tried to answer leader’s questions during the UCDD Executive Committee meeting. Smith County Mayor Jeff Mason said the state is causing unnecessary problems at the local level. “The state doesn’t know what they are doing, but they have to get the money ... Read More »

The UCDD Executive Committee has approved a loan up to $250,000 to renovate the old UCDD office on South Willow Avenue. Executive Director Mark Farley said a mental health group has interest in renting a portion of the facility. “We’ve been renting it currently,” Farley said. “We’ve got a couple of renters in that facility that moved into it as ... Read More »

Dutch Craft Sleep Products in Celina plans to expand its operations, creating 20 additional jobs. The UCDD Executive Committee approved a $250,000 loan for the expansion Wednesday. Loan Officer Jesse Villard said the money would go to the Joint Industrial Development Board of Celina and Clay County. “Dutch Craft Sleep Products, which is founded and owned by Eli Schmucker has ... Read More »