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MarketPlace marks official grand opening

MT. JULIET — Excitement was high Friday in West Wilson as hundreds gathered to mark the official grand opening of Providence MarketPlace with visiting developers and dignitaries determined not to let the sultry temperatures interfere with the festivities and ribbon cutting. "I'm going to stea...

Morning fire shuts doors on eatery

An apparent electrical fire that started early Saturday morning will close down Cumberland Valley Inn in Watertown. The Watertown Volunteer Fire Department responded to the fire in the popular Watertown restaurant at 5:15 a.m. on Saturday. When firefighters arrived they found a visible blaze burnin...

Lebanon censures personnel leader - Council approves one-hour firewall, 20-feet setbacks

Personnel Director Jim Henderson was censured Tuesday by the City Council in a lengthy and often contentious session. While it ultimately does not affect Henderson's job status, the resolution cites failure to notify police officers of their personnel information being released, lagging in updating...

Gas rate rise on forefront again

A gas rate hike may again be on the table after Lebanon councilors were told the city's gas department ran a deficit for the second year in a row. While no decision was made at the Tuesday work session, councilors seem to be leaning toward an immediate 65-cent raise, a 35-cent raise next year and a...

UMC opens remodeled OB wing

One phase of ongoing improvements for University Medical Center became operational Monday as hospital officials opened a new obstetrics wing with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Patients of the obstetrics division at UMC can now look forward to a newly remodeled facility when coming for treatment. "The ...

Watertown honors native, postmaster

WATERTOWN — A man affectionately called Mr. Watertown by the residents of this East Wilson County two was honored at a reception during the City Council meeting Tuesday night. The Council passed a resolution honoring Watertown native and former Watertown Postmaster Edsel Floyd for his years o...

Lynn to serve as chair of efficiency task force

Interested in reducing the glut of bills on the House and Senate calendars, state Rep. Susan Lynn plans to make use of being named as chair of the House Republican "Efficiency in Government" task force. The goal of the task force is to make government more efficient and effective, and Lynn said Wed...

Mission supplies parents, entertains kids before school session

With the first day of school less than a week away, a few events are aiming to supply parents with necessities and indulge children with final summer adventures this weekend. Kicking off the weekend endeavors will be College Hills Church of Christ's annual "School Store," a free cache of school sup...

Leaders rally for help center

A battle cry to resurrect the now defunct Mt. Juliet Help Center has sounded as community stake holders met Wednesday to discuss a plan of action to keep its closure from being permanent. High stakes business and political leaders met at 9 a.m. for a special-called meeting to address the plight of ...

Farmer ignites fire issue – safety concern drives city councilor to alter setbacks

Following up statements from last week's City Council meeting, Ward 3 Councilor William Farmer aims to mandate 20 feet of space between new houses being built, citing fire safety concerns. The Ward 3 councilor said several subdivisions which would have a mere 10 feet between buildings present a saf...