Hardeman County This Week: October 30, 2023
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The following is a quick update about some happenings in and around our county this week:
NEWS
UT Extension Welcomes New Director to Lone Oaks Farm
University of Tennessee Extension has named a new director for Lone Oaks Farm in Middleton, Tennessee. { read article }
Middleton High School Recognized for Response to Medical Emergency
CPR and Crisis Teams, School Nurse Mrs. Danielle Mott, and Principal Janet Stallings along with the staff at Middleton High School (MHS) were recognized at the October School Board meeting for their flawless response to a medical emergency at the school. { read article }
POLITICS
Water Billing System Woes Continue to Plague the Town of Hornsby {video}
The Town of Hornsby met for its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Some good news to report is the town finally received its 2022/2023 audit. { read article }
BUSINESS/MONEY
September Restaurant Inspection Scores {Fayette County}
September 2023 scores for Fayette County restaurants and cafeterias from the Tennessee Department of Health. { read article }
EDUCATION
Gracie Doyle, of Toone, Inducted into the Alpha Chi National Honor Scholarship Society
Twenty-five Freed-Hardeman University students were inducted into the Iota Chapter of Alpha Chi National Honor Scholarship Society in Old Main on Freed-Hardeman University’s campus in October. { read article }
SPORTS
Town of Oakland Awarded $2.5 Million for Sports Complex
The Town of Oakland has been awarded $2,500,000 for the creation of a new recreation area – the Oakland Sports Complex – to be located at 895 Bowers Road. { read article }
COMMUNITY
Hardeman County Harvest Festivals & Trunk-or-Treats
Lots of candy can be found this month at harvest festivals and trunk-or-treats being held across the county. { read article }
Bolivar FRIENDS of the Library “The Manor” Escape Room Opens This Week
The table has been set for the next FRIENDS of the Library escape room experience at the Bolivar-Hardeman County Library (BHCL). The Manor, a murder mystery escape room will have guests looking for 11 clues to help decipher the code that will give them the combination to the lock to escape the room. { read article }
SOMETHING EXTRA
Bolivar Police Department Holds Pinning and Promotional Ceremony
Surrounded by friends, family, and co-workers, the oath of office was administered to newly hired police officers by Mayor Julian McTizic on Monday, October 23, 2023. { read article }
OBITUARIES
Obituaries Notice
Hatchie Press shares obituaries from Hardeman County funeral homes for you to see them all in one place. See the people who passed away and are being remembered by family and friends who love them.
TENNESSEE PROMISE
The Tennessee Promise scholarship application closes on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 11:59 p.m.
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