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Bucks Set to Host Roane State in Critical TCCAA Baseball Series
The Motlow Bucks have an opportunity to catapult themselves into the top half of the Tennessee Community College Athletic Association (TCCAA) standings this weekend when they host Roane State for a three-game series at the Driver Baseball Complex on Motlow’s Moore County campus.
The Bucks (11-15, 3-3) traveled to Decatur and beat non-conference opponent Calhoun Community College 5-2 in 10 innings on Tuesday. The previous weekend, Motlow won one out of three games at Cleveland State, winning the finale 7-3 after dropping the first two games 8-5 and 11-2.
Motlow is one of three teams tied for fourth place in the standings with 3-3 league records, including Roane State. Cleveland sits at 4-2 in the league and two other teams are 2-4, so the Bucks have a chance to really make a push when the Raiders come to town. Friday’s single nine-inning game begins at 2 p.m. and Saturday’s doubleheader starts at noon.
Designated hitter Lane Whitesell had himself quite a game in Friday’s opener in Cleveland. The redshirt freshman from Lewisburg hit a grand slam in the top of the first inning and a solo home run in the ninth to account for all of Motlow’s runs. Bryan Rosario (3-3) took the loss on the mound, allowing seven earned runs in 4.1 innings. Gavin Bedsole pitched well in relief with three strikeouts and three hits allowed in 3.2 innings.
Saturday’s first game was all Cougars as the home team scored five runs in the bottom of the third inning to take control after the Bucks had grabbed a 1-0 lead in the first on a leadoff home run by C.J. Brown. Whitesell drove in the other run with a single in the sixth inning. Camron Harper (1-6) took the loss on the mound for Motlow.
For the third straight game, Motlow scored in the top of the first inning in Saturday’s series finale. Finally the Bucks made it hold up though as Jake Fossick (3-0) got the win on the mound. He tossed 5.2 innings and allowed four hits and three runs with five strikeouts. Bedsole shut out the Cougars over the final 1.1 innings.
Leading 2-1, the Bucks blew the game open with five runs in the top of the sixth inning. Zach Ehrhart drove in two runs and Marlon Nava had two hits, including a double. Ehrhart also stole two bases as the Bucks had five steals during the win.
After this weekend’s series against Roane State, the Bucks will step back outside the conference to host the Martin Methodist JV team for a noon doubleheader on Monday. After that its back on the road for Motlow, with eight games scheduled over a seven day period from March 24 to April 1.
Visit the official website of Motlow Athletics at MotlowSports.com for rosters, schedules, stats and more. Interact with Motlow Athletics on social media at MotlowSports.
Shooting Suspect Caught in Coffee County
John Milton Davis… Photo provided by the CCSD.
On Tuesday (March 14, 2017) just after 6pm Coffee County Sheriff’s Department Corporal Harmon Campbell responded to I-24 around the 108 mile marker in regards to a driver of a Chrysler 300 shooting into a vehicle. The victim advised the suspect shot his window out of his vehicle while on Interstate 24. Corporal Campbell says in his report that he watched the victim’s vehicle changing lanes and the vehicle described as the suspect’s vehicle following it at a high rate of speed weaving in and out of traffic. Campbell observed the victims vehicle pass his patrol car and observed a hole in the passenger front door with the window broken out. The suspect vehicle then passed his vehicle in the left lane and Campbell initiated his lights and siren and gave pursuit. The suspect attempted to evade by passing between a tractor trailer and a camper, Campbell requested any unit that had stop sticks to assist in the apprehension of the suspect. Campbell pursued the suspect vehicle to the area of the 110 exit where the suspect turned his right turn signal as if he was going to exit then pulled back into Campbell’s lane of traffic. The corporal attempted to force the suspect over to the shoulder of the road were his vehicle and the suspect made contact causing the suspect to lose control and spin out. John Milton Davis age 27 of Blue Willow Ct, Antioch, TN was taken into custody at the scene without injury. Deputies located a semi-automatic pistol wedged between the center console and the driver’s seat.
Incident scene photo by Barry West.
Davis was charged with reckless endangerment, evading arrest and illegal possession of weapon. His bond was set at $60,000 and he’ll appear in court April 17, 2017.
Rutherford County investigators will continue to look into the shooting incident and will be working with Coffee County investigators.
No injuries were report from the incident.
Missing Hillsboro Man Found Safe
A 77 year-old man went missing late Tuesday night. Charles E Harrell from Hillsboro left his residence just before midnight. The man’s daughter stated her dad would leave the residence and be gone for 15 minutes or so in the past but has always returned. Due to Mr Harrell’s medical conditions, the family requested that a missing person’s report be filed and a “be on the lookout” went out statewide.
We happy to report that Mr Harrell was found safe in Knoxville and his family is bringing him home.
68 Cats Rescued from Tullahoma Home
Sixty-eight cats were found living inside a home this week in Tullahoma that had dangerously high levels of ammonia gas.
The Animal Rescue Corps (ARC) and animal control worked to rescue the cats, who were surrendered by the property owner.
Officials say the cats, which included newborn litters and pregnant females were running loose inside the home.
According to the property owner, she took in a few homeless cats four years ago. The cats have since multiplied into over 60.
ARC says all of the cats exhibit signs of upper respiratory infections due to the condition of the home. Some also suffer from other medical conditions like eye and bladder infections or external and internal parasites.
“These conditions are typical of animal hoarding,” said ARC President Scotlund Haisley.
In this rescue, dubbed Operation Nine Lives, ARC has safely removed the cats from the property and transported them to a center in Lebanon.
Each animal will receive a thorough veterinary exam, appropriate vaccinations, and any necessary medical treatment.
ARC will provide daily care until the animals are placed with shelter and rescue organizations that will ultimately adopt them into permanent, loving homes.
For people wishing to foster or adopt, ARC will publish its list of shelter and rescue placement partners on its Facebook page once the cats are transferred to these groups.
Haslam Approves of Transportation Funding Changes
Gov. Bill Haslam
Haslam had originally proposed raising the tax on gasoline by 7 cents per gallon and diesel by 12 cents. The Senate Transportation Committee voted to change the gas tax hike to 6 cents and diesel to 10 cents, phased in over three years.
The panel also added a deeper cut to the sales tax on groceries and added more property tax relief for the elderly, veterans and the disabled.
Haslam said that while a smaller tax increase will mean less revenue to start tackling the state’s $10 billion backlog in road and bridge projects, but he’s willing go along with the changes if it helps the projects.
3/15/17–Larry Andrew Dohanos
Larry Andrew Dohanos, age 72, of Manchester, TN, passed away on Tuesday,
March 14, 2017 at Unity Medical Center in Manchester, TN. No services
are planned at this time.
Larry was born in Fremont, OH, the son of the late Andrew and Norma
Bechberger Dohanos. He was of Hungarian origin and was a
welder/fabricator for Transcor America. Larry enjoyed working on old
cars, walking his dog, talking on the CB radio with friends, visiting
with neighbors, and most importantly, spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents, Larry was also preceded in death by one
sister, Jeanne Pogorzelski. He is survived by his loving wife of 52
years, Eloise Dohanos; two sons, Terry (Esther) Dohanos of Smyrna, TN and
Larry (Natalie) Dohanos, Jr. of Gallatin, TN; one brother, Jerry (Carol)
Dohanos; one sister, Sandy Sorg; three grandchildren, Sierra, Juan and
Max; nieces, Kathy Miller, Cheryl Sorg and Michelle Sorg; and nephew,
Eric Sorg.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Dohanos family.
Tuesday Prep Schedule Changes and Make-up Dates
Tuesday’s Prep Results
CHS Tennis at Franklin Co – CANCELLED, Make-up is TBD
CCMS Tennis HOSTS Lewisburg – CANCELLED, Make-up is TBD
WMS Baseball at Huntland – PPD until March 15th
WMS Softball at Liberty – CANCELLED, Make-up is TBD
CHS Soccer HOSTS Marshall Co – PPD until April 17th
CCMS Baseball HOSTS Harris – PPD until March 18th
CCMS Softball HOSTS Harris – PPD until March 16th
CHS Baseball at Shelbyville – PPD until March 16th at 4 PM(DH)
Inclement weather forced a complete washout of the prep action scheduled for Tuesday night in Manchester and Coffee County.
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The Coffee County Central High School tennis teams had their match cancelled with Franklin County in Winchester. No make-up date has been set. The Raiders and Lady Raiders will be back in action on Thursday when they travel to Columbia.
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The Coffee County Middle School tennis team match at home against Lewisburg was cancelled on Tuesday. No make-up date has been set. The Raiders and Lady Raiders will be back in action on Monday when they travel to Shelbyville.
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The Coffee County Middle School baseball team was forced to postpone their series with Harris on Monday and Tuesday due to weather concerns. The Red Raiders, who were set to travel to Harris on Monday, will now visit Harris on Friday, March 17th. First pitch is set for 5 PM. The Red Raiders will make up Tuesday’s home game on Saturday, March 18th. First pitch time for Saturday will be announced at a later date.
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The Coffee County Middle School softball team was forced to postpone their series with Harris on Monday and Tuesday due to weather concerns. The Lady Raiders, who were set to travel to Harris on Monday, will now visit Harris on Friday, March 17th. The Lady Raiders will make up Tuesday’s home game on Thursday, March 16th. First pitch for each contest will be 5 PM.
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The Coffee County Central High School baseball team saw their second game in a row with Shelbyville get cancelled on Tuesday night. The Red Raiders will make up BOTH games on Thursday night when they host Shelbyville in a district doubleheader. First pitch will be at 4 PM.
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The Westwood baseball team’s away game with Huntland was cancelled on Tuesday.
That game will be made up tonight in Huntland. Monday’s home game between Westwood and Huntland will be made up on Friday at Fred Deadman Park. First pitch is set for 5:00 PM both nights.
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The Coffee County Middle School soccer match at Harris was cancelled on Monday. That match is scheduled to be made up on Monday, March 20th at Harris. Opening kick is set for 5 PM.
The Raiders’ next match will be at home on Thursday, March 23rd when North Franklin visits the Raiders’ home pitch. Opening kick is set for 5 PM.
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The Coffee County CHS softball Lady Raiders season opening game on Wednesday night against Tullahoma has been postponed. It will be made up on Sunday, April 9th at 3:30 PM.
The Lady Raiders will welcome Lawrence County to Terry Floyd Field on Thursday night for a season opening district matchup. Thunder Radio will be on hand to bring you the broadcast as Lucky Knott will be on the call. First pitch is set for 6 PM; Thunder Radio begins live coverage with the pregame show at 5:50.
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The CCMS Track team has cancelled their opening meet of the year scheduled for Wednesday. The next meet will be on Wednesday, April 5th at Carden-Jarrell Field with North Franklin and South Franklin. Field events will get underway at 4 PM.
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The CHS soccer match with Marshall County on Tuesday night was cancelled. That match will be made up on April 17th at 6 PM at the Raider Soccer Field.
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The Westwood soccer team will play host to Webb tonight at Dyer-Bouldin Field in a game originally scheduled for Thursday night. On Thursday night, the Rockets will welcome Cascade to Dyer-Bouldin Field for a rematch of a game rained out on February 28th. Both games, both nights will get underway at 5:30 PM.
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The Westwood softball game at Community was cancelled on Tuesday night. Make-up for that game is still to be determined. Westwood will hold their home opener on Friday night when they welcome Cascade to Lady Rocket Field. First pitch is set for 5:30 PM.
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Wednesday’s Prep Schedule
4:30 PM – CCMS Baseball (JV) HOSTS Stewarts Creek
5:00 PM – WMS Baseball at Huntland
5:30 PM – WMS Soccer HOSTS Webb
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3/14/17 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Harley Lowance, 15 — Pizza Winner!
Marco Rociando
Tiffany Collins
Anniversaries:
Gary & Theresa Wilson, 24
Jamie & Nathan Gassman, 30
Meth found in search of home
Joseph Lee Holland… Photo provided by the CCSD.
Joseph Lee Holland, 41, of McMinnville Highway Morrison was charged with manufacturing/delivering/selling/possession of a controlled substance and unlawful drug paraphernalia use and activities.
The arrest came after Coffee County sheriff’s investigators served a search warrant at the residence and allegedly found a bag of white crystal like substance weighing two grams believed to be methamphetamines.
According to the warrant Holland admitted that the meth belong to him. The officers also found two glass pipes and a red straw with residue at the residence as well.
Bond was set at $52,500 and he is to appear in Coffee County General Sessions Court on April 10.
Shots Fired leads to two Arrest
Two men were arrested after a disturbance March 13 at Cedar Lane Apartments in Tullahoma.
Calvin Bernard Pettway, 33, of Mobile, Alabama and Christopher Allan Lyles, 34, of Cedar Lane were arrested following a disturbance involving the discharge of two pistols at the apartment complex.
According to a report by Tullahoma Police Officer Taylor Gannon, Lyles was asleep in the apartment when Pettway pulled his leg. Lyles told the officer that he didn’t know who it was and fired his weapon in the direction of his feet. Lyles said the shot was a “warning shot.” The shot struck a television in the bedroom. The two engaged in an altercation when Pettway fire his weapon toward Lyles and shot the glass out of the back sliding door. Pettway left the apartment.
Lyles was charged with aggravated assault, reckless endangerment and possession of a weapon while under the influence. His bond was set at $45,000 and he is to appear in Coffee County General Sessions Court on March 16.
Pettyway was charged with possession of schedule VI, aggravated assault, reckless endangerment and possession of a weapon while under the influence. His bond was set at $46,000 and he is to appear in Coffee County General Sessions Court March 16.