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Manchester Recreation department to add playground for ages 13 and up at Riverview location
Manchester Parks and Recreation will soon begin installation of a new playground near the old Riverview School. The new playground, which is designed for children 13 and older, is described by parks director Bonnie Gamble as “more of an obstacle course/American Ninja type of area.” Gamble cited the need for a play area for older youth, who get bored with playground equipment for smaller children, which leads to that equipment not being used properly. The cost of the project is $200,902, which is fully funded by a Diabetes Initiative Grant from the Tennessee Department of Health and will not...
Woodbury man charged with murder
An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Woodbury man, who is facing multiple charges, including murder. At the request of 16th District Attorney General Jennings Jones, on July 12, 2019, TBI Special Agents responded to a home on Sunny Slope Drive in Woodbury, where Jason Glass (01/28/1984) had been shot to death. During the course of the investigation, Agents learned that the victim was with an acquaintance, John McPeak, during an altercation at that home. The investigation revealed that during that altercation, McPeak fired shots, striking and killing...
Duck River plans to expand on study for LED lights in Manchester
We have an expanded story that Thunder Radio News first brought to you last week, expanding on the desire for Duck River Electric Membership Corporation to upgrade the city of Manchester’s 1,500 plus streetlights to LED. President and CEO Scott Spence and Electrical Engineer Chip Pinion reviewed the current plan and future options and benefits of LED lighting. Manchester Mayor Lonnie Norman accepted DREMC’s request to discuss LEDs and hear a more detailed study of what the cost savings would be. “We look forward to working with DREMC on evaluating how we can convert our current street lighting to...
Manchester police need help locating runaway juvenile
Manchester authorities are asking for the public’s help locating a runaway juvenile. On Friday, March 6, Abigail Raider did not return home from school. She was last seen wearing a neon shirt, dark blue jeans and white Air Force Ones Nike Shoes. She also wears black framed eyeglasses. According to Rader’s mom, she could be in the Smyrna area. Abigail Raider is a white female with brown eyes and brown hair, standing approximately 5’7” and weighing 120 pounds. You can see photos of her on our website. If you know any information regarding Abigail, contact the Manchester Police Department...
Local schools issue joint statement addressing coronavirus concerns
All three local schools systems- Coffee County, Manchester City, and Tullahoma- released a joint statement concerning the coronavirus and steps being taken to prevent any potential spread. That statement is as follows: According to the Center for Disease Control, there is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID -19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. It is important that we operate on a system of facts in cases such as this and not let fear or social media drive the discussion and decision-making process. We are making a concerted...
Duck River sends crews to help restore power in Wilson County
Multiple crews from Duck River Electric have been assisting neighboring Middle Tennessee Electric Member Corporation with rebuilding electric infrastructure following Tuesday’s (March 3) tornadoes that left wide paths of destruction across much o northern Middle Tennessee, including Wilson County, which was reportedly the hardest hit area of Middle Tennessee’s electric service area where an estimated 300 electric poles were broken. (Pictured below, Duck River Electric crews work to restore power in Wilson...
Williamson Co. man tests positive for Coronavirus; CDC officials reassure issue is not widespread
The Tennessee Department of Health has received positive test results for a case of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus in Tennessee. The TDH State Public Health Laboratory tested the individual, and has submitted results to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for confirmation. The patient is an adult male from Williamson County who had recently traveled out-of-state. The patient has a mild illness and is isolated at home. “We are working closely with local health care partners to identify contacts and contain spread of this disease in our communities,” said Tennessee Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey, MD, MBA, FAAP. “We’ve been...
Tennesseans urged to use caution when donating to storm victims; watch for scammers
In the wake of devastating tornadoes that hit Davidson, Putnam and Wilson counties, Secretary of State Tre Hargett is urging people to use caution when trying to help those affected. “Tennesseans are generous and support each other in times of need, and I encourage everyone to be diligent when donating money to charitable organizations,” said Secretary Hargett. ” Unfortunately, there are scam artists who prey on our generosity after a disaster. Tennesseans should give wisely so that we maximize recovery efforts.” Secretary Hargett encourages Tennesseans to review these Wise Giving Tips from the Secretary of State’s Division of Charitable...
