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Potts’ strong arm aids Skyhawks in lone win
Potts’ strong arm aids Skyhawks in lone win Posted: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 12:00 pm RICHMOND, Ky. — Dalton Potts and Carter Smith carried a shutout into the ninth inning Sunday to help UT Martin claim a 5-1 Ohio Valley Conference victory over Eastern Kentucky in college baseball action at Turkey Hughes Field. Potts earned…
Read MoreCritical hits missing in losses to Racers
Critical hits missing in losses to Racers Posted: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 12:00 pm The UT Martin softball team outhit visiting Murray State but could not overcome a fifth inning home run, falling in the Ohio Valley Conference series finale 3-2 Sunday. The Skyhawks (29-13, 10-6 OVC) tallied 10 hits on the afternoon, led by…
Read MoreHickman residents face meth charges
Hickman residents face meth charges Posted: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 9:05 pm Two people were charged with meth manufacturing early today after police discovered meth lab ingredients at a Hickman, Ky., home. Wendy L. Corum, 44, and Kenneth J. Vowell, 22, both of Hickman, were arrested at 2:33 a.m. at a residence on Tennessee Street…
Read MoreUTM men clinch Ozark Region title
UTM men clinch Ozark Region title Posted: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 12:00 pm The University of Tennessee at Martin men’s rodeo team finished second while the women’s squad brought home fourth-place honors in the 45th annual spring college rodeo held at the Ned McWherter Agricultural Pavilion and NW (Doc) Robinson Arena this past weekend. Entering…
Read MoreMTD to bring 225 jobs to Martin
MTD to bring 225 jobs to Martin Posted: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 12:00 pm NASHVILLE — Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty, along with MTD Consumer Group Inc. officials, announced Monday the company will expand operations at its Martin facility, adding 225 jobs in Weakley County.“I want to thank MTD…
Read MoreMTD closing Ohio plant
MTD closing Ohio plant Posted: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 12:00 pm By JOE LOFAROSpecial to the PressFor the second time in three months, MTD is closing a plant in Ohio. And this time the product line could be coming to Martin.The Weakley County Press has learned that Commercial Turf Products in Streetsboro, Ohio, will close…
Read MoreMartin eager to help with MTD
Martin eager to help with MTD Posted: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 12:00 pm By JOE LOFARO Special to the Press The Martin Industrial Development Board and the City of Martin didn’t waste any time when MTD asked for help with its recent expansion project. Knowing that Fast Track Grant Funds might be available from the…
Read MoreLeaves and grass clippings in drains cause flooding issues in Martin
Leaves and grass clippings in drains cause flooding issues in Martin Posted: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 12:00 pm By BRAD GASKINS News Editor MARTIN — The city of Martin’s public works department is reminding residents not to use the storm drains to dispose of leaves, grass clippings and trash. “It would sure help if people…
Read MoreCompliance check leads to meth lab
Compliance check leads to meth lab Posted: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 12:00 pm A multi-agency compliance check on all 64 registered sex offenders in Weakley County led to the discovery of a meth lab. During the compliance check at 2106 Parks Well Road near Gleason, an active meth lab was allegedly found inside the residence…
Read MoreTransportation plan includes local section of I-69 to be completed
Transportation plan includes local section of I-69 to be completed Posted: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 9:05 pm By KEVIN BOWDEN Staff Reporter It’s been nearly two months since state Commissioner of Transportation John Schroer announced he was committed to seeing the completion of I-69 through Obion County. Now, a critical 2.9-mile section of I-69 southwest…
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