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Hubner to construct 36,000 square foot building, generate 66 jobs
Hubner Manufacturing Corporation to establish operations in Dunlap: With a start-up planned for January 2020, officials from Hubner Manufacturing Corporation, along with Governor Bill Lee and other leaders, announced a $9.6 million private investment in Dunlap on March 6. Hubner, a world-wide manufacturer of products for transportation and energy sectors, plans to create approximately 66…
Read MoreAlabama mock trial team rolls with Powell
In addition to college lectures, exams, and projects as a sophomore at the University of Alabama, Abbie Powell, a 2017 graduate of Sequatchie County High School, is part of a national level mock trial team competing around the nation. For more see the February 21 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreFire claims home / pet
Initially believing children may have been trapped in a burning mobile home, the Dunlap Volunteer Fire Department (DVFD) reported to a fire off Rankin Avenue on February 18. All occupants of the home were out and safe, said DVD Chief Norman Hatfield, except for a family pet that could not be rescued. For more see…
Read MoreRefillable water stations aiding students’ habits
School and health officials are seeing an increase in the amount of water being consumed by students, after the installation of refillable water stations. Some of the stations are in place at Griffith Elementary School and were visited by members of Step Up Sequatchie, a local organization, and others last week. For more see the…
Read MoreHudson chooses baseball at Roane State
Collin Hudson, a three-sport standout at Sequatchie County High School, has chosen baseball as a method to help continue his education after graduation in May. Hudson, surrounded by family, friends, and coaches, signed with Roane State Community College on February 6. For more see the February 14 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreSurveillance camera snaps photo of theft suspect
Do you know this man? He is a suspect in a recent theft. For more see the February 7 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreWoodlee’s dedication earns Pay it Forward
Nearly 200 children took part in Sequatchie County Youth Basketball (SCYB) this winter, from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, and the program’s director was surprised last week for her countless hours of hard work. Kasey Woodlee, Griffith Elementary School Physical Education teacher and Sequatchie County High School girls head basketball coach, received the $500 “Pay it…
Read MoreTaylor killed in single-vehicle wreck
Fallan Taylor, 28, passed away from injuries in a single-vehicle wreck on Highway 28, Saturday, January 19, the Tennessee Highway Patrol reported. Emergency personnel from several departments reported to the scene at about 8:30 a.m. The THP stated Taylor’s vehicle left the highway and struck a tree. An infant in the back seat was transported…
Read MoreLayne reinstated as Sequatchie County High School Principal
Tommy Layne, Principal at Sequatchie County High School for 24 years before a reassignment was ordered in October by Director of Schools Pete Swafford, has been reinstated to his position. “We had a conversation in early December, and Mr. Layne acknowledged mistakes had been made. He took responsibility,” Director Swafford said. “He asked if I…
Read MoreDeputy relieved of duties
Since being arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) on December 1, Ryan Patterson has been fired from the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department. Sequatchie County Sheriff Coy Swanger reported Patterson, a deputy for several years, was relieved of his duties on December 18. For more see the January 3 issue of The Dunlap…
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