RETURN TO NORMANDY
WWII veteran Dick Watson retraces his D-Day steps
You are 18 and on a dark beach in the dead of night. Gunfire can be heard in the distance while you’re scanning the water near the beach for mines. If one goes off, it’ll be the end of not …
Cleveland State tuition to increase
The Tennessee Board of Regents has again voted to increase tuition rates at its 13 community colleges, including Cleveland State, as well as its 27 colleges of applied technology. During a …
Bradley County Farmers Market opens
Bradley County Farmers Market opens Special to the Banner Summer is here and so are fresh fruits and vegetables. The 2019 farmers market season has kicked off with the Bradley County — Peerless Road Farmers Market open three days per week into the fall. Vendors will offer a wide variety of products including farm fresh produce, eggs, honey, jams, jellies and unique specialty items. Because this is a producer market, items will be seasonal and the variety of produce and vendors will change throughout the season. For many of the vendors, the market is an opportunity to connect with the community and discuss how their items are produced. “Last year, there were days with 12 to 15 vendors. We hope to increase that number this year to offer more variety and selection for customers,” noted Jason Debusk with the UT/TSU Extension office. The market is sponsored and overseen by the Bradley County Agricultural Extension. It is open to the public and anyone from Bradley County may sell their products without a fee. Vendors are required to submit an application and get a vendor permit.
50 adults receive diplomas during commencement
Fifty adults from the Bradley, McMinn, Meigs and Polk counties walked in a special commencement ceremony recently after having earned their high school equivalency diplomas. These graduates were …
Veteran coaching staff provides Bears stability
