Democratic candidate for the 6th District County Commission seat, E.J. Laughter, center, responds to a question during Tuesday’s forum. Laughter did not take the opportunity to address the controversy surrounding questions on claims about his military service. At left is incumbent Commissioner Robert D. Rominger. At right is 6th District commission candidate Tom Ledford. Banner photo, HOWARD PIERCE
Commission candidates take forum spotlight
A near-capacity crowd watched Tuesday night as 22 candidates for Bradley County Commission occupied the stage at the George R. Johnson Cultural Heritage Center on the campus of Cleveland State Comm...
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Bradley County Sheriff Jim Ruth makes a point while his opponent, state Rep. Eric Watson, waits to respond. Banner photo, HOWARD PIERCE
Sheriff’s race duo spar in Round 2
Ruth, Watson debate issues
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Sandra Knight
Knight goes solo in road race forum
Sandra Knight had the stage alone Tuesday night after her opponent for road superintendent, “Edd” Lewis, sent a letter to organizers of the county political forum saying he had previous commitments...
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BRADLEY CENTRAL senior Logan Blackwell (9) races home with the game-winning run as Ooltewah catcher Brody Binder awaits the throw during the bottom of the sixth inning in Tuesday night’s 3-2 Bear victory at the McKenzie Baseball Complex. Banner photo, JOE CANNON
King, Bears bounce back
Unlike the previous night’s 24-hit, 13-run, 10-inning slugfest, Tuesday evening’s Bradley Central-Ooltewah District 5-AAA battle was dominated by a pair of pitching aces, with four of the game’s fi...
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CLEVELAND CATCHER Hunter Oliver connects on a two-RBI single in the bottom of the third inning against Soddy-Daisy at Raider Field on Tuesday. Banner photo, LYNNAE ROBERTS
Thompson fans 10 in Raiders’ win
As the District 5-AAA regular season winds down, the Cleveland Blue Raiders are winding up in preparation for next week’s tournament, beginning Wednesday at Ooltewah. Tuesday at Raider Field, Taylo...
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A Bosque Elm is planted in celebration of Arbor Day. Submitted photo
Trees get a toast on Arbor Day
A rainy day did not dampen the excitement of the Cleveland Shade Tree Board as it celebrated Arbor Day Tuesday. The ceremony was moved from the original outdoor location at the corner of Broad Stre...
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CRIME LOG »

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    • RUNNERS in the Boston Marathon call on their reserves to cover the remaining road between them and the finish line Monday afternoon. Those crossing the finish line and completing the Marathon included four members of the Run Now Relay team. Banner photo, DELANEY WALKER
    RUNNERS in the Boston Marathon call on their reserves to cover the remaining road between them and the finish line Monday afternoon. Those crossing the finish line and completing the Marathon included four members of the Run Now Relay team. Banner photo, DELANEY WALKER
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    Reporter offers her own views on Boston
    by DELANEY WALKER Banner Staff Writer
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    BOSTON — An explosion ripped through the air. Elite runners of the Boston Marathon experienced flashbacks as they hit the ground. Voices raised in volume as everyone reacted to the perceived threat...
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