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The White County Board of Commissioners decided to suspend short-term rental applications.

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County halts STRs

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News The White County Board of Commissioners decided to suspend short-term rental applications. At its meeting on Monday, Sept. 25, the board put a 120-day moratorium on any new land use applications for short-term rentals beginning on Monday, Oct. 2.

Last year’s Agrifest brought families to Cleveland’s Freedom Park. (file photo)

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Agrifest, Open House to keep families busy Saturday

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

by Samantha Sinclair White County News Families will have plenty to do in Downtown Cleveland on Saturday. The county’s harvest festival, Agrifest, will be Saturday, Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Freedom Park.

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City continues wait on appeal

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

by Samantha Sinclair White County News An applicant that did not qualify for a package store license has not yet filed an appeal, Cleveland City Manager Kevin Harris said Wednesday morning. The applicant has through Monday, Sept. 25 to file an appeal.

Rick Kelley

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Sheriff wants another term

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News Sheriff Rick Kelley wants to continue serving the county as its top lawman. On Tuesday, Sept. 19, Kelley announced his intent to run for a second term.

Billy Pittard has been serving as the county’s interim manager since May. (file photo)

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County names Pittard sole manager finalist

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News The White County Board of Commissioners decided to keep Billy Pittard on in a permanent role before his interim manager contract expires in November.

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Von-derful Homecoming

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

Yvonne “Von” Minutello hugs her father Brent Dorsey after being announced as White County High School’s 2023 Homecoming Queen. Von Dré Nelson was voted as Homecoming King. Look for Homecoming coverage in the B section.

Commissioner Terry Goodger raises the American flag in remembrance of the 9/11 attacks. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

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County dedicates flag at 9/11 ceremony

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News On Monday, Sept. 11 at 9 a.m., the White County Board of Commissioners along with Woodmen Life held a remembrance ceremony for the attacks that took place 22 years ago in New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

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Helen OKs property swap

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News The Helen City Commission approved a land exchange with a former city commissioner in a called meeting Monday morning.

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Cleveland needs lottery for licenses

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

by Samantha Sinclair White County News Cleveland will need a lottery to select who will be able to sell alcohol in the city. City Manager Kevin Harris said at Monday’s city council meeting that out of five package store applicants, four qualified.

Michael and Kristina Cromer toast with the crowd. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Prost!

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

by Samantha Sinclair White County News With its parade and tapping of the first keg Saturday afternoon, Helen’s 53rd Oktoberfest is underway. The festival is the longest running in the U.S., ending on Oct. 29. The parade’s grand marshal was Bob Stacey of Hofbrauhaus USA.