The City of Dunlap has announced its deepest condolences to Donnie Custer’s family and friends. Donnie served the Dunlap Police Department for 20 years, including several years as the Chief of Police and 10 years as an elected constable. He retired from the Army. Flags at municipal buildings have been placed at half-staff in his …
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Update!! Arson Suspected in Palmer School Fire
On Sunday afternoon, October 27, at approximately 3:43, the Palmer Fire Department responded to the former Palmer Elementary School for a possible structure fire with smoke visible from the building at the time of the call. Initial first responders immediately requested the additional response of mutual aid resources from surrounding fire departments for manpower and equipment, …
Unclaimed Property Returned to the City of Dunlap
State Treasurer David H. Lillard, Jr. has returned $5,509.11 in Unclaimed Property to Dunlap’s Mayor, Clint Huth, on behalf of the City of Dunlap. ÂÂUnclaimed property is money turned over to the State by businesses and organizations that could not locate the rightful owner. The Unclaimed Property Division is a consumer protection program of the Tennessee …
Hill Circle in Dunlap will be Restricted on Halloween Night
On Halloween night, 10/31/2024, Dunlap Police has announced that Hill Circle will be restricted to a one-way street to allow children to TRICK OR TREAT safely. Vehicles will enter on the east side of Hill Circle closest to Heard St and exit on the west side of Hill Circle closest to the Sequatchie County Justice …
Tennessee Early Voting Down from 2020, but Up Locally
With just a few days left, early voting turnout in Tennessee has surpassed 30%. Early voting for the Nov. 5 General Election ends Oct. 31. On Friday, Oct. 25, the Tennessee Secretary of State’s office said 1,450,625 voters had cast their ballots in the Volunteer State. This surpasses 2016 numbers by 31% after the ninth day of early …
Girl Scout Dues Going Up
Girl Scouts of the USA is doubling its annual membership fee over the next two years to reduce red ink. Dues will stay at $25 for the next year but rise to $45 for the 2026 membership year and $65 in 2027. Saturday, they voted to approve the two-step increase, which amounts to a $160% …
Reduce TN Crashes Program Helping Teen Drivers
The Reduce TN Crashes program is designed to increase awareness of safe driving practices amongst teens by facilitating and rewarding activities that are rooted in promoting teen traffic safety. The program serves as a marketing tool for traffic safety partners, driving traffic to sponsored activities’ websites and increasing participation in programs that reinforce the underlying message of …
Sequatchie County Schools will Release Early on Wednesday
The Sequatchie County School system will have an abbreviated school day on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. This abbreviated day will allow staff to partner with local law enforcement to plan and review important safety practices. Car Rider Loading Time: 11:20 a.m. Bus Loading Time: 11:30 a.m. Please arrange your child’s pick-up and communicate any changes …
Early Voting Starts Wednesday
Voter registration for the upcoming Nov. 5 Election was wrapped up on Monday. Early voting begins on Oct. 16 and runs through Oct. 31. Check with your local election commission office for details. Find hours and polling locations, view sample ballots, and much more by downloading the Secretary of State’s free GoVoteTN app, or visiting GoVoteTN.gov. You’ll …
Area Driver Services Locations to Close for One-Day Equipment Upgrade
The Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s Driver Services Centers in Grundy and Sequatchie County locations will close a one-day installation this week for the installation of new credentialing equipment and new self-service kiosks. Locations Closing Tuesday, Oct. 15 Grundy County Clerk – 68 Cumberland Street, Altamont Locations Closing Wednesday, Oct. 16 Sequatchie County Clerk – …


