Drivers on Cunningham Road near Hallsdale Powell Utility District’s headquarters may have seen some impressive growth on top of the building this summer. But never fear, that’s just the green …
Latter-day carpetbaggers are here to save the children
I’ve rarely been so happy about action of Knox County Commission as I was this week when the commission defeated efforts by District 7 commissioner Rhonda Lee to pass an …
It’s never too soon to Adopt-A-Park
First, a big shout out to Girl Scout Troop 21186 for becoming our latest participant in the Parks and Recreation Department’s Adopt-A-Park program. The organization will help oversee cleanup at …
Narrow miss on spring house wipeout
Powell Station came within a fender’s width of losing a historic treasure during the recent heavy flooding. The spring house in the curve on Emory Road near Spring Street was …
Good, messy fun at Halls Outdoor Classroom Celebration
It was a beautiful evening to get out and enjoy the great outdoors at the Halls Outdoor Classroom Spring Celebration. For 11 years, Halls Crossroads has come together to enjoy …
Halls BPA prays for community
The Halls Crossroads business community came together in prayer and fellowship March 30, with the annual Halls Prayer Breakfast, hosted by the Halls Business and Professional Association.
The event was held …
HPUD Citizens Academy gets utility crash course
Water and wastewater systems aren’t something most people think about. That is, until those systems fail. But eight local folks have taken the plunge to learn everything you wanted and …
HPUD to interview for commissioner
Hallsdale-Powell Utility District (HPUD) is now accepting applications for possible nomination as a member of the HPUD Board of Commissioners. HPUD’s board is comprised of three commissioners, who are each …