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Oak Ridge hospital, union in negotiations for new contract
WEBSep 24, 2024 — 0:03. 1:23. Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge and the union for most of its workers, Service Employees International Union Local 205, will have two rallies in front of Methodist Medical Center on Wednesday, Sept. 25, as the union and hospital are currently in contract negotiations.
Evolution of UT-ORNL partnership, saving of the lab described in …
WEBSep 25, 2024 — Carolyn Krause has written a series of three articles based on a recent talk to Friends of Oak Ridge National Laboratory by Lee Riedinger on a 2024 book he coauthored with Al Ekkebus, Ray Smith and William Bugg on “Critical Connections: The University of Tennessee and Oak Ridge from the Dawn of the Atomic Age to the Present.” This article also draws from the book as well as a book by Alvin ...
Secret City Improv Festival in Oak Ridge this weekend; workshops, …
WEBSep 25, 2024 — Flow, Magical Lying Hour, Two Sketchy Dames, and Intelligent Fools, 9 p.m. Friday. Hub City Improv, True Story Improv, Door Mats, and the 4th Annual Slayden Cup Tournament, 11 p.m. Friday. Bryan vs. Music, Quaker's Dozen, Don't Tell Anna, and SCIF Secret Show, 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Slayden Intensives High School Showcase featuring Hardin Valley ...
Oak Ridge High Homecoming Court members announced
WEBSep 23, 2024 — Ten Oak Ridge High School students are members of the Homecoming Court. The king and queen will be announced at Friday's homecoming game. The Wildcats will play the Clinton High School Dragons. The new members of the Oak Ridge Sports Hall of Fame will also be honored.. The biographical information and photos were provided to The Oak Ridger.
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Improving public housing, constructing affordable apartments in …
WEBAug 23, 2024 — 1:23. The Oak Ridge Housing Authority unveiled plans Friday morning to begin work early next year to renovate 128 existing public housing units scattered around the city and and construct 104 new affordable rental units in the Scarboro community for the area's workforce at a total cost of $56 million. "This is a historic moment for the Oak ...
Oak Ridge Tennessee launches improved city website
WEBJan 11, 2024 — City of Oak Ridge launches improved website. The city of Oak Ridge has a new website. The link, www.oakridgetn.gov, will not change from the previous city website, but the look will be new, a news release said. The new site is easier to navigate and includes a search feature that’s prominently placed in the center of …
Oak Ridge School Board schedules work session prior to meeting …
WEBSep 20, 2024 — The Oak Ridge Board of Education will meet for two public meetings on Monday at the School Administration Building, New York Avenue.. The monthly September board meeting, set for 5 p.m., will be preceded at 3 p.m. by a work session. Among the items on the work session meeting is an enrollment and building use analysis.
Oak Ridge OKs first budget vote with 8.4% hike in water and …
WEBJun 6, 2023 — Oak Ridge gives first approval to budget with 8.4% hike in water and sewer fees. Oak Ridge City Council members on Monday night gave their first approval to the proposed 2022-23 budget and increasing water and sewer rates by 8.4%. They also added $75,000 more to the fund that gives help to needy residents who can't pay utility bills.