Clarksville TN - The start of every new calendar year brings news of great importance to the city of Clarksville.
Who will the mayor appoint to city committees?
Who’s in and who’s out?
Ever since the beginning of time, coffee shops and office gossipers have waited with “giddy” anticipation on learning just who the mayor likes, and who they don’t, and it comes in the form of committee appointments. «Read the rest of this article»
Clarksville City Council Email System Issue
Clarksville, TN – A recent issue concerning the city council email system has surfaced and I want to address some issues that were raised. The main issue relates to the request by local attorney Mark Rassas to gain email addresses of constituents and what has resulted since.
You may have already received some emails related to this or read a story in the Sunday “Leaf-Chronicle”, which did not address or fully disclose all the details. «Read the rest of this article»
John Tidwell getting to know his District
 John C. Tidwell
Clarksville, TN – District 74 State Representative John Tidwell makes the first impression of a “good old country boy” who just climbed out of the combine to greet you. Once you get him started, he’s like your country neighbor talking about the crops and the livestock, he’s probably not going to stop talking until you tell him you’ve got to get home for dinner, but make no mistake, he’s just as comfortable roaming the halls of the Tennessee Legislature as he is leaning against the fencepost “shooting the breeze.”
Tidwell was a guest on “Clarksville in Review” this weekend on WJZM 1400am with host Hank Bonecutter, on the heals of last Thursday’s primary where Lauri Day defeated Nick Steward for the republican nomination.
«Read the rest of this article»
Montgomery County Voter turn out Low for 2012 State Primary and County General Election
Clarksville, TN – As voting districts came to a close yesterday, one thing was evident; Montgomery County voter turnout exceptionally low, with just 7.06% of registered voters turning out to do their civic duty. 3,947 people early voted, or cast an absentee ballot; with just 2,897 people voting on election day.
Clarksville Online polled voter turnout at six random districts yesterday afternoon. District 6B at Bethel Baptist Church had 34 voters as of 2:00pm. District 4A at Montgomery Central Middle School had 107 voters by 2:00pm. District 5A at Smith School had 45 voters at 2:40pm. District 6A at Cumberland Heights School had 109 voters by 2:45pm. District 4B at the Old Jostens Building had 49 voters as of 3:05pm.
 Election workers stood by idle for the most part on election day.
«Read the rest of this article»
Lone Oak Picnic tradition attracts Candidates
August 1, 2012 |
Cunningham, TN – The 104th Lone Oak Picnic was held Saturday, July 28th by the Central Civitan Club at the Civitan Building on Alonzo Place. The Lone Oak Picnic has a long standing tradition of candidates running for election giving speeches during the event. Clarksville Online videoed each candidate’s speech for those unable to attend.
The Lone Oak Picnic is always the last Saturday in July. This is also the last weekend before the state primary election which makes it a great opportunity for the candidates to get in front of voters one last time.
 People gathering at the 104th Annual Lone Oak Picnic to listen to the candidates speak.
«Read the rest of this article»
Common Sense Coalition of Montgomery County calls for Nick Steward’s removal from Clarksville City Council
 Hank Bonecutter
Clarksville, TN – Neil Revlett, founder and chairman of the Common Sense Coalition is calling for embattled Ward 1 City Councilman, and Tennessee State House District 74 candidate Nick Steward to resign his council seat, and claims that Steward may have committed voter fraud.
In a press release, Revlett claims:
“The Common Sense Coalition of Montgomery County appreciates that Mr. Steward answered many of the questions about his character in an interview with Hank Bonecutter on the radio program “Clarksville in Review” and other local media. «Read the rest of this article»
What do we do with Nick Steward?
 Hank Bonecutter
Clarksville, TN – Ward 1 Clarksville City Councilman Nick Steward has come clean.
We think.
While being interviewed on my talk show, “Clarksville in Review,” Nick admitted to stealing from the Army, and being kicked out because of it. He also admitted to receiving a DUI in Arkansas in 2010, before he was elected to the council in November of the same year.
According to a background check provided by the Common Sense Coalition, Nick has had his fair share of legal problems, and questions have swirled around him since he first burst onto the Clarksville political scene. «Read the rest of this article»
Nick Steward answers critics, admits to stealing from Army
 Hank Bonecutter
Clarksville, TN – Embattled Ward 1 Clarksville City Councilman, and state legislative candidate Nick Steward, admitted to stealing from the Army while serving in Afghanistan, and receiving a “general discharge” for his crime.
In an exclusive interview on Clarksville news talk radio station, WJZM, Steward said that he took some computer parts for his personal use while ordering supplies for his unit. Steward said he was caught “by my chain of command” and eventually discharged from service. This is the first time that Steward has admitted to his indiscretion publicly. «Read the rest of this article»
Former Clarksville Mayor Col. Ted Crozier Sr. resigns as Treasurer from Nick Steward’s Campaign for Tennessee State Representative
July 7, 2012 |
Clarksville, TN – Col. Ted Crozier, Sr., former mayor of Clarksville, is announcing the dissolution of his association with the state representative campaign of Mr. Nick Steward. Col. Crozier has previously been listed as Mr. Steward’s campaign treasurer.
The city election commission is being informed that Col. Crozier has disassociated himself from Mr. Steward and encourages voters to consider other candidates for his position in the upcoming election. «Read the rest of this article»
Hilltop Market’s 3rd Annual BBQ Cook Off started Friday night
May 12, 2012 |
Clarksville, TN – The smell of BBQ was in the air as hundreds of people gathered at Hilltop Market Friday night for the start of their 3rd Annual BBQ Cook Off. The Back Lot Pickers featuring Donald and Lucian Greene were on hand providing the music. Food was available by Manna Café as well as samples of BBQ.
The BBQ cook off began this morning so make sure to come out and taste some of the best BBQ around.
 A barbecue team preparing for today's BBQ Cook Off.
«Read the rest of this article»
|