Loudon NewsLocal news for Loudon, TN continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Woman injured in lightning strike; violent storm knocks out power, slows traffic- July 13, 2008 Thousands of homes lost power, heavy rains slowed traffic and one person reported being hit by lightning Wednesday afternoon as a severe thunderstorm moved through Blount County.http://www.topix.net/city/loudon-tn/2008/07/woman-injured-in-lightning-strike-violent-stor... Loudon schools' budget balanced- July 11, 2008 With a little help from the Loudon County Commission and some newly discovered revenue, the Loudon school board announced Thursday night that the 2008-2009 budget was finally in the black.http://www.topix.net/city/loudon-tn/2008/07/loudon-schools-budget-balanced?fromrss=1 Loudon schools get phys ed grant money- July 11, 2008 The cash-strapped Loudon County school system has been chosen to receive a $335,067 federal grant to combat childhood obesity and promote physical activity.http://www.topix.net/city/loudon-tn/2008/07/loudon-schools-get-phys-ed-grant-money?fromrss... Commission votes to pay LOGIC debt- July 9, 2008 A rather expensive chicken came home to roost at last Monday's county commission meeting as officials voted to pay a long outstanding bill in order to avoid a lawsuit and an even higher bill.http://www.topix.net/city/loudon-tn/2008/07/commission-votes-to-pay-logic-debt?fromrss=1 Concrete plant on hold- July 7, 2008 Despite repeated appeals from the developer and assurances that air pollution would be a "nonissue," the Loudon Regional Planning Commission voted Wednesday to delay site plan approval for a Ready Mix Plant.http://www.topix.net/city/loudon-tn/2008/07/concrete-plant-on-hold?fromrss=1 Monitor proposal ignites concern- July 5, 2008 Despite continuing concerns about air pollution and several issues adding fuel to the fire for local residents, Loudon County may lose one or both air quality monitors soon.http://www.topix.net/city/loudon-tn/2008/07/monitor-proposal-ignites-concern?fromrss=1 New air quality monitoring plan concerns Loudon Co. residents- July 3, 2008 Loudon County is already struggling to meet the EPA's air quality standards. However, some fear a plan by the state Department of Environment and Conservation may make cleaning the air even more difficult.http://www.topix.net/city/loudon-tn/2008/07/new-air-quality-monitoring-plan-concerns-loudo... Extra funding found for schools- July 2, 2008 The special called meeting of the Loudon County Board of Education held Thursday to increase the system's capital budget request took an unexpected turn when school officials told the board more funds would be ...http://www.topix.net/city/loudon-tn/2008/07/extra-funding-found-for-schools?fromrss=1 |