Stories from Thursday, December 28, 2006

This week, the Times-Gazette is looking back at 2006 by counting down the top 10 news stories of the year as voted by a panel of T-G staffers. Here are the stories revealed so far: 10) Eastern European students spend months in Shelbyville as temporary workers; some run into financial trouble...

GREENEVILLE -- It's important to make a statement in opening round action of any tournament. That's exactly what Shelbyville Central did with an impressive 67-34 victory over Jefferson County on Wednesday night in the Greene County Bank Ladies' Classic at Hal Henard Gym...

The much-anticipated Bedford County Classic gets underway this evening in Unionville at Community High. Cascade's girls hit the floor after 10 days of rest to tip off the action against Giles County at 4. Coach Tracy Ferrell's Lady Champions enter play with a 3-6 record and are coming off a tough 22-point road loss to Friendship Christian at the Watertown Classic...

A ladder stand and 35mm Sureshot Camo camera belonging to Richard Moon of Taft were taken between Dec. 16 and Saturday from Straight Creek Road land he was leasing for hunting, according to a Bedford County Sheriff's Department report. One was taken at Wal-Mart and the other at an unspecified location, police said...

Bob Davidson's name and voice is well known to many in Bedford County. For many years, he could be heard over the airwaves on local radio. But some may not be aware of another skill that he has used over the years. After 25 years of clock repair, the 87-year-old is looking for someone to take charge of all the tools and parts he has used to fix these delicate instruments...

A variety of local agencies will close for the New Year's holiday. Here are some schedules of broad interest: Bedford County Courthouse and courthouse annex offices will close Saturday (where applicable) and Monday. Shelbyville City Hall will close Monday....

Bedford County Utility District officials say the utility's natural gas customers will save several dollars annually for 20 years because of a deal struck last week for the purchase of fuel at a below market price. BCUD General Manager Marty Davis explained the contract Wednesday morning, acknowledging, "The effect on our gas customers won't be too much, but every little bit helps."...

TAMPA, Fla. -- Tennessee head coach Phillip Fulmer said Wednesday he's not a believer in any sort of stereotype when it comes to Southeastern Conference football versus the Big Ten Conference. The Vols meet Penn State here Monday in the 21st Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium...