NEWS about Jane Miller and the City of Oak Ridge

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04/24/2008 — Council OK's Scarboro rezoning for 40-home development

04/24/2008 — The Oak Ridge Observer

04/23/2008 — Clash Over Rezoning

04/23/2008 — 'Vision' vote postponed

04/18/2008 — Oak Ridge Baptist breaks ground for new building

04/17/2008 — Asian Dinner to help Sister City organization

03/19/2008 — Utility rate increases, rowing lease get nods

03/19/2008 — Construction of Groves Park Commons announced

02/28/2008 — $4.2 million development offers ‘uncommon’ amenities

02/27/2008 — ‘Why build it someplace else?’

02/26/2008 — Mayors bolster Y-12 mission Sign of Support

02/13/2008 — Citizens could speak earlier

02/01/2008 — Bus plan proposed

01/31/2008 — Council approves $45K for surveying work

01/30/2008 — The Turtles, Mary Wilson to perform at Secret City Fest

01/15/2008 — Committee approves legislative agendas

01/15/2008 — January events celebrate Martin Luther King Day

01/15/2008 — City ‘vision’ must bring together diverse groups

01/11/2008 — New skate park equipment addeds

01/10/2008 — City Council: More top stories

01/24/2008 — The Oak Ridge Observer, current edition

01/09/2008 — Remembering the Skyway

01/04/2008 — Oak Ridge High School embracing ‘green design’

01/03/2008 — Vision timeline pushed back a month

01/02/2008 — Oak Ridge still needs retail, officials say

01/02/2008 — City helps to recycle Christmas trees

12/20/2007 — Tax abatement policies get nod

12/19/2007 — Schools chief says bus service not only solution

12/11/2007 — Jefferson Middle recognized with national award

12/07/2007 — The spirit of giving lights up Methodist Medical Center Dedication ceremony Tuesday night at 7

12/07/2007 — Ambitious oral history project reveals ‘unexpected treasures’

12/07/2007 — Education Foundation makes payment to city for high school

11/30/2007 — Lobbyists earn 2-1 vote of confidence

11/30/2007 — Museum of Appalachia’s open house offers nostalgic view of ‘Christmas Past’

11/12/2007 — Recalling Oak Ridge’s beginnings

11/05/2007 — Veterans Day event Sunday at AMSE

11/05/2007 — Straight A’s again for OR

11/01/2007 — Ceremony held for new captains

10/31/2007 — Hope praises people, community

10/24/2007 — Engineering and Manufacturing Academy classes using new, high-tech router

10/24/2007 — Birds of a feather flock to ORR

10/23/2007 — Clarks Preserve OK’d

10/23/2007 — Street Painting ‘draws’ 192 artists

10/19/2007 — 405-home plan moves forward

10/19/2007 — ORHS announces 2008 National Merit Semifinalists

10/09/2007 — Mayor wants community input on future of city

10/08/2007 — Volunteers hard at work to help reach United Way goal

09/25/2007 — New hotel OK’d

09/25/2007 — $6.7 million kick-starts DOE BioEnergy Science Center

09/11/2007 — Local festival a Shining Example

09/11/2007 — Company offers homes proposal

08/21/2007 — Council approves hotel rezoning

08/10/2007 — Seniors seaching for solution

08/07/2007 — Oak Ridge school system welcomes 30 new teachers

07/19/2007 — ‘Lucky’ to have greenways

07/19/2007 — Daily Stops to DOE’s SNS now included on Summer Public Tour Route

07/17/2007 — Miller elected mayor pro tem

07/17/2007 — Developers aiming for Target

07/17/2007 — Y-12 ribbon-cutting makes history

07/11/2007 — New buildings, new era for Y-12

07/11/2007 — Pollard Auditorium packed as Science Center site lauded

06/22/2007 — MMC names new president

06/22/2007 — Law enforcement officers honored by Wackenhut

06/19/2007 — Beehan elected mayor

06/19/2007 — Secret City Festival deemed huge success

06/19/2007 — My day with The Oak Ridge Boys

06/19/2007 — Oak Ridge Boys: ‘This is like coming home’

06/15/2007 — Nuts and bolts of success

06/15/2007 — Mayoral election outcome unclear

06/11/2007 — Beehan running for mayor; Miller wants No. 2 spot

06/08/2007 — Festival keeps gettin’ better

06/08/2007 — Now what? Developers share (some) information

06/08/2007 — IN: Education high on newcomers’ list

06/08/2007 — OUT: Departing three offer views, advice

06/06/2007 — Hayes, Smith, Hensley elected to City Council

06/06/2007 — Election results: Crestpointe referendum rejected

05/28/2007 — Rowing event makes big splash

05/18/2007 — ‘Clinton 12’ immortalized

05/03/2007 — Public encouraged to attend Oak Ridge ‘Day of Prayer’ event

05/02/2007 — Community observance grows: ‘It was answered prayer’

05/02/2007 — Visitors Bureau wants new welcome center

05/02/2007 — Crestpointe top forum issue

05/02/2007 — School Board candidates talk funds, facilities

04/24/2007 — Wamp touts research park

04/20/2007 — FOR kicks off campaign

04/17/2007 — City Council formally asks for referendum

04/17/2007 — Proposed S. Illinois hotel to be smaller

04/17/2007 — Rotary honors local educators

04/12/2007 — Governor reports broad support for ‘Schools First’

03/26/2007 — Officials dedicate new marina docks

03/26/2007 — Schools to present budget recommendation Thursday

03/26/2007 — No candidates withdraw from Oak Ridge election

03/09/2007 — Crestpointe development criteria being worked out

03/07/2007 — ORCMA’s ‘La Traviata’ is ‘exotic and irrational entertainment’

03/07/2007 — Frequently Asked Questions about Crestpointe Shopping Center, SuperTarget

03/06/2007 — Mayor ‘committed’ to $65M retail center

03/06/2007 — Ethically speaking … city looks at policy

02/28/2007 — Oak Ridge wants help with Crestpointe debt

02/28/2007 — Cable franchising a concern

02/28/2007 — Two more qualify for City Council

02/27/2007 — Crestpointe ‘a tough sell’

02/14/2007 — City surveying residents on Crestpointe

02/01/2007 — County could contribute to SuperTarget Anderson commissioner: ‘It’s a situation where everyone wins’

01/31/2007 — Unique history of Methodist Medical Center explained to local students

01/31/2007 — Citizens for SuperTarget

01/26/2007 — Target could create retail core

01/25/2007 — Festival will offer great entertainment

01/25/2007 — Target would not require tax increase

01/24/2007 — SuperTarget won‘t stall mall

01/23/2007 — Target could anchor $60M+ center

01/23/2007 — Council approves about $1M in waterfront improvements

01/23/2007 — Oak Ridge: Science making history

01/15/2007 — Facelift planned for theater

01/12/2007 — Oak Ridge ‘best fit’ for expanding company

01/11/2007 — Three leaving City Council

01/11/2007 — Council members will be missed; however …

01/03/2007 — SNS, mall, schools — O’Connor updates biggest stories of ‘06

01/02/2007 — Oak Ridge receives two excellence awards

01/02/2007 — Fire Dept. has safe year

12/18/2006 — Winning students lauded by Carringer, applauded by peers

12/18/2006 — Foundation makes 2nd payment for high school

12/18/2006 — Local Christmas parades airing on Channel 12

11/22/2006 — Developers converting golf course to homes

11/21/2006 — Council OKs church rezoning, pay raise for Oak Ridge judge

10/05/2006 — Diversity group honors Clinton 12, OR Schools

10/04/2006 — Highland View update offered at League lunch

10/03/2006 — Oak Ridge to resurface city streets

09/27/2006 — Residential development gets thumbs-up

09/26/2006 — Wheat — Education, sacrifice and proud memories

09/26/2006 — Council rejects rezoning for hotel

09/26/2006 — OR Council grants $100K for rowing

09/26/2006 — BWXT Y-12 and Fisk University sign Mentor-Protege agreement

09/20/2006 — Y-12 chief offers modernization update

09/20/2006 — German travel writer visits Oak Ridge, Norris

09/20/2006 — Economic impact of tourism increases 9 percent in AC

09/20/2006 — Anderson County: Party loyalty no issue

09/20/2006 — Leaders respond to Anderson story

09/08/2006 — Oak Ridge Board of Zoning Appeals to meet

09/06/2006 — Nuclear study OK’d

08/31/2006 — New Retail, Central Park, Opens

08/25/2006 — Building bridges, friendships

08/25/2006 — ‘We’re all one race’

08/22/2006 — Hotel project OK’d

08/15/2006 — ‘Smooth start’ for schools

07/27/2006 — City to host ‘Night Out’ Tuesday

06/19/2006 — Secret City attracts up to 20,000

06/19/2006 — Festival draws all ages

06/19/2006 — Plans under way for a dog park in Oak Ridge

05/19/2006 — Schools announce convocation and grad ceremonies

05/16/2006 — Appreciation shown for Wilcox's contributions

05/02/2006 — Oak Ridge eyed for ethanol plant, 500 jobs

04/28/2006 — Horizon, Heritage center development continues

04/27/2006 — Council's 'Night Out' - Drugs, speeding, taxes talk of town

04/20/2006 — Council, city staff to host 'Night Out'

04/19/2006 — IDB approves tax break

04/18/2006 — $300K for development is approved

04/13/2006 — Company applies to demolish Applewood

04/12/2006 — Hotel could bring thousands to OR

04/12/2006 — ORHS student teams win academic competitions

04/06/2006 — Oak Ridge events scheduled for Dogwood Arts Festival

04/05/2006 — Oak Ridge schools named 'Gold Medal' district for 8th straight year

03/31/2006 — Proposed school budget up 7.31%

03/29/2006 — Employee pay plan considered

03/23/2006 — National Park Service coming to Oak Ridge

03/23/2006 — Developers hope to turn dirt at new business park

03/22/2006 — Development proposals received by foundation

03/21/2006 — Council raises wastewater, electric rates

03/20/2006 — Gate-opening anniversary

03/17/2006 — Tourism board hires Brown's replacement

03/15/2006 — Oak Ridge hosts leadership events

03/10/2006 — $8M school goal reached

03/09/2006 — ETEBA names new executive director

03/08/2006 — Y-12 has 'great year,' shares wealth with OR

02/16/2006 — Reception for departing city's tourism leader set for Feb. 24

02/15/2006 — City to present final Highland View report

02/13/2006 — Methodist Medical will hold grand opening Sunday

02/08/2006 — OR tourism plan to capitalize on local attractions

02/08/2006 — Developer talking to two 'big box' tenants

02/07/2006 — New tourism president confident she can lead

02/03/2006 — Katy Brown selected to lead ORCVB

02/03/2006 — UT president offers 'State' insight

02/02/2006 — New hotel, apartments coming to Oak Ridge

02/02/2006 — ORHS contract finalized

02/02/2006 — Battle of Bull Run tabled (for now)

01/26/2006 — Citizens share concerns, praise

01/24/2006 — Jackson Square garden gets makeover

01/24/2006 — State releases $500K grant

01/23/2006 — Bradshaw says no further action required on Miller investigation

01/20/2006 — City attorney: council member seems to have done no wrong

01/19/2006 — Council to host 'Night Out'

01/18/2006 — Tourism board votes to interview Brown

01/17/2006 — 'Secret City' film wins big in Augusta, Ga

01/17/2006 — Down to two candidates for tourism position

01/13/2006 — Council investigation sought by CVB board

01/11/2006 — Tax rate more competitive in Oak Ridge

01/09/2006 — Police, fire and EMTs applauded for their effort

01/06/2006 — Secret City event earns award for PR efforts

01/06/2006 — Alexander: education, energy keys to OR future

01/06/2006 — A week of events, programs set to honor Martin Luther King Jr.

01/03/2006 — 'Tech City' extended at Oak Ridge museum

12/26/2005 — Highland View playground breaks ground

12/23/2005 — Clerk Office moving

12/23/2005 — City staff recycles Christmas trees

12/22/2005 — Oak Ridge City Council OKs legislative agendas

12/21/2005 — AMSE seeks development proposals

12/21/2005 — City officials trying to hold tax rate steady

12/21/2005 — School foundation makes first contribution

12/14/2005 — Officials kick off heritage tourism plan

12/13/2005 — City Council committee approves legislative agendas

12/12/2005 — OR heritage tourism exhibit featured in NC

12/09/2005 — OREA thanks community, honors members with ORHS contribution

12/06/2005 — Wamp outlines five-point agenda

12/06/2005 — Groundbreaking for Y-12 facility a win-win-win

12/02/2005 — Y-12 breaks ground with two new facilities

11/30/2005 — Congressmen, other officials to attend Y-12 groundbreaking

11/29/2005 — ORHS debt repayment extended

11/24/2005 — Officials: No tax hike for ORHS

11/23/2005 — IDB raises bond limit on new Y-12 buildings

11/14/2005 — Paving the way for transfer of utilities

11/08/2005 — Housing starts up - again

11/02/2005 — Oak Ridge schools make the grade

11/02/2005 — Christmas Parade Dec. 3; 278th soldiers to serve as grand marshals

11/01/2005 — Developer brings his proposal to Council

10/28/2005 — City Center changes approved

10/27/2005 — Drug problem concerns citizens

10/25/2005 — Make plans to attend Council's Night Out tonight

10/21/2005 — Officials break ground for new shopping center

10/18/2005 — Lobbyist contracts approved

10/11/2005 — Rotary Clubs host hurricane luncheon

10/11/2005 — Committee supports AMSE redevelopment

10/03/2005 — Secret City Festival Committee prepares for next year's events

9/29/2005 — Children's Museum of OR receives IMLS Museums for America Grant

9/21/2005 — Council OKs grant work for spec building in OR

9/13/2005 — Oak Ridge updated on mall, more

9/09/2005 — Area organizations meet to coordinate assistance

9/09/2005 — Y-12, ORNL join hurricane relief efforts

9/07/2005 — International effort to make Secret City not so secret

8/24/2005 — Wamp speaks at Chamber

8/18/2005 — Housing group studies landlord legislation

8/17/2005 — City to submit grant application to fund new OR Visitors Bureau

8/16/2005 — Council approves extension for new OR complex

8/15/2005 — OR receives $1 million for west end

8/03/2005 — Land acquisition would grow apartment project

8/03/2005 — 'We're taking back our neighborhood'

7/28/2005 — In Our Opinion: Official’s enthusiasm inspiring (see p. 8)

7/28/2005 — Council's Night Out

7/27/2005 — Citizens share concerns with OR councilmembers

7/27/2005 — OR schools foundation reaches $1M in private contributions

7/26/2005 — OR Council meets citizens one-on-one

7/22/2005 — Council fine-tunes OR strategic plan

7/20/2005 — City officials attend summit

7/18/2005 — New principal named at Linden

7/14/2005 — Philotechnics, Ltd. seeks Oak Ridge headquarters

7/08/2005 — DOE continues to benefit state's economy

7/07/2005 — Mason: Education in Oak Ridge not a hard sell

7/01/2005 — Independence Day fireworks celebration

6/22/2005 — The Cowperwood Company moves forward with luxury apartments

6/21/2005 — Leadership continues in 'same vein'

6/16/2005 — Swearing-in ceremony

6/15/2005 — Groundbreaking celebration

6/14/2005 — Boeing-Oak Ridge will produce modules for new passenger planes

6/09/2005 — Candidates differ on election-win tactics

6/08/2005 — Incumbents win

6/03/2005 — City Council candidates share final thoughts

6/03/2005 — Early voting numbers in

6/01/2005 — Chinn sees great riverfront potential

5/26/2005 — Council forum to air on Channel 12

5/24/2005 — Seventh annual Lavender Festival June 18

5/24/2005 — Final budget reading

5/20/2005 — Early voting for Oak Ridge city elections

5/18/2005 — Early voting begins today in Oak Ridge

5/17/2005 — New principals hired

5/13/2005 — Council candidates participate in forum

5/06/2005 — Cities participate in National Day of Prayer

5/05/2005 — Tipping fee continues to draw comment

5/04/2005 — OR observes National Day of Prayer

5/02/2005 — Early voting for OR election begins on May 18

5/02/2005 — Candidate forum May 12

4/28/2005 — Oak Ridge City Council spends a Night Out

4/27/2005 — City Council reaches out to the community

4/22/2005 — National Day of Prayer has much local support

4/19/2005 — Council moves forward with lobbying contracts

4/12/2005 — Councilwoman Jane Miller to kick off campaign

4/11/2005 — Contract moved to April 18 meeting

4/08/2005 — Oak Ridge agenda pushed in Nashville

3/22/2005 — Council reaches out to community

3/18/2005 — The race is on

3/17/2005 — Jane Miller seeks re-election

2/02/2005 — Miller, Smith speak to retired teachers

12/23/2004 — Our View: We support the fund-raising efforts of Secret City Festival

12/22/2004 — Bradshaw, Miller lead fundraising effort

10/15/2004 — City councilmember to speak at Glenwood

9/20/2004 — Cuts to fight cancer

8/16/2004 — Council member sworn in

8/6/2004 — Miller Wins Council Seat

7/23/2004 — Tourism council board named

6/29/2004 — School receives another $1M

6/24/2004 — Council candidate launches Web site

6/09/2004 — Cutting development taxes could help city compete, grow

5/05/2004 — Local prayer day observances

10/28/2003 — Oak Ridge meets with KCDC again

10/07/2003 — Miller appointed to City Council

9/16/2003 — Miller throws her hat into race for vacant City Council seat

7/19/2002 — Miller named chairman of ORCVB board