Westmoreland NewsLocal news for Westmoreland, TN continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Sumner County approves $4.7M for school athletic projects- April 24, 2008 "The main thing is a safety issue - we want to make sure all the Sumner County residents are going to be safe." For years, when Sumner County's schools needed to upgrade their athletics facilities, it was up to them or their boosters to raise the money. via The Tennesseanhttp://www.topix.net/city/westmoreland-tn/2008/04/sumner-county-approves-4-7m-for-school-a... New libraries may fall short of standards for staff, books- April 19, 2008 "The hours here conflict with working parents and students." Patrons were lined up at the door of the Hendersonville Public Library on Wednesday morning, patiently waiting for the doors to open at 10 a.m. According to librarian Virginia Duffett, this is typical most ... via The Tennesseanhttp://www.topix.net/city/westmoreland-tn/2008/04/new-libraries-may-fall-short-of-standard... J. C. Thurman- April 17, 2008 J. C. Thurman, age 65, of Gallatin, passed away April 10, 2008. Funeral services will be April 12 at 4 p.m. at the chapel of Family Heritage Funeral Home with Brother Bobby Hale, Brother Don Curtis and Brother ... via The Tennesseanhttp://www.topix.net/city/westmoreland-tn/2008/04/j-c-thurman?fromrss=1 Rescued dogs begin recovery- April 15, 2008 "When they got to the EMA in a lighted area, they were yipping and yapping and wagging their tales" Forty-four dogs the Sumner County Sheriff's Department seized from breeding operations Monday and Tuesday are being well-fed and groomed and receiving medical treatment, Chief of Detectives Don Linzy said. via The Tennesseanhttp://www.topix.net/city/westmoreland-tn/2008/04/rescued-dogs-begin-recovery?fromrss=1 Investigators Bust Puppy Mill In Westmoreland- April 13, 2008 "Their food bowls were filthy and they had feces all over them." Investigators raided what they call a puppy mill in Westmoreland and seize more than 40 dogs living in inhumane conditions. via WTVF Nashvillehttp://www.topix.net/city/westmoreland-tn/2008/04/investigators-bust-puppy-mill-in-westmor... Sheriff seizes 44 dogs from Westmoreland kennel- April 11, 2008 Sumner County Sheriff's detectives seized 44 dogs Monday and Tuesday during visits to several dog breeding operations in Sumner County, following complaints received concerning the treatment of animals. via The Tennesseanhttp://www.topix.net/city/westmoreland-tn/2008/04/sheriff-seizes-44-dogs-from-westmoreland... Westmoreland begins search for new recorder- April 9, 2008 "That raises the qualifications for the job" Westmoreland aldermen voted unanimously to modify job qualifications of the town's next recorder in an emergency meeting Monday. via The Tennesseanhttp://www.topix.net/city/westmoreland-tn/2008/04/westmoreland-begins-search-for-new-recor... |