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Here is your Cleveland, Tenn. | Bradley County, Tenn. news on mymix1041.com, sponsored by Toyota of Cleveland: From WRCB Channel 3… Denso in Athens

Here is your Cleveland, Tenn. | Bradley County, Tenn. news on mymix1041.com, sponsored by Toyota of Cleveland:

From WRCB Channel 3…

Denso in Athens is looking to fill 75 open positions including Assembly, Inspection and Packaging Associates, Technicians and Machine Operators.

The automotive technology company will hold a Drive-Through Job Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 29, from 9:00am to 6:00pm at their Athens location at 2400 Denso Drive.

No appointment is required.

Those attending the job fair can start the application process and have the opportunity to win two Dollywood tickets.

If hired, workers can earn a potential of up to $21.24 per hour, plus training and growth opportunities, the company said in a news release.

Interested applicants are also invited to apply online at densocareers.com/Athens.

In news today…

The Cleveland City Council met on Monday covering several items of business. It was discussed that some annexations made by the city have not been calculated into the census, leading to incorrect numbers. The city is making sure the right information is given to the Federal government to insure an appeal reveals the correct population for the census. During a presentation by CIty Manager Joe FIvas, he recommended giving a $1000 bonus to all full-time city essential employees. The bonus will be given after ARP money is received which should be before the holidays. Councilman May motioned to amend the resolution to raise the bonus to $2000 for each full-time city employee and that ALL city employees are deemed essential. His motion passed 7-0. We spoke with Cleveland Mayor Kevin Brooks after the meeting.

Also in news today…

The Bradley County Commission met on Monday covering several items of business. Bradley County Mayor D. Gary Davis gave a report on COVID-19 cases, stating there are currently 881 active cases in Bradley County, and there have been 4 deaths since the last Commission meeting. He also noted various construction projects in the county are underway, including Phase 1 of the new roof at the justice center. A resolution was presented for next week’s voting session to allow the Agricultural Extension Office to move into the PIE Center. Lengthy discussion was had on concerns over the vaccine, vaccine mandates, and how federal funds received by the county will be used. Many audience members expressed they do not support the federal mandates.

From WDEF Channel 12…

An Athens Tennessee man told police it was “justifiable Homicide” when they found the body of a man at his house Saturday night.

James Ramey lives in the 1700 block of View Street.

When police arrived, they found the body of Steve McKheean lying in a pool of blood.

Police say he was attacked with “edged weapons” including a machete after an argument.

Ramey is charged with 2nd degree murder and is in the McMinn county jail.