Tamas Mondovics

Tennessee

Editor, Photojournalist and Reporter at The Tomahawk

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Articles

Public reacts to City water rate increase

Jan 23, 2025 | thetomahawk.com | Tamas Mondovics

Water utility customers across Mountain City and Johnson County have expressed a wide variety of thoughts and concerns over the city council’s recent approval and vote to raise water and sewer rates. The council voted 4-1 vote (one pass) to raise the rates of 12% water and 15% sewer at its January public meeting with an effective date of the decision of March 1, 2025.
Fugitive dead, K9 injured in officer involved shooting in Johnson County

Jan 17, 2025 | thetomahawk.com | Tamas Mondovics

A Johnson County man who has been on the run for weeks was shot and killed by law enforcement officers following a search warrant last week. Alexander James Russom, 40, has been able to evade authorities until a confrontation near his home that involved the exchange of gunfire. Russom was able to escape again, but the incident prompted the involvement of the Tennesse Bureau of Investigation and the subsequent shooting that left Russom dead.
Johnson County fugitive 'fired shots' leading to K-9 injury

Jan 17, 2025 | johnsoncitypress.com | Tamas Mondovics

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Tennessee State Parks first day hikes a success

Jan 10, 2025 | thetomahawk.com | Tamas Mondovics

A group of hikers from Johnson County took advantage of the first day of 2025, courtesy of the Doe Mountain Recreation Area (DMRA). A free first-day hike with multiple trail options, including a guided nature walk with Jen Skarsaune, was on the day’s roster and, according to organizers, was a great success. Skarsaune is working toward her Tennessee Naturalist Program certification and volunteers regularly at Doe Mountain, offering free nature walks once a month throughout most of the year.
New Fast Pace Health Walk-In Clinic opens in Mountain City

Dec 6, 2024 | thetomahawk.com | Tamas Mondovics

Fast Pace Health opened a new Walk-In Urgent Care Clinic at 2280 South Shady Street, offering a convenient location seven days a week. The new facility also offers extended weekday and weekend hours for current residents and surrounding Johnson County communities.
Women raising livestock takes center stage at UTIA conference

Dec 6, 2024 | thetomahawk.com | Tamas Mondovics

University of Tennessee Extension, in cooperation with Tennessee State University Extension, announced the hosting of an event to celebrate the strength and resilience of women in agriculture. The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture is comprised of the Herbert College of Agriculture, UT College of Veterinary Medicine, UT AgResearch, and UT Extension.
Parkdale Mills Plant 16 to close permanently

Dec 6, 2024 | timesnews.net | Tamas Mondovics

MOUNTAIN CITY -- Parkdale Mills, Plant 16, one of the region's key employers, will permanently close its Mountain City facility Jan. 4, 2025, leaving more than 300 workers looking for jobs. In part of a written notice to its employees, the company stated, "We recognize the profound impact this news will have on you and your families.
Parkdale Mills Plant 16 to close permanently

Dec 5, 2024 | thetomahawk.com | Tamas Mondovics

Parkdale Mills, Plant 16, one of the region's key employers, will permanently close its Mountain City facility on January 4, 2025, leaving more than 300 workers looking for jobs. In part of a written notice to its employees, the company stated, "We recognize the profound impact this news will have on you and your families.
Commission selects Kevin Long to fill school board vacancy

Nov 28, 2024 | thetomahawk.com | Tamas Mondovics

In a 7-5 vote last Thursday, Johnson County Commissioners selected Kevin Long to fill the vacant school board seat. Long, a Shady Valley resident is no stranger to the position. His experience includes serving as chairman and vice chairman of the Johnson County School Board from 2020 to 2022. Long’s selection comes at a crucial time for Johnson County Schools, facing some of the most pressing issues in its history.
DMRA hosts Veterans Salute Trail Challenge 7.5K Race & 2K Fun Run

Nov 24, 2024 | thetomahawk.com | Tamas Mondovics

To continue supporting local veterans, Doe Mountain Recreation Area, 1203 Harbin Hill Road, hosted another Veterans Salute Trail Challenge 7.5K Race and 2K Fun Run. A sizable crowd of runners signed up for the race, which was held on Saturday, November 9. Once again, it has proved to be a well-organized and beneficial outdoor event at the Mountain for all ages. According to organizers, the race took runners along relatively flat and primarily machine-built hiking/biking trails.