Emergency Officials Expect Icy Roads Tuesday Night
Officials reported no major accidents or travel issues after light snow and sleet fell across the Upper Cumberland Tuesday. Putnam County Emergency Management Agency Director Tyler Smith said road conditions will likely become worse Tuesday night. “With the temperatures falling, were expecting some refreezing, especially bridges and overpasses,” Smith said. “They’re still saying that we […]
Putnam School Board Signs Off On Monterey Trail Project
Monterey will move forward with a project to connect area schools to the town’s walking trail. Town grant writer Dawn Kupferer said the Putnam County Board of Education signed off on the plan during last week’s meeting. “They (board of education) gave us the approval to do some work on their property, which would include […]
Cane Creek Park Is Part Of A TWRA Trout Stocking Stop
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) plans to release trout into the lake at Cane Creek Park tomorrow. Press officer Lee Wilmot said this is part of the agency’s winter trout stocking program. “The winter trout stocking program is a way to introduce people to the sport in areas that may not have the opportunity […]
Butler Pleads Guilty In Elder Abuse Case
The former director of a Putnam County senior center has pleaded guilty to exploiting residents at the home. Stephanie Butler will receive an effective 10-year sentence as a result of her plea. The District Attorney General’s office began investigating Butler nearly two years ago after receiving multiple reports of criminal behavior. As the investigation progressed, […]
Bond Refinancing Would Save County $600,000
Putnam County Commissioners will look at refinancing a 2010 bond when they meet next week. County Mayor Randy Porter said the $7.2 million bond helped build the Highlands Business Park. “It is now available to be recalled and refinanced. The original rate was 3.25-percent,” Porter said. “It’s hard to guess as to what the exact […]
Cookeville Enters Into CARFAX Agreement For Crash Reports
Cookeville residents will soon have a new option for gaining access to crash reports. Ken Sircy is a Major for the Cookeville Police Department. He said city council has approved an agreement allowing CARFAX to distribute the department’s crash reports. “And do it in a way that’s consistent with the current state law, which means […]
Police Chief Gives Helpful Holiday Tips Against Package Thievery
A common crime during the holiday season is stolen packages from residents’ doorsteps. Fairfield Glade Police Chief Mike Williams gives a few tips to prevent your packages from being stolen. “I’d suggest requiring a signature, that way the package is hand delivered to someone, but if you work and you can’t do that the best […]
County Considering Property Purchase As Solution For Dirt Problem At Landfill
Putnam County may have found a solution for a landfill that’s running out of dirt. The landfill at Cookeville Boat Dock Road uses the dirt for covering construction waste. County Mayor Randy Porter said the County Commission will consider purchasing land adjacent to the landfill during next week’s meeting. “If we have that land, the […]
