Warren’s Black History Museum Searching For New Location
The Warren County Black History Museum is searching for a new home. Museum Director Wayne Wolford Sr. said the museum’s first location opened its doors in spring of last year. “Right now we don’t have a building but we have everything else that we need to get started. There are 13 members of the board, […]
Secondary Testing Finds Three Schools With High Lead Levels
Drinking water sources at three Putnam County schools continue to show elevated levels of lead. Facilities Maintenance Supervisor John Magura said the results stem from secondary testing that occurred at six schools last month. “Lab results for the retest indicate that all locations are within EPA acceptable lead levels in drinking water except for three […]
Danner Signs Disaster Declaration
Overton County Executive Ben Danner signed a State of Emergency Declaration Friday. Danner said he made the decision based on recent weather events and forecasted weather from the National Weather Service. “We’ve had several roads washed out and flooded,” Danner said. “The pond up at the intersection and 4 way market is up to capacity […]
Cookeville Men Charged With Home Break-In
Two men from Cookeville face charges for allegedly breaking into a home and assaulting a person. Deputies with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office have charged Matthew W. Murray and Thomas Edward Rodriguez with aggravated burglary. According to warrants obtained Friday, the two men kicked in the front door of the home on or about January […]
Tech Hosts 20th Annual FIRST LEGO League
Tennessee Tech will host the 20th annual FIRST LEGO League Saturday. Tournament Director Kristine Craven said children aging 8 to 15 will participate in creating robots out of LEGOS. “There’s a robot game and there’s a research project, and a lot of core value emphasis that is all sponsored by FIRST. The students build robots […]
New Company Coming To Baxter
A business based out of Turkey will soon open in Baxter. Mayor John Martin said the company, Anatolia, specializes in cutting granite and marble. “They’re also going to have the capability of cutting steel,” Martin said. “Fixtur World is a big customer of theirs. Fixtur World is going to build the building. It’s going to […]
School Board Holds Off On Requesting Money For New School
The Putnam County Board of Education voted Thursday to wait a little longer before asking the county commission to provide funding for a new school. Chairman Dawn Fry said the board wants to make sure the number fits with what the county can afford. “There’s always a concern with going to ask for money,” Fry […]
School Board Votes To Begin Search For Director Of Schools
The Putnam County Board of Education voted Thursday to begin advertising the director of schools position. Chairman Dawn Fry said the board has selected a 12 member committee to lead the national search. “We will post tomorrow and see what applications we get,” Fry said. “Hopefully, in April we will be able to have a […]
