EMS Worker Shortage Affecting Most Departments In The Region
Celina’s struggle to find EMS workers is not a unique situation as almost all Upper Cumberland departments have unfilled positions. That is according to Upper Cumberland EMS Directors Association President Tim Booher. Booher said finding EMS workers is an issue statewide. “The first reason or the first thing that always pops to the front of […]
National Collections Week For Operation Christmas Child
It is National Collections Week for Operation Christmas Child, an organization that sends shoeboxes filled with gifts to underserved children overseas. Area Coordinator Lorie Berta said those boxes are filled both with necessities like school supplies and fun items like toys or stuffed animals. “Any number of things that those children might not have an […]
Cookeville Man Faces Four Charges Following Sunday Accident
A Cookeville man faces four charges following a traffic accident Sunday morning. 39-year-old Thaddeus Spady was charged with driving on a revoked license, driving without insurance, leaving the scene of an accident, and failing to report an accident. Tennessee Highway Patrol reports Spady was traveling eastbound on I-40 near mile marker 275 in a 2005 […]
Putnam Republican Party In Favor Of Partisan School Board Elections
The Putnam County Republican Party supports partisan elections for school board members. Governor Bill Lee signed the legislation Friday that gives communities the option. Assistant Vice-Chairman AJ Donadio said voters have limited visibility on school board elections, so affiliating to a party will give voters more insight at the polls. “It lets you know where […]
Former TTU Student Passes Away After Accident At Fraternity House
Former Tennessee Tech student Mason Henry passed away after an apparent accident Saturday that occurred at the Phi Delta Theta facility at Tennessee Tech. Phi Delta Theta has been working with the university and the Tennessee Delta Chapter since learning of the incident. The fraternity continues to investigate to better understand the details of that […]
Bleachers Purchased For Livingston Academy Renovations
The capacity of the Livingston Academy football stadium will be 2,703 seats as the school board has purchased the new bleachers for renovations. Chairman Mike Hayes said due to time constraints, the purchase comes through a state approved vendor to bypass the bid process. “In a normal situation, you would have the bid out for […]
CRMC’s Dr. Sywak Inducted As Fellow Of The American College Of Surgeons
Cookeville Regional Medical Center vascular surgeon Dr. Michael Sywak has been inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Sywak is one of 2,350 surgeons from around the world inducted into the organization, marking this year’s class of inductees as one of the largest ever. Sywak earned his medical degree in 2011 from […]
Better Business Bureau Warns Of Potential Charity Scams During Holiday Season
With the season for holiday shopping upon us, so comes the season for giving charitable donations. However, Better Business Bureau Middle Tennessee President and CEO Robyn Householder said that scammers tend to take advantage of people’s charitable natures. “Because you know we’re a very giving people here in Tennessee, and we like to help others,” […]
Spencer Banding Together To Support Local Girl Diagnosed With Leukemia
The Spencer Community is looking to rally behind local kindergartner Charlee Sue Everett in her fight against Leukemia. Event Organizer Heather Scott said the Spencer Civic Center will host a turkey and dressing dinner, along with an auction on November 20. Scott said Charlee was diagnosed on October 20, and before Scott knew it the […]
W. Jackson Street Convenience Center Nearing Completion, Department Hiring Workers
The Putnam County Solid Waste Department looking for workers to operate the new West Jackson convenience center. Director Doug Ashburn said the facility could be open in about four to six weeks. “We’ve had several set backs with the COVID and the tornado,” Ashburn said. “So we’re looking forward to it. It is going to […]
