Clay Applies For Child Care Grant To Improve Provider Facilities
Clay County applying for grant funding to improve the sole licensed child care facility in the county. Mayor Dale Reagan said if awarded, Nana’s Child Care would utilize the funding. “They’ll be able to improve their playground equipment and fencing and things such as that and everything,” Reagan said. “The way I understand it is […]
No Increases In Insurance Premiums Coming To Putnam Employees
The Putnam County Commission will absorb the seven percent increase in insurance premiums for participating county employees. Mayor Randy Porter said the county will pay $70,000 but that cost was originally going to be $270,000. “We were shocked when we first saw the 27 percent increase, but we saw that our claims increased so much […]
Gainesboro Using ARP Money To Purchase New Equipment
Gainesboro Aldermen have decided to use its $257,000 of ARP money for revenue loss and payroll. Mayor Lloyd Williams said the town however did not actually have a loss in revenue. But, funding stipulations allow up $10 million to be pocketed into the general fund. “We have plenty of stuff to spend it on,” Williams […]
PCSS Summer Learning Camp Registration Ending Soon
Registration will be open for one more week for Putnam County students to participate in summer learning camps. K-4 Instructional Supervisor Diana Wood said the opportunity is open to all students entering grades 1-7. “We definitely see some skill gaps in reading and math,” Wood said. “The great thing about this program is it is […]
TTU Receiving “Significant Interest” From Designers On Stadium Project
Tennessee Tech is interviewing architects to start the design process to expand Tucker Stadium. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said firms have expressed a significant amount of interest in redoing the west side of the stadium. “There’s a lot of work. There’s a lot of engineering work that’s going have to go on to figure out […]
