This Week White Co Commission Considers Landfill Fee Increases
This week in the Upper Cumberland the Putnam County Commission will consider selling a parcel of land Monday night. Commissioners will consider the highest bidder of $85,000 for the Old Bridge Property. A grant application for firefighting and training equipment will also be discussed. The county could be eligible for some $34,000. The meeting begins […]
Baxter Looking To Purchase Equipment For Fire Department
Baxter Fire Department has received a $50,000 grant from FEMA to purchase new equipment. Chief Matthew White said the funding will help them purchase an air compressor to fill oxygen tanks after use. “We use it quite frequently,” White said. “Every time we put an air pack on and we go out and breathe them […]
Former Cumberland Solid Waste Director Found Guilty On Federal Charges
Former Cumberland County Solid Waste Director Mike Harvel was found guilty Thursday on nine of 10 federal charges. The guilty verdict contained multiple counts of violation of rights under the color of law. These included felony kidnapping and bodily injury, felony aggravated sexual abuse, and aggravated sexual abuse.
Livingston’s Central Park Skating Rink Returns
Ice Skating at Livingston’s Central Park will return for another year this weekend. Chamber of Commerce Director Shannon Cantrell said the Downtown Revitalization Committee wanted to provide a fun wintertime activity for the community. She said the event was so popular last year, they decided to bring it back. “It’s not often that you’re able […]
