UC School Systems Seeing Positive Change In Substitute Teacher Shortages
Upper Cumberland School Districts seeing more success in keeping substitute teachers on their roster. Putnam County Schools Communication Director Hannah Davis said while they always need more, their concern about having enough have lessened as applications have increased. She said they attribute that to putting more effort into supporting current subs in hopes of learning […]
White Co. HS Upgrading Gymnasium Bleachers
White County High School in the process of upgrading its gym bleachers. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the school is looking to replace the chairs on the lower floor that is used as reserved seating. “We’ve had a lot of broken seats, we’ve been piecing them together and they’ve been there for many many […]
Celina-Clay Chamber Improves Website With New Content
The Celina-Clay County Chamber of Commerce has rebuilt its websites to better advertise the community to tourists. Executive Director Doug Young said it includes new tabs for water recreation, nature opportunities and what local businesses have to offer. “That gave us a lot of really up-to-date photography to go on both websites,” Young said. “It […]
HRS Closing Applications Due To Long Waiting Lists
Highlands Residential Services has closed applications for all of its housing developments due to long waiting lists. Director of Operations Chris Cassetty said a combination of low apartment turnover and available inventory has caused the issue. “One waiting list might only have 40 or 50 people on it, but if you are only turning over […]
Next Inspection Will Determine Repair Plans For Old Cumberland Co Courthouse
Structural updates made at the old Cumberland County Courthouse allowing the county to move forward with the next engineering inspection. Mayor Allen Foster said the engineering group should start the inspection next week. He said metal beams were installed on the second and third floor to support the building. “The next engineering group is going […]
Body Found And Identified In Center Hill Lake Wednesday
A body was found and identified in Center Hill Lake near the Hickey Boat Ramp in Putnam County Wednesday. Sheriff Eddie Farris said TWRA agents were on a training mission on the lake when they discovered the body of 40-year-old Spencer Harville floating in the water. He said upon the discovery, the agents immediately called […]
