Putnam Health Department Thankful And Excited For Continued Financial Support
Putnam County Health Department excited to move forward with upgrades after receiving additional funding commitment. The original project bids came in significant;y over budget. However, the county and state have put in more money. Director Lisa Bumbalough said it will help cover the facility’s new 4,200-square-foot clinical wing. She said it will also help cover […]
Smart Shopper Outlet Grocery To Expand To Twinton Area
Smart Shopper Outlet Grocery set to expand its Overton County presence to a new location in the Twinton community. County Executive Steven Barlow said the company has secured a building and is currently making renovations. He said there is a big need to have a grocery business in that area. “There’s not a grocery store […]
Spencer To Receive $2.8M In ARP For Water Quality Improvements
The state awarded the City of Spencer some $2.87 million in state ARP funding Wednesday to help improve the city’s water quality. According to state officials, Spencer will use the money along with ARP money from Van Buren County and other grant funding to fix outdated infrastructure and stop water loss. The project will ultimately […]
Crypto Miner Wants To Develop Bitcoin-Generating Operation In Van Buren
Van Buren County Mayor David Sullivan said a crypto miner wants to develop a bitcoin-generating operation in the Industrial Park. At Tuesday night’s Committee A meeting, committee members expressed general concerns about the cost to Van Buren County. Sullivan said that when he talked to the representative he said Van Buren County wasn’t paying anything […]
UC Habitat Working To Fill Executive Director Position
Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity moving through the process to fill former Director Pam Ealey’s role. Board President Randy Carlile said the position has been posted and the local group is working with the state affiliate to find the right candidate. He said the ultimate goal is to find someone with a heart for the […]
