Bids For Monterey Soccer Field Open
Prospective bids for a soccer and baseball field to be built in Monterey are currently open. Monterey Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said that the project is currently waiting to hear answers from potential bidders. “Based on the plans that we’ve been working out with the engineer for the past several months, those plans are now […]
Putnam County Food To The Rescue Needs Your Help to Spread the Love
Putnam County Food to the Rescue needs your help to “Spread The Love” with peanut butter. The organization taking donations of 16 ounce jars of peanut butter for the entire month of September as part of its drive. Site Coordinator Serina Wells said they need the community’s help. “We ask that people come and please […]
UCDD Receives 260K Planning Grant For Recovery Work Program
The Upper Cumberland Development District has received a $260,000 planning grant to strengthen a multi-state recovery-to-work effort. UCDD Executive Director Mark Farley said that the planning grant is one the first of several steps. He said that this planning grant will hopefully be what leads to a large funding opportunity later down the line. “We’ll […]
DeKalb County Reports First Fire Fatality Of The Year Wednesday
A body found in the aftermath of a DeKalb County house fire early Wednesday morning. The identity of the body and the cause of the fire are still under investigation. Crews dispatched to 566 Rivertrace Road in the Riverwatch Community at 2:36 A.M. where they found a two-story, log-style home engulfed in flames. DeKalb County […]
Crossville’s Holiday Lake To Drop Levels To Allow For Repairs And Maintenance
November 1 is an important day for Crossville Residents that live on Holiday Lake. The city will drop the water level to allow homeowners to do repairs and maintenance on docks and seawalls. Lakeside residents will also need to make sure their boats are out of the water by that date. Crossville City Manager Greg […]
357K In Grants Coming To Cumberland, Putnam County To Help With Highway Safety
House Speaker Cameron Sexton announced some $357,000 in Highway Safety Grant funding for law enforcement agencies in the district. The money will help with safety on local roadways as well as efforts to fight drunk driving. The Cumberland County Sheriffs Department will receive $55,000 for DUI enforcement. The Fairfield Glade Police will receive $50,000 for […]
Algood Set To Bid Work On Tennis Court Upgrades
Algood will begin the bidding process for upgrades at the tennis courts. The rehab process includes resurfacing of the courts, repairs to the fencing, and lining the courts to be used for both tennis and pickleball. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the bids are due October 4. He said they hope to be ready to […]
Link Connect Gives Putnam Parents Easier Access To School Nutrition
A fresh look and a more user-friendly experience highlight Link Connect, the new school nutrition portal being used in the Putnam County Schools. School Nutrition Program Supervisor Jennifer Mitchell said the new site replaces the Titan Family Portal. Mitchell said parents can use the system to check balances and make online payments for student meal […]
Fuel Contamination Reported At Regional Airport, Cleanup Process Begins
Upper Cumberland Regional Airport officials found fuel contamination in the soil around an underground fuel tank. Airport Engineer Richard Rinks said the work continues to determine the extent of the issue and then, begin the cleanup process. Rinks said he had no idea the financial ramifications of cleaning up the issue. The issue discovered as […]
New Christmas Fair Event Planned For November To Provide More Family Fun
What about some fair fun during the Christmas holidays? The Putnam County Fair Board has announced a new event set for November 17 and 18. “Christmas at the Fair” will feature motor sports event, vendors, music and a visit from Santa. Fair Board Vice President Susanna Clouse said the idea has been in the works […]
