Local Archivist Tracks Lost Town Of Irby; Blackburn Stand
After some twenty years of searching, a local historian has uncovered the nearly-lost community of Irby in Putnam County. Archivist Glenn Jones said he has searched for 96 unincorporated towns in Putnam County based on former post office locations. Jones said Irby went missing when the post offices consolidated. Jones said the county commemorated the […]
Crop Report Deadline Set; Filing Ensures Farmers Aid
With acreage dates set, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency crop reports are due by July 15. Local Executive Director Chad Huddleston said crop reports record how many acres of a certain crop were planted. Huddleston said corn, wheat, and soybeans, or any crop produced on a commercial level should be reported. Huddleston […]
Putnam’s Instructional Coaches Boost Student Success
Putnam County’s Instructional Coaches Program has shown promise in helping teachers focus on student achievement. 5-12 Instructional Supervisor Dr. Bubba Winningham said instructional coaches support teachers and help develop curriculum. Winningham said coaches work behind the scenes to make sure students learn on their grade level. “[Instructional coaches] are vital because they work with the […]
Van Buren Tables Surplus Ambulance In Short-Term
The Van Buren County Commission tabled a decision to surplus a type three ambulance. Commissioner Tabitha Denney said she has been thinking about what the county could use the ambulance for instead of surplusing the vehicle. Denney said the ambulance could be used in the county as an emergency and management rehab command center. “We […]
Cumberland School Board Looking To Cut, Balance Budget
The Cumberland County School Board is exploring ways to balance a budget that is facing an estimated $4 million deficit. The Cumberland County Commission’s Finance Committee requested the School Board look at possible budget cuts to balance the budget. School Board Member Shannon Stout said the two big buckets are compensation and capital projects. Stout […]
Fall Creek Falls District Experiences Major Water Leaks
Thousands of Van Buren County residents getting water back after several days of major water leaks for the Fall Creek Falls Utility District. Fall Creak Falls Utility District Board President Kenny Simmons said Sunday the utility district discovered three major water leaks. One was in a creek and two were found in a waterline coming […]
Putnam Approve Extension Agreement For VA Facility
Putnam County Commissioners agreed to an extension of the current option agreement with potential developers for a proposed VA facility. The approval gives Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter the authority to extend the option agreement for whatever extension of time is necessary. Commissioner Vinnie Faccinto asked if the county wanted to put an extension period […]
Cumberland’s Walker Looking to Rebuild Tennis Program
The Cumberland County Jets are currently without a boys tennis team.
Monterey Switching Health Insurance Brokers, For Savings
Monterey Aldermen approved switching health insurance brokers during a special-called meeting Monday. Alderman Jamie Phillips said the change in insurance brokers will save the town an estimated $80,000. “Essentially, they are gonna have a $500 out-of-pocket maximum for their health care, so a $500 deductible, $500 out-of-pocket maximum,” Phillips said. “Their first 12 co-pays at […]
Putnam Approves $1 Daily Fairground Rental Fee For Fair Board
The Putnam County Commission Monday night approved a $1 daily rental fee for the Fair Board during the 2025 season. The move comes one year after the county commission approved no rental fee for the use of the fairgrounds. Commissioner Jonathan Williams said the original motion to waive the rental fee did not clarify how […]
