Some 50% Clay 3rd, 4th Graders ELA Proficient
Roughly half of Clay County’s third and fourth graders hit Language Arts proficiency on their April TCAP scores. Clay County Schools Instructional Supervisor Misty Strong said 37 of 69 total third graders scored proficient or better, with 31 of 65 fourth graders hitting the mark. She said only two third graders will be retained, as […]
Putnam Property Tax Rate Expected From State Friday Or Tuesday
The period for property value appeals has ended in Putnam County. Property Assessor Steve Pierce said it was amazing that the board of equalization only heard appeals for a few hours. Pierce said the county board of equalization mostly heard from commercial properties. He said now appraisal data will be compiled and sent to the […]
Degroat’s Appeal Denied
The state court of appeals denied a Putnam County man’s appeal of drug charges. Merle Aaron Degroat was found guilty by a Putnam County Criminal Court in the 2015 case. Charges included the manufacture of methamphetamine and burglary of a motor vehicle. Degroat argued that he did not receive effective counsel in the case. The […]
