Putnam County Fire Taking Bids For Fire Station 34
Building plans are approved and Putnam County is taking bids for the construction of Fire Station 34 in Baxter. Putnam County Fire Chief Jeff Hicks said the new facility would make the area safer with improved fire protection. Hicks said it would significantly lower insurance premiums for residents by giving the area a “Class A” […]
Van Buren Fire Grant Causes Concern Among Residents
Some Van Buren County residents are against the county applying for a $420,000 Community Development Block Grant for fire departments. County Commissioner and Piney Volunteer Fire Department Lieutenant William Maxwell said Van Buren County sits near the bottom of ISO ratings. Maxwell said the issue is getting people who oppose this grant to understand what […]
