Putnam Commissioners Will Study Pay Increase For Board
The Putnam County Commissioners will consider a raise for future commissions during the next several months after a vote Monday night. Commissioner David Gentry proposed a $300 raise to a monthly salary of $700 for commissioners. He said it had been 19 years without an increase. “The department heads, they all get generous raises every […]
Nine New Commissioners Elected In Putnam County
A total of nine new commissioners will serve Putnam County following Thursday’s election. Fred Vondra, Ron Chaffin, Chevin Eldridge, David Gentry, Ken Hall, Junior Phipps, Vinnie Faccinto, Terry Randolph and David Andrews will join the commission. Current Commission Chair Mike Atwood lost in the 12th district, finishing fourth among four candidates. In district one, Vondra […]
Tennessee Disaster Response Team Collection Items For Kentucky Flood Victims
The Tennessee Disaster Response Team is collecting donations for Kentucky flood victims. Team Leader Ken Hall said this trip marks 110 disasters the team will respond to since its inception. He said they are seeking canned goods, dog and cat food, and other non-perishable items to bring to Whitesburg, Kentucky on Friday morning. “When the […]
