Putnam County Commissioners Named For General Election
Some 22 percent of Putnam County voters turned out Tuesday to help decide six contested Republican primaries for County Commission. Former Commissioner Joe Iwanyszyn failed in his bid to return to the commission. Gene Mullins won District 10 to advance, with 36 percent of the vote. Kim Bradford advances with 34 percent. Iwanyszyn finished third […]
Putnam Budget Committee To Consider New Pay Plan, Ask For Price Tag
The Putnam County Budget Committee voted Thursday night to consider a new employee pay plan which would top out salaries faster. The idea: to improve retention and increase wages. The plan gets employees to their top pay by year ten for emergency services, 15 for all other county jobs. It also incorporates the marketplace adjustments […]
Commissioners Hear Putnam Schools Growth & Maintenance Needs
Putnam County Commissioners got the School System’s syllabus for this year’s budget, the system’s anticipated growth needs, and capital project priorities during a joint session Monday night. Commissioner Darren Wilson said he appreciated the overview which included a facilities and maintenance priority list through the 2028 school year. “I do like the fact that they’ve […]
New State Rule Requires More Training To Receive Commercial Driver’s License
A new state requirement will have those seeking to get their Commercial Driver’s Licenses, such as school bus drivers, to undertake more training. Putnam Schools Transportation Supervisor Kim Bradford said that drivers can no longer go to a driver’s testing station and pick up a learner’s permit. She said that they now must be properly […]
Putnam School System Short 12 Drivers, Dropped 5 Routes
The Putnam County School System has 12 unfilled bus driver positions and has done away with 5 bus routes this school year. Putnam County School Transportation Supervisor Kim Bradford said her department has resorted to using mechanics and office employees to drive. Bradford said this has been an issue since school started and it is […]
