Putnam County Memorializes Late Chairman Perry Bartlett
The Putnam County Election Commission honoring the life and 28-year service of former Chairman Perry Bartlett. Election Commission Chairman Michael Detwiler said a resolution serves as a formal recognition of Bartlett’s contributions following his passing on June 27. Detwiler said the commission intended to celebrate Bartlett’s nearly three decades of commitment to fair and transparent […]
Putnam Election Commission Secures Voting Equipment
The Putnam County Election Commission completed the certification and sealing of voting equipment Wednesday, part of security for the August election. Administrator of Elections Jennifer Murphy said the certification process requires commissioners to personally inspect and confirm that every machine is sealed before being deployed to polling sites. Murphy said machine technicians perform preliminary tests […]
Loud Booms Across UC Attributed To Rare Frost Quakes
The loud booms that many people across the Upper Cumberland have heard over the past couple of days are not earthquakes but what meteorologists call frost quakes. Local meteorologist Michael Detwiler said a cryoseism, also known as a frost quake, happens when the ground is saturated with water and then quickly freezes and expands due […]
BZA Approves Zoning Exception For Novastus Expansion
The Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals approved a zoning exception Thursday to accommodate an expansion project for Novastus. The recycling company already operates at 20 CC Camp Road, and wants to expand production. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the facility sorts out recyclable materials such as plastic water bottles, ferrous, and non-ferrous metals. Ward […]
Putnam Election Commission Fills Vacancy
Putnam Election Commission has filled the vacancy left by Republican Commissioner Bill Prall’s resignation. Michael Detwiler was appointed to serve in Prall’s place. Detwiler participated in his first meeting as a commissioner Wednesday.
Cookeville Snowfall Numbers Well Above Average
Cookeville saw 11.6 inches of snow in February with four inches recorded on Wednesday. The Cookeville Weather Guy, Michael Detwiler, said that amount of accumulation is a rarity for Cookeville this time of year. “The average for February is 1.4 inches,” Detwiler said. “As you can tell, that is significantly above our average. In a […]
