Overton Commissioners Approve New Heart Monitors
The Overton County Commissioners approved a purchasing agreement for eight new heart monitors for the ambulance service Monday night. Overton County EMA Director Chris Masiongale said it is recommended to replace monitors every five years. Masiongale said eight of the county’s current nine monitors are due for replacement since they are over the recommended replacement […]
Overton Chamber Program Bringing Disc Golf To Livingston
A new disc golf course coming to Livingston thanks to the Overton County Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Overton program. Participant Rhonda Young said the course construction is already underway. Young said the idea for the nine hole course came from the popularity of the success at Cookeville’s Cane Creek Course. “We set a goal, and […]
Overton Commissioners Approve New Senior Center Director
The Overton County Commission approved the hiring of Michael Deaver as the new Senior Center Director Monday night, but not without questions about the hiring process. Commissioner Darwin Clark said he received two calls from constituents who applied for the job, but did not receive an interview. Clark said one of those applicants had some […]
Overton Commissioners Hear Budget Proposal
Overton County Commissioners got a look Monday night at County Executive Steven Barlow’s proposed budget which includes a 70-cent property tax increase. County Commissioners will meet Tuesday night to begin their deliberations. The proposed budget sets property taxes at some $2.67. Barlow said keeping up with soaring prices is challenging when taxes have not been […]
Overton Commissioners Reject Proposed Travel Policy
Overton County Commissioners voted against County Executive Steven Barlow’s proposed travel policy, expressing concern about both the procedures as well as how it was put together. Several commissioners expressed concern that Barlow had simply taken a state policy and put a new title sheet on it. Other commissioners claimed they still had not received numbers […]
Commissioners Approve New Overton Health Department
Overton County Commissioners voted Monday night to construct a new health department complex on a 12-acre plot, off Highway 111. County Executive Steven Barlow said the county will pay some $432,000 for its match of a state grant. He said the grant will cover some $7 million. Barlow said the land behind Tractor Supply provides […]
This Week: White County Fire Merger; Cumberland Discusses Hiring
White County Commissioners will vote Monday night on the proposed merger of the Central View and Mt. Gilead Fire Departments. The two departments asked for the move as a way to increase efficiency. Commissioners will also discuss plans to establish new speed limits on Blue Springs Road, and Duck Pond Road. The meeting begins Monday […]
Bidding Set To Open On Overhaul Of Monroe Community Center
The bidding process set to begin on the total overhaul to the Monroe Community Center. Overton County Executive Steven Barlow said the planning began about a year ago. Barlow said he had hoped to start accepting bids earlier this summer for construction. However, the architect selection process took longer than expected and that delayed the […]
Clark Elected Chair Of Overton Commission
Darwin Clark will serve as the chair of the Overton County Commission for a second year. Clark won by a 10-4 vote Monday night after County Executive Stephen Barlow was defeated in a first vote. Barlow did not serve as chair in his first year as county executive, even though it is traditional in county […]
Overton County Executive, Board Chair Exchange Words About Backdoor Politics
Overton County Executive Steven Barlow asked county commissioners Monday night to keep backdoor politics out of county business. The tension showed during a discussion of new board appointments for the new fiscal year. Barlow outlined his committee plans, noting he had moved commissioners around to expose them to other parts of county government. He said […]
