Local Firefighters Training For Those Stuck Up A Tree
The Piney Volunteer Fire Department and other local fire departments took their training to new heights over the weekend by practicing rescuing people stuck in trees or tree stands. Piney Volunteer Fire Department Public Information Officer Tiwanna Bricker said the fire department got inspiration to host the training after attending a training in September. Bricker […]
Bidding Underway For New Piney Convenience Center
Van Buren County bidding out several projects involved in a new Piney Solid Waste Convenience Center, to better accommodate residents and prepare the area for future growth. Van Buren County Mayor David Sullivan said the county has bid out construction of three structures including a large pole barn, a 12-by-12 building, and a concrete pad. […]
Piney VFD Hosting Fish Fry And Auction Fundraiser Friday
The Piney Volunteer Fire Department will host a Fish Fry and Auction Fundraiser this Friday starting at 5 p.m. Public Information Officer Tiwanna Bricker said that the fire department will have a dinner including fish or chicken, potatoes, coleslaw, and hush puppies. She said that there will be an auction following dinner. “We usually have […]
Large Population Growth In Van Buren Will Affect Redistricting
Van Buren County saw more than 11 percent growth over the last decade, the highest by percentage in the Upper Cumberland. Mayor Greg Wilson said that number was not a surprise, based on the number of new residents moving in outside of Spencer. Wilson said the Piney, Cedar Grove and Cummingsville communities have seen the […]
Van Buren Looks to Finalize Community Center Plans
After four years of work, Van Buren County is applying for an $80,000 Healthy Environment grant to put the final touches on its community centers. The Van Buren County Commission approved applying for the grant at Tuesday night’s commissioner meeting. Van Buren County Mayor Greg Wilson said the grant would be used for building picnic […]
