Dogwood Park Fountain Reopens Tuesday Morning
The Dogwood Park fountain reopened Tuesday morning for the first time this summer, following months of repairs. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said significant leaks were discovered last year and the fountain limped through the end of the summer. He said the fountain was dismantled to fix plumbing, fixtures, and piping. With the park’s centerpiece […]
Hardy’s Chapel Volunteer Fire New Facility Dried In
Construction underway on a two-story facility for the Hardy’s Chapel Volunteer Fire Department, space that will provide firefighters with meeting space and restrooms. Chief Henry Webb said volunteers have not had restrooms on-site up to this point. He said the 30-by-50 space will include a small kitchen, a large meeting space, and two offices on […]
Putnam Schools Avoided Major Maintenance Issues During Freeze
Putnam County Schools avoided major plumbing and electrical issues during the cold and ice by being proactive. Communications and Marketing Supervisor Buddy Pearson said coils burning out in an electrical unit at Cookeville High School and a sprinkler malfunction at Avery Trace Middle School have been the only issues over the break. He said the […]
Clay School Board Awards Bids For Celina K-8, Hermitage Springs Plumbing Projects
Clay County School Board approved bids Thursday night for two plumbing renovation projects at Celina K-8 and Hermitage Spring School. Board members heard a presentation of bids from Architect Allen Hill. The bids for both projects plus their alternates totaled some $1.8 million to be paid from ESSER 2.0 funds. “It may be possible for […]
Plumbing Issues Cause Upperman HS Students To Leave Campus
Students of Upperman High School have been moved to Upperman Middle School as plumbing issues have caused minor flooding. Director of Schools Corby King said maintenance personnel is currently working to clear the expected line blockage. “It kinda came up this afternoon a little after one, where we are not able to use the restrooms,” […]
Winterizing Your Home To Prevent Pipe Damage
With below freezing temperatures becoming a normalcy, local plumbers are advising home owners to winterize your foundations. Putnam Plumbing Owner Gary Brown said for starters, water hoses should be removed from outdoor faucets. “All you really need to do is take them loose,” Brown said “The faucet that is installed is frost free. If you […]
