Bangham Precinct Will Remain, More Parking Explored
The Putnam County Election Commission decided Thursday to keep the Bangham voting precinct at the Community Center. The commission originally considered moving the Bangham precinct after parking became a big issue. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said he reached out to a nearby church and said that the church is still considering allowing their parking […]
Putnam Renews Health Insurance At Two Percent Increase
Putnam County Commissioners renewing the county’s current health insurance for county employees at a two percent increase. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said he feels very good about the renewal. He said discussions began with an increase of some eight percent, but the county worked the increase down to two percent. He said with the […]
State Tourism Grant Money Help Fund Work At Putnam Fairgrounds
A $100,000 state tourism grant will help Putnam County with the construction of the new Fairgrounds off Tennessee Avenue. County Mayor Randy Porter said the money will be used for lighting and electricity in the arena area. He said the grant will pay roughly one-third of the $300,000 project. “We think this event center and […]
