Department Heads Ask For Additional Employees In Budget
Putnam County Department Heads requested 18 employees during the second meeting of the County Commission’s Budget Committee Monday night. Seven of those requests came from the Sheriff’s Department. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said the county’s growth in population demands more manpower. “Our increase in population and demands for service have just astronomically went up, […]
Putnam Fire Calling Fatal Baxter Fire An Accident
Putnam County Fire Chief Jeff Hicks said he believes a house fire that claimed the life of a 79-year-old Baxter resident was an accident. Hicks said firefighters entered the burning structure through a window and extracted Mildred Wade in just 14 minutes after receiving the initial page. He said he believes this was an accidental […]
Putnam To Purchase Land For New Gentry Fire Station
A parcel of land identified and set to be purchased for a new Gentry Fire Station, between Baxter and the Putnam County line. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said it has been challenging to find suitable land along Highway 70 given the steep terrain in the area. Porter said the county will purchase the one-acre […]
Putnam County Fire Taking Bids For Fire Station 34
Building plans are approved and Putnam County is taking bids for the construction of Fire Station 34 in Baxter. Putnam County Fire Chief Jeff Hicks said the new facility would make the area safer with improved fire protection. Hicks said it would significantly lower insurance premiums for residents by giving the area a “Class A” […]
Putnam Fire Department Fought Pair Of Fires Through Winter Storm
Two homes lost to fire during the early stages of Sunday’s snow. Putnam County Fire Chief Jeff Hicks said fighting multiple fires at once is difficult, and winter weather only adds to the challenge. Hicks said travel from a fire on Cates Road in Monterey to one on Chaffin Road in Baxter was delayed significantly […]
