New Barn At Upperman To Help Grow Livestock Program
Putnam County Schools have purchased a new post-frame barn to install at Upperman High School for the school’s agriculture program. Putnam County Schools CTE Supervisor Jackie Vester said the 1,700 square foot barn will cost an estimated $76,000 and will be paid for through a grant. Vester said the barn will be used to house […]
Putnam Introduces New Student Advisory Committees
The Putnam County School Board introduced a new Student Advisory Committee Thursday night to get student feedback about agenda items and school concerns. Each high school has formed a committee, and will appear on a rotation before the board every month. School Board Chairman Lynn McHenry said the student committee gives the board a student […]
Putnam Schools Receive EpiPens Through Local Partnership
Every school in the Putnam County School System will have EpiPens readily available thanks to a local partnership with a local medical provider. Putnam County Schools Nurse Coordinator Stephanie Brown said an estimated 128 students in Putnam County schools reported having a severe allergy. Brown said students can have severe allergies to certain foods, insects, […]
Downtown Conference Center Could Benefit County Tourism
Putnam County’s Tourism Director said the idea of a conference center in downtown Cookeville could benefit the community. A conference center, one of several ideas being considered in Cookeville’s project surrounding the Wilson property. Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors Bureau Executive Director Shan Stout said a conference center could complement the county’s new fairground. “We really need […]
Putnam Gang Member Arrested, Facing Drug Charges
A Putnam County man has been arrested, facing multiple drug charges and multiple charges of unlawful possession of a weapon. Kevin Otey was arrested after the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search warrant of Otey’s residence located at 781 Cardinal Street in Cookeville. According to Investigators, Otey is a confirmed member of the “Traveling […]
Putnam’s Efforts Collecting Criminal Fines Showing Success
Putnam County has seen improvements in collecting criminal court fines after ramping up collection efforts two years ago. Circuit Court Clerk Jennifer Wilkerson said two years ago the county had an estimated $100 million in old outstanding debt from criminal court. Wilkerson said that since the program started, nearly $1 million has been collected from […]
Novastus Plans New Processing Facility, Hearing Monday
A solid waste processing company has introduced plans to build a new processing facility in Cookeville. Novastus Chief Operating Officer and Founder Kelly Warbis said the estimated 30,000 square foot facility would be built adjacent to the company’s current facility off of CC Camp Road. Warbis said the company uses a sophisticated non-thermal system to […]
Putnam Man Fatally Shot After Argument
A Putnam County man was fatally shot Wednesday night on McClain Road after an argument over the whereabouts of a firearm. Nicholas Rittenberry was found with a gunshot wound to the stomach after the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office responded to the reported shooting. According to Investigators, resident Jordan Carper, allegedly shot Rittenberry once the argument […]
Putnam Filling Commission Vacancy At Next Meeting
Putnam County will look to fill the District Seven vacancy on the county commission at the next meeting later this month. Registered voters of the county may submit names to the commission for consideration. A member of the commission must nominate the individual. The vacancy comes after Commissioner AJ Donadio recently moved outside of District […]
Two Putnam Men Arrested For Crimes Against Children
Two Putnam County men arrested on charges of crimes against children in two separate incidents. Cookeville Police arrested 29-year-old Matthew T. Whitehead of Baxter and 27-year-old Jake Tyler Osorio of Cookeville. Both face felonies. Local law enforcement conducted a search warrant on Whitehead’s and Osorio’s residence and seized multiple devices. Both Whitehead and Osorio admitted […]
