Mechanic: Wash Road Salt, Sand Off Cars Immediately
A local mechanic warns drivers to wash their vehicles very quickly this week to prevent road salt from causing structural damage. Stacy Burton said road salt can rapidly deteriorate a car’s undercarriage if left in place. He noted that while local vehicles usually fare better than those from the north, the corrosive material still poses […]
Cookeville-Putnam Road Salt Supply Put To Use This Winter
Cookeville Public Works and The Putnam County Highway Department combined to use 150 tons of salt this past weekend. Cookeville Public Works Director Greg Brown says the department has probably used about 250 tons of salt this Winter. Brown said he tries to keep the department fully stocked because of all the variables with salting […]
