Buffalo Valley Convenience Center To Close For Renovations
Putnam County Solid Waste will close the Buffalo Valley Convenience Center next week to replace a structure that houses employee offices and restrooms. Solid Waste Director Doug Ashburn said the structure has been in place for over 20 years. He said the structure’s walls were beginning to rot away and he decided replacing the building […]
Parents Play Key Roles In Easing Back-To-School Anxiety
A structured day-to-day helps ease back-to-school anxiety for your children. That’s according to Personal Growth Counseling’s clinical social worker Christy Bennett She said that the fears can stem from the fear of the unknown to a change from the summer routine. Bennett said to help assuage fears, parents can establish expectations. “Knowing what consequences will […]
Legislation Changing UCHRA/UCDD Boards Likely To Pass
UCDD Executive Director Mark Farley said legislation that would change the organization’s governing boards appears to be moving forward. Farley said the proposed bill would cut down the number of required city mayors that participate in meetings. “I would suppose in our situation is what we would do is just limit our board to just […]
Overton BOE Structuring Employee Buyouts At Next Meeting
The Overton County Board of Education is working on a structured financial plan for future buyouts of retiring employees. Chairman Jarman Hicks said members are considering making the option available this school year and continuing buyouts every five years. “A structured buyout first off it helps your employees plan ahead for those that are anticipating […]
