West Victory View Speed Limit Slowed To 30 MPH
The speed limit on West Victory View Drive will be reduced to 30 mph after a decision by Putnam County Commissioners. Chairman Chris Cassetty introduced the measure following a recommendation from the road committee and a formal petition from citizens living along the route. The action addresses long-standing concerns regarding the high speeds allowed on […]
Legal Review Finds Courthouse Ethics Complaint Unmerited
Putnam County Attorney Jeff Jones found Mayor Randy Porter did not violate ethics after a complaint concering a recent King Of Kings Rally. Jones said Porter was not the organizer or promoter of the event. Jones said the rally was planned by the Putnam County Young Republican group, and Porter’s involvement was limited to discussing […]
District Attorney Tayloe Appointed To Lead Nabors Decision
District Attorney Bryant Dunaway said Shari Tayloe has been appointed as the outside prosecutor to lead the investigation into Putnam County Mayoral Candidate Wayne Nabors. Dunaway requested the appointment after recusing his office from the case. Dunaway stepped away from the probe because of his long-standing relationship with Nabors and a personal donation made to […]
Outside Prosecutor To Review Nabors Election Issue
An outside prosecutor will review the investigation into Putnam County Mayoral Candidate Wayne Nabors after the district attorney recused his office. District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway said he learned of preliminary investigations conducted by the comptroller’s office regarding allegations related to Nabors while in the middle of a trial last week. Dunaway decided to step […]
UC County Ballots Set For May Election After Deadline
The qualifying deadline passed on Thursday for candidates seeking to run in this year’s county election, officially setting the field for the upcoming ballot in May. In Putnam County, Incumbent Randy Porter will face Ryan Dalton and Wayne Nabors in the race for county mayor. Incumbent Eddie Farris will face Darrin Stout in August for […]
Candidates Across UC Day 1 Pick Up 2026 Election Petitions
County Mayor Randy Porter and challenger Wayne Nabors among the candidates to pick up qualifying petitions for the 2026 Election Monday. The petition period begins 60 days before the election deadline. At least 25 registered voters must sign the petition. Each voter who signs the petition must also supply his or her residential address as […]
Commissioners Express Concerns About Nabors’ Decision
A move by Putnam County Clerk Wayne Nabors to use collected fees for employee bonuses drew the ire of several Putnam County Commissioners. Nabors received commission approval to use some $20,000 in restricted money to provide bonuses to employees inside the County Clerk’s Office. Restricted funds are generated by the department and can only be […]
Putnam Adult Board Tables Decision On Village Road Business
The Putnam County Adult Entertainment Board will send its inspector to assess a Village Road business to determine if its inventory fits within the definition of a sexually-oriented business. The Red Room has been operating for over a year, but came to the attention of county officials at the start of 2023. County Clerk Wayne […]
Vehicle Title Fee Help Clerk’s Offices Facilitate Business
Putnam County Clerk Wayne Nabors said implementing a $3 title fee increase has benefited clerk’s offices across the state. Nabors said state officials came up with an $11 lien fee with the intention for Clerk’s offices to collect them. However, he said there was no provision to pay the clerks a commission to do that […]
New Judge Means New Expense For Putnam County Budget
Putnam County and the 13th Judicial District will get a new Circuit Court Judge September 1 to help with increased workload. Putnam County Circuit Court Clerk Jennifer Wilkerson told the County Budget Committee Thursday night said that means a new expense to the county. “It’ll be another court date, another judge, more dockets, and more […]
