Crossville To Consider Memorandum For Rec Center
Crossville City Council will consider a memorandum of understanding for a potential Recreation Center during its meeting next week. City Attorney Randall York told the council during the Tuesday work session that the memorandum would outline the responsibilities of the city as well as the Putnam County YMCA, a possible partner for the prospective project. […]
Crossville Considering YMCA Partnership For Indoor Rec Center
Crossville city officials are looking into partnering with Putnam County’s YMCA to offset costs for the upcoming indoor recreation facility. City officials discussed the recreation center at a Tuesday night work session. The YMCA would handle the operation of the facility, a potential benefit according to council members. Putnam County Family YMCA CEO Mandy Perhay […]
Sparta-White Co YMCA Opens New Teen Center
The Sparta-White County YMCA opened a new Teen Center Tuesday to provide young people a new place to hang out. Marketing Strategist Joshua McCormick said the organization saw a real need for healthy fun in a structured environment. “With us being right down the road from White County High School, we get an outflow of […]
Sparta Purchases Generator To Make YMCA An Emergency Shelter
The Sparta Mayor and Board of Aldermen plan to designate the Sparta-White County YMCA as a new emergency shelter. The board approved the purchase of a back up generator for $31,000 Thursday night. Mayor Jerry Lowery said the city has already started the process with the American Red Cross. “This generator would provide emergency shelters if […]
A Healthy New Year Can Be A Simple As Getting Steps In
Starting the year off on a healthy can be as simple as just getting in your steps. That’s according to Putnam YMCA Outreach Coordinator Jenny Thacker. She said that by making sure you move every hour, you can decrease your risk of diabetes, heart disease, and premature death. “Small efforts can make a big impact,” […]
UC Summer Camp Directors Expect A Normal Turnout
Directors of summer camps across the region have a positive outlook when it comes to attendance for the upcoming season. Cedar Lake Camp Executive Director Ryan Higgins said his spring camp had a record turnout, so he anticipates the trend to continue. “We had a significant sized camp last year and was very healthy,” Higgins […]
White Co. Commission Fills District 7 Seat
The White County Commission has elected Kyle Goff as the new commissioner for District Seven. Five nominations were brought to floor during Monday’s Board of Commissioners meeting. After a roll call vote, Goff earned majority by receiving seven of the 13 votes. Goff said the two reasons why he sought the position are to represent […]
$12K Bid Accepted For Sparta’s YMCA HVAC Project
The City of Sparta YMCA will soon get relief from the heat. Board of Alderman approved a $12,700 bid for a new 5-ton HVAC unit. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the old HVAC unit hasn’t been replaced for over 20 years. “What will be accomplished by adding this unit, we can direct the additional air […]
White County YMCA Moving Essential Worker Child Care
The Sparta White County YMCA will move its free essential child care to the Old Findlay Elementary School starting Monday. CEO Kyle Goff said the move comes as the YMCA reopens Monday to members. The state instituted the free child care two weeks ago for all essential workers. While the child care is not specific […]
YMCA Offering Free Childcare For Essential Workers
The White County and Putnam County YMCAs will offer free childcare for essential workers during the next several weeks. Beginning Monday, school age children from 4-12 years of age can be left at the YMCA as part of a state plan initiated Friday. White County CEO Kyle Goff said their center will be open for […]
