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The Putnam County Clerk offices reopened Monday after a shortage in staff caused a temporary closure. County Clerk Wayne Nabors said the office remains half staffed, so only people with title and plate issues may enter the main lobby. All other renewals can be completed thru the drive-thru from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. “Right now, one half of my ... Read More »

The Cumberland Woodturners will turn their handmade Christmas ornaments into money for local kids throughout December. The organization brings together men and women who enjoy creating through the art of wood turning. Two trees covered with the group’s original designs for the holidays are now on display at Crossville’s Dogwood Exchange and the Village Green Mall. Cumberland Woodturner’s President Thomas ... Read More »

Algood has gained the final easement needed to for its $2.1 million sewer and waterline project. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the next step is sending paper work needed for the USDA’s approval and then putting the project out to bid. Morrison said it has been a long time coming getting everything together to try and begin work in the ... Read More »

Overton County Health and Rehab has experienced shipping delays resulting in a pushed back opening of its new rehab facility. Public Relations Director Scott Stevens said needed materials have finally arrived. “For us it was window manufactures,” Stevens said. “The COVID affected some of those companies, vendors that manufacture pieces you need to complete your project. So, there was some ... Read More »

Two Baxter townhouse subdivisions have been granted final site plans. UCDD Deputy Director Tommy Lee said this means developers can begin cutting roads and putting in infrastructure. Construction expected to begin next spring. The Baxter Flatts on Nashville Highway will include some 45 townhomes. A total of 80 homes will be built at The Baxter Pad on Buffalo Valley Road. ... Read More »

The Monterey Healthcare Advisory Board has started a search to replace Dr. Charles Gray Smith who will retire this month. Dr. Smith has practiced out of Monterey for over 30 years and is the town’s only physician. Chairman Brian Eads said the committee wants to fill the role soon, but recruitment may be an issue. “There is a shortage of ... Read More »

Livingston is in the process of negotiating fees with a design consultant for courthouse plaza renovations. Livingston Downtown Revitalization Chairman Ray Evans said he does not know if negotiations will be successful, but expects construction to begin in the Fall of 2021. Evans said once a design is selected for the nearly $670,000 project, it will renewed and noteworthy. “It’s ... Read More »

Fire crews were on scene for nearly five hours early Sunday morning as a residential home was completely lost on Calfkiller Highway. Putnam County Fire Captain Coty Nash said they received the call at 3:30 AM and responded to a single-story home near the White County line. Nash said it was being paged in as a kitchen fire. “By the ... Read More »

WCTE one of just two stations that will be a part of CBS Sunday Morning’s story on the 50th anniversary of PBS Sunday. WCTE CEO Becky Magura said when they taped with CBS in August she did not know when it would air until this week. Now, Magura said a national audience will see first hand why public broadcasting is ... Read More »

Monterey Aldermen will consider adding land to Meadow Creek Park at its Monday night meeting. Roughly seven acres of land in an adjacent subdivision could be added to the park. One part of the land includes a scenic waterfall for hiking. It would also give the community a parking area to keep hikers off private land. The meeting begins Monday ... Read More »