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The United States Department of Agriculture awarded grant funding to six Tennessee counties – including Overton County – in an effort to fight the nation’s opioid crisis. Overton County Executive Ben Danner said he’s excited they were chosen to receive the grant worth $41,500. “That’ll help us get new ventilators and pay for partial of a new ambulance,” Danner said. ... Read More »
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New Funding Helps Expand Home Repair Program For Elderly
A home repair program for the elderly will be expanding thanks to additional funding for Putnam County Habitat for Humanity. Habitat for Humanity Development Director Melissa Parks said the Aging in Place Program is a new initiative that will be launched in about a month or so. “It’s going to allow us to work with 55 qualifying local seniors over ... Read More »
Hazardous Waste Disposal Unit Coming to Putnam County
Putnam County residents looking to dispose of hazardous waste and chemicals can do so this weekend via a mobile disposal unit at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. Shannon Reece is the Executive Coordinator of the Keep Putnam County Clean Commission. She said the event is a way to help prevent hazardous materials from contaminating the environment. “It’s very important because we do ... Read More »
TDOT To Study Stratton Avenue Corridor
Monterey has asked the Tennessee Department of Transportation to study the Stratton Avenue corridor. Mayor Bill Wiggins said he met with TDOT representatives Wednesday afternoon. “I’ve requested TDOT to come over and diagnose what kind of study is needed because that area is where the commercial district is slowly moving,” Wiggins said. “Already we have congestion at certain times in ... Read More »
Area Hotels Urged to Prep for Florence Evacuees
The Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors’ Bureau has urged hotels in the area to be prepared for a potential influx of Hurricane Florence evacuees. Vice President of Visitor Development Zach Ledbetter said the Bureau has reached out to hotel and lodging partners across the county. “We have reached out to those partners asking them if they are so willing to provide a ... Read More »
Clinton Man Charged For Possessing Drugs, Firearm
A Clinton man faces multiple charges after being arrested at the Cookeville Days Inn Tuesday morning. Adam Washington, 39, was charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of a controlled substance and methamphetamine. He is currently being held at the Putnam County Jail on $25,000 bond. According to arrest warrants, Cookeville Police responded to the hotel around 3 a.m. ... Read More »
Local Response Team Better Equipped For Latest Storm
As Hurricane Florence forces millions of people to evacuate the eastern United States coastline, a local disaster response team will be heading towards the potentially devastating storm. The Monterey Disaster Response team will head to Raleigh North Carolina Wednesday as they get ready for their 62nd disaster response mission. Director Ken Hall said getting to the area early makes it easier ... Read More »
Monterey Board Awards Paving Bid
The Monterey Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved bids Monday night for the paving projects. The board awarded the $21,195 bid to Copeland Dirt Rock Pavement out of Cookeville. “We use them all the time to buy asphalt for pothole repair,” Mayor Bill Wiggins said. “They’ve bid on other jobs. The Paving projects will take place on Gaw Street heading ... Read More »
Livingston Board Approves Central Park Agenda Items
Livingston’s Central Park can now be rented out for an entire day after the board of mayor and aldermen approved a new rental application for the park last week. Ray Evans is the spokesperson for the Downtown Revitalization Committee. “We’ve had numerous request, particularly for corporate outings, that the entire park be rented for a day or in some cases ... Read More »
Tennessee Tech Graduates Listed with Lowest Average Debt in Tennessee
The U.S. News and World Report lists Tennessee Tech as the university with the lowest average student debt in Tennessee. According to the magazine, Tech students have the least amount of student debt among other public or private state universities. Tech reports that 47 percent of students graduate without any student debt. The magazine reported that Tech students have the second-lowest average debt of ... Read More »
