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A simple knock on the door or phone call to an elderly neighbor can make a big difference during harsh temperatures. UCDD Family Care Giver Sarah Martin said cold weather can increase symptoms of diabetes. Hypothermia also common since elderly people can not always feel the temperature. “My most important thing I like to say is that it is always ... Read More »

The Putnam County School System looking for public input on mascots, school colors and name for its new southwest K-8 school. Communication Supervisor Hannah Davis said the school board’s naming subcommittee will use the feedback from citizens. “This is very open,” Davis said. “We didn’t want to put anything out there. We wanted the community to have free range to ... Read More »

Cooped up inside, need a family activity or maybe just looking for a delicious dessert. This snow cream recipe from the UT ag extension office can satisfy your needs. Retired Agent Robbie Melton said you need three eggs, 1 and a half cups of sugar, two tablespoons of vanilla, one can of evaporated milk, one and half cups of regular ... Read More »

McMinnville Police Officer Maggi Fann was named Officer of the Year by the Tennessee Highway Safety Office. Fann said she received the award for her quick response and lifesaving actions during an overdose case. She said she was on her way to work when she noticed a man slumped over in his car. “Come to find out he wasn’t breathing, ... Read More »

Majority of Upper Cumberland roadways remain treacherous after extreme low temperatures early this morning halted progress by most highway departments. Road salt becomes a non-factor when temperatures drop to single digits. Putnam County Road Supervisor Randy Jones said his crews resumed clearing roads once the sun peaked out to help. However, the message remains the same. Do not drive unless ... Read More »

Surveys have been sent out Thursday to Putnam County residents without public water gauging interest in extending lines to their homes. Mayor Randy Porter said some 730 residents should be receiving mail notification. “Some people they may have a great well or spring or whatever that they are happy with their water service, but this will give us an idea ... Read More »

Four to seven inches of snow common across the Upper Cumberland Thursday as a strong push of artic air collided with moisture from a southern system. Roads treacherous almost as soon as the snow began falling with more than an inch in just an hour. Thursday night, temperatures will fall to the single digits in many areas and Friday temperatures ... Read More »

Cold temperatures serve as a good reminder that help is available through UCHRA’s heating program. Community Services Director TaShana Hooks said the LIHEAP program helps low income families keep their homes warm. “We have funds available for regular assistance, and we have funds for crisis assistance,” Hooks said. “In order to get our crisis assistance, you have to have a ... Read More »

People use some unconventional alternatives when trying to stay warm. Putnam Fire Chief Tom Brown said any appliance that is not an approved source of heat should not be used. “We actually see that pretty frequently,” Brown said.”People think when the power goes off and they have a gas stove that that’s an acceptable alternative and it is not. Stoves ... Read More »

Philip Hall, owner of Hall Family Pharmacy in Jamestown, has been recognized by the American Pharmacists Association Foundation as its pharmacist of the year. Hall called the honor as humbling. “Whenever we came into our market our market was plagued with prescription drug abuse,” Hall said. “So, we immediately came in and wanted to be a part of the solution ... Read More »