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The period for property value appeals has ended in Putnam County. Property Assessor Steve Pierce said it was amazing that the board of equalization only heard appeals for a few hours. Pierce said the county board of equalization mostly heard from commercial properties. He said now appraisal data will be compiled and sent to the state so the county can ... Read More »

The state court of appeals denied a Putnam County man’s appeal of drug charges. Merle Aaron Degroat was found guilty by a Putnam County Criminal Court in the 2015 case. Charges included the manufacture of methamphetamine and burglary of a motor vehicle. Degroat argued that he did not receive effective counsel in the case. The court disagreed. “Petitioner has not ... Read More »