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The Putnam County Commission will absorb the seven percent increase in insurance premiums for participating county employees. Mayor Randy Porter said the county will pay $70,000 but that cost was originally going to be $270,000. “We were shocked when we first saw the 27 percent increase, but we saw that our claims increased so much in this past year and ... Read More »

The Van Buren County Commission has approved about $50,000 to help the county’s volunteer fire departments with maintenance efforts. Mayor Greg Wilson asked the commission Tuesday night to use some of its remaining ARP funding of $128,000. Wilson said one example of need was the Fall Creek Falls Department that dished out over $6,000 for a repair. “We’ve got one ... Read More »

A resolution supporting the 2nd amendment presented by Putnam County Commissioner Jordan Iwanyszyn was tabled Monday night for May discussion. The resolution stated that Putnam County would “dedicate no physical or financial resources toward the unlawful infringement of the right to keep and bear arms.” After Iwanyszyn’s presentation, Commissioner Cindy Adams made a motion to amend the resolution. Adams said ... Read More »

Putnam County Election Administrator Michelle Honeycutt said the county commission approving election worker raises should hopefully help recruiting efforts. Honeycutt said the election office needs more democratic workers. “We were very happy about that,” Honeycutt said. “They’ve not had a pay raise since 2010, and with everything going up including gas, they needed it. They really did.” Commissioners voted in ... Read More »

The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office requested a new fingerprint machine Tuesday, but the county commission sent the purchase back to committee since it was not a budgeted. Deputy Jarrod Campbell said he received two bids and recommended the lowest price at about $20,000. “Our finger print machine is reaching the end of its life,” Campbell said. “In other words, ... Read More »

This week in the Upper Cumberland the White County Budget Committee will meet to discuss options for employee COVID bonuses. The matter goes back to committee after the commission failed to pass an one-time payment this week. Members will also consider how the payment will impact potential raises for the new fiscal year. Committee meetings begin at 5:30 Monday at ... Read More »

The Van Buren County Commission once again approved the sale of the BDS property. Real Estate Agent Melissa Harmon presented the commission with two offers Tuesday night. Commissioners voted to move forward with a $220,000 deal with Nashville-based non-profit Auxilium Auto. “Offers are very similar,” Harmon said. “But one is $220,000. The other one is $225,000 with the contingency to ... Read More »

White County is exploring legal avenues against TWRA’s clear cutting project at the Bridgestone Firestone Centennial Wilderness Area. The County Commission held an attorney-client privilege meeting Monday night. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the county discussed options with County Attorney John Meadows. “We are looking if there is any legal avenues that we can pursue,” Robinson said. “We were ... Read More »

This week in the Upper Cumberland the White County Commission will apply for federal assistance to purchase three police vehicles. Commissioners will consider a USDA grant not exceeding $50,000. The county will also try to adopt new employee policies and procedures. The Monday meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. at the county courthouse. Tuesday, the city of Cookeville will hold a ... Read More »

A Van Buren County Commission and Board of Education joint work session Wednesday resulted in new budget practices the school system plans to follow. Director of Schools Cheryl Cole said she does not include federal money and grant applications in the revenue line item but includes the money in expenditures. Commissioner William Maxwell said the practice is a problem on ... Read More »