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Van Buren Fair Board Taking Over Farmer’s Market Booking

Event booking for the Van Buren County Farmer’s Market will now operate under the county’s fair board. Board President Lesa Bouldin said the county used to oversee the operation but gifted it to the fair board to increase revenue. “Any time we can make money, it’s going to benefit the fair,” Bouldin said. “Van Buren County is small and rural, ... Read More »

Algood Council Removing Some Farmer’s Market Regulations To Boost Participation

The Algood City Council proposing revisions to the Farmer’s Market to broaden vendor regulations. City Administrator Keith Morrison said if passed, farmers outside of Putnam County will no longer need a certified letter of homegrown goods from their ag extension office. Items from whole sellers would also be allowed. “They’re just concerned that we had the rules so tight and ... Read More »

Byrdstown-Pickett County Chamber Entrance Closed For Paving

The Byrdstown-Pickett County Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center driveway will be closed to traffic until Monday. Executive Director Billy Robbins said the paving was complete on Thursday and needs three days to cure. Robbins said once it reopens, the paving adds a great new look to the building. “Oh it’s great, it’s going to take out a lot of ... Read More »

Algood Considering Creating Parks And Rec Director Position

Creating a Parks and Recreation Director position in Algood is up for a vote at Tuesday night’s city council meeting. The council will be voting on the first reading of an ordinance to establish a new department head. City Administrator Keith Morrison said that pending the council’s vote, it could begin two weeks after a council vote or July 1. ... Read More »

Monterey Farmer’s Market Grand Opening Saturday

The Monterey Farmer’s Market will celebrate this year’s grand opening this Saturday. Monterey Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the market first opened in April, but in a different way due to the coronavirus. This is the first time since then where the people of Monterey can come together and enjoy the market. “It’s just an opportunity as things are reopening ... Read More »