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Monterey HS Graduate Killed In Single Vehicle Crash

A 20-year-old Monterey man was killed in a single vehicle accident over the weekend in Putnam County. Justin Galvez was driving east on Highway 70 near Hunter Cove Road late Saturday night when he veered off the roadway and crashed into a utility pole. The car then rolled onto its top and came to a final rest, according to a ... Read More »

Monterey School Administrators Excited At Broadband Expansion Prospect

Putnam County’s broadband expansion plan brings a huge opportunity for Monterey students. Monterey High School Assistant Principal Ben Novak said with such a reliance on the internet, it is a necessity to make sure students have a good connection. When the pandemic first began, Novak said many students had to use hot spots and even the Monterey Public Library’s wi-fi ... Read More »

Monterey To Bid Depot Roof Project For Second Time

The Town of Monterey will rebid work on the depot roof for a second time after rejecting new bids at its meeting Monday night. Mayor Nathan Walker said after bidding the work the second time, three bids came in with a $15,000 difference between the low bid and the high bid. The three bids had three different types of roofing ... Read More »

Monterey Historic Sign Program Honoring The Life Of A Local Business Owner

A new historic sign program coming to Monterey highlighting significant buildings along Commercial Avenue. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the initiative is in honor of Chris Walker. A local business owner who passed away last year. “There were donations made to his family after his passing that were then turned over to the Monterey Depot Historical Society,” Cleary said. “Chris ... Read More »

Monterey Committee Identifies Roads In Need Of Paving

The Monterey Street Committee identified seven to eight roads in need of paving Thursday. The committee was unable to vote on official business since a quorum was not met. Committee Chair Coonie Foster still presented a list of roads for the city to target. “Most of these right here really do need it,” Foster said. “We got the money, so ... Read More »

Monterey Outdoor Classroom Moving Forward After Pre-Construction Meeting

After an initial pre-construction meeting, Monterey has a new utility plan for the Depot’s outdoor classroom project. Mayor Nathan Walker said instead of using a panel from the Depot, power will directly connect to the area. “That we we can have power for the train cars for the outdoor classroom and really the options will be unlimited at that point, ... Read More »

Monterey Fire Chief To Inspect Ladder Truck For Purchase

Monterey has finally located a used ladder truck to purchase after searching for a couple of years. Mayor Nathan Walker said the town has received one bid from a Texas fire department that can move forward upon inspection. “Our fire chief should be going out to take a look at that and do his inspections hopefully very soon,” Walker said. ... Read More »

Tennessee Disaster Response Team Collection Items For Kentucky Flood Victims

The Tennessee Disaster Response Team is collecting donations for Kentucky flood victims. Team Leader Ken Hall said this trip marks 110 disasters the team will respond to since its inception. He said they are seeking canned goods, dog and cat food, and other non-perishable items to bring to Whitesburg, Kentucky on Friday morning. “When the tornado struck Cookeville in 2020, ... Read More »

Twin Lakes Proposal Would Expand Fiber Internet To Eastern Portion Of County

Monterey and surrounding areas could gain access to Twin Lakes internet services if a new company proposal gains funding. General Manager and CEO Jonathan West said the company is focusing more on rural areas where it is costly to build, not necessarily within city limits. “The reality is this grant really changes things,” West said. “It takes the entire eastern ... Read More »

Rail Trail Authority Still Wants Eastward Expansion To Monterey

The Tennessee Rail Trail Authority still has future plans to expand the rail trail eastward toward Monterey. Monterey decided last week not to formally reenter the authority, for the time being, citing an emphasis on westward expansion. Rail Trail Authority Chair Bryan Payne said it’s actually the city of Cookeville taking charge on the westward expansion. “Because that’s all within ... Read More »