Tag Archives: Putnam County

The new county road that serves as an entrance to the Putnam County Sports Complex has been completed. Parks and Recreation Director John Ross Albertson said the roadway on North Washington Avenue will be the main access point to new soccer fields. “Next in the process is going to be us, our department, internally installing the irrigation system and get ... Read More »

The Putnam County Planning Commission approved two preliminary subdivision plats Tuesday night. Pippin Estates Division includes 20 lots on some 14 acres. The subdivision will be built on Blackburn Fork Road. Planning Director Kevin Rush said that there will be one new road required on the parcel to be named H.C. Pippin Drive. He said that one lot will sit ... Read More »

Baxter Planning Commission will change its protocols when it comes to approving plats for large subdivisions. City Engineer Tom Bennett brought for the idea citing concerns about utility capacity for large subdivisions. Building and Codes Inspector Bob Lane said developers will now have to get preliminary approval from department heads before bringing the submission before the planning commission. “It’s called ... Read More »

The first renderings of Putnam County’s new K-8 school has School Board Chair Lynn McHenry looking forward to the project. McHenry said designs are close to completion for the Lee Seminary Road school. “The architect has done a great job so far, and some of the first views that we have seen have been really good,” McHenry said. “He’s been ... Read More »

Baxter celebrated the ribbon cutting of Anatolia Granite and Marble on Thursday afternoon. The business is home to some nine computer-programmed CNC machines that customize slabs into kitchen countertops bathroom vanities, or fireplaces. CEO Temel Islamoglu said that he hopes to hire an additional 25 people to work for the company. “We are still a strong country and we can ... Read More »

Anatolia Granite and Marble announced an investment that will bring some 40 new jobs to Baxter. The company customizes natural stone slabs, such as granite, marble, onyx, and quartz, into processed countertops primarily used by building contractors and subcontractors. Mayor John Martin said that this is just another testament to Baxter’s allure for businesses. “It’s really exciting,” Martin said. “I’ve ... Read More »

Baxter’s annual Christmas Parade is changing its route for the first time in several years. The new route will travel along First Avenue, Main Street, Fourth Avenue, Buffalo Valley Road, Third Avenue South, and Broad Street. Fire Chief Matthew White said that the parade will start and end at Cornerstone Elementary. “We wanted to expand it a little bit because ... Read More »

The structure of the Putnam County Judicial Commissioners will change upon Judicial Commissioner Tom Derricks’ retirement at the end of this month. Circuit Court Clerk Jennifer Wilkerson said night shift Judicial Commissioners will transfer under the supervision of the circuit court clerk office. “By having them under another agency or department within the county will allow them more opportunity to ... Read More »

Putnam County seeking grant funding to help with the construction of the Ag pavilion at the new fairgrounds. Mayor Randy Porter said the county is applying for $2.4 million for what would be the second largest structure on the property. “We feel good that we might be able to have a great chance of getting this grant,” Porter said. “So ... Read More »

Putnam County Veterans Services has received its first Korean Ambassador for Peace medals for Korean War veterans. Putnam Veterans Service Officer Mark Harris said that medals were an expression of appreciation from the South Korean government for those who served at that time. “To have a nation after all these years reach out and say ‘Thank you,’ that they appreciate ... Read More »