Tag Archives: Putnam County

COVID cases on the rise lead to concerns amongst senior citizens groups in the Upper Cumberland. Putnam County Senior Center Director Maxine Frasier said that such concerns have led to the temporary cancellation of their volleyball class. Because it’s an activity with closer contact and less ability to wear masks, Frasier said that the decision came from a desire to ... Read More »

This week in the Upper Cumberland the Fentress County Commission will meet for a reconvened meeting Monday. The purpose to discuss pay raises for positions in the county’s Sheriff’s Office and Solid Waste Department. The issue was included in last week’s commission meeting for discussion, but members will gather again at 6:00 p.m. to consider. Commissioners will also review adding ... Read More »

WCTE is opening its station doors for Becky Magura’s community sendoff on Friday. Station Manager Avery Hutchins said this is a chance to share memories and well wishes with Magura before she joins Nashville Public Television. Hutchins said this would not be possible without community support over Magura’s 39 years at the station. “She has been in people’s homes on ... Read More »

A Putnam County man has been indicted on 30 counts including charges of statutory rape and sexual exploitation of a minor. A TBI investigation of 27-Year-Old Dylan Ray Martin found sexual interactions with three juveniles from 2016 to 2019. Agents arrested Martin on Tuesday, and he was booked into the Jackson County Jail on a $150,000 bond. Agents began investigating ... Read More »

The Putnam County Election Commission is pushing to get high school students registered to vote with a new voter registration award. Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett has launched the Anne Dallas Dudley Award for individual high schools. Putnam County Elections Administrator Michele Honeycutt said registering 85 percent to 100 percent of eligible seniors will earn schools the recognition. “Every ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland Habitat For Humanity honored its 2020 President’s Volunteer Service Award winners Monday. Gold level award winner Allen Vosejpka volunteered for over 1,000 hours in 2020 alone, it was his first year in the program. Vosepjpka said the homeowners make it all worth it. “They really care about the house and they put in their own effort,” Vosejpka said. ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional reports 47 positive COVID patients Monday with 15 in intensive care. According to the medical center, three more people have died as a result of COVID, two from Putnam County, one from Fentress County. Six new COVID patients were admitted Monday. Read More »

The Putnam County Library wants to make sure its keeping up with trends among teens. Adult Services Coordinator Matt Knieling said so far the survey results show the library is inline with sought out programs like robotics and gaming. Knieling said that with so many options in life for teens to fill their free time, getting them in the door ... Read More »

Progress on the new Patton House Doll Museum and Veterans facility is on hold while waiting for construction prices to fall. The building off Highway 70 was decimated by the March 2020 tornado. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said bids for construction came back some double and triple the amount they were expecting. He said that the architect has examined ... Read More »

If you travel Highway 56 between DeKalb and Putnam Counties, be ready for delays. Resurfacing work set to begin from the north of East Church Street in DeKalb County to I-40 in Putnam County. Contractors will be performing daily lane closures as construction signs are installed and the resurfacing begins. Read More »