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Putnam Board Voices Concern About 3rd Grade Retention Law

The Putnam County School Board passed a resolution Thursday night asking the state to keep student retentions a local decision. The request is in response to a state law that would retain 3rd grade students that do not meet standards on the ELA section on state testing. Director of School Corby King said the law has good intent but is ... Read More »

Commission Passes Resolution Against Campaigning On County Services Drive

The Putnam County Commission approved a resolution that restricts campaigning on County Services Drive and the property off Willow Avenue. Attorney Jeff Jones said the action is allowed since the county owns the road but is not listed as a county road. The Election Commission Office is also located on the property. “Early voting, the amount of traffic that has ... Read More »

White Co Commissioners Approve New Attendance Policy

The White County Commission has passed a new attendance policy that will dock a commissioner’s pay for not attending meetings. Commission Chair Stanley Neal said three commissioners have not attended meetings since fall of last year. At Monday’s meeting, five commissioners were absentee but still received pay. The original resolution reduced pay by a specific dollar amount. Commissioner Roger Mason ... Read More »

Putnam Commission Postpones Consideration Of Gun Resolution

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 »

Monterey Alderman Looper Wants Change To Trash Pickup

Monterey Alderman Charles Looper wants a review of the town’s trash services and what can be included in curbside trash pickup. Looper said large items such as couches have been laying on the ground and loaded into the garbage truck. Looper said he wants a resolution that remove those items from trash pickup. “We pay tonnage at the landfill for ... Read More »

Cumberland River Hospital Owner Has New Outlook On Reopening

Cumberland River Hospital Owner Johnny Presley said he is interested in negotiating with Celina officials to reopen the facility. Presley said Celina passing a resolution supporting the hospital gives him a strong will to bring back medical services. “Obviously, my goal is to get the hospital reopened for the citizens and residents for Clay County,” Presley said. “Right now, if ... Read More »

Virgin Falls State Park Funding Fails But Goal Remains The Same

Virgin Falls did not receive the funding needed to become a state park during the most recent legislation session. The White County Commission passed a resolution requesting the distinction in January. State Senator Paul Bailey said the estimated $14 million needed to fully develop the area was not approved. “There’s a lot of maintenance that has not been done to ... Read More »

Clay Co. Wants Seat On UCEMC Board

The Clay County Commission is requesting the state to create a unique county seat on the Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation Board of Directors. The resolution that passed Monday is in partnership with Pickett County. Mayor Dale Reagan said both counties want to create more spots on the board, so each of the 11 counties served have a representative. “They’re ... Read More »

White Co. Residents Speak Against Passed Resolution

Four White County residents spoke against a previously passed resolution by the County Commission during Monday’s meeting. The resolution of discussion creates a new White County Health and Safety Board and the appointment of a Codes Enforcement Officer. The purpose to regulate county property conditions such as garbage and overgrown vegetation. Tanya Rust of Sparta was one of those against ... Read More »

Dekalb Animal Shelter Seeking Compromise With County And City

Employees of the Dekalb County Animal Shelter want a decision on how service can be provided to both Smithville and the county. Director Megan Moore said previously, the shelter worked in both areas. Then, Smithville Board of Alderman limited service to the city limits. The action was taken following an October work session with the Dekalb Animal Coalition. Moore said ... Read More »