The Putnam Public Service District’s current water and sewer service rates are not generating sufficient revenue to meet ongoing costs of operation, debt service, and[Read More…]
Author: Ron Allen
COUNTY COMMISSION NEWS: Commission Receives Water Updates
The agenda for the August 13 meeting of the Putnam County Commission included updates concerning ongoing and proposed water projects throughout the county and program[Read More…]
Basic Bible: Josiah Calls the People Back to God
II Kings 22:8-10; 23:1-3, 21-23 The 22nd chapter of II Kings opens with the announcement that a boy of eight years was sitting upon the[Read More…]
CITY COUNCIL NEWS: Hurricane Council Authorizes 30-Acre Property Purchase
An agenda item listed under New Business for the August 5, Hurricane City Council meeting reads, “Authorization of City Manager to sign closing documents to[Read More…]
Ryan Wheeler Appointed To Hurricane City Council
Ryan Wheeler (left) swears to uphold his duties as a member of Hurricane City Council. Son, Loudon, and daughter, Claire hold the Bible as Mayor[Read More…]
Ron’s Ramblings: A Most Satisfying Meal
The term “sweat equity” might be defined as an interest or increased value that results from a personal input of labor. The term is not[Read More…]
Basic Bible: A Servant Girl Points Naaman to God
II Kings 5:1-6, 9-15a The narrative before us took place more than 100 years following David’s reign over Israel. It was a time in which[Read More…]
Board of Education Approves School Bond Election
The Putnam County Board of Education approved a new school bond of just under $50 million at its meeting on Monday, August 5. The bond[Read More…]
Putnam County Commission News
The Putnam County Commission met Tuesday, July 30, to conduct business which included consideration of a funding request from the Putnam County Homecoming Festival Committee[Read More…]
‘Rally In The Valley’ Returns to Hurricane
Athletes attempt to maintain a mouthful of water while completing farmer carries. This year’s Rally in the Valley brought 90 athletes from 24 states and[Read More…]