Under the Hood
Mechanics Don’t Need a License
Licenses! The government makes sure you need paperwork for absolutely everything. You legally cannot be a plumber, teacher, architect, or doctor without a license. Beauticians need a license too—I suppose getting your nails done right is of utmost importance to the State. Full Story
WASHINGTON DISPATCHES
Keeping an Eye on Our Representatives in D.C.
Government Needs to
Lead in Gulf Full Story
Police News
Vandals Hit
Lake Carmel
Kent Police have beefed up patrols following several acts of vandalism in the greater Lake Carmel area.
Police charged Paul Marek, 19, of Carmel with making graffiti, possession of a graffiti instrument, and unlawful possession of marijuana when arrested last week by Officer Darren Cea. Full Story
Pastimes
Cooling Off at Squantz Pond, A Step Outside of Putnam
Despite the numerous streams, lakes, ponds and reservoirs in Putnam County, there are relatively few places that permit swimming. If you travel about 4 miles outside Putnam County’s eastern border, Squantz Pond on Candlewood Lake offers a great place to cool off during the summer months. Full Story
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