Jerry Stanford

Jerry Stanford

Hunter fined for lack of orange clothing

During the 2024-25 white-tailed deer gun hunting season, State Wildlife Officer Jason Porinchok, assigned to Putnam County, observed a hunter wearing only a hunter-orange hat. Hunters are required to wear an orange vest, coat, jacket, or coveralls during deer gun hunting seasons. Officer Porinchok contacted the hunter and issued a citation for not wearing the required hunter orange. The hunter paid a $125 fine in addition to court costs in Putnam County Court.

MetaLINK announces fiber optic internet in Payne

Payne - MetaLINK Technologies is thrilled to announce the commencement of the construction of a state-of-the-art fiber optic Internet network in Payne, Ohio. This ambitious project is set to revolutionize the local infrastructure, bringing high-speed internet access and advanced connectivity to the residents and businesses in the Village of Payne.