Putnam County Stone

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P&Z refiling resumes quarry fight

Ian Tocher

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Putnam County Stone (PCS) LLC has formally refiled its rezoning application for a proposed quarry in Putnam County, restarting the county’s review process with what officials describe as a “substantially revised proposal.”The new application seeks to rezone 342.87 acres from Agricultural (AG) to...

Hans Dawson

Quarry owner continues lobbying local support

Story And Photo By Ian Tocher

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Facing perhaps the most organized opposition his company has encountered, Hans Dawson of Wisconsin-based Land and Stone Products and co-owner of Putnam County Stone (PCS) said the controversy surrounding a proposed granite quarry in Putnam County has become as much about communication as...

Representatives of Putnam County Stone encouraged support for its quarry proposal at Saturday’s Dairy Festival. (Putnam County Stone’s Facebook)

Putnam County Stone requests quarry application withdrawal

Ian Tocher

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Wisconsin-based Putnam County Stone has formally requested to withdraw its controversial rezoning application to establish a rock quarry along Dennis Station Road.

John Cross, co-owner of Putnam County Stone, is a 20-plus-year quarry veteran who hopes to establish a new granite quarry alongside Dennis Station Road in southwest Putnam County. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Rocky road remains for quarry plan

Ian Tocher

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

As debate continues over a proposed rock quarry in southwest Putnam County, John Cross, co-owner of Putnam County Stone, said his goal is simple: answer questions and earn trust.Speaking last Thursday at the county administration building during the second of two public information sessions to...

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