Stay Local for County's Sake
One of America's leading media minds, Roger Ailes of Putnam County, believes that though newspapers across America are traveling rocky roads, "local papers will prevail because they have tremendous growth potential. Full Story
Putnam Joins National Day of Prayer
In 1952, Congress, in a resolution signed by President Harry S. Truman, proclaimed the National Day of Prayer. Every year since, federal, state, and local governments have marked the occassion with public ceremonies recognizing the religious heritage of the nation. Full Story
Historic Patterson Baptist Church a Fitting Site for Patriotic Prayer
The historic Patterson Baptist Church will open its doors to the public all day Thursday, May 7, for the National Day of Prayer. The pastor, Dr. Larry Maxwell says, "It is important to pray for our leaders, so we've been involved in the National Day of Prayer for 15 years now. Full Story
Female Felons Fill Jailhouse to Capacity
Putnam County is running out of jail space and officials at the Putnam Correctional Facility believe the time is right for the county to begin thinking about jail expansion. Full Story
County Coffers Need Boost, Say Legislators
A one quarter of one percent mortgage tax would have generated more than $1 million for county coffers during the past six months during a downturn in home sales. Full Story
Amid Challengers, Sheriff Seeks Third Term
Sheriff Donald Smith calls himself a "uniter, not a divider." The West Point graduate and retired brigadier general who is completing his second fouryear term as Putnam's chief lawman announced his intention to seek reelection last Thursday evening before more than 200 supporters gathered at the Putnam Veterans Memorial Hall in Carmel in a party-like atmosphere. Full Story
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