A Boy and His Horse
Boys ranch residents enjoying equine vocation program
Legion members salute retiring flags on Flag Day
American Legion Bert Hodge Post 45 members saluted retiring American flags Monday as flames consumed the red, white and blue fabric.
Post members conducted a flag retirement ceremony Monday in honor of Flag Day, established to celebrate Old Glory and its June 14, 1777, adoption.
Post members conducted a flag retirement ceremony Monday in honor of Flag Day, established to celebrate Old Glory and its June 14, 1777, adoption.
Still Buzzing: Hob-bee man keeps busy
FLORAHOME – A 92-year-old man suited in head-to-toe protective gear gathered his tool bucket and headed toward the steady hum of buzzing in his backyard on a sunny April morning.
Serving the Sweetest Treats
Couple reflects on nearly 50 years of serving fair patrons
Another dead, 75 cases reported as first week of vaccine rollout ends
Putnam County health officials reported one new coronavirus death Friday as the first week of the Moderna vaccine distribution finished.
Cammack recounts Capitol ordeal
Republican U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack said Thursday she was still “shell-shocked” following Capitol chaos but suffered no physical injuries.
2020: Year in Review
Masks are common sights today. “Social distancing” is a common phrase. Don’t forget about hand-washing for 20 seconds and quarantining. These terms couldn’t be escaped in 2020 – the year of the coronavirus pandemic.
Coroanvirus Complications
Hospital continues to deal with uncertainty surrounding COVID-19.
Minimum wage hike among amendments that voters will decide
Early voting kicked off in Putnam County this week with a minimum wage raise amendment on this year’s ballot.
Early voting turnout shatters expectations
Single-day turnout records were broken Monday as the county began 13 days of early voting.
Early voting begins Monday but 5,200 have already decided
Putnam County residents who want a head start exercising their right to vote can start Monday in three local early voting locations.
Reunited and It Feels So Good
Whispers of “I love you” and plastic-protected hugs were how one couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Friday at a Palatka nursing home.
Back for Round 2
The second night of candidate conversations included talk of keeping the Confederate monument in place, the possibility of law enforcement body cameras and keeping online programs in county schools.
Back to the Drawing Board
After meeting for nearly four hours, Putnam County Statue Relocation Selection Committee members made no final choices Friday regarding the county’s Confederate monument relocation.
Project P.L.A.Y. grand opening set for today - Board gives green light to park in 4-1 vote
Protests ‘certainly could have gone a lot worse’ - Major incidents avoided as Saturday crowds gather at different locations
Saturday’s protests to keep the Confederate monument or relocate it from the Putnam County Courthouse ended with tension, but no physical incidents, said the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.
Protest organizers anticipating 200+ counterprotesters - Wells concerned about people from other areas disrupting Aug. 8 event
Organizers of a peaceful protest planned for Aug. 8 in Palatka said Friday they expected more than 200 counterprotesters to attend.
Internet café crowds county meeting topic as virus cases grow - Putnam moves past 800 with 60 new positive tests
Cars crowded the entrance to Lucky Pearl Internet Café in Palatka on Tuesday, but Putnam County officials said there wasn’t anything they could do to close the cafés during the coronavirus pandemic.
PUTNAM’S AGRICULTURE QUEEN
A queen who walks among Putnam County as a rising sophomore from Q.I. Roberts Junior-Senior High School was crowned the 2020 National Teen Miss Agriculture USA in June.
The Miracle of Life - Maternity doctor sees uptick in pregnancies amid virus pandemic
Although the coronavirus pandemic slowed events, gatherings and retail opportunities, one local OBGYN said the baby business is booming.
Enjoying the great outdoors - Trails End Outdoors gets OK from commission for RV site
HOLLISTER – Horses trotted in the Florida sun and chickens clucked while the owner of Trails End Outdoors smiled about new possibilities.
Not playing chicken- Birds help Putnam monitor mosquitoes
As mosquito season begins, Putnam County Mosquito Control officials said they have seen a lot of activity in the south end of the county.
More than 500 show up for free coronavirus testing in Palatka
The line to get tested for coronavirus Friday in Palatka wrapped around the side of the Price-Martin Community Center.
Palatka commission declares Juneteenth official city holiday - Hill: Day an opportunity to celebrate true freedom
The Palatka City Commission declared Juneteenth a city holiday Friday during a special meeting on the steps of City Hall.
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