News across Putnam County

Tennessee Twisters Kickstart Fall at Lucky Dog
Beacon venue has full schedule of touring talent

Comics by Kids
Young storytellers debut first collection

Theater Director Says Haldane Forced Her Out
Led high school plays and musicals for 19 years

Roots and Shoots: Taking Up Space
As gardeners, it’s easier to focus on plants. They are smaller and easier to control, so they become the default for landscaping. Consider design on a larger scale, however, and bigger forms that occupy space differently might be what you need. When I started gardening, it was…

Notable Books by Local Authors
New reads from neighbors

Letter to the Editor: Local Action Needed to Support our Most Vulnerable Veterans
Dear Editor, For generations, America has called upon young men and women to serve in uniform, placing them in harm’s way to defend our nation and preserve the freedoms we too often take for granted. They have answered that call with courage and commitment. Too many, however,…

Voices Through Brushstrokes at the Liberty Mall (VIDEO)
LIBERTY – All are welcome tonight at Liberty Mall for the unveiling of Voices Through Brushstrokes at 5 p.m., presented in partnership with Grese Productions, Casa Di Longobardi, and Hope’s Compass. The project features eight massive 8-by-3-foot paintings permanently installed in…

Putnam SPCA “Great Giveback” underway
PUTNAM COUNTY- The Putnam County SPCA’s Great Giveback begins today. SPCA Chief Ken Ross said the month-long collection drive will benefit the non-for-profit with donors dropping off cleaning supplies, office and operational items, gasoline gift cards, and monetary donations at…

Varsity Roundup: Beacon
The latest football, golf, soccer, tennis, volleyball, swimming and cross-country results

Varsity Roundup: Haldane
The latest soccer, tennis, volleyball and cross-country results

Section 9 football picks: Week 5 features key division matchups
Week 5 brings another important slate of Section 9 football, with division races beginning to take shape and several teams looking to make a statement as the regular season reaches its midpoint. Some matchups feature familiar rivals, others pit teams headed in very different…

Whipple Foundation Buys Two Putnam Papers
Putnam County Press dates to 1858, Times to 1949