Stories from Monday, June 8, 2015

The Humane Society of Putnam County has announced the launch of a new no-cost spay/neuter assistance program to Putnam County residents and their pets. This new program provides a free spay/neuter, paid in full by the HSPC, to Putnam County residents looking to fix their pets, and help keep the animal population under control in the county...

Director Lee Reberger will hold two sessions of auditions for the Putnam County, Playhouse production of "Into the Woods." The first session will be Sunday, June 14 at 3 p.m. The second will be Monday, June 15 at 7 p.m. Both sessions will be at the Hazel Day Longden Theatre in Greencastle...

Patricia L. (Asher) King, 79, of Roachdale, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2015 at Countryside Meadows in Avon. She was born on May 23, 1936 in Bainbridge to the late Glen and Goldie (Miller) Shinn. Patricia was formerly married to Virgil Asher and Fred King. They both preceded her in death...

Local History and Youth Services partner for this unique event on Tuesday, June 9, from 2 to 3 p.m. Visit the Putnam County Library for an opportunity to learn more about filmmaking requirements for the upcoming Bicentennial of Indiana where the theme is "Indiana Pride"...

Donald Maurice Lokey, 77, of Vallonia, died at 3:10 a.m. Monday, June 8, 2015 at Schneck Medical Center. He had been ill for 17 months. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Vallonia Christian Church. He was the former owner/operator of Lokey Timber. Mr. Lokey loved to garden, spend time with his family and just socialize with anyone...