Stories from Friday, May 1, 2020

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Friday a relaxing of business restrictions imposed to slow the coronavirus spread for much of the state, allowing more manufacturers, retailers and shopping malls to open their doors starting Monday under health and social distancing guidelines...

With contested races in the Republican primary for Putnam County Commissioner District 3, three Putnam County Council At-Large seats, Putnam County Auditor and Putnam County Coroner, the Greencastle League of Women Voters recently asked the candidates for these six spots to respond to questions specific to the respective offices...

A public hearing regarding the contract of the new Greencastle Schools superintendent will be available via livestream. Those who wish to view the meeting remotely may do so by contacting Toni Smith at tsmith@greencastle.k12.in.us by noon on Monday...

Anyone wanting to learn to manage their diabetes is invited to enroll in the Dining with Diabetes email Challenge, a four-week email program to encourage individuals with diabetes to improve their diabetes self-care behaviors. Participants will receive two weekly emails from Purdue Extension faculty that will contain the best diabetes health practices, recipes, goal setting and support to increase knowledge, try new approaches and receive virtual support...

PUTNAMVILLE — Staff and offenders at Putnamville Correctional Facility are working together help fight the spread of COVID-19. Putnamville Correctional Facility has staff and offender cleaning crews working around the clock. Cleaning crews are sanitizing door handles, tables, microwaves, floors, remotes, offices and other commonly used areas and items...

Putnam County Hospital is continuing to provide healthcare in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, the hospital announced Friday. The providers of Putnam County Hospital would like to urge our community to not delay needed care. PCH is offering both in-person and virtual visits...