Putnam County health officials will continue coronavirus vaccinations next week, while the county testing site will be open Monday through Wednesday. 

The city of Palatka rescinded its two-day boil water notice Thursday for several blocks near St. Johns Avenue after days of testing.

The Crescent City-based Putnam County Courier Journal has ceased operations.

Lane closures on U.S. 17 north of County Road 216 have been rescheduled for Monday rather than this week, the state Department of Transportation announced Thursday.

CRESCENT CITY — A JROTC program in South Putnam County is assisting the area by devoting hours to community service projects.

The number of Putnam County homeless residents dropped this year by nearly 200 people from last year after a week of counting across the community. 

Putnam Community Medical Center has distributed more than 450 first coronavirus vaccination doses to health care workers and employees as of Wednesday. 

Artifacts from the Hotel James have returned to the Palatka landmark courtesy of Palatka homeowners.

A boil water notice from Tuesday for the city of Palatka remains in effect until further notice.

CRESCENT CITY – The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted all aspects of life and working remotely has become a normal routine for many people.