On Wednesday, April 2, Dustin Ray Bolen of McGuffey was sentenced to 19 years to life in prison, having pleaded guilty to three felony counts including murder.
The charges were related to the death of his father, Michael Bolen, who was reported missing on March 31, 2024. Dustin was arrested in November 2024 and the father’s body was discovered under a family home in December.
UPDATE WTOL-11 reports that the Putnam county tornado near Dupont on Wednesday, April 2 had a rating of EF-2! Peak winds to 120 mph and a max width of 375 yards.
From Putnam County EMA, approximately 3:00 a.m. on April 3
Putnam County EMA, Putnam County Fire Departments, Putnam County Police Departments, and the Putnam County Sheriff's Office handled multiple calls for service related to the tornado warning issued late evening on 4-2-25.
PANDORA – The Board of Directors of First National Bank has officially named Brendon Matthews as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the bank. Matthews has been serving as President of the bank since May, 2024. He succeeds Todd Mason who is retiring after 22 years at First National Bank and 40 years as a community banker. Mason will remain as a director on the board.
The Bluffton High School Drama Club will perform Bringing down the House, A Musical? on April 11, 12, 13. Directed by Kevin Gratz and Kara Zink, with student assistants Genesis Ochoa, Kaleigh Coffman and Aubrey Rieman.
Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Bluffton Middle School Cafetorium, 116 S. Jackson St. The Sunday performance begins at 2:00 p.m. Doors open one hour prior to curtain time.
General admission tickets are available at the door. Adults $5.00. Students $2.00
