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NP's Holtze top senior in county cheerleading contest
(High School Sports ~ 07/29/16)
Neither rain nor the moving of the Putnam County Cheerleading Contest to an indoor site dampened the spirit of fans or competitors from seven area high schools on Thursday night. The competition is normally conducted at the Putnam County Fairgrounds, but was moved to South Putnam due to the weather...
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Tractor driver in U.S. 36 crash dies as a result of injuries
(Local News ~ 07/29/16)
A 29-year-old Putnam County Greencastle man, critically injured in an accident on the U.S. 36 bridge over Raccoon Lake Wednesday afternoon, has died, authorities said. Joseph Biggs, of Greencastle, died at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, to which he had been arilifted following the Parke County accident...
- Daily News Update - July 29, 2016 (Local News ~ 07/29/16)
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Joseph Mark Biggs
(Obituary ~ 07/29/16)
Joseph Mark Biggs, 29, of Greencastle, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2016. Born Feb. 2, 1987 in Greencastle, he was the son of Mark Anthony and Cheryl Ann (Gilbert) Biggs. Joe was a lifelong farmer. He loved to hunt and operate equipment. He was a very likeable person, forgave easily, and had a big smile...
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Scorpion hosts customer appreciation day at Brickyard
(Local News ~ 07/29/16)
Scorpion Protective Coatings and Scorpion Window Film celebrated its fifth annual customer appreciation day at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with the Crown Royal 400 at the Brickyard. Scorpion entertained customers from all parts of the United States and Canada over the race weekend. Activities ranged from training on bed liner both in the classroom and in the spray booth, to window film installation. Customers also participated in a cookout and tour of Scorpion's World Headquarters in Cloverdale...
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Who's News for July 30, 2016
(Local News ~ 07/29/16)
The National Society of High School Scholars recently announced that Cloverdale High School student ANNIKA R. WHITLOCK was selected to become a member of the organization. A junior at CHS, Annika is the daughter of Todd and Dianna Whitlock of Cloverdale...
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Putnamville UMC to welcome The Blair Carman Show Aug. 7
(Local News ~ 07/29/16)
Putnamville United Methodist Church and Pastor Tim Matthews will present a gospel concert on Sunday, Aug. 7. The Blair Carman Show is set to take the stage at 4 p.m. Doors open at 3:15. Hailing from Cincinnati, Carman has performed in venues around the United States and Canada, including Las Vegas and riverboats on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers...
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Bright - 60th Anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 07/29/16)
Walter and Oressa (Rice) Bright recently celebrated 60 years of marriage. They exchanged vows at St. Paul Catholic Church on July 28, 1956. Priest Father Kull officiated the ceremony. They are the proud parents of four sons, Scott (Shari), Chris (Sue), Tim (Brenda) and Andy (Lisa)...
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Patterson - 95th birthday
(Birthdays ~ 07/29/16)
Maxine E. Patterson will turn 95 years old on Saturday, Aug. 6. Linda Mundy, Dave Patterson and Don Patterson will host an open house for their mother on Aug. 6. The gathering will take place at Maxine's home at 1028 Houck Rd. from 2-4 p.m. No gifts are requested but cards are welcome...
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Cheer contest chock full of spirit
(High School Sports ~ 07/29/16)
This "newbie" still has a lot to learn about how things go in Putnam County. Many events and procedures so far have proven to be carried out just like most others do them, but every day something new crops up that isn't done like anywhere else I've been...
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Putnam Scanner 7-30-16
(Police Logs ~ 07/29/16)
Putnam County Sheriff's Department deputies responded to one recent property-damage accident. At 3:35 p.m. on Thursday, Lonnie J. Pelfrey, 46, Greencastle, was southbound on County Road 150 West in a 2001 Jeep Cherokee when he hit a deer. Capt. Tom Helmer, assisted by Indiana Conservation Officer Chris Springstun, investigated the crash, estimating damage at $1,001-$2,500...
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Court News for 7-30-16
(Court News ~ 07/29/16)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Neil Y. Cunning, 30, Mercer, Pa., two counts of Level 4 felony burglary, two counts of Level 6 felony theft Dustin C. Chiodo, 35, Beaver Falls, Pa., two counts of Level 4 felony burglary, two counts of Level 6 felony theft...
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At the Library
(Local News ~ 07/29/16)
-- Imagination Portal Unplugged, 9 a.m-oon. Enjoy the Imagination Portal without monitors, video games or music in the background. -- Help Desk at Heritage Lake, 11 a.m-1 p.m. Tech Help Desk has a computer technician available for assistance using software and electronic devices, help diagnose and repair computers and devices...
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Free skin cancer clinic at PCH
(Local News ~ 07/29/16)
On Wednesday, Aug. 10, Dr. John Stephens with Dermatology Inc. will be conducting free skin cancer screens in at Putnam County Hospital. The screen is an annual event that is sponsored by the Putnam County Hospital Cancer Center. "Early detection is the key to treating melanoma," Casey Hendrixson, Cancer Center RN, said...
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27,000 trees planted at three nature preserves, including Big Walnut
(Local News ~ 07/29/16)
The Nature Conservancy recently planted 27,000 trees on 41 acres at three different Indiana preserves, including the Big Walnut Nature Preserve in Putnam County. This reforestation at preserves in Putnam, Owen and Jefferson counties is achieved thanks to a donation by Alcoa Foundation...
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Old National Bank collecting 'tools for schools'
(Local News ~ 07/29/16)
In collaboration with the Putnam County Comprehensive Service, Old National has announced its annual "Tools for Schools" campaign -- a community wide collection drive of school supplies for disadvantaged youth in grades K-12. This campaign helps ensure that none of the children in our local communities will go without the basic needs during the upcoming school year...
- 10-Year 4-H Members (Local News ~ 07/29/16)
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National Night Out set for Tuesday at Robe-Ann Park
(Local News ~ 07/29/16)
The 10th annual National Night Out is set for 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2 at Robe-Ann Park in Greencastle. The committee has been meeting for several months putting together another big event. As always all the fun, activities and food will be free to those in attendance. Everyone will need to visit one of the registration areas first to get a wrist band before participating...
- 2016 Supreme Showmanship (Local News ~ 07/29/16)
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