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Torchbearers: Saturday, Sept. 10
(Local News ~ 09/10/16)
The Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay will pass through Putnam County from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22. Featured in this edition of the Banner Graphic are three of 21 torchbearers for Putnam County: Ruth Ralph, Jinsie Bingham and Jim Hardwick
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Court News 9-10-16
(Court News ~ 09/10/16)
The following cases have been filed recently in Putnam County courts. Cyle Andrew Duncan, 31, Indianapolis, Level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony resisting law enforcement, Level 6 felony unlawful possession of a syringe, Class A misdemeanor driving with a suspended license and habitual offender enhancement...
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Hammond to speak on Constitution at Defenders of Liberty meeting
(Local News ~ 09/10/16)
Local pastor and author Greg Hammond will be the guest speaker at the Greencastle Defenders of Liberty meeting on Monday, Sept. 12. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Dixie Chopper Business Center at the Putnam County Airport, 102 Ballard Lane, Greencastle...
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At the Library
(Local News ~ 09/10/16)
Putnam County Public Library Sept. 12-17 Monday, Sept. 12 -- Imagination Portal Unplugged, 9 a,m,-noon. Enjoy the Imagination Portal without monitors, video games or music in the background. -- Community Help Desk, 2-4 p.m. Tech Help Desk has a computer technician available for one-on-one assistance using software and electronic devices, and to help diagnose and repair your computer and devices...
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Putnam Scanner 9-10-16
(Police Logs ~ 09/10/16)
Four people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Thursday • At 5:13 p.m. Kyle Andrew Kelly, 23, Greencastle, was lodged at the jail on a theft warrant. Friday • At 3:37 p.m. Vernell Charles, 36, Lafayette, was taken into custody on a warrant for probation violation...
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Two injured in motorcycle accident
(Local News ~ 09/10/16)
The operator of a motorcycle and his female passenger were injured Wednesday in a car-motorcycle accident on Greencastle’s East Side. Greencastle City Police officers were dispatched to a traffic accident with reported injury at the intersection of 10th Street/Round Barn Road and Ridgeland Road...
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Academic honor gets champion’s treatment
(Local News ~ 09/10/16)
Pep rallies are generally reserved for athletic events — homecoming games, sectional titles. The Friday pep rally at Greencastle High School was no exception, the last big event of homecoming week aside from the game itself. That didn’t stop Greencastle Principal Russ Hesler from making a big academic announcement during the rally and giving that announcement the full athletic treatment...
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PCSD to part with old cars, firearms
(Local News ~ 09/10/16)
Looking to shed some unnecessary inventory in the department, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department received approval for a pair of proposals at the recent meeting of the Putnam County Commissioners. Seven department patrol vehicles are being decommissioned, some of which have been sitting in the county impound lot for two years...
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Man who allegedly shot at wife makes court appearance
(Local News ~ 09/10/16)
A 52-year-old Greencastle man who allegedly discharged a sawed-off shotgun at his soon-to-be ex-wife made his initial appearance in court Friday. And his appearance marked another round of amended charges, the second since Robert E. Reid was initially held Wednesday on attempted murder and criminal confinement counts...
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Lengthy game hands NP first loss
(High School Sports ~ 09/10/16)
SULLIVAN — If two lengthy rain delays weren’t enough to put a damper on the evening for North Putnam, then Sullivan running back Trevor McGill certainly finished the job. The senior scored four touchdowns on 31 carries and 168 yards Friday as the Golden Arrows (3-1, 2-0 WIC) defeated the Cougars (3-1, 1-1 WIC) 33-19...
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Clovers getting close to winning streak with 8-6 lead
(High School Sports ~ 09/10/16)
CLOVERDALE — A big night has turned into a big weekend for the Cloverdale Clover football team. The Clovers hosted the Cascade Cadets in a Western Indiana Conference football game. The two teams came in with a share of the Eastern Division lead on the line. In addition, it was Cloverdale’s homecoming...
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Williams, seniors lead Greencastle rebirth
(High School Sports ~ 09/10/16)
One of the best qualities any school sports team can have is a strong group of seniors to set the tone, not only for themselves but for the younger team members. Greencastle High School’s football team suffered through one of its worst seasons ever last season, finishing with a 1-9 record, losing three games by more than 50 points and generally just not being a good team...
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Tiger Cubs roll to fourth straight
(High School Sports ~ 09/10/16)
Greencastle’s Tiger Cubs used a ball-control offense and a stingy defense to remain undefeated on Friday night, defeating the South Putnam Eagles 28-0 in a Western Indiana Conference game shortened by weather. Lightning stopped the action with 3:07 remaining, and the two schools decided not to reconvene today to finish the final few minutes...
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