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William Ray Jackson
(Obituary ~ 08/22/17)
William Ray Jackson, 91, of Greencastle, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017. Born Dec. 5, 1925 in Greencastle, he was the son of E.J. and Opal (Anderson) Jackson. A graduate of Greencastle High School, Bill also attended Lane Business College in Indianapolis and was a designated appraiser and associate in the Society of Real Estate Appraisers...
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Dylan Hess remembered by new scholarship endowment
(Local News ~ 08/22/17)
The Putnam County Community Foundation has announced the creation of the A. Dylan Hess #14 Strong Memorial Scholarship Endowment. Dylan Hess was a talented three-sport athlete (football, basketball and track) at North Putnam High School who passed away on June 29, 2017 as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. The endowment was established by Dylan’s parents, John and Danie Allen, with gifts from many members of the community...
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Bonita Kratzer Conner
(Obituary ~ 08/22/17)
Bonita Kratzer Conner, 65, of Plainfield and formerly of Brazil, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017. She was born on May 25, 1952 to the late Harland Kratzer and Lorena (Bigney) Kratzner. Survivors include her husband, Steve Conner; brother Darryl (Sharon) Kratzer; sons Jeff (Brandy) Starks and Kris Starks; grandchildren Kortnee Starks and Logan Starks; niece Teresa Kratzer and uncle Ronald Kratzer...
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Phelps family reunion set Sept. 10
(Local News ~ 08/22/17)
The annual Phelps family reunion is planned for Sunday, Sept. 10 at Red Bud Hill reception hall east of Rockville. The reunion always takes place the second Sunday in September. The meal will be served at 1 p.m. The invitation is extended to all sectors of the Phelps families, no matter their origin or spelling of the name since it varies...
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Cloverdale School Board to have public hearing
(Local News ~ 08/22/17)
The Cloverdale School Board will host a public hearing on the proposed 2018 budget, capital projects plan and school bus replacement plan Monday, Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. in the Cloverdale Schools administration building at 401 E. Logan St. in Cloverdale.
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Putnam Scanner for 8-23-17
(Police Logs ~ 08/22/17)
County Jail Three people were booked in the Putnam County Jail on Monday. • At 12:52 p.m. Desiree Dawn Bradley, 19, Gosport, was lodged at the jail on a local warrant. • At 12:21 p.m. Ricky Dale Golden Jr., 34, Greencastle, was taken into custody for probation violation...
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Cloverdale approves bid to repair fire station roof
(Local News ~ 08/22/17)
CLOVERDALE -- During a special meeting Monday, the Cloverdale Town Council approved a $40,120 bid from Midwest Maintenance, of Greenwood, to repair the roof on the building rented by the Cloverdale Township Volunteer Fire Department. Repairs will include roof work at the west and south ends, door lintels, painting and new fascia. Town Manager Wayne Galloway said work would start as soon as possible...
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County moving forward with handbook update
(Local News ~ 08/22/17)
With funding officially in place for the project, Putnam County is ready to move forward with rewriting the employee handbook. County Commissioner Rick Woodall first publicly mentioned the idea during a February commissioners meeting, but further bids were sought...
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County could take over maintenance of section of road
(Local News ~ 08/22/17)
A request by residents of County Road 600 South in Jefferson Township could have county officials looking into adding a stretch of the road to the county inventory. Tim and Janet Weatherman appeared before the Putnam County Commissioners on Monday, saying that the stretch of 600 South they live on between 400 and 500 East has not been maintained by the county in the time they’ve lived there...
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‘Future Speed Geeks’ gives CHS students real world tech training
(Local News ~ 08/22/17)
CLOVERDALE -- Endeavor Communications is continuing its commitment to support local schools by launching a new apprenticeship program that trains high school students in telecommunications and computer technology. The inaugural “Future Speed Geeks” apprenticeship program was the brainchild of Endeavor President and CEO Darin LaCoursiere...
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Tiger Cubs move up to No. 17 in rankings
(High School Sports ~ 08/22/17)
Greencastle moved up to No. 17 in the Associated Press Class 3A high school football rankings this week. The Tiger Cubs were tied for 20th last week in the first poll of the season, then defeated Crawfordsville 10-0 in their season opener. Potential sectional opponents Danville (No. 13) and Tri-West (No. 19) are also included in the top 20...
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FEATURED ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Maggie Meyer, Greencastle
(High School Sports ~ 08/22/17)
Maggie Meyer is a senior volleyball player at Greencastle High School. She was the 2016 Banner Graphic “Player of the Year.” Banner Graphic: How important are sports in your life, and what have you learned from sports? Athlete: “My life would be super boring without sports. ...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Cloverdale spikers split pair
(High School Sports ~ 08/22/17)
CLAY CITY — Cloverdale took a tough decision on the road against a veteran Clay City volleyball squad on Tuesday night, falling 25-14, 25-19, 25-14. The Eels came in battle tested after going 2-1 at the Plainfield Invite on Saturday, defeating Greenwood and Terre Haute South before falling to Plainfield in the title match. Clay City used its experience to put the Clovers in a sizable hole to start both the first and third sets...
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Wilson Farms honored as Putnam 2017 River-Friendly Farm winner
(Local News ~ 08/22/17)
In a ceremony coinciding with Farmers' Day at the 2017 Indiana State Fair, 49 Indiana farmers from 44 counties throughout the state -- including Wilson Farms of Putnam County -- received the River-Friendly Farmer Award. Andy Wilson accepted the award on behalf of Wilson Farms, a cattle and grain operation near Cloverdale...
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