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Holocaust survivor Eva Kor, local leaders Jinsie Bingham and Dorothy Brown to receive honorary DePauw degrees
(Local News ~ 03/20/18)
DePauw University will present three distinguished individuals -- community leaders Jinsie Scott Bingham '56 and Dorothy Chapman Brown, and Holocaust survivor and forgiveness advocate Eva Kor -- with honorary doctoral degrees at the 179th annual commencement. The ceremony will take place on Sunday, May 20, in Holton Memorial Quadrangle...
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City wins award for water’s taste
(Local News ~ 03/20/18)
Officials at the Alliance of Indiana Rural Water have found the best-tasting water in the second of four regional competitions throughout the state of Indiana. On March 14, during the Alliance of Indiana Rural Water’s Spring Conference in French Lick the winner of the second regional competition with the tastiest water was Greencastle Department of Water Works. Participating water samples were judged on three categories – clarity, odor and taste...
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Mowing added to Bainbridge police duties
(Local News ~ 03/20/18)
BAINBRIDGE -- The Bainbridge Town Council approved Town Marshal Ronnie Campbell and Deputy Mike Downing to mow town properties and maintain town mowing equipment at the suggestion of Vice President Joel Thompson during its recent special meeting. Marshal Campbell and Deputy Downing will be paid their usual wages if they mow or do maintenance during their regular hours, but will receive overtime pay if they do the job in addition to their hours...
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Museums, artificial intelligence of future must co-exist, McCoy says
(Local News ~ 03/20/18)
In a world in which the past, present and future seem to be colliding at an ever-accelerating rate, places like the Putnam County Museum are vital to understanding our world, DePauw University President Mark McCoy told the annual meeting of museum members...
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‘Frankenstein’ weekend retreat to bring together scholars, readers at Prindle
(Local News ~ 03/20/18)
Indiana Humanities is taking adults back to English class with a “Frankenstein” weekend retreat Friday and Saturday, March 23-24 at DePauw University’s Prindle Institute for Ethics. The “Frankenstein” weekend retreat is part of a year-long statewide read of the book for its 200th birthday, as part of Indiana Humanities’ One State/One Story: Frankenstein initiative...
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Bray: Three bills passed in 2018 to help battle Indiana opioid crisis
(Local News ~ 03/20/18)
The 2018 Indiana General Assembly has unleashed a three-pronged attack on the opioid problem plaguing the state, District 37 State Sen. Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) told a full house gathered at the Farm Bureau office in Greencastle Saturday for the final Legislative Update program of the year...
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Joyce Ellen Girton
(Obituary ~ 03/20/18)
Joyce Ellen Girton, 83, of Greencastle and Daytona Beach, Fla., passed away with loved ones by her side Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Hendricks Regional Hospital in Danville. Joyce was born May 7, 1934 to William Ezra and Florence Worth (Christy) Arnold...
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Mikah D. Lorian
(Obituary ~ 03/20/18)
Mikah D. Lorian, 17, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018. He was born Oct. 3, 2000 to Kari Lorian, and she survives. Mikah was a student at Cloverdale High School. He enjoyed playing football and running track. He is survived by his mother, Kari Lorian; brother Andrew Martin; grandparents Mike and Kelly Lorian and Tracy and Lois Lorian; aunt and uncle Terri and Mike Cassity; uncle Mike Lorian; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and the Martin family...
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Putnam Scanner for March 21, 2018
(Police Logs ~ 03/20/18)
County Jail Four people were booked in the Putnam County Jail on Monday. • Devin Ray Willard, 29, Roachdale, was lodged at the jail for probation violation. • Charles Bentley, 27, Greencastle, was taken into custody on a petition to revoke bond and a local warrant...
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Court News for March 21, 2018
(Court News ~ 03/20/18)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases Blake D. Russell, 23, Avon, Level 2 felony dealing in methamphetamine, Level 3 felony possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine, Class A misdemeanor carrying a handgun without a license, Class A misdemeanor driving with a suspended license...
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Young philanthropists break fundraiser record
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/20/18)
To the Editor: On the behalf of the Putnam County Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy Committee, I would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to Gail Smith and the staff of Almost Home for hosting our Youth Philanthropy Night fundraiser on Thursday, March 8...
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‘Food for Life’ theme a success for Ag Day
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/20/18)
To the Editor: “Agriculture: Food for Life” was the theme celebrated at the 2018 Putnam County Ag Day event on Saturday, March 10, where families came together to learn about a farmer’s everyday life. Putnam County Ag Day kicked off its festivities with an Ag Day Breakfast followed by a short program by Noah Poynter on drone use in agriculture. ...
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Food Pantry volunteers thankful for support
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/20/18)
To the Editor: The Putnam County Emergency Food Pantry, board of directors and other volunteers thank the Putnam County community, churches, organizations, businesses, schools and DePauw University for their continuing support to the Emergency Food Pantry here in our county...
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More honors for Tigers’ Howard
(College Sports ~ 03/20/18)
DePauw junior guard Maya Howard (St. Louis, Mo./MICDS) has been named to a pair of all-America teams as she earned honorable mention from both D3hoops.com and the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association. The 2017-18 North Coast Athletic Conference Player of the Year led the Tigers with 15.2 points, 4.1 assists and 1.9 steals per game. ...
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FEATURED ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Chloe LaPierre, North Putnam
(High School Sports ~ 03/20/18)
Chloe LaPierre is a senior at North Putnam who participates in softball. She previously competed in swimming and volleyball. ——— Banner Graphic: What sports have you played besides softball? Chloe LaPierre: “My junior year I played volleyball. It was fun to play with the girls and get to know everyone. My sophomore year I swam. I was a diver, and broke the school record. I liked softball better, so I wanted to focus on that. I have done travel ball for five years now.”...
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BENNETT'S MINUTES: Moore sets pair of state FT records
(High School Sports ~ 03/20/18)
Saturday officially closed the book on Jalen Moore’s outstanding senior year in high school basketball, even though the Clovers had been eliminated from the state tourney the previous weekend. Moore entered Saturday with a one-point lead over New Albany ‘s Romeo Langford in the race to be the state’s leading scorer, and led Langford by 90 points to keep his spot with the third-highest individual scoring season in state history...
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Greencastle’s Wade excited to join Wabash
(College Sports ~ 03/20/18)
Abe Wade’s brother went to Wabash 10 years ago, and the Greencastle senior has had his eyes on playing college football for the Little Giants for a long time. Wade’s dream will come true this fall, as the Tiger Cub defensive back will suit up in red and white and represent his favorite college...
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