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Only two misdemeanor charges filed in child custody dust-up
(Local News ~ 08/03/18)
Of the five people arrested in a Wednesday evening fight outside the Cloverdale McDonald’s, only two will face formal criminal charges in the matter. On Friday, the Putnam County Prosecutor’s Office filed Class B misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct against Krissy L. Allen, 23, Festus, Mo., and LeAnn M. Clements, 23, Columbus, Ohio (originally identified by police as LeAnn Frederick)...
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Major damage avoided as tree limb falls on Jackson Street
(Local News ~ 08/03/18)
A Greencastle motorist had a scare put into her Friday morning, but no major damage as a large tree limb fell as she was southbound on Jackson Street. Karly Bumgardner was southbound at the intersection of Columbia Street shortly after 10 a.m. As she approached Dave’s Heating and Cooling, she noticed the large tree limb falling into the path of her vehicle...
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Who’s News for Saturday, August 4, 2018
(Local News ~ 08/03/18)
JENNA JONES of Greencastle was among more than 3,900 students from Miami University who received degrees during spring commencement exercises Saturday, May 19 at Millett Hall Jones graduated with a MA degree, majoring in educational psychology. Considered one of eight original “Public Ivies” in the country, Miami University is located in Oxford, Ohio...
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Elmore - 25th Anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 08/03/18)
Sharon and Gary Elmore celebrated 25 years of marriage June 25. They were united in marriage at the Belle Union Church on June 25, 1993. They have one son, Carl Elmore.
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Edith Fry Memorial Award presented to Eric Bernsee
(Local News ~ 08/03/18)
Over the years, there was perhaps no name more synonymous with the Putnam County Fair than that of Edith Fry. Progressing from 4-H member to Junior Leader to 4-H leader to co-founder of the Adult Open Class program in the early 1980s, the fair was a part of Fry’s life for 85 years...
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Court News for August 4, 2018
(Court News ~ 08/03/18)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases William J. Clements, 23, Fillmore, Level 6 felony auto theft Cassidy J. Frost, 21, Bainbridge, Level 6 felony auto theft, Class A misdemeanor criminal trespass Caitlin Abdon, 23, Bainbridge, Level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine, Class C misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia...
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Putnam Scanner for August 4, 2018
(Police Logs ~ 08/03/18)
County Jail Five people were booked in the Putnam County Jail on Thursday • At 5:22 p.m. Robert Lee Jones, 39, Greencastle, was lodged at the jail on two local warrants for possession of methamphetamine and domestic battery. • At 4:56 p.m. Franklin Delnor Roosevelt Boehm Jr., 45, Terre Haute, was taken into custody for possession of methamphetamine...
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Only 2 misdemeanors in child custody dust-up
(Local News ~ 08/03/18)
Of the five people arrested in a Wednesday evening fight outside the Cloverdale McDonald’s, only two will face formal criminal charges in the matter. On Friday, the Putnam County Prosecutor’s Office filed Class B misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct against Krissy L. Allen, 23, Festus, Mo., and LeAnn M. Clements, 23, Columbus, Ohio (originally identified by police as LeAnn Frederick)...
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Jaycee Park activity concerns neighbors
(Local News ~ 08/03/18)
Residing right across the road from Jaycee Park in rural Greencastle, James and Teresa Childers have seen more than their share of nefarious activity in the six months they’ve owned their home. Headlights streaming into their living room at all hours of the night. Discarded condoms and used syringes disgustingly strewn about. Break-ins of their vehicles and outbuildings...
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Raise your hand if you’re ready to go back to school
(Local News ~ 08/03/18)
FILLMORE -- It’s only the first hour of the first day but already it’s so obvious that Carmen Cash is so-o-o-o-o patient. The kids in her 24th Filmore Elementary School kindergarten class are fidgety. They’ve been given a little cup of LEGOS to keep them busy and help break the ice, giving them something to talk about as they observe each other’s creations while those awkward first moments of their public school lives pass before their eyes...
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Deputies looking for more competitive pay
(Local News ~ 08/03/18)
Earlier this year, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department lost a deputy to the Martinsville Police Department. After 2-1/2 years of service with PCSD, the officer was able to take a job in the nearby city with an immediate $12,000 salary increase. It’s a problem the department has faced all too often in recent years, and one that department administrators and rank-and-file officers are hoping the county can rectify...
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Fillmore discusses utilities, tax abatement
(Local News ~ 08/03/18)
FILLMORE -- During its monthly meeting on Thursday, the Fillmore Town Council heard input regarding several up-keeping issues that are ongoing. Town Maintenance Director Joe Cash informed the council that Fillmore’s sewer system was on the verge of needing an update as soon as possible...
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Local Delta Theta Tau chapters attend national conference
(Local News ~ 08/03/18)
The Theta and Theta Lambda chapters of the Delta Theta Tau Sorority recently attended the 110th National Convention of Delta Theta Tau Sorority Inc. in Knoxville, Tenn. Delegates from 66 chapters across the country were represented at the July 18-22 convention...
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