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Plan Commission considers question of wind farms
(Local News ~ 03/25/19)
As anyone who’s driven north of Lafayette in the last 10 years can verify — you can see a wind farm from a long way off. The Putnam County Plan Commission is hoping to use such foresight to tackle the issue while it is still on the horizon locally. Following a discussion on the matter during its most recent meeting, the Plan Commission will consider adding wind farms as a special exception in the county during its Thursday, April 11 meeting at the Putnam County Courthouse...
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BENNETT'S MINUTES: Some projections ring true, others not at boys’ state finals
(Sports Column ~ 03/25/19)
INDIANAPOLIS — Saturday’s Indiana High School Athletic Association boys’ basketball state finals provided some surprises, while some other things which had been predicted came true. Northern Indiana private schools won two of the three matchups against southern Indiana public schools, while Carmel completed an almost-perfect season with a win in the Class 4A tourney...
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Sunken ATVs involved in fatal incident recovered from Heritage Lake
(Local News ~ 03/25/19)
HERITAGE LAKE -- The Indiana Conservation Officers scuba team has recovered two All-Terrain Vehicles from Heritage Lake in Putnam County, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Law Enforcement has announced. The two ATVs were being operated on the frozen lake in close proximity to each other on Feb. 2, when they went through the ice...
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Donna Sue Gray
(Obituary ~ 03/25/19)
Donna Sue Gray, 81, of Greencastle, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019. She was born Jan. 3, 1938 in Putnam County, the daughter of Paul J. and Mary Ethel (Cox) Miller and was a 1956 graduate of Reelsville High School. Donna worked in customer service with Central National Bank for 30 years and later worked at the Kwik Mart at U.S. 40 and U.S. 231 for 20 years. She also enjoyed playing bingo at the Moose Lodge and various locations...
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Tommy A. Clampitt
(Obituary ~ 03/25/19)
Tommy A. Clampitt, 70, of Danville, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019 surrounded by family. He was born Jan. 29, 1949 in Indianapolis, the son of Harry and Birdie (Baire) Clampitt. He was a graduate of George Washington High School in Indianapolis...
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Putnam County Yard Waste Site to open April 1
(Local News ~ 03/25/19)
The Greencastle/Putnam County Yard Waste Site will open for the season on Monday, April 1. The site is located at 2362 S. County Road 250 West, just past the Putnam County Highway Department. Operating hours are 2-6 p.m. Monday, noon-6 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday...
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Jackie L. 'Jack' Steele
(Obituary ~ 03/25/19)
Jackie "Jack" L. Steele, 86, of Ladoga, passed away at Franciscan Health Hospital in Crawfordsville, on Saturday, March 23, 2019 just 15 hours after his beloved daughter-in-law, Marie Steele, passed. He was born on Dec. 25, 1932 in Colfax, Ind., to the late William Earnest and Mary Evelyn (Maiden) Steele...
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Shirley Jane Blackwell
(Obituary ~ 03/25/19)
Shirley Jane Blackwell, 84, of Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019. She was born Nov. 29, 1934 in Indianapolis, the daughter of William and Helen (Ballard) Garl. She attended Monrovia High School. Shirley was a homemaker and had worked in quality assurance at Walmart Distribution...
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Congressman Baird announces program to recognize Hoosier veterans
(Local News ~ 03/25/19)
In partnership with the Library of Congress, 4th District Indiana Congressman Jim Baird (R-Greencastle) has announced a Veterans History Project to recognize and honor veterans in the 4th Congressional District. The program is designed to assist the Library of Congress in archiving their stories...
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Familiar look: Top seeds dominate NCAA Sweet 16
(College Sports ~ 03/25/19)
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The path to the Final Four will not be easy for Zion Williamson, Luke Maye, De’Andre Hunter and the other top-seeded stars in the NCAA Tournament. For the first time in a decade, the remaining tournament field entering the Sweet 16 looks a lot like the one set on Selection Sunday...
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Vols seek to repeat win over Purdue
(College Sports ~ 03/25/19)
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Rick Barnes heads to his first Sweet 16 in over a decade looking for another win against an opponent the Volunteers beat last season to signify their emergence as a national contender. The Vols knocked off then-18th ranked Purdue 78-75 in overtime at the Battle 4 Atlantis in November 2017 to earn their first victory over a ranked nonconference opponent in three years. ...
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Ascena Retail Group to sell majority stake in Maurice’s
(Local News ~ 03/25/19)
MAHWAH, N.J. -- Ascena Retail Group Inc. Monday announced it has signed a definitive agreement to sell a majority interest in its subsidiary, Maurices Inc. to an affiliate of OpCapita LLP as part of its review to enhance shareholder value. The review includes a comprehensive assessment of its portfolio brands, operations and assets. Management and the company’s Board of Directors are overseeing the review, which is currently under way...
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Putnam Scanner for March 26, 2019
(Police Logs ~ 03/25/19)
County Jail Six people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Sunday • At 11:47 p.m. Joshua Michael Butler, 35, Cloverdale, was lodged at the jail on a local warrant. • At 1:59 a.m. Desiree Dawn Bradley, 20, Bloomington, was taken into custody for possession of paraphernalia with a prior conviction and driving with a suspended license...
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Non-Food Pantry sets March 30 distribution
(Local News ~ 03/25/19)
The Putnam County Non-Food Pantry, hosted by St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, will be distributing items from 12:30 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 30 in the parish hall at 520 E. Seminary St., Greencastle. In order to be eligible for these items, persons need to bring proof of Putnam County residence...
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100 Women Who Care group sets 2019 dates for giving back
(Local News ~ 03/25/19)
The members of 100 Women Who Care Putnam County are ready to continue giving back to Putnam County local nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations. After giving back more than $200,000 in the past five years, the group will begin its sixth year of supporting these organizations with a charitable gift on Wednesday, April 3...
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Carolyn Sue 'Sissy' Rumple
(Obituary ~ 03/25/19)
Carolyn Sue "Sissy" Rumple, 53, of Indianapolis, passed away on March 22, 2019. She was born on Dec. 20, 1965 to the late Jessie H. and Virginia L. Perdue. Carolyn was a Ball State graduate, where she met her loving husband of 26 years, Andy Rumple. She worked for Executive Media Communications Consultants in Indianapolis for several years...
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