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Election Board decides on four challenges
(Local News ~ 10/19/19)
Over the years, the three-member Putnam County Election Board has been fortunate not to have to adjudicate too many decisions between two sides in political disputes. Have there been disagreements? Misunderstandings? Even violations of election law?...
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DAZE WORK: Mobility, mortality … aren’t they really about the same?
(Column ~ 10/19/19)
One timeworn adage claims that walking a mile in someone’s shoes is really just saying you need to spend some time trying to understand another person’s perspective. Well, I’ve had the past four months to do just that. Walk a mile in his shoes? I’ve trudged a mile on my walker, thank you very much...
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College: It doesn’t have to cost that much (or take too long)
(Column ~ 10/19/19)
With the school year under way and the freedom of summer weekdays seemingly over, it is time to start refocusing on academics, and for seniors, plans for after high school. Questions will surface and frantic conversations with parents and relatives will soon be the hot topic at family gatherings and in the grocery store aisle. “What will Lily be doing after high school?” “Where is Conner headed for college?” If you don’t believe me, just give it a few months...
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New artwork at PCH highlights breast cancer awareness
(Local News ~ 10/19/19)
On Friday, the Putnam County Hospital Cancer Center celebrated National Mammography Day with an open house and unveiling of new artwork in the center. Local resident Trista Dilley painted the picture, which was signed with words of inspiration by community members at the Tickled Pink event on Oct. 3...
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Putnam Scanner for Oct. 19, 2019
(Police Logs ~ 10/19/19)
Four people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Thursday • At 1:26 a.m. Joshua Paul Conrad, 30, DeMotte, was lodged at the jail for driving while intoxicated. Wednesday • At 11:22 p.m. Zachary Lee Ruble, 26, Bainbridge, was taken into custody for driving while intoxicated...
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Cloverdale School Board gives go-ahead for e-learning
(Local News ~ 10/19/19)
CLOVERDALE -- As the halfway point of the school year looms, Cloverdale Community Schools will soon see a schedule change as technology is further implemented with e-learning days. Patrick Rady and Megan Puckett of CCSC’s Technology Integration Committee gave a presentation on what this change will entail during the Cloverdale School Board’s regular session Monday evening. This preceded a request to approve a new handbook setting out expectations for both teachers and students...
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Actors from the London Stage to perform ‘Twelfth Night’
(Local News ~ 10/19/19)
On Wednesday, October 23, the DePauw Performing Arts Series will present the acclaimed Actors From The London Stage (AFTLS) performing William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night at 7:30 p.m. in Moore Theatre of the University’s Green Center for the Performing Arts...
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XC regional, volleyball sectional set today
(High School Sports ~ 10/19/19)
Steven Schnepp of South Putnam and nine other Putnam County runners, along with the Clover girls’ team, will compete in today’s Ben Davis Regional. The top five teams and top 10 individuals not on those advancing teams will compete against a similar group of athletes from the Ben Davis Sectional...
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Friday night high school football scores
(High School Sports ~ 10/19/19)
Find all of Friday night's high school football scores here.
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Penalties hurt Tiger Cubs in loss at Brown County
(High School Sports ~ 10/19/19)
NASHVILLE — Greencastle had a favorable matchup in the ninth-place game of the WIC crossover but 15 Tiger Cub penalties helped the Brown County Eagles steal a home win 37-27. Good offensive flow was not an issue for the Tiger Cubs (2-7, 0-5 WIC West) as they had 15 first downs in the first half alone, and senior quarterback Brayden Baxter threw for 180 of his 313 yards in the half as well...
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West Vigo takes advantage of turnovers to defeat Clovers 46-0
(High School Sports ~ 10/19/19)
CLOVERDALE — Cloverdale committed turnovers on five straight possessions in the first half, allowing West Vigo to get golden opportunities to score in the regular-season finale for both teams. The result was a 46-0 win for West Vigo, which improved to 5-4 and dropped the Clovers to 1-8...
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State-ranked Heritage Christian tops South in battle of Eagles
(High School Sports ~ 10/19/19)
INDIANAPOLIS – What felt like a close game for South Putnam’s Eagles ended up as a lopsided victory for their hosts Friday when they traveled to Heritage Christian, losing the bout 30-6. “I thought it was closer than that,” South Putnam head coach Chuck Sorrell said. ...
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Mistakes hurt Cougars in 37-7 loss
(High School Sports ~ 10/19/19)
By Gary Hazlett For the Banner Graphic ELLETTSVILLE — It is considered an admirable character trait if you live by the motto, “It is better to give than receive”. That is not an admirable trait for a football team and the North Putnam Cougars found that out on Friday night down at Edgewood. The Cougars turned the ball over five times on the night and lost the game 37-7 against the Mustangs...
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Cloverdale to host candidate meet-and-greet Oct. 24
(Local News ~ 10/19/19)
Cloverdale residents will have the opportunity to meet the 2020 candidates for clerk-treasurer and seats on the Cloverdale Town Council on Thursday, Oct. 24 from 7-8 p.m. at American Legion Post 281 (501 S. Main St). The candidates for clerk-treasurer are Republican incumbent Cheryl Galloway and Independent challenger Vanessa Carr. ...
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