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PCH Benefit Gala raises funds for new medical transportation program
(Local News ~ 11/25/19)
Dressed to the nines, a capacity crowd descended on the 3 Fat Labs event venue Saturday night for the third-annual Putnam County Hospital Benefit Gala. And while the fancy dress, cocktails, good food and overall sense of merriment were good enticement to get out on a cold November evening, there was something more important afoot in the woods of Madison Township...
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Chew honored as Principal of the Year
(Local News ~ 11/25/19)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Every year, the Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) highlights both principals and assistant principals who stand out for the contributions within and outside of the schools they lead. In recognition of his leadership at North Putnam High School and in the community, Jason Chew was one of 12 high school principals who represented school districts throughout Indiana during a banquet held by the IASP in Indianapolis on Friday...
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Giving Tree seeking sponsors
(Local News ~ 11/25/19)
The Putnam County Giving Tree effort is under way with organizers looking for sponsors for about 70 local families. Any organization, business or individual wishing to sponsor a family is encouraged to call 301-6170 to learn more. While some local churches taking part in the effort already have trees in place with the information of some of the children supported by the program, there will soon be trees in place at Gordman’s and Kroger off of which tags may be picked up to sponsor a child...
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Putnam Inn sponsors 2nd-annual Christmas light contest
(Local News ~ 11/25/19)
Following the success of last year’s event, the Putnam Inn has announced the second-annual Home for the Holidays Christmas Light Contest will take place again this December. Recalling the fun her family had looking at Christmas lights, Putnam Inn owner Rhonda Brotherton revived the local contest last year after it had been dormant for three straight holiday seasons...
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Banner Graphic office closed Friday
(Local News ~ 11/25/19)
Besides closing for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 28, the Banner Graphic office will also be closed for business on Friday, Nov. 29. The publication schedule will continue as normal this week, with the paper published on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday...
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Sonya Lee McMahon
(Obituary ~ 11/25/19)
Sonya McMahon, 80, of Bainbridge, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 in her home with family at her side. She was born Aug. 24, 1939 to Donald G. and Earlma P. Martin. She was a1957 graduate of Frankfort High School. She married Gary McMahon on April 26, 1958 and he preceded her in death...
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Beatrice Kathryn (DeWeese) Wade
(Obituary ~ 11/25/19)
Beatrice Kathryn (DeWeese) Wade, 98, Avon, formerly of Fillmore, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. She was born April 11, 1921 in Fillmore to Raymond and Kathryn (Nauman) Deweese. She was a 1939 graduate of Lockland High School in Cincinnati. She and her husband Malcolm E. Wade were married July 27, 1940 in Cincinnati. He passed away on March 29, 2011 after 70 years and eight months of marriage...
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PREP ROUNDUP: County title pushes Clovers to No. 11
(High School Sports ~ 11/25/19)
With its two victories over the weekend in the Putnam County tournament, Cloverdale’s girls moved up one spot to No. 11 in this week’s Indiana Coaches of Girls Sports Association class 2A poll. No other Western Indiana Conference members received votes...
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Bridgeton Country Christmas opens this weekend
(Local News ~ 11/25/19)
BRIDGETON — The historic Parke County town of Bridgeton will be hosting its annual Country Christmas celebration starting Black Friday. The event will take place over two consecutive three-day weekends: Nov. 29-Dec. 1 and Dec. 6-8. Festivities will take place from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sundays...
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Help for the Homeless
(Local News ~ 11/25/19)
Members of the Greencastle American Legion family recently raised $1,500 to donate to Beyond Homeless Inc...
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Singin’ the Blues
(Local News ~ 11/25/19)
As a standing-room-only audience crowds into Wasser Brewing Co. Saturday evening, Krystal Becker and Jesse Samm and friends entertain the crowd with their turn on stage...
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Mid-week high school basketball previews
(High School Sports ~ 11/25/19)
(All tipoffs 7:30 p.m.) Greencastle (0-0) at Crawfordsville (0-0) The coaches: Bryce Rector is in his fourth year at Greencastle. David Pierce is in his 10th year at Crawfordsville. History: Greencastle won both meetings last year, a 67-55 homecourt victory in the season opener and a 52-51 overtime thriller in the sectional championship at Crawfordsville. Crawfordsville leads the series 16-13 over the past 35 years...
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Court News for Nov. 26, 2019
(Court News ~ 11/25/19)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Cain K. Dyson, 24, Cloverdale, Class B misdemeanor possession of marijuana Michael W. Waller, 57, Cloverdale, Class C misdemeanor Department of Natural Resources violation Keith A. Dunagan, 39, Benton, Ill., Class C misdemeanor driving with a Schedule I or II controlled substance in the body, Class C misdemeanor reckless driving...
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Putnam Scanner for Nov. 26, 2019
(Police Logs ~ 11/25/19)
County Jail Eleven booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Sunday • At 3:54 p.m. Amber Nicole Dreiman, 36, Cloverdale, was lodged at the jail for driving as a habitual traffic violator. • At 2:28 p.m. Peter Jess Inman, 32, Cloverdale, was taken into custody for nonsupport of a dependent...
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Thanksgiving turkey tips
(Local News ~ 11/25/19)
As Thanksgiving approaches, planning and preparing for the holiday dinner can result in anxiety and questions. What kind of turkey should I buy? Should I buy a frozen or fresh turkey? How do I store my turkey? A few simple steps will ease holiday fears and ensure a delicious and a safe meal for family and friends. The following tips from Nebraska Extension may help you prepare a successful and safe holiday meal...
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Tiger Cubs continue strides in 10-point loss to South Putnam
(High School Sports ~ 11/25/19)
Third-place games are called “consolation” for a reason, and the two teams that must play in a consolation game are certainly disappointed that they are not playing for a championship. South Putnam and Greencastle squared off early on Saturday night in the aforementioned consolation game of the Putnam County girls’ basketball tournament at South Putnam. ...
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CLOVERS REPEAT: Cloverdale girls claim second straight title in low-scoring affair
(High School Sports ~ 11/25/19)
To just look at the scorebook and play-by-play sheet from Saturday night’s Putnam County girls’ championship game between Cloverdale and North Putnam, it would seem a bad ending for the defending champion Clovers. Only hitting 10 of 47 shots, including just 5 of 29 from 3-point range, and scoring just four points in the fourth quarter while giving up the last seven points of the game would seem a recipe for certain defeat...
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At the Library: Friends’ Holiday Book Sale
(Local News ~ 11/25/19)
Through Monday, Dec. 23 The Friends of the Putnam County Public Library invite you to their annual holiday sale. The best books that have been donated throughout the year, including new books, signed books, rare and specialty books, will be sold. Shopping for gifts? We will also have book sets for sale as well. All proceeds will go to Friends’ initiatives such as library programming, the Imagination Library and the library’s Halloween Party...
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John Robert Pell
(Obituary ~ 11/25/19)
John Robert Pell, 95, retired Brazil businessman, passed Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was born in Clay County to Hila Eberwein Pell and John B. Pell on Aug. 10, 1924. He grew up in the Shady Lane and Harmony/Knightsville areas...
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