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County players earn state football honors
(High School Sports ~ 01/07/20)
Several Putnam County football players were honored by the Indiana Football Coaches Association and the Associated Press for their performance during the 2019 season. North Putnam quarterback Maverick Summers and defensive back Aidan Baker earned first-team senior all-state honors, while South Putnam defensive lineman Parker Hacker earned first-team junior all-state honors...
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Harold Eugene Dockery
(Obituary ~ 01/07/20)
Harold Eugene Dockery, 85, of Roachdale, went to his Heavenly home surrounded by his family on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. He was born on Sept. 26, 1934 in St. Louis, Mo., to the late Harold F. and Lucille (Lee) Dockery. On Feb. 20, 1952 in Paragould, Arkansas, he married the love of his life for more than 67 years, Shirley Lou (Allen) Dockery. She survives...
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Museum plans Valentine’s Day ‘Sweetheart Dinner’ for Feb. 14
(Local News ~ 01/07/20)
The Putnam County Museum is planning a Feb. 14 Sweetheart Dinner for Valentine’s Day. The night will commemorate the Old Trail Inn by using its original recipes. The menu will include Old Trail Inn staples such as fried chicken, swiss steak, dinner rolls, other traditional sides, choice of desserts, drinks and the inn’s famous sweet rolls...
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Historic preservation photo contest kicks off with digital format
(Local News ~ 01/07/20)
The DNR Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology will ring in the new year and decade with a revamped historic preservation photo contest. The annual contest has been conducted since 2005 using a traditional print format to promote Indiana’s historic resources. While the purpose remains the same, this year the contest is moving to accepting only digital submissions. Printed photos will not be accepted...
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Historian Tippin to speak to joint annual dinner of Extension, SWCD
(Local News ~ 01/07/20)
Anyone interested in Putnam County history or who would like to know about the agriculture industry in the county is invited to the Putnam County Fairgrounds community Building at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23. Putnam County Historian Larry Tippin will be the guest speaker at the joint annual dinner for Putnam County Soil and Water Conservation District and Purdue Extension Putnam County...
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Candidate filing period opens Wednesday
(Local News ~ 01/07/20)
Wednesday is the first day candidates may file to appear on the 2020 primary election ballot in Indiana. The filing period runs through noon on Friday, Feb. 7. The 2020 primary election is set for Tuesday, May 5, with the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 3...
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Michael Cory Garver
(Obituary ~ 01/07/20)
Michael Cory Garver, 35, of Madison, Ind. formerly of Coatesville, entered this life on Nov. 12, 1984 in Indianapolis. He was the loving son of Robert L. and Barbara Cooper Garver. He was raised near Indianapolis and was a 2003 graduate of Cascade High School in Clayton...
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Barbara ‘Bobbi’ B. Nees
(Obituary ~ 01/07/20)
Barbara “Bobbi” B. Nees, 81, of Cloverdale, went to be with the Lord on Monday Jan. 6, 2020 at home following an extended battle with cancer. She was born Dec. 29, 1938 to the late Russell C. Baker and Dona Marie (Bell) Baker in Indianapolis. Bobbi married the love of her life Roger D. Nees on July 11, 1958 at Fleming Garden Christian Church. He preceded her in death on July 4, 2011...
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Court News for January 8, 2020
(Court News ~ 01/07/20)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases Jon R. Kennedy, 53, Cloverdale, Level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine, Class C misdemeanor driving while intoxicated Dominique L. Coffman, 50, Greencastle, Class A misdemeanor driving while intoxicated endangering a person, Class A misdemeanor driving with a BAC of .15 or more...
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Putnam Scanner for January 8, 2020
(Police Logs ~ 01/07/20)
County Jail Three people were booked in the Putnam County Jail on Monday. • At 10:44 p.m. Austin C. Pritchard, 25, Bloomington, was lodged at the jail for driving while intoxicated with a prior conviction and reckless driving. • At 7:59 p.m. Jon R. Kennedy, 53, Cloverdale, was housed at the jail for driving while intoxicated, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia and possession of a handgun without a permit...
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DePauw obtains grant to address challenges in higher ed
(Local News ~ 01/07/20)
DePauw University will expand its exploration of ways to improve its effectiveness, thanks to a grant recently awarded by the Lilly Endowment. DePauw’s $100,000 grant is part of the endowment’s initiative called Charting the Future for Indiana’s Colleges and Universities, which is providing $6.2 million to 38 Indiana institutions to address their challenges, including a decrease in the number of college-age students. ...
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Jones School purchase delayed again
(Local News ~ 01/07/20)
The purchase of the old Jones School from the county has again been delayed. First agreed upon in the summer of 2017, the sale of the 66-year-old building has always been contingent upon developer Milestone Ventures Inc. successfully obtaining tax credits from the state...
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Basketball rankings, sectional records, WIC standings
(High School Sports ~ 01/07/20)
The Associated Press Top 10 Indiana high school boys basketball teams, with first-place votes in parentheses, records, rating points and previous rankings: Class 4A Others receiving votes: S. Bend Adams 26. Indianapolis Attucks 25. Carroll (Allen) 25. Indpls Pike 13. Warsaw 9. Chesterton 8. Gary West 7. Indpls Cathedral 6. Jeffersonville 6. Ev. Reitz 6...
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Tuesday night high school basketball scores
(High School Sports ~ 01/07/20)
BOYS Bethesda Christian 89, Columbus Christian 52 Castle 64, Boonville 42 Chesterton 76, Hammond Noll 54 Cin. La Salle, Ohio 84, E. Central 37 Corydon 72, Rock Creek Academy 62 Covenant Christian 80, Morgan Twp. 61 Covenant Christian 84, Indpls Chatard 61...
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FEATURED SENIOR ATHLETE: Aidan Baker, North Putnam
(High School Sports ~ 01/07/20)
Aidan Baker is a senior at North Putnam and competes in football. ——— Banner Graphic: How important are sports to you, and what have you learned from them? Aidan Baker: “Sports have taken one of the highest levels of importance in my life. I have dedicated a lot of my time so far, and that’s because they teach me so much. ...
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Despite low-key environment, South Putnam pulls out win over OV
(High School Sports ~ 01/07/20)
The South Putnam Lady Eagles took on the Owen Valley Patriots in a high school basketball game that was rescheduled from December due to weather. The Eagles never really lost control but couldn’t put the Patriots away in a game that didn’t see the Eagles play their best, but they get the win 59-50 to improve to 10-4 on the season. Owen Valley fell to 4-13...
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Sims scores 14 to key Cougar comeback over North Montgomery
(High School Sports ~ 01/07/20)
LINDEN — North Putnam stormed back from an early deficit to bury North Montgomery 56-34 on Tuesday night in girls’ basketball action. Trailing 9-3, the Cougars (9-8) went on a 14-2 run to end the quarter, and took a 33-16 lead into the half behind nine points from Hannah Sims. The senior led all scorers with 14 points...
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If you really do own that proverbial rain gear, now may be the time to find it
(Local News ~ 01/07/20)
As TV weathermen like to say, “You might want to dig out your rain gear.” Whether that means an umbrella, goulashes and your favorite macintosh raincoat or just staying inside where it is dry, the rest of the week is looking pretty wet. And as the guy working next to you, the girl across the counter or your mother-in-law on the phone will undoubtedly suggest, “Be glad it’s not snow.”...
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Martha Ann Robinson
(Obituary ~ 01/07/20)
Martha Ann Robinson, 85, of Coatesville, passed away on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020 surrounded by her family. Born Nov. 11, 1934 in Putnam County, she was the daughter of James and Addie L. (Dobbins) Allee. She was a 1952 graduate of Belle Union High School. Martha retired from Putnam County Hospital after 40 years, having worked as an OR and OB technician...
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Tiger Sharks split pair of meets with Crawfordsville
(High School Sports ~ 01/07/20)
Greencastle hosted Crawfordsville on Tuesday night in high school swimming and split a pair of meets. The Tiger Sharks won the girls’ meet by a 115-70 margin, while the Athenians won the boys’ meet 129-49. Greencastle coach Kent Menzel admits being “very worried” several weeks ago when the snow cancelled the annual battle with the Athenians...
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Cathie Malach joins ‘Sweet and Savory Treats’ Sunday performance
(Local News ~ 01/07/20)
Composer and pianist Cathie Malach has been added to the roster of performers for the Greencastle Summer Music Festival’s “Sweet and Savory Treats” free concert and silent-auction fundraiser set for 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12 in Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church...
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