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NHTSA to probe fatal Tesla crash on I-70
(Local News ~ 01/09/20)
CLOVERDALE — The crash of a Tesla Model 3 into a Cloverdale Township firetruck will be investigated by the U.S. government’s road safety agency. The Associated Press reported Wednesday that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will send a special team to Indiana to investigate the crash scene and inspect the Model 3 vehicle involved in the Dec. 29 crash with the parked firetruck on Interstate 70 near Reelsville...
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Congressman Jim Baird files candidacy for re-election
(Local News ~ 01/09/20)
Congressman Jim Baird (R-Greencastle) Thursday announced his candidacy for re-election to Indiana’s 4th Congressional District. “Representing Hoosiers in the 4th Congressional District is an honor and privilege,” Baird said. “During my first year in office I have worked alongside our farmers, veterans, educators and many others to advance policies that strengthen our economy and lead toward a bright future for the next generation. ...
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New exhibit on White Cleaners opens Saturday at museum
(Local News ~ 01/09/20)
A new exhibit which will highlight one of Greencastle’s longstanding businesses will open on Saturday, Jan. 11 at the Putnam County Museum, 1105 N. Jackson St., Greencastle. “Beyond the Bright Red Counter” is a multi-medium exhibit by Konrad Rula, a photographer and a studio art and communications student at DePauw University...
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Chamber still seeking Citizen of the Year nominations
(Local News ~ 01/09/20)
The deadline to nominate an individual for the annual Greater Greencastle Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award is Tuesday, Jan. 14. The only requirement for the nominee is that he or she be a resident of Putnam County, Chamber Executive Director Brian Cox said...
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PCH set to host inaugural Wear Red Breakfast Feb. 7
(Local News ~ 01/09/20)
Putnam County Hospital continues to make community education and creating a healthy community a priority as the 2020 year kicks off. On Friday, Feb. 7, PCH will host the first Wear Red Breakfast on National Wear Red for Women’s Heart Health Day. The Wear Red Breakfast will take place at Almost Home. Doors will open at 7:30 a.m., with the program beginning at 8...
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Court News for January 10, 2020
(Court News ~ 01/09/20)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases Jack A. Taylor, 50, Indianapolis, Class A misdemeanor driving with a suspended license, Class C misdemeanor driving while intoxicated Teresa Welch, 56, Poland, Class A misdemeanor carrying a handgun without a license, Class B misdemeanor possession of marijuana...
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Willard Maurice ‘Woody’ Denny
(Obituary ~ 01/09/20)
Willard Maurice “Woody” Denny, 78, Trafalgar, passed away Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020 at home following a two-year battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Woody was born on the kitchen table of his family home in Cloverdale on Sept. 28, 1941. This home was built by his paternal great-great-great-grandparents John and Sarah Barger Macy. The first religious meeting in Cloverdale Township was held here in 1824. Woody described growing up in this small town as idyllic...
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Putnam Scanner for January 10, 2020
(Police Logs ~ 01/09/20)
County Jail Ten people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Thursday • At 6:56 a.m. Bradley R. Hudson, 33, Indianapolis, was booked in for nonsupport of a dependent child. Wednesday • At 3:42 p.m. Charles G. VanKempen, 26, Indianapolis, was lodged at the jail for auto theft...
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4-H online enrollment open through Jan. 15
(Local News ~ 01/09/20)
Indiana online 4-H enrollment has been open since Oct. 1 and remains open through Jan. 15 for all projects to be available. 4-H is a premier source of enjoyable, educational programs to help youth reach their full potential. Enrollment is easier than ever with the 4-H online system at https://in.4honline.com, as one may also use a handheld or tablet device. ...
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WIC action resumes with big games
(High School Sports ~ 01/09/20)
The Western Indiana Conference will start to see some finalization tonight as divisional play nears its conclusion in preparation for the final round of crossover games later this month. Here is a summary of how the races look: Girls’ standings In the East Division, second-place Brown County has two huge home games this weekend...
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Friday night high school basketball previews
(High School Sports ~ 01/09/20)
Tipoff: 7:30 p.m. The coaches: Michael Byrum is in his third year at Northview. Bryce Rector is in his fourth year at Greencastle. On the air: WAMB-FM 106.9 will broadcast the game. So far: Northview has won its last three games. Greencastle has won three of its last four games, but has not played since Dec. 21...
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Zellers hits game-winner as Cubs top 4A TH South
(High School Sports ~ 01/09/20)
Most basketball teams that shoot 8 for 22 from the free throw line and only score two points in the third period find it difficult to win. Greencastle’s girls found themselves in that position on Wednesday night against visiting Terre Haute South, trailing 31-19 after three quarters...
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