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BENNETT'S MINUTES (FREE ACCESS): Actually lots of sports still to write about despite slowdown
(Sports Column ~ 03/16/20)
Today’s column will start with a short Facebook post I made recently, so if you saw that then this will be a repeat. Basically in homage to Kobe Bryant’s Oscar-winning short film “Dear Basketball” (which if you haven’t seen yet, would be a great thing to devote six minutes to in the absence of sports), my post simply said:...
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Visitors restricted at Putnam County Courthouse
(Local News ~ 03/16/20)
County leaders have not taken the drastic step of closing Putnam County offices to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus. However, officials are now screening visitors to the Putnam County Courthouse to minimize person-to-person interaction as the county awaits its first case of the pandemic...
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Putnam County Hospital enacts visitor restrictions, guidelines
(Local News ~ 03/16/20)
The Putnam County Hospital is implementing precautionary measures to mitigate the impact of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. The hospital will have a new screening process for all individuals who enter the facility. There will be a daily passport that must be obtained by all individuals entering the hospital. These passports will be color-coded by day and a new one will be needed each day. Staff at the entryway will help guide everyone through the process...
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County hires new EMS director
(Local News ~ 03/16/20)
Putnam County EMS will have a new director in the near future. During their regular meeting Monday morning, the Putnam County Commissioners approved hiring Kelly Russ as the new director of the county-run ambulance service. Russ, currently employed by Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, is set to begin her duties on April 20...
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Charles Arthur Brousard
(Obituary ~ 03/16/20)
On Tuesday, March 10, 2020, Charles Arthur Brousard fell asleep in death. Charles was born July 24, 1952 in Greencastle. He was born to Charles Due and Willa Mae Robinson. He was raised by his loving grandmother, Ms. Lucy Brousard. Charles was a loving father, a dedicated grandfather, a beloved brother, a cherished nephew, the cool uncle and a loyal friend...
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PCPL to be closed effective Monday evening
(Local News ~ 03/16/20)
The Putnam County Public Library will be closed due to developments concerning the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Director Matt McClelland announced that the library would close at 8 p.m. Monday evening. He also provided that the closure would remain in effect until at least April 6...
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More cancellations added to virus-related local list
(Local News ~ 03/16/20)
At least three more cancellations of meetings or special events in Greencastle have been added to the local list falling victim to the COVID-19 virus and its effects. While’s Monday’s U.S. 231 construction meeting with INDOT was already canceled for Monday night, cancellations also have been announced for Tuesday and Thursday...
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Justin Falon Trimble
(Obituary ~ 03/16/20)
Justin Falon Trimble, 18, of Quincy, passed Saturday, March 14, 2020. He was born July 21, 2001 to John and Cynthia (Martin) Trimble and they survive. He is also survived by his sisters Lisa Keefer, Angela Trimble and Taylor Trimble; grandparents Patricia Trimble and Kenneth and Margie Martin and girlfriend Gabrielle Hardy...
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Olympics remaining confident for 2020
(Professional Sports ~ 03/16/20)
SYDNEY (AP) — The leader of the IOC’s coordination commission for the Tokyo Olympics said there is no May deadline to cancel the games and he remains confident the event will go ahead despite sports coming to a virtual standstill globally amid the coronavirus outbreak...
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MLB moves Opening Day to mid-May at earliest
(Professional Sports ~ 03/16/20)
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball pushed back opening day until mid-May at the earliest on Monday because of the new coronavirus after the federal government recommended restricting events of more than 50 people for the next eight weeks. Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred made the announcement following a conference call with executives of the 30 teams...
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Colts, Cardinals make huge NFL trades as new year begins
(Professional Sports ~ 03/16/20)
Things just got hotter on offense in the desert. The first day that players’ representatives could talk with teams wound up being more about trades than free agents — with one of the NFL’s biggest stars, DeAndre Hopkins, headed to Arizona. In a stunner that overshadowed several other trades and a slew of offers to unrestricted free agents, the Texans sent their three-time All-Pro receiver to the Cardinals for running back David Johnson, a second-round draft pick this year and a fourth-rounder in 2021.. ...
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Iona gives Rick Pitino another chance as coach
(College Sports ~ 03/16/20)
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — Hall of Famer Rick Pitino was named basketball coach at Iona College on Saturday. Pitino coached at Louisville from 2001-17 before being fired in a pay-for-play scandal and had been coaching in Greece. He replaces Tim Cluess, who resigned Friday due to health concerns after 10 years and six NCAA Tournament appearances...
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Putnam Scanner for March 17, 2020
(Police Logs ~ 03/16/20)
County Jail Three people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Saturday • At 6:48 p.m. Anthony L. Pierce, 54, Greencastle, was booked in on a court order. • At 4:49 p.m. Isaiah A. Kimes, 19, Fillmore, was lodged at the jail on a Hendricks County warrant...
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Siren testing set for Wednesday morning
(Local News ~ 03/16/20)
On Wednesday, March 18 severe weather sirens will be tested in observance of Severe Weather Preparedness Week. The sirens will be activated between 10 and 10:30 a.m. countywide. Residents will probably receive a text message from the National Weather Service...
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Francis ‘Stan’ Sallier
(Obituary ~ 03/16/20)
Francis “Stan” Sallier, 92, of Cloverdale, left this earth to go to his heavenly home on Friday, March 13, 2020. Stan was born in Fort Wayne on Nov. 14, 1927, the son of Frank and Nellie Sallier. Mr. Sallier proudly served his country in the United States Navy both in World War II and in the Korean War. He was employed in the telephone industry for over 50 years...
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