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Governor: All schools to remain closed until May 1
(Local News ~ 03/19/20)
In a recent discussion of the school response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a local school official indicated the decisions for the remainder of the school year would not come from local leaders. “My thinking is, whatever we do from here on is not going to be our decision,” Greencastle School Board President Mike White said Monday. “It’s going to be made for us.” On Thursday, the prediction came true, as Gov. Eric Holcomb directed all schools in the state to keep their buildings closed through May 1...
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Sheriffs searching for Youth Ranch student advisers for 2020
(Local News ~ 03/19/20)
BRAZIL -- Sheriffs are searching for dozens of 2020 Student Advisers For Educating Tomorrow’s Youth (S.A.F.E.T.Y) Leaders for their Youth Ranch now under development for future law enforcement officers, at-risk kids, young witnesses and victims of crime...
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Spreading Charity
(Local News ~ 03/19/20)
Adjusting what is a routine day of giving, volunteers at New Life Baptist Church held a drive-through for its food pantry Thursday morning.
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Community Foundation closes office due to COVID-19
(Local News ~ 03/19/20)
The Putnam County Community Foundation has closed its office due to the ongoing threat of coronavirus. PCCF made the announcement earlier this week in a letter to its constituents. “At the Community Foundation, our top priority is the health and safety of our staff and the community members we serve,” the statement said. “To protect our employees and community members, our office will be closed indefinitely as of March 17 at 5 p.m. and all employees will work remotely.”...
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Tri-County Bank closes lobbies in response to COVID-19
(Local News ~ 03/19/20)
ROACHDALE — Tri-County Bank & Trust has closed its lobbies to the public, the company announced Wednesday. The measure, which took effect Thursday, is in response to the COVID-19 outbreak with the health and safety of customers and staff in mind. The lobbies will remain closed to the public until it is deemed safe to reopen...
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First National closing lobbies, effective Monday
(Local News ~ 03/19/20)
Effective Monday, March 23, First National Bank lobbies will temporarily be closed except for scheduled appointments until further notice. The bank will continue to provide service to customers by phone, drive-through, ATM, FNBonline and mobile deposits...
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County health department, PCH give update on COVID-19 response
(Local News ~ 03/19/20)
Though the latest update on the COVID-19 pandemic reveals no cases in Putnam County, the local health department and Putnam County Hospital continue to work together on a response to the threat and the high likelihood that it will reach Putnam County soon. The Putnam County Health Department issued a statement late Thursday morning letting the community know there are still no COVID-19 cases in the county, shortly after the Indiana State Departement of Health (ISDH) had released the same information...
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Putnam Inn coping with loss of buffet, catering business
(Local News ~ 03/19/20)
This is the first in a series of articles on how local businesses are currently coping with the coronavirus and its related issues. When you have a family-owned restaurant that relies on its buffet and catering for a great majority of its business, the governor’s edict that all eateries be limited to carry-out or delivery until at least April 1 has major ramifications...
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ONT board approves work disruption resolution
(Local News ~ 03/19/20)
The board of trustees of Old National Trail Special Services (ONT) convened Thursday morning to consider how to cover regular employee pay during the still-developing COVID-19 spread. Meeting via video conference at Area 30, the trustees passed a resolution which directs ONT administration to review employees’ hourly pay and benefits as they may be impacted by resulting work disruptions...
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Cloverdale to hold special meeting next week
(Local News ~ 03/19/20)
The Cloverdale Town Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, March 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Cloverdale Town Hall, 154 S. Main St. An executive meeting will follow at 7 p.m.
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Putnam County Non Food Pantry canceled
(Local News ~ 03/19/20)
The Putnam County Non Food Pantry is canceled for March 28 because of the health and safety risks as a result of the virus. Organizers are very sorry about this cancellation but think it is a necessary measure given the threat from the pandemic. They hope to provide a modified version of our distribution in April, perhaps with pre-packaged bags. However, they will have to assess the risk of doing so as the April distribution date approaches...
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Putnam Scanner for March 20, 2020
(Police Logs ~ 03/19/20)
County Jail Four people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Thursday • At 3:05 a.m. Mark K. Coghill, 23, Greencastle, was lodged at the jail for unlawful possession of a syringe, conversion and possession of marijuana. Tuesday • At 6:10 p.m. Devin M. Keuthan, 20, Washington, was booked in for driving without ever receiving a license...
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Russellville council moves water project forward
(Local News ~ 03/19/20)
RUSSELLVILLE -- With everyone in attendance keeping their distance, the Russellville Town Council took another step in the process of addressing water service in the town. The council invited a representative from Beam, Longest and Neff (BLN) to discuss going forward with th prospect of replacing the town’s water tower in the future. He said that he was there to compile preliminary data for a construction grant application...
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Newest Indianapolis Colt excited to finally get to sign new contract
(Professional Sports ~ 03/19/20)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — DeForest Buckner found out the day before his 26th birthday he was being traded to Indianapolis. He celebrated the day after by becoming the second-highest paid defensive tackle in the NFL. Buckner couldn’t imagine a better or more fitting honor, joining by a team that wanted him badly enough it dealt away a first-round draft pick to get him...
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FEATURED SENIOR ATHLETE: Leighla Hazlett, South Putnam
(High School Sports ~ 03/19/20)
Leighla Hazlett is a senior at South Putnam and participates in golf. She plans to play softball is a season is able to happen. ——— Banner Graphic: How important are sports to you, and what have you learned from them? Leighla Hazlett: “I’ve learned from sports that no matter how small your comfort zone is that you’re always going to have to come out of it and try new things. You’re always going to meet new people and build leadership. It teaches you how to connect with different people.”...
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THE NEXT LEVEL: Smith taking big bat to IU-Southeast
(College Sports ~ 03/19/20)
CLOVERDALE — Besides pitching, one of the most desirable commodities for college softball programs is power hitting. Cloverdale senior Haley Smith isn’t a pitcher, but her powerful bat will take her game to the next level at Indiana-Southeast this fall...
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IHSAA officially cancels 2019-20 boys’ basketball tournament
(High School Sports ~ 03/19/20)
Following Thursday’s directive by Indiana governor Eric Holcomb that all Indiana schools will be closed until May 1, the Indiana High School Athletic Association announced on Thursday afternoon that this year’s IHSAA boys basketball state tournament is officially cancelled...
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