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No new Putnam cases as state COVID-19 numbers continue to rise
(Local News ~ 03/27/20)
There were no new local COVID-19 diagnoses or deaths on Thursday, as Putnam County’s numbers held at two positive diagnoses and one death, which had been announced Wednesday afternoon. However, the statewide numbers saw the biggest increase yet, with 336 new cases and seven new deaths...
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Two Putnam teens among four arrested in Brazil home invasion
(Local News ~ 03/27/20)
BRAZIL -- Four suspects involved in a Clay County home invasion early Friday morning were apparently at the wrong place and got more than they bargained for, according to authorities. Two Putnam County teenagers and two Marion County teenagers were booked into the Clay County Justice Center (CCJC) early Friday morning. ...
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LAST MINUTE MUSINGS: The right to privacy in the COVID-19 era
(Column ~ 03/27/20)
I know the name of the first COVID-19 death in the county. Several of my co-workers do too. I’m sure many of you reading this — if you have an inquiring mind and a Facebook account — also know who it was. However, we will not be printing the person’s name, at least not unless a member of the victim’s family gives us the go-ahead to do so...
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Purdue Fast Start program offers opportunity, savings
(Local News ~ 03/27/20)
Every promising Indiana student deserves the opportunity to pursue an affordable, world-class education. With its new Fast Start program, which could easily save Indiana families thousands of dollars, Purdue University has taken yet another step toward making this possible...
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Marion Township barn destroyed in fire
(Local News ~ 03/27/20)
FILLMORE -- Winds likely contributed to a fire which burned down a pole barn in Marion Township Wednesday evening. At approximately 6:10 p.m., an alarm went out to area firefighters for a large structure fire southwest of Fillmore at 2401 S. CR 500 East...
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THE NEXT LEVEL: Taylor eager to compete in golf at Wabash
(College Sports ~ 03/27/20)
Greencastle’s Conner Taylor was the individual runnerup in last year’s Attica boys’ golf sectional. With the winner having graduated, he was looking forward to having a good chance to be the sectional champ this year. The closure of schools due to the coronavirus has put this year’s spring sports in doubt. But, at least in a small consolation, Taylor is assured of being able to continue his golf career next year after signing earlier this month to play for Wabash College...
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IHSAA honors South’s Teipen
(High School Sports ~ 03/27/20)
South Putnam senior Abby Teipen was recently named as one of 13 senior student-athletes to receive a 2020 C. Eugene Cato Memorial Scholarship from the Indiana High School Athletic Association. Teipen has competed in volleyball, swimming, tennis and cheerleading at South Putnam while maintaining a 4.513 grade point average (weighted)...
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Rep. Baird supports CARES Act
(Local News ~ 03/27/20)
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Jim Baird (R-Greencastle) has voted in support of passage of critical relief legislation, the CARES Act. The bipartisan legislation will provide for thousands of Hoosier families and small businesses who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic...
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Court News for March 28, 2020
(Court News ~ 03/27/20)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases Wesley A. Sturgell, 31, Freedom, Level 6 felony possession of a handgun with a prior felony conviction, Level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine, Class C misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia, Class A misdemeanor driving with a suspended license with a prior conviction...
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Putnam Scanner for March 28, 2020
(Police Logs ~ 03/27/20)
City Police One recent arrest was reported by Greencastle City Police officers. At 1:07 p.m. Thursday, Eric Adkins, 30, Brazil, was arrested by Officer Nick Eastham. Adkins, who was lodged in the Putnam County Jail, is facing a charge of residential entry...
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Local drug stores providing pick-up, drive-through
(Local News ~ 03/27/20)
This is another in a series of articles on how local businesses are currently coping with the coronavirus and its related issues. As the Cloverdale and Bainbridge communities move with the COVID-19 spread, it may seem a beacon of hope that the small-town pharmacy would remain open...
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In historic fashion, City Council adopts COVID-19 ordinances
(Local News ~ 03/27/20)
As the COVID-19 virus continues to create new and unusual situations in the medical world and our daily lives, the impact is being felt at even local levels. For example, the Greencastle City Council, for the first time in 45 years or more, called an emergency meeting Wednesday night...
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Church of the Nazarene hosting drive-in service
(Local News ~ 03/27/20)
With its drive-in church service, Greencastle Church of the Nazarene has found an innovative way to stay connected in this era of social distancing. To find out what other local churches are doing, check out page 3A. With the state’s Stay at Home order in place to help slow the spread of COVID-19, many churches have turned to streaming online services. (See story, page 3A.)...
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Congregations seeing outreach opportunities in midst of COVID-19 pandemic
(Local News ~ 03/27/20)
Across denominations, there’s a common idiom that goes something like this: Church is not a building. Or perhaps this: Don’t go to church. Be the Church. For any Christians who hadn’t gotten that message, perhaps it’s coming through loud and clear in the COVID-19 pandemic, with its associated social distancing...
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