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Cloverdale council holding special meeting Thursday
(Local News ~ 04/22/20)
The Cloverdale Town Council will hold a special meeting on Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Cloverdale Town Hall. The council will also meet in an executive session at 6 p.m. prior to the special meeting. In the executive session, the council will receive information about and interviewing prospective employee(s). It will also discuss how to proceed with litigation that is either pending or has been threatened specifically in writing...
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Alfred Wayne ‘Bud’ Crosby
(Obituary ~ 04/22/20)
Alfred Wayne “Bud” Crosby, 78, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 3, 2020 at home, surrounded by family. Alfred was born Oct. 18, 1941 in Indianapolis to the late Lester and Anna (Malicoat) Crosby. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sue Gammon...
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COVID-19 cases remain at 53 in Putnam County
(Local News ~ 04/22/20)
Putnam County officials announced Wednesday that there are 53 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county. The number has not changed since Tuesday. Additional updates include: Rural Transit is still operating, and providing free medication/grocery pick-up and delivery...
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ISA Youth Leadership Camps canceled
(Local News ~ 04/22/20)
The Indiana Sheriffs’ Association (ISA) has announced a decision to cancel its Youth Leadership Camps for this year. With the COVID-19 emergency, this was determined to be the best decision for all. This would have been the ISA’s 41st year to facilitate the Youth Leadership Camp program...
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Robert S. Atkins I
(Obituary ~ 04/22/20)
Robert S. Atkins I, 79, of Cloverdale, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020. He was born April 12, 1941 in Raleigh, W.V., to the late Charles and Lois (Hendricks)Atkins. He married Kay (Price) Atkins July 17, 1971, and she survives. Robert was a great husband, father, grandfather, and man. He was painter in the Local #47 for more than 40 years and served his country in the United States Marine Corps...
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County Highway to return to full crews April 27
(Local News ~ 04/22/20)
Having spent recent weeks at half staffing levels, the Putnam County Highway Department will return to full staff on Monday, April 27. The Putnam County Commissioners approved the request by County Highway Supervisor Mike Ricketts this week, which will allow the department to ratchet up the amount of work it’s doing as weather improves...
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IBA encourages small businesses to apply for funding
(Local News ~ 04/22/20)
The Indiana Bankers Association (IBA) is urging small businesses that have not already applied for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds to contact their banks now in preparation for a second round of funding. The U.S. Senate passed legislation that includes more than $300 billion in additional PPP funds, with the House of Representatives expected to pass the legislation soon. Upcoming funds are anticipated to run out more quickly than initial funding, which was depleted within two weeks...
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Richard Allan Sims
(Obituary ~ 04/22/20)
Richard Allan Sims, 69, of Greencastle, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2020, at his residence. Richard was born in Greencastle on May 25, 1951, the son of Frank and Laura (Johnson) Sims. He was a graduate of Greencastle High School. Mr. Sims was a member of the American Legion. He proudly served in the United States Army. He worked as an employment agency representative for many years...
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