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Health Department confirms sixth local COVID-19 death
(Local News ~ 05/20/20)
The Putnam County Health Department on Wednesday announced the sixth death of a Putnam County resident from COVID-19. No further information about the individual will be released by local officials due to privacy laws. According to Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) data, the individual passed away on Saturday, May 16...
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Commissioners, Council grapple with budget shortfalls
(Local News ~ 05/20/20)
Budget shortfalls are coming for Putnam County. Now it’s the job of elected officials to figure out what to do about it. Meeting in a special session Monday morning, the Putnam County Commissioners and Putnam County Council came together to discuss shortfalls in the highway department and EMS budgets...
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GCSC looks to adjust eLearning moving forward
(Local News ~ 05/20/20)
With the school year, and with it nearly two months of eLearning, now at an end, Greencastle Community Schools is looking to learn from the unexpected challenge of having to teach students remotely. GCSC Curriculum Director Jennifer French gave her monthly report to the Greencastle School Board Monday, talking about the findings so far of a survey of parents regarding their eLearning experiences...
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Take One
(Local News ~ 05/20/20)
With keeping social distance in mind, administrators at South Putnam High School gave its class of 2020 the opportunity to receive their diploma Tuesday.
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Putnamville Correctional Facility seeks fabric and elastic donations
(Local News ~ 05/20/20)
PUTNAMVILLE — As inmates at Putnamville Correctional Facility continue to make fabric masks for the community, the facility is running out of donated materials. With this in mind, Putnamville is asking for the public’s help. Citizens can make a difference by donating 100-percent cotton material, hair ties and elastic. The hair ties have been found to be a suitable substitute for elastic if needed since elastic is somewhat scarce right now...
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James R. McMillan
(Obituary ~ 05/20/20)
James R. McMillan, 88, of Greencastle, passed away at his home on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2020. Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, May 28 at Forest Hill Cemetery. Memories may be shared with the family at www.Hopkins-Rector.com.
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Jeffrey Wayne Sheffler
(Obituary ~ 05/20/20)
Jeffrey Wayne Sheffler, 40, of Shelburn, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on Oct. 18, 1979 in Terre Haute, the son of Keith Sheffler and Judy Hulen Sheffler. Jeffrey graduated from Indiana State University with a degree in criminology and worked at Rose-Hulman as a public safety officer...
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Library begins curbside service
(Local News ~ 05/20/20)
The Putnam County Public Library introduced curbside service beginning on Tuesday. Previous to this, the building has remained closed to the public since March 17 due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Since that time, the library has continued to serve patrons through digital offerings such as e-books, e-audiobooks, e-magazines and streaming videos. The library has also continued to serve the community by issuing library cards, answering reference questions and assisting patrons with library services...
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Adult Open Class postponed until 2021
(Local News ~ 05/20/20)
After discussions between the Putnam County Health and Human Sciences Extension educator, Adult Open Class superintendent, assistant superintendents and department heads, the 2020 Putnam County Adult Open Class (AOC) will be postponed until 2021. With the Purdue University social distancing requirements, along with Indiana’s Back on Track Plan, the AOC felt it would be impossible to completely comply with the requirements and ensure safety for everyone...
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Mary Allison Golf Outing postponed until 2021
(Local News ~ 05/20/20)
In order to ensure the safety of everyone, the 16th-annual Mary Allison Trust Golf Outing scheduled for July 10 has been re-scheduled for next year. Organizers plan for the outing to be “back better than ever on July 9, 2021.” Mary Allison established the Children’s Trust in 1896 to provide for the children of Putnam County during a diphtheria epidemic. ...
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Reelsville Water Authority issues boil order
(Local News ~ 05/20/20)
The Reelsville Water Authority has issued a boil order for customers in a portion of rural Cloverdale. The affected area stretches from Dogwood Springs Campground at 8105 S. State Road 243 to County Road 700 South, including all side roads east of 243...
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Mary Francis New
(Obituary ~ 05/20/20)
Mary Francis (Hammond) New, 95, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020 at Mill Pond Health Campus. Mary was married to the love of her life, Woodson New, in March 1944. They shared 63 years of marriage and spent most of their days farming. Mary was a member of the Clinton Township Homemaker Club and served as a deaconess at First Baptist Church of Greencastle...
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Carol Anne Sanders
(Obituary ~ 05/20/20)
Carol Anne Sanders, 77, of Greencastle, passed away at her residence on May 20, 2020. Carol was born in Owen County on Jan. 20, 1943, the daughter of Ralph Meagher and Elsie (Christenberry) Meagher. Mrs. Sanders worked for Pep Boys of Plainfield and TechnoTrim of Greencastle...
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