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Record $10 million in meth recovered along I-70 in Putnam County
(Local News ~ 09/24/20)
CLOVERDALE — Six discarded duffel bags dumped along an Interstate 70 ramp has led to the largest seizure of methamphetamine ever in Indiana, authorities said Thursday.
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Three new COVID-19 deaths reported in last week
(Local News ~ 09/24/20)
While the number of local positive cases continues to increase incrementally, three new COVID-19 deaths have been reported in Putnam County in recent days. Two new COVID-19 deaths, occurring on Sept. 15 and 16, were reported by the Indiana State Department of Health early in the week. Then on Thursday, another death for Sept. 16 was reported...
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Cloverdale woman accused of burning infant with cigarette
(Local News ~ 09/24/20)
A Cloverdale woman who allegedly burned an infant with a cigarette is facing two felonies for her actions. Harley Salyer, 22, was charged in Putnam Superior Court with Level 5 felony domestic battery resulting in bodily injury to a person less than 14 years of age and Level 6 felony neglect of a dependent...
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DAZE WORK: We could use more folks like Gale Sayers right now
(Column ~ 09/24/20)
About a dozen years ago, my then-wife Ruth was in line at O’Hare Airport, ready to board a flight from Chicago to Omaha. Suddenly there was some confusion as a slender middle-aged Black man made his way through the waiting area. She got close enough to get a good look before calling me on her cellphone...
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Leadership may be what you are
(Column ~ 09/24/20)
As a reporter for the Banner Graphic, I often get to interact with some of the movers and shakers in our community, as well as those leading our school systems and businesses. For about the next three months, I will get to learn more about how I can become an influencer, as well as what it takes to promote growth throughout Putnam County...
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Decision nears on city water rate hike
(Local News ~ 09/24/20)
Whether the proposed city water rate hike comes in one, two or three stages, it is coming and likely will impact users on their January billing. A joint meeting between the Greencastle City Council and Board of Works Wednesday evening failed to resolve the actually extent of the rate increase. That outcome is expected next month after City Clerk-Treasurer Lynda Dunbar has a chance to run some new figures and produce a revised ledger of numbers for the Council and Board of Works to digest...
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Field of Clovers
(Local News ~ 09/24/20)
The fall homecoming king and queen of Cloverdale High School will be crowned Friday evening during halftime of the Clovers’ game with Riverton Parke. The senior nominees include king candidates (above, from left) Nate Monnett, Brayden Blevins and Chase Ashcraft as well as queen candidates Ruthie Mann, Torrence Farmer and Michaela Nees...
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DePauw to sponsor virtual programs for youth
(Local News ~ 09/24/20)
Each year, the DePauw University Hartman Center for Community Engagement sponsors a pair of on-campus programs for local youth. This year, Sports Night and jumpstART will take place virtually, and a new one has been added, Quests in Quarantine. “This is a great opportunity for our local students to access enrichment without putting themselves at risk and is also a great way to connect DePauw and our community,” Chelsea Naylor, coordinator of community-based learning, said...
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Court News for Sept. 25, 2020
(Court News ~ 09/24/20)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. David C. Walker, 40, Greencastle, Level 6 felony strangulation, Class A misdemeanor domestic battery Kirsten L. Anderson, 34, Cloverdale, Level 6 felony driving after being designated a habitual traffic violator, Class C misdemeanor driving while intoxicated...
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Putnam Scanner for Sept. 25, 2020
(Police Logs ~ 09/24/20)
Nine people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Thursday • At 3:55 a.m. Cory D. Batson, 25, Soddy Daisy, Tenn., was lodged at the jail for driving while intoxicated. • At 2:03 a.m. Brandon W. Gable, 29, Martinsville, was taken into custody for resisting law enforcement, interfering with the reporting of a crime and public intoxication...
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Community piano program featured in downtown open house Saturday
(Local News ~ 09/24/20)
Main Street Greencastle, along with the Putnam County Chamber, is inviting the community to an open house on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to visit some of the new spaces located in the downtown. Businesses that will be open include Green Room Salon and Conspire: Contemporary Craft, which will have a sidewalk sale. Others will be Blushing Beaus on Washington Street, Vintage Spirit, Simply Rustik and The Warehouse Gym on Indiana Street and The Bar at Almost Home on Franklin Street...
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Tox-Away Day rescheduled for Saturday
(Local News ~ 09/24/20)
Putnam County Tox-Away Day is set for Saturday, Sept. 26 . Sponsored by West Central Solid Waste District, the event is set for 8 a.m.-1 p.m., rain or shine, at Area 30 Career Center in Greencastle. Tox-Away Days provide an opportunity to dispose of old tires that can collect water and become breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Car/light truck tires are accepted free for the first six tires andfor $2 each additional up to 12 combined total...
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McClelland: PCPL continues to think ahead
(Local News ~ 09/24/20)
Being the main order of business for the Putnam Public Library’s board of trustees, the library’s budget for 2021 was unanimously adopted Wednesday evening. Besides this, PCPL Director Matt McClelland presented an optimistic report on improvements and the library in being able to provide services to patrons...
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Madison Township VFD to host monthly breakfast
(Local News ~ 09/24/20)
The Madison Township Volunteer Fire Department will host an all-you-can-eat fundraising breakfast on Saturday, Sept. 26. The breakfast takes place at the fire department, 4271 W. CR 125 South (West Walnut) from 7-11 a.m. Breakfast will include biscuits and gravy, bacon, eggs, sausage and pancakes...
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