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Nearly 40 percent of local voters have cast ballots
(Local News ~ 11/02/20)
With 12 hours to vote and eight vote centers open in Putnam County on Tuesday, local voters still have ample opportunity to cast ballots for the 2020 general election. However, heading into Election Day, it’s worth asking, “How many people in Putnam County are still planning to vote?”...
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DAZE WORK: Zach Spicer’s latest film comes from the heart
(Column ~ 11/02/20)
Quite assuredly, art is imitating life for Greencastle native Zach Spicer, who is making a name for himself in the motion picture business. The 37-year-old actor/filmmaker’s latest movie, “Ms. White Light,” is about death and dying and caregivers and spending the final moments of life with someone you love...
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County has had 843 COVID-19 cases
(Local News ~ 11/02/20)
As health care officials continue to brace for a fall surge in COVID-19, Putnam County continues to see an increase in cases. The county has had 843 confirmed cases of COVID-19 since March, the Indiana State Department of Health reported Monday. The marks an increase of 67 since one week ago...
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Jacket Required
(Local News ~ 11/02/20)
With all the hallmarks of a 2020 event — masks for everyone, gloves for volunteers, a larger-than-normal venue and limited capacity at any one time — the Coats for Kids drive goes on all the same recently at the Putnam County Fairgrounds Community Building...
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No Bones About It
(Local News ~ 11/02/20)
With no downtown trunk-or-treat event scheduled this year, the crowds instead flock to Big Walnut Sports Park Saturday evening for the drive-through trunk-or-treat event sponsored by Main Street Greencastle and local emergency service agencies. Dressed as a skeleton, Putnam County Public Library Youth Services Manager Krista Mullinix gives candy to a carload of kids...
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Sidewalk work and more bid out by Board of Works
(Local News ~ 11/02/20)
In a special meeting Thursday afternoon, the Greencastle Board of Works awarded the 2020 sidewalk project bid to Spiker Excavating of Greencastle. Spiker’s low bid of $154,247.50 was less than half that of the other bidder, S-T Construction, Terre Haute, which submitted a $330,354 proposal...
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Stars crash Cougar sectional plans
(High School Sports ~ 11/02/20)
THORNTOWN – The North Putnam Cougars knew they had a tough task at hand, traveling to 2A power Western Boone Friday night. The Stars used a thunder and lightning attack and a swarming, fast defense to defeat the Cougars 37-14. Western Boone took the opening kickoff and marched down the field on a 10-play drive. ...
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JTCB to play patriotic standards Nov. 11
(Local News ~ 11/02/20)
The annual Veterans Day celebration in Clay County will be held at the Clay County Courthouse in Brazil on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Social distancing and the wearing of masks will be appreciated. When word of the Armistice, thus ending the Great War -- later renamed World War I -- reached Clay County, thousands flocked to the courthouse to observe the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 as it went into effect...
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20-minute closures scheduled on U.S. 231 under I-70 Friday
(Local News ~ 11/02/20)
CLOVERDALE -- Traffic on U.S. 231 under Interstate 70 will be stopped for up to 20 minutes on Friday, Nov. 6, the Indiana Department of Transportation has announced. INDOT officials said there should only be two times between 10 and 11 a.m. that traffic will be stopped...
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Overnight closures for I-70 bridge beams work begins this week
(Local News ~ 11/02/20)
MONROVIA -- Interstate 70 will have two overnight closures at the State Road 39 interchange this week, the Indiana Department of Transportation has announced. The closing between 12:01 a.m. through 5 a.m. each day will allow the contractor to set bridge beams on the new State Road 39 southbound bridge...
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Dillon Sutherlin winner of 2020 Spirit of 4-H Award
(Local News ~ 11/02/20)
Putnam County 4-H families joined together virtually Sunday afternoon to recognize volunteers and acknowledge the achievement and accomplishments of 4-H members. The highest award in the local 4-H program is the Spirit of 4-H Award which is sponsored by Bittles and Hurt and Hopkins-Rector funeral homes. The 2020 winner is Dillon Sutherlin who was presented with a framed certificate and a cash award by Jay Prewitt representing the sponsors...
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Dennis D. Liffick
(Obituary ~ 11/02/20)
Dennis D. Liffick, 76, of Heritage Lake, passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, after a long battle with cancer. Dennis was born Sept. 30, 1944 in Terre Haute, the son of Floyd and Ernestine (Cummings) Liffick. He graduated from Gerstmeyer High School; served four years in United States Air Force, serving one year in Vietnam; retired from Greencastle Community Schools as director of extended services after 24 years...
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Open enrollment available for Marketplace health insurance
(Local News ~ 11/02/20)
Those needing health insurance may currently enroll inor change their 2021 Marketplace health insurance. Open enrollment began on Nov. 1 and runs through Tuesday, Dec. 15. Health insurance coverage can help lessen the stress of health care costs. Eligibility will depend on whether the participant:...
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PCPL finances stable at year’s end
(Local News ~ 11/02/20)
As 2020 is now winding down, the Putnam County Public Library’s financial standing looks like it will stay in the black. Mark Hammer of Hammer and Swigart gave a rundown of where PCPL currently stands money-wise during the Library Board of trustees’ regular meeting last Wednesday evening...
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Cloverdale council considers wastewater study
(Local News ~ 11/02/20)
CLOVERDALE -- Town leaders in Cloverdale are now actively looking at revamping its wastewater system. However, it will likely turn out to be a long-term project. Brady Dryer, Maureen Hayden and Andrew Cochrane of Commonwealth Engineers presented a snapshot of issues related to I and I (inflow and infiltration) during a special meeting of the Cloverdale Town Council Thursday evening...
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ChiliFest
(Local News ~ 11/02/20)
In a show of support for the Cloverdale Police Department, the town came together to host the first Hometown ChiliFest at the Cloverdale Town Hall Saturday afternoon. Cloverdale McDonald’s General Manager Carrie Schmidt ladles a steaming bowl of chili for a visitor...
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Virtual concerts continue Wednesday
(Local News ~ 11/02/20)
The Greencastle Virtual Music Festival debuts its third weekly Wednesday 7:30 p.m. online concert this week, presenting highlights of the 2019 Greencastle Summer Music Festival. Featured performers are jazz pianist Steve Snyder, guitarist Espen Jensen, violist Nicole Brockmann and violinist Tarn Travers, classical pianist Claude Cymerman, and cellists Peter Kim and Eric Edberg...
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Eagles host Veterans Day lunch
(Local News ~ 11/02/20)
Greencastle Eagles Lodge 4388 will host its annual Veterans Day lunch from 1-3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The lodge is located at 207 Elizabeth St. The meal will include pork loin and all the fixings. It’s free to veterans and $7 a plate for all others...
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IN THE KNOW: South Putnam, Cloverdale girls' basketball game moved back
(High School Sports ~ 11/02/20)
Due to the success of the South Putnam football team, the girls’ basketball game between South Putnam and Cloverdale has been moved to Saturday evening. The JV game will still tip off at 6 p.m. with the varsity contest to follow. The pre-sale ticket link for the girls’ basketball game between Western Boone and Greencastle is now available...
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Putnam Scanner for Nov. 3, 2020
(Police Logs ~ 11/02/20)
Eight people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Sunday • At 7:21 p.m. Shawn L. Ward, 30, Plainfield, was lodged at the jail for driving with a suspended license. • At 5:55 p.m. Robert L. Carter, 34, Roachdale, was taken into custody for driving while intoxicated...
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