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Gonzalez receives 87.5-year sentence for Attkisson murder
(Local News ~ 10/07/21)
If convicted murderer John Gonzalez ever draws another breath as a free man, he’ll be 103 at least years old. That was the assurance Putnam County Prosecutor Tim Bookwalter gave victim Melissa “Lisa” Attkisson’s family outside the Putnam Superior Courtroom Thursday morning following Gonzalez’s sentencing...
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North Putnam rallies in see-saw battle with Monrovia
(High School Sports ~ 10/07/21)
NEW MARKET – With 25 minutes left in the second half Wednesday night, there was ill feeling that the story being played out by North Putnam was the same as they had read at Greencastle 12 days prior. Having watched a 2-0 lead turn into a 3-2 deficit against Monrovia, the Cougars took the script and ripped it apart, rewriting a new ending in which they got the two goals they needed for a 4-3 win to advance in IHSAA Girls’ Soccer Class A Sectional No. 41...
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Splash park to be closed for winter after this weekend
(Local News ~ 10/07/21)
With 80-degree temperatures being predicted for the coming weekend, the Bob York Splash Park at Robe-Ann Park has been given a reprieve on closing for the season. Instead of shuitting it down immediately, the Greencastle Park Board agreed to close the splash park for the season following Sunday’s activities...
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Family Support Services launching Supportive Housing initiative
(Local News ~ 10/07/21)
Domestic violence is the leading cause of homelessness for victims and families that Family Support Services of West Central Indiana serves. Many victims face homelessness when they flee their abusive home seeking a safer environment. Their experiences are confounded by economic instability, often perpetuated by abusers...
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Robert J. Trivett
(Obituary ~ 10/07/21)
Robert J. Trivett, age 68, of Cloverdale, passed away Oct. 5, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born July 7, 1953 to Lewis and Marcia (Amos) Trivett. Rob married Donna Schwomeyer on Nov. 26, 2008 and she survives. Rob was a loving husband and papaw. He was owner and operator of Trivett Auto for many years. Rob loved to karaoke, camp, fish and sit around the campfire with his family and friends. He will be missed greatly. Always and forever...
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Jayne Eloise Siebrase
(Obituary ~ 10/07/21)
Jayne Eloise Siebrase passed away on Oct. 2, 2021. Arrangements are pending at Machledt & Servies Funeral Home.
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Jordan Yoona’ Sanders
(Obituary ~ 10/07/21)
Jordan Sanders was one of a kind and never met a stranger. After a four-year journey with breast cancer, she passed away at home surrounded by family. Jordan is now in the Lord’s presence with a perfectly healthy body, surrounded by family and friends who have left this earth before her. She leaves a legacy of love, commitment, and service that will be missed...
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Extension to host Grass to Garden
(Local News ~ 10/07/21)
From improving access to fruits and vegetables to educating people how food is grown, community gardens offer many benefits to the city or town you call home. With this in mind, anyone interested is invited to start a community garden with Purdue Extension...
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Public servants go above and beyond for Indianapolis family after highway mishap
(State News ~ 10/07/21)
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis family got a lot more than a fixed flat and a lift following a recent incident on Interstate 65. On Saturday, Sept. 25 Indiana State Police Dispatchers received a call about a van facing the wrong direction on the side of I-65 just north of downtown Indianapolis...
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Donate to FSSWCI today and enter to win the Purple Purse
(Local News ~ 10/07/21)
One in four women and one in six men experience domestic violence in the United States. Nearly all those cases include financial abuse. It’s one of the main reasons victims are unable to leave an abusive partner or must return to one. Since 2005, The Allstate Foundation has been committed to ending domestic violence through financial empowerment. ...
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Grace Fry awarded transfer scholarship at Oklahoma State
(Local News ~ 10/07/21)
STILLWATER, Okla. — North Putnam graduate Grace Fry was recently honored by the Ferguson College of Agriculture at Oklahoma State University with an academic scholarship for the 2021-22 academic year. The scholarship is part of the more than $1.8 million that students will receive from the college and its academic departments. Students from all majors are considered for university scholarships, which can be combined with college and departmental opportunities...
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Beadles, Hodge National FFA Agriscience Fair finalists
(Local News ~ 10/07/21)
South Putnam students Jacob Beadles and Catherine Hodge are among the national finalists in the 2021 National FFA Agriscience Fair. Either individually or in a team, students will compete in one of six categories and under one of six divisions. Beadles and Hodge are one of three teams in the Food Products and Processing Systems category for Division 6...
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Attacca Quartet, Caroline Shaw coming to DePauw next week
(Local News ~ 10/07/21)
The DePauw University School of Music will welcome the Attacca Quartet and Caroline Shaw for a three-day residency, which will include the first Green Guest Artist concert of the 2021-22 season. Beginning on Oct. 12, they will meet with classes, lead extended technique workshops, give two concerts and speak at the School of Music’s weekly convocation...
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Ivy Tech nursing program earns healthy marks
(Local News ~ 10/07/21)
TERRE HAUTE – In September, Nursing Schools Almanac released its 2021 rankings of the best nursing programs in Indiana. Ivy Tech Community College’s Terre Haute campus was ranked first on the list of best associate degree in nursing programs and second on the list of best licensed practical nursing programs...
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Mary Allison hosts School/Trust Patron Luncheon
(Local News ~ 10/07/21)
The board of directors of the Mary Allison Children’s Trust recently hosted its annual School/Trust Luncheon. The event was held at Area 30 Career Center and box lunches were catered by Almost Home. Area 30’s culinary arts class provided the drinks and served guests, while its graphic design and interactive media class took photos...
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Putnam Scanner for Oct. 8, 2021
(Police Logs ~ 10/07/21)
Seven people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Thursday • At 12:08 a.m. Arianna M. McCracken, 19, Cloverdale, was lodged at the jail for domestic battery Wednesday • At 11:51 p.m. Dustin J. McCracken, 27, Cloverdale, was taken into custody for domestic battery...
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Ivy Tech Greencastle invites high school students to ‘Go Ivy Day’
(Local News ~ 10/07/21)
Ivy Tech Community College Greencastle invites high school students and their families to Go Ivy Day on Friday, Oct. 29 for career exploration and to discover Ivy Tech as a path toward a career or an affordable start to a bachelor’s degree. The event is free and lunch is provided...
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Court News for Oct. 8, 2020
(Court News ~ 10/07/21)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Dereck A. Burchett, 43, Greencastle, Level 5 felony possession of methamphetamine Levi Williams, 36, Brazil, Level 6 felony resisting law enforcement using a vehicle, Level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine, Class B misdemeanor possession of marijuana, Class C misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia...
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PCHPCA: Putnam County needs community-based palliative care
(Local News ~ 10/07/21)
The Putnam County Hospice and Palliative Care Association (PCHPCA) is recognizing World Hospice and Palliative Care Day on Saturday, Oct. 9 to draw attention to a need for community-based palliative care services in Putnam County and other rural communities in Indiana...
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