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Fourth-quarter rally sparks North Putnam past Brown County
(High School Sports ~ 10/11/21)
BAINBRIDGE – It wasn’t the cleanest or the prettiest win in the world, but for North Putnam, a win is a win and that’s all that mattered Friday night against Brown County. The Cougars battled the Eagles and themselves all night, giving up numerous penalties and a pair of bad turnovers to come from behind in the fourth quarter, winning 33-24...
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DAZE WORK: We can celebrate Covered Bridge Country too
(Column ~ 10/11/21)
As the annual Covered Bridge Festival rages on in nearby Parke County, showcasing the county’s 31 cherished covered bridges, it’s a good time to focus on Putnam County’s coveted collection of covered bridges. After all, if you were spinning along on Twitter Sunday, checking for the latest news and NFL scores, there was a post from the Indiana Department of Transportation with a photo of the rare double-barreled covered bridge that provides the northern entrance to the Brown County State Park...
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I'll See You in My Dreams
(Local News ~ 10/11/21)
With a packed house at the Greencastle American Legion post Friday night, pianist John Wood plays his farewell concert. Following his final song, the standard “I’ll See You in My Dreams,” Wood concludes a 70-plus-year career with a simple wave...
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Thomas inducted into National 4-H Hall of Fame
(Local News ~ 10/11/21)
WASHINGTON, D.C. — An Indiana State University graduate with a degree in recreation, Darrel Thomas didn’t fit the mold of a “county agent” back in the late 1960s. However, as part of what he was later told was “an experiment” Thomas was hired as an assistant ag agent in Fountain County...
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GHS Royals
(Local News ~ 10/11/21)
The toast of Greencastle High School on Friday evening, senior Hannah Winters and Ben Staggers celebrate being crowned 2021 homecoming queen and king Friday evening at halftime of the Tiger Cubs’ game with Owen Valley.
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Eleven county runners advance from Brownsburg XC Sectional
(High School Sports ~ 10/11/21)
BROWNSBURG – Eleven Putnam County runners will get an extra week on the paths, trails and courses after qualifying as individual advancers from the IHSAA Brownsburg Cross Country Sectional. Cloverdale was four points shy of sending its full girls’ team to the Ben Davis Regional next week but will send four runners to the race after finishing sixth behind Cascade. South Putnam and North Putnam will also be sending a runner to the girls’ regional as the Eagles finished eighth overall...
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Putnam 4-H alumnus Bryan Chadd also inducted into Hall of Fame
(Local News ~ 10/11/21)
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Darrel Thomas won’t be the only person with Putnam County ties going into the National 4-H Hall of Fame on Tuesday. Joining the longtime Putnam County Extension educator will be Bryan Chadd, who was a 4-H’er during Thomas’ tenure in Putnam County and went on to serve as an Extension educator in Arizona...
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City leaf pick-up effort to begin Oct. 18
(Local News ~ 10/11/21)
The Greencastle Department of Public Works will begin the annual leaf pick-up on Oct. 18 and run through Nov. 30. The department asks that residents in the city limits rake their leaves only, no limbs or other debris, to the curb or between the sidewalk and the street. Those who do not have a curb or sidewalk should put your leaves out near the street, but not in the street. Residents must not rake leaves into the street...
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Linda Sue Chadd
(Obituary ~ 10/11/21)
Linda Sue Chadd, age 74, of Bainbridge, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021. Linda was born Nov. 26, 1946 in Lyons. Linda was the owner of County Crafts. She loved doing crafts and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, mother, three daughters, six grandchildren and a brother...
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Patricia Ann Bundy
(Obituary ~ 10/11/21)
Patricia Ann Bundy, 90, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021. Born in Greencastle on Oct. 12, 1930 to Carl (Hap) Gasper and Mary Rose Rossok-Gasper-Cash, Pat graduated from Greencastle High School in 1948 and attended Indiana State University in Terre Haute...
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Pamela L. (Sims) Evens
(Obituary ~ 10/11/21)
Pamela L. (Sims) Evens, born July 19, 1951 in Greencastle, to Maurice F. Sims & Norma J. (Keyt) Russell, died Oct. 6, 2021. She was a 1969 Bainbridge High School graduate and was a licensed cosmetologist. She is survived by her daughter, Jill and family, brother Randy and family, sister Cindy and family, as well as many other extended family...
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Dustin E. Burris
(Obituary ~ 10/11/21)
Dustin E. Burris, 24, of Harmony, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021 at his home. Dustin was born on May 31, 1997 in Danville, Ind., the son of Herschell “Blue” E. Burris and Lynda Kay Watson. Dustin earned his G.E.D. from Northview High School in 2012. Recently, Dustin had been working for The Big Wash...
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Sheriff’s deputies, volunteers corral 2,000-pound bull after I-70 romp
(Local News ~ 10/11/21)
CLOVERDALE -- Calling it “the most Midwestern Indiana police call ever,” Putnam County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded Saturday afternoon to a call about -- wait for it -- a bull walking along Interstate 70 in Putnam County. “Betcha don’t see that call too often in New York or Los Angeles,” suggested Cpl. Scott Ducker, the department public information officer. “That’s right, we had to shut down part of the interstate to retrieve a bull that had escaped its pasture.””...
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Sue Geneive ‘Genny’ Eskew
(Obituary ~ 10/11/21)
Sue Geneive “Genny” Eskew, 79, of Brazil, went to be with the Lord while staying at The Waters of Martinsville, on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, following a lengthy illness. Genny was born on Feb. 17, 1942, in Hilham, Tenn., the daughter of William A. “Arlie” and Vadie “Olyne” (Dubworth) Abney...
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Sandra ‘Sandy’ Kay Young
(Obituary ~ 10/11/21)
Sandra “Sandy” Kay (Darrah) Young, 77, of Greencastle, passed from this world on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2021. She was born on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1943 to Millard Paul and Ina Marie Darrah in Greencastle. She was preceded in death by parents Millard Paul and Ina Marie Darrah, husband Kenneth Young, son James Allan Young, brothers Millard Darrah, Edward Darrah, Donald Darrah and Jim Darrah and sisters Dorothy Sweaney, Betty Enlow, Milldard Workman and Jackie Suddith...
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Watch out for harvest traffic
(Local News ~ 10/11/21)
Harvest season is here and for some that means visiting pumpkin patches and apple orchards, but we want to remind motorists that harvest season also means farmers will begin harvesting this year’s corn and soybean crops. That means more slow-moving agricultural equipment will be traveling on Indiana’s rural roads and highways. We want to remind everyone to stay alert and be courteous to ensure we all get home safely...
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ISP posts safety tips for avoiding deer on roadway
(Local News ~ 10/11/21)
PUTNAMVILLE -- It’s that time of year again for drivers to be aware of deer darting into and crossing the roadways. The Putnamville State Police Post would like to pass along a few safety tips to help you avoid a possible collision with a deer this year...
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Court News for Oct. 12, 2021
(Court News ~ 10/11/21)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Larry L. Watters, 36, Terre Haute, three counts of Level 6 felony battery against a public safety official, Class A misdemeanor resisting law enforcement Eli M. Simenauer, 27, Indianapolis, Class A misdemeanor driving while intoxicated endangering a person, Class A misdemeanor driving with an ACE of .15 or more, Class A misdemeanor driving with a suspended license with a prior conviction, Class B misdemeanor leaving the scene of an accident. ...
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Putnam Scanner for Oct. 12, 2021
(Police Logs ~ 10/11/21)
Six people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Thursday • At 11:11 p.m. Kenneth R. Baird, 57, Cloverdale, was lodged at the jail for probation violation. • At 10:21 p.m. Carole M. Anderson, 44, Poland, was taken into custody on a warrant for possession of methamphetamine...
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Nominations being sought for annual sustainability awards
(Local News ~ 10/11/21)
It is once again time to recognize Putnam County citizens, organizations and businesses for protecting the environment. The Greencastle Commission on Sustainability is seeking nominations for awards that will be presented prior to the Greencastle City Council meeting in November...
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Water debt relief possibility for Fillmore
(Local News ~ 10/11/21)
FILLMORE — With high water rates being a consistent concern for Fillmore residents, the town could see a substantial, if not complete, relief of its water debts. The Fillmore Town Council approved for Town Attorney Jeff Boggess to submit an application for funding through the American Rescue Plan Act. The county is set to receive $7 million in funds devoted to COVID-19 relief...
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DePauw Comes Back Twice in the Fourth for Program’s First Win at Wittenberg
(College Sports ~ 10/11/21)
SPRINGIELD, OH — Gus Baumgartner’s 1-yard run with 2:01 left gave DePauw a 17-14 lead and the defense stopped the hosts near midfield as the visiting Tigers won for the first time at Wittenberg in eight tries. DePauw moved to 4-1 overall and 4-0 in the North Coast Athletic Conference, while the host Tigers dropped to 2-3 overall and 2-2 in the NCAC...
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Washburn DAR announces Wreaths Across America event
(Local News ~ 10/11/21)
The Washburn Chapter of the NSDAR has teamed with Wreaths Across America to remember our fallen U.S. veterans, honor those who serve and teach your children the value of freedom. The goal is to sponsor as many wreaths as possible to cover veterans’ graves on the annual National Wreaths Across America Day on Dec. 18 at noon at Forest Hill Cemetery, Greencastle....
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