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Putnam among majority of Indiana counties back in red for COVID-19 metrics
(Local News ~ 01/07/22)
In moving back into the red category of COVID-19 metrics, Putnam County joined the majority of Indiana counties currently on the highest level of alert on the Indiana State Department of Health’s latest COVID-19 map. With a seven-day positivity rate of 19.86 percent on all tests as well as 662 new cases per 100,000 residents, Putnam County is well beyond the threshold for the highest alert level in both metrics...
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One arrested on DUI charge in Heritage Lake collision
(Local News ~ 01/07/22)
HERITAGE LAKE — A Coatesville man has been arrested on a felony charge of driving while intoxicated following a collision in Floyd Township Thursday afternoon. First responders were dispatched at about 1:20 p.m. for a two-vehicle motor vehicle incident with injuries at Exit 37 in the Victory Hill area near Heritage Lake...
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Greenfield man charged with child molesting, solicitation
(Local News ~ 01/07/22)
A Greenfield man has been charged with three felonies for alleged conduct committed with his girlfriend’s young son. Mason R. McKinney, 28, has been charged with two counts of Level 4 felony child molesting–fondling or touching a child under 14 and an additional count of Level 5 felony child solicitation...
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Knights find different plan to breakdown Tiger Cubs
(High School Sports ~ 01/07/22)
Having seen Northview just over two weeks prior at the State Farm Classic, Greencastle was looking for a better outcome in WIC girls’ basketball play Friday night. The Knights hit the same total from the first game but did so in a decidedly different fashion while the Tiger Cubs were only able to score three more points, falling 47-25...
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Northview keeps Greencastle offense in check
(High School Sports ~ 01/07/22)
With a week off after the Wabash Valley Classic, Greencastle returned to the court for its only game of the week, hosting Northview in boys’ WIC basketball action. Although the Tiger Cubs held the Knights to their second-lowest scoring total of the season, they couldn’t get their own offense on track, falling 47-25...
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Patriots use first half lead to hold off Clovers
(High School Sports ~ 01/07/22)
CLOVERDALE – Cloverdale hosted the Owen Valley Patriots in girls’ high school basketball action on Friday night. The Western Indiana Conference tilt saw the Patriots take an early lead then use solid free throw shooting late in the game to hold off the Clovers, 49-41...
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Cougars use hot start to beat Vikings
(High School Sports ~ 01/07/22)
ROACHDALE - The North Putnam Cougar girls’ basketball team started the game with a 17-2 run and held on for a 49-45 Western Indiana Conference victory over the West Vigo Vikings. The Cougars came out firing on all cylinders from the opening tip. They were moving the ball, attacking the driving lanes and hitting the open three. ...
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Purdue, U of I Extension hosting Bi-State Garden Conference Jan. 25
(Local News ~ 01/07/22)
COVINGTON — Purdue University Extension and University of Illinois Extension are collaborating to offer the annual Bi-State Garden Conference at the Beef House, 16501 State Rd. 63, Covington, on Tuesday, Jan. 25. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the conference starting at 6 p.m...
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Putnam County Farm Bureau Inc. accepting scholarship applications
(Local News ~ 01/07/22)
Putnam County Farm Bureau Inc. is now accepting student scholarship applications for the 2022-23 school year. To be eligible to receive this scholarship, a student must be the child of a Putnam County Farm Bureau Inc. member. Membership in the Putnam County Farm Bureau must have been carried for at least two years prior to the application for such scholarship and must be in good standing at the time of presentation...
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EDGE 21 celebrates National Mentoring Month
(Local News ~ 01/07/22)
EDGE 21 is celebrating National Mentoring Month and is committed to bringing awareness and understanding of the value and mentoring in our youth. January is National Mentoring Month, and this year EDGE 21 is celebrating the annual campaign aimed at expanding quality mentoring opportunities to connect more of our community’s youth with caring adults by providing these opportunities to our local community through engagement and education...
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Rust Communications co-president loses battle with cancer
(Local News ~ 01/07/22)
Rex Dearmont Rust, co-president of Rust Communications, died Thursday evening after a yearlong battle with cancer. Rex, 52, was remembered for his community involvement, leadership, charitable work and positive, energetic personality. "It has been a difficult year grieving for a brother and sister-in-law as he struggled against cancer," said Jon K. ...
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Roy Wayne Neese
(Obituary ~ 01/07/22)
Roy Wayne Neese, 90, of Brazil, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, following a short stay at Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. Roy was born on Aug. 19, 1931, in Putnam County, the son of Joseph Daniel and Zella (Schroer) Neese. He graduated from Reelsville High School with the class of 1949. Following high school, he served in the United States Army during the Korean War...
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