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County begins approving ARPA projects
(Local News ~ 04/07/22)
With a number of decisions still to be made regarding American Rescue Plan Act funds in the county, the Putnam County Commissioners have nonetheless begun approving projects to be funded with the nearly $7.3 million in federal money. With some of the proposals facing deadlines or expiring bids, the Commissioners on Monday approved seven different projects totalling more than $6 million...
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Pool needs highlight Park Board issues
(Local News ~ 04/07/22)
It’s still seven weeks until the Greencastle Aquatic Center reopens for the summer season but there is work to be done, the Park Board learned at its April meeting Wednesday night. Valves are stuck on both the poolside and filter side of the strainer, Assistant Park Director Chrysta Snellenberger reported...
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James Peck hired as new county highway chief
(Local News ~ 04/07/22)
A new face will soon be in charge at the Putnam County Highway Department. On Monday, Putnam County Commissioners Tom Helmer and David Berry voted 2-0 to hire James Peck as the new superintendent and engineer at the highway department. Though Commissioner Rick Woodall was not present Monday for the vote, he had been part of prior interviews with Peck and other candidates...
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Area 30 firefighting students get their trial by fire
(Local News ~ 04/07/22)
While it got hot watching how flames “dance” on the ceiling in a flashover scenario last November, Area 30’s fire and rescue students recently put their grit and preparation to a real-world test. With firefighters from multiple departments on hand to do it with them, Tyler Adams, Nathaniel York, Kaleb Persinger, Malachi Fish and Ryan Walton participated in a live fire exercise at the fire training ground in Greencastle last weekend...
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County teams navigate wet week with multiple wins on baseball, softball fields; Cloverdale, North Putnam split track meet
(High School Sports ~ 04/07/22)
CLINTON -- Three runs to start the game provided Greencastle with the platform in needed to pick up a second win of the 2022 season with an 8-4 victory over South Vermillion Wednesday evening. Evan Alexander and Ben Huff both had two RBIs with DJ Wells and Owen Huff also knocking in runs...
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FEATURED SENIOR ATHLETE: Catherine Hodge, South Putnam
(High School Sports ~ 04/07/22)
Catherine is a senior at South Putnam and participates in two sports, golf and tennis while also a manager for the girls’ basketball team. ——— Banner Graphic: How important are sports to you, and what have you learned from them? Catherine Hodge: “Sports would come third to me behind school and extra curricular activities. ...
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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
(Local News ~ 04/07/22)
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the Putnam County Child Abuse Prevention Task Force encourages all individuals and organizations to play a role in making Putnam County a better place for children and families. By ensuring that parents have the knowledge, skills and resources they need to care for their children, concerned citizens can help promote the social and emotional well-being of children and youth and prevent child maltreatment within families and communities...
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GCSC building projects moving forward quickly
(Local News ~ 04/07/22)
After more than a year of planning, facility upgrades are taking shape at Greencastle Community Schools. Supt. Jeff Gibboney recently gave GCSC parents an update on the progress, noting that work would begin this week at the Greencastle High School/McAnally Center campus...
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Keith Berry seeks seventh term on County Council
(Local News ~ 04/07/22)
It has been an honor to serve on the Putnam County Council since being elected in 1998. I have tried to appropriate your tax dollars to operate the county in an efficient manner, as I believe you would. I was raised on a farm just south of Greencastle and planted my first crop in 1965 while working at Allison in Indianapolis for 13 years to help make a living for my family. ...
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Kirsten Vaughn running for Jefferson trustee post
(Local News ~ 04/07/22)
Kirsten Vaughn, Democratic candidate, is running for Jefferson Township trustee in the upcoming primary election. Born in Bloomington before moving to Ohio as a child, Vaughn is currently a Putnam County educator teaching kindergarten and has lived in the county for the past 15 years. She graduated from DePauw University in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in education studies and Spanish and has worked in the public service sector since that time...
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It’s Fish Fry Friday at St. Paul’s Church
(Local News ~ 04/07/22)
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 202 E. Washington St., Greencastle, is hosting its second Lenten season Fish Fry Friday on April 8, from 4-7 p.m. Tickets for the Knights of Columbus-sponsored event can be purchased at the door at $8 adults and $4 for children 12 and under...
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Entrepreneurship expert named interim dean of DPU School of Music
(Local News ~ 04/07/22)
David Cutler, a distinguished professor of entrepreneurship and innovation at the University of South Carolina’s School of Music, has been named the interim dean of DePauw University’s School of Music for the 2022-23 academic year, effective July 1...
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Beulah I. Davis Roe
(Obituary ~ 04/07/22)
Beulah I. (Davis) Roe, 96 of Russellville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. She was born on June 8, 1926 to the late Adam and Polly (Patton) Watkins. She first married Kenneth Davis in 1945, he preceded her in death. She then married Gene Roe in 1999, he preceded her in death...
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United Way of Central Indiana to award $50,000 in grants to Putnam County nonprofits
(Local News ~ 04/07/22)
Applications opened Monday for Putnam County nonprofits interested in receiving grant funding from United Way of Central Indiana. During this grant cycle, United Way will award $50,000 in funding to organizations headquartered in Putnam County and serving residents there who are in poverty or are considered ALICE, meaning they earn above the Federal Poverty Level but not enough to afford a basic household budget...
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Putnam Scanner for April 8, 2022
(Police Logs ~ 04/07/22)
Nine people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Wednesday • At 10:39 p.m. Geoffrey W. McClellan, 37, Brazil, was lodged at the jail for two counts of nonsupport of a dependent child. • At 3:43 p.m. Nicholas A. Zimmerman, 24, Greencastle, was taken into custody for theft...
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Fillmore Cemetery sets cleanup dates
(Local News ~ 04/07/22)
FILLMORE — The patrons of Fillmore Cemetery are notified that spring cleanup will begin on April 15. All decorations that hinder mowing or weedeating or are worn out need to be removed by May 1.
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Putnamville Cemetery annual meeting set Monday
(Local News ~ 04/07/22)
PUTNAMVILLE — The Putnamville Cemetery will hold its annual meeting on Monday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m.
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Park seeks SPARK leader, lifeguards and more
(Local News ~ 04/07/22)
The Greencastle Parks and Recreation Department has summer job openings for a variety of candidates. The park is hiring for SPARK director, SPARK instructors, maintenance laborers, lifeguards (need to be 16), Water Safety Instructor lifeguards, concessions and admissions...
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