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Siblings each charged with 25 counts of animal cruelty
(Local News ~ 09/26/22)
Two Reelsville area residents — a brother and sister — have each been charged with 25 counts of animal cruelty after dozens of dogs in their care were found in “deplorable conditions” earlier this month. Julia A. Gray, 60, and James M. Gray, 55, were each charged with 25 Class A misdemeanors after 34 dogs — mostly German shepherds but one rottweiler — were located on their property...
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Youth seriously hurt in golf cart incident
(Local News ~ 09/26/22)
A Greencastle youth was seriously injured in a recent incident involving a golf cart that occurred in the area of Edgelea and Windemere drives. According to a report filed by Deputy Robert Soilleux, first responders were dispatched at about 8:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 20 for a golf cart crash with injuries near the intersection of Edgelea with Windemere...
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FREE ACCESS: Pipeline leaking product into creek near Fillmore
(Local News ~ 09/26/22)
FILLMORE — Local, state and federal emergency agencies are on the scene of a natural gasoline leak that occurred near Fillmore. By information provided to the Banner Graphic by Darrel Bunten of the Fillmore Volunteer Fire Department, Putnam County Dispatch was receiving calls around 9:30 p.m. Sunday for an odor of propane in the area of 707 S. CR 525 East...
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Welcome to Putnam County
(Local News ~ 09/26/22)
Perhaps the only person on stage without a huge grin among local officials and artists, young Rhea Flegal cuts a ribbon officially unveiling the six new murals around Putnam County, including the nearby “Welcome to Putnam County” piece painted by Cameron Moberg on the side of the Putnam County Convention and Visitors Bureau...
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Tiger Cubs win WIC Girls' Soccer title after downing Cougars
(High School Sports ~ 09/26/22)
BAINBRIDGE – The only thing standing between Greencastle and a WIC Girls’ Soccer title was North Putnam Saturday afternoon. It wouldn’t take long for the Tiger Cubs to clear the last hurdle for conference glory, hitting four goals either side of halftime for an 8-0 win to complete an undefeated run league play...
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Greencastle wins battle of WIC unbeatens against North Putnam
(High School Sports ~ 09/26/22)
BAINBRDIGE – The two-horse race for the WIC Boys’ Soccer title finally came to a head Saturday afternoon. Greencastle and North Putnam entered the match unbeaten in conference play but only one team could still make that claim by the end of the match...
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Tiger Cub Royals
(Local News ~ 09/26/22)
Queen Olivia Richardville and King Clark Shafer celebrate their crowning moments during halftime of Greencastle High School Homecoming on Friday night. In game action, the Tiger Cubs defeated WIC rival Brown County 63-7.
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Clovers and Crowns
(Local News ~ 09/26/22)
King McGuire Lee and Queen Ludovica Savoiani celebrate their ascension to the throne during halftime of Cloverdale High School Homecoming on Friday. In the game, the Clovers fell to South Decatur by a score of 36-19.
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Rib and Blues
(Local News ~ 09/26/22)
At the Roachdale Rib and Blues Festival Saturday, Jennie DeVoe may be the headliner, but hers isn’t the only art on display, as the new mural from Anna Kell and Jonathan Frey is formally unveiled on the side of Off the Rails event center, part of the Putnam County Mural Festival.
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City Council, RDC agree to keep moving forward with project
(Local News ~ 09/26/22)
A joint meeting of the Greencastle City Council and Greencastle Redevelopment Commission has resulted in a joint agreement to keep moving forward on the proposed wellness center/community center/YMCA project. ”I’d like to get a sense of the group tonight,” Mayor Bill Dory said during the Thursday night session at City Hall. “If we’re not willing to move forward, the project would basically die tonight.”...
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2022 Putnam County High School/Middle School Cross Meet
(High School Sports ~ 09/26/22)
Much cooler conditions greeted the runners of Putnam County Saturday morning as the four schools competed in the Putnam County Cross Country Meet at South Putnam. North Putnam took home both boys’ team titles while Cloverdale won the high school girls’ race, the Clovers’ fourth win in a row...
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Banner Graphic welcoming school board candidate bios
(Local News ~ 09/26/22)
In advance of the Tuesday, Nov. 8 election, the Banner Graphic is requesting brief biographies of candidates for school board. Each candidate for school board in North Putnam, South Putnam and Cloverdale is eligible to submit a story for publication between now and the election...
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Rhythm and Ribs
(Local News ~ 09/26/22)
At the Russellville Rhythm and Ribs Festival Saturday, listeners crowd Harrison Street to hear the likes of Black Orchid, featuring Dave Kemp, Laura Schroeder and Matt Schroeder.
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Dr. Keith M. Ernst
(Obituary ~ 09/26/22)
Dr. Keith M. Ernst, 94, of Cloverdale, passed away on Sept. 24, 2022. He was born on Nov. 6, 1927, in Richland County, Ill., to Mabel (Petty) and Henry Ernst. On Feb. 12, 1950, he married Jane Kimmell, and they enjoyed 72 years of marriage. In addition to his widow, survivors include two daughters, Cindy Prather (Kerry) and Katrina Lewis (Todd), as well as four grandchildren, Sarah Johnson (Clinton), Jenna Lanham (Dakota), Katie Gillaspy (Nick) and Robbie Prather, and three great-grandchildren, Amelia Johnson, Cameron Johnson and Nash Lanham.. ...
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St. Paul’s annual Oktoberfest set this Saturday
(Local News ~ 09/26/22)
St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Greencastle will host its eighth annual Oktoberfest event this Saturday, Oct. 1. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, the event will unfold from 3-10 p.m. at 202 E. Washington St. with a variety food and activities. The idea behind the annual event has been to bring the community and the parish together for a day of fun and fundraising...
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Harold Michael ‘Mike’ Boesen
(Obituary ~ 09/26/22)
Harold Michael “Mike” Boesen, 79, Bradenton, Fla., went into God’s arms on Sept. 21, 2022. He was born in Greencastle on Aug. 2, 1944. He graduated from Greencastle High School in 1963, was Retired United States Air Force and U.S. P.O. He enjoyed biking, board games, reading and sports...
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Norvin L. Gottula II
(Obituary ~ 09/26/22)
Norvin L. (Norv) Gottula II, 73, of Cloverdale,passed away on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Louisville, Ky. He was born on Aug. 19, 1949 in Louisville, Ky., to Norvin and Luanna Gottula. On Jan. 22, 1977 he married Brenda Clark Gottula, who preceded him in death...
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Faith Learning Academy Superhero 5K set Oct. 1
(Local News ~ 09/26/22)
Faith Learning Academy, a faith-based, extended-day preschool based in Greencastle Presbyterian Church, will host the Superhero 5K on Saturday, Oct. 1. The walk will commence from the church, 653 S. CR 100 East, at 9 a.m. Cost is $25, with all proceeds used for tuition assistance for families in need, as well as for special events throughout the school year. A kids fun run will also be available for $15...
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Child Safety
(Local News ~ 09/26/22)
American Legion Post 281 Auxiliary President Vicky Hunt presents a check to Sheriff Scott Stockton for the National Child Safety Program to sponsor 25 children in Putnam County
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About land lease agreements
(Local News ~ 09/26/22)
A few weeks ago, we discussed the 2022 Purdue Farmland Value Survey and how to set a cash lease amount. As a reminder, the values and information found within the survey should be adjusted for your individual situation when determining your rental amount. Setting the rental amount is just one of the components of leasing farmland that can be stressful...
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Foundation can help you leave a legacy
(Local News ~ 09/26/22)
Do you ever wonder how you will be remembered? Will it be by the way you lived your life or by the way you left this earth? What is the one story you want people to remember about you? Take some time to think and make certain it is a meaningful story, especially if it is going to be told for generations to come...
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PCPL event to highlight IBM’s local impact Oct. 15
(Local News ~ 09/26/22)
In celebration of Putnam County’s 200th anniversary, the community is invited to look back on the legacy of IBM with a special event hosted by the Putnam County Public Library. The library will present “IBM’s Impact: An Afternoon of Stories and Remembrance” On Saturday, Oct. 15 from 1-4 p.m...
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Putnam Scanner for Sept. 27, 2022
(Police Logs ~ 09/26/22)
Nine people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Sunday • At 9:25 p.m. Christopher A. Howard, 26, Indianapolis, was lodged at the jail for driving while intoxicated. • At 12:54 p.m. Alisha J. Heffley, 30, Bloomington, was taken into custody for driving with a Schedule I or II controlled substance in the body...
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North Putnam board approves boiler purchase, GO bonds
(Local News ~ 09/26/22)
ROACHDALE — As various repairs throughout North Putnam Schools are being planned, an emergency purchase of equipment for North Putnam Middle/High School is now under task. On a recommendation from Director of Operations Terry Tippin, the North Putnam School Board declared a statutory emergency and approved the purchase of new boilers for the joined schools at its regular meeting Thursday evening...
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