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Brazil man one of three arrested in drug stop
(Local News ~ 12/05/22)
CLOVERDALE — A Brazil man has been identified as one of three arrested in a joint Putnam-Clay county drug stop Sunday evening. At about 11:30 p.m., Putnam County Sheriff’s Deputy Josh Deal was patrolling when he observed two individuals acting suspiciously in the Cloverdale McDonald’s parking lot. They exited a truck into another SUV and left heading westbound on Interstate 70...
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County to tear down Jones School, keep land
(Local News ~ 12/05/22)
After more than 11 years of sitting all but vacant, Jones School will be torn down. On Monday, the Putnam County Commissioners announced their intention to demolish the one-time Greencastle elementary school, which from 2001-2011 served as the Putnam County Courthouse Annex...
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Central Elementary to be closed Tuesday, Wednesday
(Local News ~ 12/05/22)
Per an announcement from South Putnam Supt. Corey Smith, Central Elementary School will be closed tomorrow, Dec. 6 and Wednesday, Dec. 7. In a message sent out Monday afternoon, Smith stated that the closure is a “precaution” against increased sicknesses and absences...
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Big Guy, Little Guy
(Local News ~ 12/05/22)
As Santa Claus makes an appearance at Robe-Ann Park, Blake Levi Prosser gives his fellow man in red a long look Saturday afternoon at Robe-Ann Park. At just 10 months old, the young son of Mackenzie Winsemann and Brandon Prosser still seems to find something familiar in the bearded man before him...
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Transportation, team impacts highlighted at PCH gala
(Local News ~ 12/05/22)
Six years into hosting its annual benefit gala for its cancer center, staff at Putnam County Hospital acknowledged that they owe much to community leaders and businesses for continued support. Speaking to such at the event held at Owl Ridge Event Center Saturday evening, the hospital’s transportation service, as well as the care of its oncology staff, were highlighted as two elements of being able to provide patients with treatment locally...
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PCCF-Main Street partnership powers lights over Indiana Street
(Local News ~ 12/05/22)
For more than five years, the Indiana Street lights have lit the stage and set the mood for a number of downtown events, including First Fridays, Second Saturdays, DePauw alumni reunions and more. Originally strung during the First Friday season of 2017, Main Street Greencastle has worked hand in hand with the City of Greencastle, the Street Department, DePauw University and local building and business owners to create this unique environment on South Indiana Street...
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What a Sleigh
(Local News ~ 12/05/22)
Having swapped his sleigh and reindeer for a duly-colored Pontiac Trans Am, Santa and Mrs. Claus make their way down the route to conclude Cloverdale’s Christmas parade...
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Betty Brown
(Obituary ~ 12/05/22)
Betty Brown, 95, died at the home of her daughter, Vicky Weir, in Greencastle on Dec. 4, 2022. She is survived by four children, John “Mick” Caton of Stilesville, Vicky (Dennis) Weir of Greencastle, Bobbi (Abigail) Caton of Jeffersonville and Baron “Barry” (Ann) Brown of Hillsboro, N.C.; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and sister Joann Jett of Oaklandon...
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Zella Taber Thomas
(Obituary ~ 12/05/22)
Zella (Taber) Thomas, 96, of Greencastle, passed away Saturday, Dec. 3 to be in God’s loving hands. She was born on March 14, 1926, to her devoted parents, Harley and Laura Taber, on a farm in the Greencastle area. Zella faced life’s challenges with her genuine Christian faith in God and with a quiet strength and resilience. She graduated from Reelsville High School in 1944 and married James Thomas of Greencastle...
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Year-end income tax deduction options
(Local News ~ 12/05/22)
The end of the year is a time when many begin to finalize tax considerations and reflect on the past calendar year. You may receive a return of a 50-percent direct credit to your tax bill when donating up to $200 per individual, and $400 for couples filing jointly, given to an Indiana-funded university...
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Lieber Winter Lights continues this Friday through Sunday
(Local News ~ 12/05/22)
The annual Winter Lights display at Lieber State Recreation Area will continue this weekend, Dec. 9-11 from 6-9 p.m. each evening. There is no gate fee, but donations will be accepted for the drive-through display area. The display is hosted by the Friends of Lieber SRA, and all donations go toward supporting its mission of enhancing the experience of all guests at the site...
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Pearl Harbor remembrance dinner Wednesday
(Local News ~ 12/05/22)
General Jesse M. Lee VFW Post 1550 will host a dinner in remembrance of those lost in the attack on Pearl Harbor this Wednesday, Dec. 7. The meal is free for all veterans and their spouses. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with the dinner getting under way at 6 p.m. A guest speaker is to be determined...
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Putnam Scanner for Dec. 6, 2022
(Police Logs ~ 12/05/22)
Several people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Sunday • At 6:05 p.m. Matthew L. Kuchler, 52, Fillmore, was lodged at the jail for residential entry, domestic battery and criminal mischief. • At 4:43 p.m. Dejana D. Anderson, 24, Indianapolis, was taken into custody for conspiracy to traffic with an inmate and possession of a controlled substance...
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