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County at standstill in solar farm negotiations
(Local News ~ 01/19/23)
The Putnam County Council may have agreed last month to grant tax abatement to a proposed solar farm near Russellville, but it was contingent upon further agreements between the developer and the Putnam County Commissioners. Such an economic development agreement does not appear to be close, according to one commissioner...
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Missy Carrell appointed to Cloverdale School Board
(Local News ~ 01/19/23)
CLOVERDALE — On the heels of the retirement of Arvel Hinton, the Cloverdale School Board’s vacancy will be filled by someone tied to the school community as a coach. Following an interview with her Monday as the only applicant to show interest, the board tapped Missy Carrell to represent Jennings Township (Owen County) at a special meeting Thursday evening...
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Thomas, Jorgensen add names to city ballot
(Local News ~ 01/19/23)
Two more candidates have recently added their names to the list of candidates seeking city office in 2023. Incumbent Darrel Thomas will seek his first full term on the Greencastle City Council after being elected to the seven-member panel by caucus last February...
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Greencastle man held on $50,000 bond following standoff
(Local News ~ 01/19/23)
A 44-year-old Greencastle man arrested following a Jan. 9 pursuit and a standoff at his southeast side home is being held on $50,000 cash-only bond after his initial hearing in court Wednesday. Superior Court Judge Denny Bridges entered a not-guilty plea on behalf of Darrell L. Goff, 54 Cedarwood Drive, who is facing five felony counts and a habitual offender enhancement that could put him behind bars for as many as 32 years...
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Bainbridge vandalism suspect uncooperative at scene, in court
(Local News ~ 01/19/23)
Mum was the word in court Wednesday. A 30-year-old Bainbridge man who allegedly damaged three businesses and stole items from his roommate would not cooperate in court, acting much the same as he had at the scene of the Jan. 9 incident. Joseph M. McIlwain made his initial appearance Wednesday before Judge Denny Bridges in Putnam Superior Court but failed to respond when the judge asked his name...
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North Putnam completes county sweep with Cloverdale win
(High School Sports ~ 01/19/23)
CLOVERDALE – A relic matchup born of the days of the WIC crossover series, Cloverdale and North Putnam met up for a rare Thursday night Putnam County boys’ basketball game. It took a half for both teams to find a groove offensively but the Cougars, holding a nine-point lead heading into the final quarter, were able to dictate the last eight minutes of play and left with a 41-28 win over the Clovers...
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Charles William Simon
(Obituary ~ 01/19/23)
Charles William Simon, 83, of Cloverdale, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. He was born Aug. 19, 1939 to the late Charles and Beulah (Stanton) Simon. Charles married Wanda (Brown) Simon June 22, 1965, and she survives. Charles retired from National Starch Chemical in 2002 after 39 years...
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Lynne Catherine Steele
(Obituary ~ 01/19/23)
Lynne Catherine Steele, 74, of Brazil, formerly of Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023 surrounded by her family. Born Sept. 4, 1948 in Houston, Texas, she was the daughter of John Henry and Ann (Meeks) Myers. She attended L’Anse Creuse High School in Mt. Clemons, Mich...
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Judith Ann Minor
(Obituary ~ 01/19/23)
Judith Ann Minor, of Brazil, passed away on Jan. 17, 2023, on her 79th birthday in her home surrounded by loved ones. Judy was born on Jan. 17, 1944, in Michigan City, the daughter of Veryl and Edith Godfrey. The family moved to Bowling Green, where they lived previously, in 1949...
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Leadership academy accepting cohort applications
(Local News ~ 01/19/23)
Applications are now being accepted for the Putnam County Leadership Academy’s cohort for 2023. The 12-session program will focus on topics related to leadership styles, communication, personal development, decision-making and community immersion. An etiquette dinner and a service project will also be held...
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