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Cloverdale budget approved for 2024
(Local News ~ 10/12/23)
CLOVERDALE — With increases all around compared to this year, the Cloverdale Town Council adopted the town’s budget for 2024 on Tuesday. Two funds will remain unchanged from this year, with the Casino/Riverboat Fund at $12,000 and the Economic Development Tax Credit Fund at $75,000...
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South Putnam moves large-scale project forward
(Local News ~ 10/12/23)
Going off input taken at a recent work session, priorities have effectively been set for South Putnam’s anticipated multi-million-dollar development project. Speaking to the South Putnam School Board at its regular meeting Wednesday evening, Andy Miller of the Fanning Howey architecture firm presented a list of said priorities. Even so, some determinations are being considered...
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Unveiling Bennington Way
(Local News ~ 10/12/23)
With engineer Brian Pohlar of HWC Engineering and son Bennett (far left and far right, respectively) holding it, Town Council President Brandon Tancak cuts a ribbon to officially open Bennington Way in Cloverdale Tuesday evening...
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Mayoral candidates face off on Greencastle’s future
(Local News ~ 10/12/23)
The two candidates vying to succeed Bill Dory as mayor of Greencastle agreed more than they disagreed Wednesday night during the Greencastle League of Women Voters-WGRE radio Candidates’ Forum at Watson Forum of the DePauw University Center for Contemporary Media...
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‘North Putnam’ film holds up mirror to public schools
(Local News ~ 10/12/23)
As a film “North Putnam,” the new documentary that depicts a year in the life of the school and community that share its name, functions as a mirror. The film simply aims to reflect life at North Putnam Community Schools and the surrounding community over the course of a school year...
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GREENCASTLE GIRLS' SOCCER REGIONAL: Tiger Cub hearts broken by last-second Patriot winner in extra time
(High School Sports ~ 10/12/23)
Pressure was mounting as the seconds ticked away during the second session of extra time Thursday night at the IHSAA Girls’ Soccer Class A Regional No. 21 match between Greencastle and Bethesda Christian. The Tiger Cubs had multiple free kicks in the Patriot half, pressing for a late winner before penalty kicks would be the way the two teams would be separated...
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Second Saturday hosts last 2023 event this weekend
(Local News ~ 10/12/23)
Families are invited to come on out and join the free fun of Second Saturday this Saturday at 6 p.m. on South Indiana Street outside of Scoops. The season will close things out with bounce houses and some fun fall activities. Then, to wrap it all up will be a showing of two short Halloween-related movies — including one from your favorite Paw Patrol pals. Kids can feel free to dress up as their favorite characters...
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Cloverdale School Board briefed on building updates
(Local News ~ 10/12/23)
CLOVERDALE — Seeing a need for upgrades at each of its school buildings, Cloverdale Schools is looking forward to completing new projects in the coming year. Kyle Miller of Schmidt Associates provided an overview of said projects to the Cloverdale School Board at its regular meeting Monday evening...
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FEATURED SENIOR ATHLETE: Bella Monnett, Greencastle
(High School Sports ~ 10/12/23)
Bella is a senior at Greencastle and participates in two sports, soccer and tennis. ——— Banner Graphic: How important are sports to you, and what have you learned from them? Bella Monnett: “Sports play a really big role in my life. I’ve learned a lot of valuable lessons through them. ...
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Putnam County Cemetery Board seeks volunteers
(Local News ~ 10/12/23)
The Putnam County Cemetery Board is in search of individuals or groups that have an interest in helping restore and upkeep local cemeteries. There are many neglected, overgrown cemeteries in the county that the board is focused on revitalizing in the near future...
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SOUTHMONT VOLLEYBALL SECTIONAL: Clover season comes to close at hand of Panthers
(High School Sports ~ 10/12/23)
NEW MARKET – Cloverdale had the misfortune of drawing Riverton Parke in the IHSAA Volleyball Class 2A Sectional No. 44 opener for both teams. The Clovers came into the tournament at 0-22 looking for their first win of the season, but the Panthers came in with a sectional-best 23-3 record. The outcome was what you would expect looking at the records. Riverton won in three sets 25-6, 25-9, 25-16...
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SOUTHMONT VOLLEYBALL SECTIONAL: Eagles hold steady, knock out host Mounties
(High School Sports ~ 10/12/23)
NEW MARKET – The South Putnam Eagle volleyball team took its practice habits to the court on Thursday night at Southmont in its IHSAA Volleyball Class 2A Sectional No. 44 opener against the host Southmont Mounties. The Eagles were phenomenal on defense and countered most attacks to win the match in three sets 25-22, 27-25, 25-14...
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Cloverdale, North Putnam freshmen learn about postsecondary options with Wednesday field trip
(Local News ~ 10/12/23)
A one-day field trip exposed Cloverdale and North Putnam freshmen to some possible career and education options following high school. Students from each school came together on Wednesday for the Freshman Experience, a day filled with opportunities to learn more about postsecondary options in Putnam County...
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Melvin Eugene Ford
(Obituary ~ 10/12/23)
Melvin Eugene Ford passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, early on Wednesday morning, Oct. 11, 2023. Born June 16, 1933, to Jesse Clifford Ford and Della Beatrice (Betty) Hathaway Ford, Melvin graduated from Roachdale High School in 1951...
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Child care access forum set Monday at fairgrounds
(Local News ~ 10/12/23)
Putnam County will play host to a forum on access to child care on Monday, Oct. 16. The event is one of six being conducted by Grow Up in West Central Indiana, a child care strategic plan launched by Indiana State University (ISU) and Ivy Tech Community College Terre Haute, which will take place in each of six counties in the West Central Indiana region — Putnam, Vigo, Sullivan, Clay, Vermillion and Parke. ...
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Marian L McClaine Giddings
(Obituary ~ 10/12/23)
Marian L. McClaine Giddings, 96, passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023. Marian was born on Oct. 18, 1926, to Fred M. and Mary E. (Taylor) Bittle in rural Putnam County. She was the youngest of six childre -- three brothers, Robert, George and Keith, and two sisters, Edith and Freda Jean...
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Putnam Pathways Nature Trail to host Saturday hike
(Local News ~ 10/12/23)
The 10th Putnam Parks and Pathways hike of 2023 will be on the Putnam Pathways Nature Trail 2 at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14. The parking lot is directly across from Buzzi Unicem. All birders are invited to this hike featuring partners at the Big Walnut Bird Club. The fall bird migration will be finishing up...
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Reelsville VFD breakfast this Saturday
(Local News ~ 10/12/23)
REELSVILLE — The Reelsville Volunteer Fire Department will host its monthly breakfast this Saturday, Oct. 14. The meal is for a free-will donation and served from 7-11 a.m. The fire department is located at 7748 S. CR 625 West, off of U.S. 40 next to Cook Lumber...
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