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Short-, long-term fixes for Albin Pond Road coming, mayor assures
(Local News ~ 10/14/24)
Scarcely has there been a local news story about ongoing construction posted in the last six months that the frustration of those who live along or travel along Albin Pond Road haven’t been motivated to comment on Facebook or the Banner Graphic website...
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Supt. Corey Smith attends Nobel Prize Teacher Summit in Stockholm
(Local News ~ 10/14/24)
STOCKHOLM, Sweden – South Putnam Supt. Corey Smith recently had the honor of representing not only South Putnam and Putnam County, but also many rural schools as Smith took part in the Nobel Prize Teacher Summit in Stockholm Sweden. The 2024 summit, held on Oct. 4, focused on “Minding the Brain,” exploring the latest discoveries in neuroscience and their potential to transform education...
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New Emerald Palace evaluation belies earlier report
(Local News ~ 10/14/24)
Like Mark Twain and Beatle Paul McCartney before it, rumors of the Emerald Palace Playground’s death have been greatly exaggerated. That’s the latest report from interim Greencastle Park Director Jason Keeney and an assessment of the 23-year-old wooden playground by Marc Leathers of Playgrounds by Leathers, the company behind the 2001 build in Robe-Ann Park...
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Fall Opioid Settlement Grant awards benefit 12 organizations
(Local News ~ 10/14/24)
The Putnam County Commissioners recently approved the recipients of the 2024 fall Opioid Settlement Grant dollars, as recommended by the Putnam County Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council (JRAC). A total of $264,958 will be awarded to a dozen organizations throughout the county to support opioid education, prevention, interdiction, counseling and recovery programs. ...
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Tharp to begin teacher career at Central Elementary
(Local News ~ 10/14/24)
Evelyn Tharp will begin her teaching career a little sooner than she probably anticipate. Tharp was approved by the South Putnam School Board at its regularly scheduled recently. Tharp, who is finishing up her degree at Indiana State University, has been doing her student-teaching at Central Elementary in Tammy York’s first-grade class...
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Scott Bieniek elected to Indiana State Bar Association Board of Governors
(Local News ~ 10/14/24)
Bieniek Law, P.C., recently announced that Scott F. Bieniek has been elected to serve on the board of governors for the Indiana State Bar Association (ISBA). This prestigious appointment recognizes Bieniek’s contributions to the legal profession and his commitment to serving the interests of Indiana’s attorneys...
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Martha J. (Williamson) Wallace
(Obituary ~ 10/14/24)
Martha J. (Williamson) Wallace, 88, of Plainfield, went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 10, 2024. Martha was the daughter of the late Forrest and Myrth Williamson. She was born June 12, 1936 in Hendricks County. She graduated from Fillmore High School in 1954 and then attended the Royal Beauty Academy, graduating in December 1954. ...
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Eagles to host Halloween party Saturday
(Local News ~ 10/14/24)
Eagles Lodge 4388 will be having a Halloween party on Saturday, Oct. 19. A spaghetti dinner will be served from 5-7 p.m. for $8 a plate. There will also be a silent auction of homemade baked goods from 5-8 p.m. A Halloween contest for best dressed will take place from 5-9 p.m. The top three costumes will be awarded prizes at 9 p.m...
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