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Three in custody following recent pursuits, home invasions, vehicle thefts
(Local News ~ 07/19/18)
Two people wanted in relation to a rash of vehicle pursuits, home invasions and vehicle thefts in Putnam County were taken into custody shortly before 4 p.m. Thursday, State Police reported. At 3:54 p.m., Sgt. Joe Watts, public information officer for the ISP Putnamville District, reported that William Jordan Clements, 23, Fillmore, and Cassidy Frost, 21, Bainbridge, had been taken into custody on the north side of Greencastle...
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Driver of stolen vehicle flees from state trooper, passenger arrested
(Local News ~ 07/19/18)
FILLMORE — An attempted traffic stop Wednesday evening resulted in a 12-mile pursuit — both on and off the road — of a stolen vehicle, the arrest of a passenger and three other occupants still at large. At 9:37 p.m., Indiana State Trooper David Cox Jr., was on patrol east of Fillmore near County Road 750 East and 100 North when he noticed a 2014 Mazda traveling at high speed...
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Dine with Doc program to feature neurologist Dr. Vishwas July 23 at PCH
(Local News ~ 07/19/18)
The Senior Education Ministries Dine with a Doc program will feature neurologist Dr. Mellekate Vishwas in its next monthly program on Monday, July 23 from 10 a.m. until noon at Putnam County Hospital (PCH), 1542 Bloomington St., Greencastle. Dine with a Doc is a free program, held the fourth Monday of each month, that welcomes the local senior public to getting to hear an educational topic while enjoying a complimentary lunch...
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Share the Dream Spotlight: Russellville Community Center
(Local News ~ 07/19/18)
This summer, 25 different charitable organizations, scholarships and endowments are participating in the Putnam County Community Foundation Share the Dream program. The fundraising program offers proportionally awarded grant prizes to participants who receive at least 10 donations of $25 or more between May 1 and Aug. 31. Each of the 25 organizations will be highlighted in this series...
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Putnam Scanner for July 20, 2018
(Police Logs ~ 07/19/18)
County Jail Five people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Thursday • At 2:37 a.m. Alysia Kay Cottingham, 21, Sullivan, was lodged at the jail for possession of paraphernalia and driving while intoxicated. • At 1 a.m. Nicholas Jordan Bradshaw, 23, Danville, was taken into custody on an out-of-county warrant...
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GHS, DPU grad Mark Hiemenz joins UTSA soccer coaching staff
(College Sports ~ 07/19/18)
Mark J. Hiemenz, a 1993 Greencastle High School graduate, has been named assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the University of Texas San Antonio (UTSA) women’s soccer program. Since August 2017, the 1997 DePauw University graduate has been a coach and college adviser at the Challenge Soccer Club in Houston...
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Indianapolis Road project looms after property acquisition okayed
(Local News ~ 07/19/18)
Offering an obviously optimistic outlook, City Attorney Laurie Hardwick predicted construction could actually begin before year's end on the long-awaited widening and improving of Indianapolis Road. Her observation followed action by the Redevelopment Commission Tuesday evening to authorize expenditure of a maximum amount of $47,262 finalizing acquisition of right-of-way along Indianapolis Road between the easternmost entrance to Kroger and the stoplight by McDonald's at Percy Julian Drive/First Street.. ...
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PCF officer, visitor arrested for trafficking charge in separate incidents
(Local News ~ 07/19/18)
PUTNAMVILLE -- A female correctional officer and a female visitor have been arrested in separate recent incidents of alleged trafficking with an inmate at the Putnamville Correctional Facility (PCF), authorities reported. PCF has confirmed that a 35-year-old correctional officer from Parke County was arrested recently on charges of trafficking with an inmate and official misconduct...
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Parade Committee monitoring Friday weather
(Local News ~ 07/19/18)
With the Putnam County Fair Parade and the possibility of severe storms both forecast for Friday evening, something has to give. Parade Committee Chairman Nancy Michael wants the public to know that organizers are aware of the situation. "We want people to know we are monitoring it," Michael said. "We will assume that the parade is a go, but any cancelation will be shared with local media."...
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