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Cloverdale students selected to play with the IBA All-District Honor Band
(Local News ~ 12/26/19)
The Indiana Bandmasters Association (IBA) sponsored the All-District Honor Band on Nov. 23 and 24, involving students from many schools from across Central and Southwest Indiana. Jacob Metzger, Adam Stattner and Eric Stattner were selected from Cloverdale to perform with the All-District Honor Band...
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First Day Hikes offered at several area state parks
(Local News ~ 12/26/19)
Hoosiers can usher in 2020 with other outdoor lovers at one of the many First Day Hikes offered Jan. 1 at Indiana’s state parks. First Day Hikes are a healthy way to start the new year and provide a chance to get outside, exercise, enjoy nature and connect with friends...
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Roachdale Town Council to host special meeting Jan. 2
(Local News ~ 12/26/19)
ROACHDALE — With two new members starting their terms in January, the Roachdale Town Council will conduct a special meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2. The meeting will take place at Roachdale Town Hall, 205 N. Indiana St. The meeting, the first with new members Katrina Asher and Mike Mahoy joining incumbent Holly Cook, will be to organize business for 2020...
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Spring retreat at Prindle Institute to ponder issues raised by book ‘The Year We Left Home’
(Local News ~ 12/26/19)
A March 27-28 retreat at DePauw’s Prindle Institute will examine Midwestern themes raised by Jean Thompson’s book, “The Year We Left Home.”’ Two ticket options are available for the retreat, which will take place March 27-28 at DePauw University’s Prindle Institute for Ethics. A full ticket ($125) includes all activities and meals for both days. A Saturday-only ticket is $65...
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Robert ‘Bob’ R. Delp Sr.
(Obituary ~ 12/26/19)
Robert “Bob” R. Delp Sr., 92, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019. He was a retired mechanic for Chrysler and a farmer in Hendricks and Putnum counties. Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a member of Cornerstone Christian Church. He was also a member of the Private Pilots Association, the International Flying Farmers Association and the Washington Township Avon Fire Department Merit Board from 1999-2003...
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Patricia A. Terry
(Obituary ~ 12/26/19)
Patricia A. Terry, 74, of Estero, Fla., died Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019 at her residence, after recently being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by her loving husband, Ron and her precious cat, Rocky. Patricia was born on Dec. 15, 1945 in Indianapolis, a daughter of the late George C. and Olive I. (Schatzley) Walters...
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Charlotte Marilyn Churchill
(Obituary ~ 12/26/19)
Charlotte Marilyn Churchill, 94, of Greencastle, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 in Austin, Texas, surrounded by her family. Charlotte was born in Greencastle on Oct. 31, 1925, the daughter of Charles and Mackie Lee (Cartwright) Brown...
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Court News for December 27, 2019
(Court News ~ 12/26/19)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases Paul E. McKinney, 37, Cloverdale, Level 5 felony domestic battery with a prior conviction, Class A misdemeanor domestic battery, Level 6 felony strangulation Timothy L. Miller, 49, Greencastle, Level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine, Class B misdemeanor possession of marijuana...
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Putnam Scanner for December 27, 2019
(Police Logs ~ 12/26/19)
County Jail Three people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Wednesday • At 1:10 a.m. Johnny R. Corder, 27, Cloverdale, was lodged at the jail for driving while intoxicated. Tuesday • At 8:24 p.m. Paul E. McKinney, 37, Cloverdale, was booked in for domestic battery and criminal mischief...
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Census recruitment effort set for Jan. 7, 9 at courthouse
(Local News ~ 12/26/19)
The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting to fill hundreds of thousands of temporary positions across the country to assist with the 2020 Census count, including Putnam County. And to fill those Putnam positions, the Census Bureau will be conducting a recruitment fair at the Putnam County Courthouse on Tuesday, Jan. 7 and Thursday, Jan. 9 from, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days...
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New aerial truck coming for GFD in new year
(Local News ~ 12/26/19)
After nearly 35 years of service, the City of Greencastle will be putting an old friend out to pasture. The city’s 1986 model aerial tower truck is about to be replaced by a newer model. The city opened bids on the new 100-foot platform aerial truck recently at City Hall...
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New Year’s Eve event will raise money for wounded veterans
(Local News ~ 12/26/19)
Local New Year’s Eve revelers are invited to “Be a hero for America’s heroes” this year at the Putnam County Fairgrounds Community Building. Billed as “A Little Bit of Country and A Little Bit of Something,” the concert event will take place from 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31 through 1 a.m. on New Year’s Day...
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Greencastle wrestlers win own tournament title
(High School Sports ~ 12/26/19)
Greencastle hosted and won the Russ Hesler Invitational wrestling tournament on Saturday. Competing teams were Cloverdale, Northview, Sullivan, South Vermillion, Monrovia, Danville and North Putnam. Greencastle’s Chase Carrington, Mark Roberts, Jake Overstreet, Logan Carrington, Brach Carrington and Austin Stockall each finished 5-0 on the day...
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Clovers fade in second half, lose FFWVC opener
(High School Sports ~ 12/26/19)
TERRE HAUTE – Cloverdale controlled the first half of Thursday’s game with Casey-Westfield in the First Financial Wabash Valley Classic at Terre Haute North, leading the Warriors 30-24 at intermission. Thanks to a dominating performance on the boards, the Warriors poured in 24 points in each of the final two periods to record a 72-66 victory...
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FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Wokoun still enjoys being ‘voice’ of Putnam County sports
(High School Sports ~ 12/26/19)
He is the voice of Putnam County high school sports. Doug Wokoun takes us to a Putnam County high school football or basketball game or to breakfast with the county coaches every Friday and Saturday over the airwaves of WREB Radio. Those who can’t get to the game at Greencastle, Cloverdale, North Putnam or South Putnam hear Wokoun describe the efforts of our high school athletes. Some fans at one game follow Wokoun and his partner at another contest...
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