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Unexpected civics lesson emerges from D.C. trip
(Local News ~ 01/07/21)
A local father-daughter trip to Washington, D.C., to learn about the nation’s history and civics ended with a sobering lesson in both subjects Wednesday afternoon. While Greencastle attorney Scott Bieniek and his 11-year-old daughter Kenadie were witness to some of the gathering crowds on the National Mall, they were on their way to the airport by the time rioters breached the U.S. Capitol in mid-afternoon...
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Baird objects to Arizona, Pennsylvania electoral votes
(Local News ~ 01/07/21)
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In a bid to overturn the election of Joe Biden as the next U.S. president, Congressman Jim Baird (4th District-Greencastle) joined lawmakers in objections to the certification of electoral votes from key states...
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LAST MINUTE MUSINGS: After Wednesday, maybe this is exactly who we are
(Column ~ 01/07/21)
Like so many of you, I sat way too long in front of my television on Wednesday afternoon and evening, watching the events unfold with shock and horror, though not complete surprise. It had been telegraphed for weeks that President Donald Trump’s supporters planned to rally in Washington, D.C., on the day Congress was set to affirm President-Elect Joe Biden’s victory in the November presidential election...
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Justices urged to clear Bookwalter over undisclosed testimony deal
(Local News ~ 01/07/21)
Putnam County Prosecutor Timothy Bookwalter violated no rules in a 2017 case, and should not be punished, a hearing officer said in urging the Indiana Supreme Court to re-examine the ethical duties of prosecutors. The hearing officer in the attorney’s discipline case said Bookwalter should not be disciplined for accusations he failed to disclose a deal for testimony from a witness who claimed he was wrongly identified, placing him in danger behind bars as a “snitch,” The Indiana Lawyer reported...
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FEATURED SENIOR ATHLETE: Kennedy Trigg, Greencastle
(High School Sports ~ 01/07/21)
Kennedy is a senior at Greencastle and participates in three sports, soccer, basketball and track. ——— Banner Graphic: How important are sports to you, and what have you learned from them? Kennedy Trigg: “Sports are very important in my family because it helps us bond and keeps us out of trouble.”...
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Greencastle girls' basketball games postponed
(High School Sports ~ 01/07/21)
Greencastle has postponed both of its girls' basketball games this weekend, including Friday's game at Northview and Saturday's home game against Cloverdale. Makeup dates are TBA.
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Greencastle wrestlers return to mats with Owen Valley win
(High School Sports ~ 01/07/21)
With the end-of -season rush quickly approaching, Greencastle took to the wrestling mats for the first time in 2021 against WIC opposition in Owen Valley Thursday night at McAnally Center. The Tiger Cubs only dropped one head-to-head match on the night in a succinct 46-18 win over the Patriots...
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South Putnam takes first loss at Edgewood
(High School Sports ~ 01/07/21)
ELLETSVILLE – A chance to take command of the WIC girls’ basketball race was in South Putnam’s hands this week with games against the other top three teams in the conference in Edgewood and Sullivan on the docket. The first of the two saw the Eagles head south to face the Mustangs, a physical contest that saw the hosts turn a late 41-41 tie into a 56-48 win...
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INDOT provides insight on pre-treatment of state roadways
(Local News ~ 01/07/21)
In addition to the Indiana Department of Transportation’s snow and ice removal operations during winter storm events, the agency also pre-treats roadways with brine solution prior to winter weather if conditions allow. This typically occurs 24 to 48 hours before precipitation begins to give time for crews to apply brine solution and time for it to dry and adhere to the surface of the road. Below are answers to some frequently asked questions about pre-treatment of state roadways...
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Court News for Jan. 8, 2021
(Court News ~ 01/07/21)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Jordan A. Hill, 29, Terre Haute, two counts of Level 4 felony burglary, two counts of Level 6 felony theft, Level 6 felony auto theft Samantha C. Teall, 22, Greencastle, two counts of Level 4 felony burglary, two counts of Level 6 felony theft, Level 6 felony auto theft...
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Putnam Scanner for Jan. 8, 2021
(Police Logs ~ 01/07/21)
Thirteen people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Thursday • At 2:25 a.m. John D. Pastrick, 26, Brazil, was booked in for possession of methamphetamine. Wednesday • At 8:45 p.m. Brian A. Shear, 35, Coatesville, was lodged at the jail for probation violation...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Cougars tighten up WIC with Northview win
(High School Sports ~ 01/07/21)
ROACHDALE -- Sitting at 2-2 in WIC boys’ basketball play, North Putnam needed to pick up a crucial win Tuesday night against Northview to stay near the top of the conference standings. A much better shooting night than against Edgewood just three days prior helped immensely as the Cougars shot 61 percent from the field to top the Knights 62-46...
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Updated Putnam County athletics attendance guidelines
(High School Sports ~ 01/07/21)
With Putnam County’s status having gone up to red, additional restrictions have been put in place for the next few weeks until the county moves back down into orange status. At all four county schools, only two tickets will be allotted to each athlete, for both the home and visiting teams, for use at boys’ and girls’ basketball games as well as wrestling meets. Crowds are still not permitted at pool side for swim meets...
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Candace Eileen Smothers
(Obituary ~ 01/07/21)
Candace Eileen Smothers, 71, Orestes, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 at Community Hospital of Anderson following an extended illness. She was born on May 22, 1949 in Greencastle, the daughter of Burl and Mildred (Osborn) Flint. She graduated from Fillmore High School in 1967. Candace went on to attend nursing school at Purdue University...
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