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Retiring Bernhardt thanks South Putnam community
(Local News ~ 06/10/21)
The South Putnam School Board’s regular meeting Wednesday was a bittersweet one as Bruce Bernhardt was recognized for his four decades of service to the school corporation. In his last superintendent report, Bernhardt said he and his successor Corey Smith have had “lots of good conversations.” The bulk of his statement, though, was simply expressing thanks...
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Crash near Little Point claims one life
(Local News ~ 06/10/21)
LITTLE POINT — A Texas man died early Thursday morning in a crash involving three commercial motor vehicles. Shortly after midnight, troopers from the Indiana State Police Putnamville Post and other first responders were dispatched near the 52-mile marker eastbound on Interstate 70...
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Cloverdale council chooses engineer for water reports
(Local News ~ 06/10/21)
CLOVERDALE — Anticipating that grant funding will be available soon, the Cloverdale Town Council moved forward on gearing up for potential water improvements Tuesday evening. The council tapped Hannum, Wagle & Cline (HWC) Engineering to assist the town with drawing up preliminary engineering report (PERs) to address these issues. The decision came after discussions on what these reports entail, as well as how the cost could be covered...
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Area 30 Board approves annual budget
(Local News ~ 06/10/21)
Three weeks after moving forward with a budget model based on average daily membership (ADM), Area 30’s board of directors approved amendments to its interlocal agreement at its regular meeting Tuesday morning. Additionally, the board approved Area 30’s enrollment budget for the 2021-22 school year. The budget lays out the overall financial contribution of each school corporation, as well as how many students will be expected from each...
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Second Saturday returns this week
(Local News ~ 06/10/21)
Second Saturday will make its return to downtown Greencastle this weekend. Big Bounce Funhouse Rentals is bringing the bounce house back and bringing a street fire performer and family movie with it. A combined ministry of the business run by Andy and Susan Lorimer along with Greencastle Presbyterian Church, Second Saturday’s mission is to provide free family fun to the Putnam County community in the heart of downtown...
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Coats for Kids
(Local News ~ 06/10/21)
The Putnam County Extension Homemakers Executive Board present its annual donation to Linda Merkel (second from right) for Coats for Kids, which will take place this year as part of National Night Out in August. Making the presentation are (from left) Homemakers Executive Board Vice President Kelly Robertson, Secretary/Treasurer Tanya Pearson and President Pam Overton.
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'Joseph' auditions set this weekend at Playhouse
(Local News ~ 06/10/21)
Auditions for the third production of the 60th season of Putnam County Playhouse have been set. The musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” will be produced Aug.10-14 and Aug. 17-21. Director Jack Randall Earles will hold two sessions of auditions. The first will be on Sunday, June 13 at 3 p.m. and the second will be Monday, June 14 at 7 p.m. Both sessions will be in the Rehearsal Center at the Hazel Day Longden Theatre in Greencastle...
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Procenti State Farm sponsors dive-in movie night June 18
(Local News ~ 06/10/21)
The movie will be on ice but the water promises to be much warmer on Friday, June 18 at the Greencastle Aquatic Center. That evening, Amanda Procenti State Farm will sponsor a dive-in movie night from 9:30-11:45 p.m. at the Greencastle Aquatic Center at Robe-Ann Park...
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So Long, Bruce
(Local News ~ 06/10/21)
In recognition of his 44 years as an educator and as South Putnam’s superintendent for the last 15, Old National Trail Special Services Executive Director Joe Kwisz, Area 30 Executive Director Lora Busch and West Central Education Service Center Executive Director Rusty King present an award to Bruce Bernhardt Tuesday morning...
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Bainbridge High School alumni reunion set for June 26
(Local News ~ 06/10/21)
The 106th-annual Bainbridge High School (BHS) Alumni Association banquet is set for Saturday, June 26 at the Bainbridge Community Building. The welcome hour will begin at 4:30 p.m. with a buffet dinner following at 5:30 p.m. The program will be highlighted by the recognition of the sixth- and seventh-annual BHS Alumni Association scholarship winners. ...
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Court News for June 11, 2021
(Court News ~ 06/10/21)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Damon P. Tyson, 39, Roachdale, Level 5 felony battery with a deadly weapon Eric L. Billings, 36, Greencastle, Level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine, Class C misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia...
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Putnam Scanner for June 11, 2021
(Police Logs ~ 06/10/21)
Thirteen people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Wednesday • At 11:47 p.m. Matthew J. Finley, 39, Appleton, Wis., was booked in for theft. • At 8:02 p.m. Jason C. Enochs, 40, Indianapolis, was lodged at the jail for driving with an ACE of .15 or more...
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John ‘Jack’ Waldron
(Obituary ~ 06/10/21)
John “Jack” Waldron of Brooksville, Fla., joined his Heavenly Father on June 6, 2021. John is pre-deceased by wife, Betty Waldron, companion Lucy Basta, son Richard Waldron, granddaughter Claire Musgrave and grandson Craig Matthews. John is survived by his loving family: daughter Cathleen Genato and husband Francisco, grandchild Christina and four great-grandchildren, Amanda, Jaike, Megan and Caiden Matthews; daughter Cheryl and husband Robert Musgrave of Evansville, grandchildren Dr. ...
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William A. Rossok
(Obituary ~ 06/10/21)
William A. Rossok, 74, of Waveland, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 at his home. He was born on Sept. 24, 1946 to the late Wilbert A. and Vera Mae (Kersey) Rossok. William graduated from Bainbridge High School in 1964. He married Rhonda Caldwell Rossok on Dec. 20, 2017...
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Purdue Club plans annual golf outing
(Local News ~ 06/10/21)
The Purdue Alumni Club of Putnam County will host its 22nd-annual golf outing on Wednesday, June 23 at Tiger Pointe Country Club in Greencastle and feature Purdue University guests. Registration for the event will begin at 11 a.m., followed by lunch at 11:30 a.m. and a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m...
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