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Candidate packets now available from Voter Registration Office
(Local News ~ 12/20/21)
While some candidates for Putnam County sheriff, recorder and clerk have already begun their campaigns, the formal filing period for the 2022 Putnam County primary election does not open until Wednesday, Jan. 5. In that important date, candidate packets are now available at the Putnam County Voter Registration Office on the second floor of the Putnam County Courthouse...
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Annual FOP Santa Drop serves 75 local children
(Local News ~ 12/20/21)
Officers with the Putnam County Fraternal Order of Police recently shopped for 75 Putnam County children for its annual Santa Drop initiative. The toys were wrapped and delivered by law enforcement, as well as Santa Claus, The Grinch and Buddy the Elf, to the children’s homes on Monday...
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Chamber Citizen of the Year nominations now open
(Local News ~ 12/20/21)
The Putnam County Chamber is seeking nomination for the 2021 Citizen of the Year. The annual honor will be awarded during the Putnam County Chamber Annual Dinner, which is set for Saturday, Jan. 29 at Tiger Pointe Country Club in Greencastle. “The Putnam County Chamber is excited to be asking you once again to nominate someone for the Putnam County Chamber’s Citizen of the Year award,” Chamber Executive Director Brian Cox said. ...
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City accepting applications for park position until Jan. 20
(Local News ~ 12/20/21)
With the new year in sight, the City of Greencastle is looking for candidates for its park director position. At the November Park Board meeting, Park Director Rod Weinschenk announced his resignation, leaving the department on Nov. 27 -- 21 years to the day he began...
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Semi tractor-trailer with corn overturns Monday
(Local News ~ 12/20/21)
BAINBRIDGE -- A semi tractor-trailer hauling a load of corn overturned and spilled its load in an incident northeast of Bainbridge Monday morning. First responders were dispatched to the area of 8021 N. CR 250 East at about 9:40 a.m. for the crash, which occurred on a bend in the roadway near the residence...
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North Putnam wins Putnam County wrestling title
(High School Sports ~ 12/20/21)
North Putnam claimed its first county wrestling title since 2006 as part of a runner-up finish at the Russ Hesler Invitational Saturday at Greencastle. The Cougars defeated South Putnam 70-9, Cloverdale 69-9 and Greencastle 39-34 to win its pool and the county title...
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South Putnam wins first ever girls’ county swim title; North Putnam boys win close meet for third title
(High School Sports ~ 12/20/21)
For the first time in school history, South Putnam got the better of Greencastle and won its first Putnam County swim title Saturday morning at DePauw’s Charles P. Erdmann Natatorium. North Putnam also walked out with hardware after taking the boys’ Putnam County title in a close meet with the Tiger Cubs and Eagles...
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Wreaths Across America
(Local News ~ 12/20/21)
Beginning with the laying of eight wreaths at the base of the Daughters of the American Revolution monument and culminating with the decoration of graves throughout the veterans section, Washburn Chapter DAR hosted a Wreaths Across America event on Saturday in conjunction with more than 2,500 cemeteries across the country...
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Strong second half gives Cougars second straight win over Northview
(High School Sports ~ 12/20/21)
RAZIL — Trailing by seven points at halftime, North Putnam’s boys dominated the second half by a 37-26 margin to pull out a 62-58 win at Northview. The Cougars won 62-46 on their home court last year in the Western Indiana Conference matchup...
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Cougars hang tough, but fall 63-59 to balanced Northview
(High School Sports ~ 12/20/21)
BRAZIL — Zack Keyes knew his Northview Knights were in for a battle against North Putnam on Friday night, and they were. The home team was able to hold off a late charge by the visiting Cougars and escape with a 63-59 Western Indiana Conference victory...
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For Those in Need
(Local News ~ 12/20/21)
In the spirit of helping families in need during the holidays, the Greencastle Moose Lodge donated food items and Kroger gift cards to Family Support Services of West Central Indiana recently. With the donated food items and gift cards for pickup Friday are Family Support Services Executive Director Scott Monnett (left) and Moose Lodge Administrator Pete Alamo.
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Fillmore, Jefferson Township VFDs assist on large fire in Hendricks County
(Local News ~ 12/20/21)
CLAYTON — Firefighters from two eastern Putnam County volunteer fire departments assisted on a large fire in Hendricks County early Saturday morning. Both departments were dispatched at about 2:15 a.m. on a mutual aid call for a fully involved structure fire at Aacme Auto Parts, approximately five miles east of Stilesville...
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Greencastle firefighters urge Christmas tree safety
(Letter to the Editor ~ 12/20/21)
To the Editor: The holidays are upon us and celebrating Christmas is right around the corner. While many of us have already proudly displayed our décor, it is never too late to talk about fire safety. House fires already see an increase during the winter months with additional risk for the holidays due to candles, lights and Christmas trees...
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Ice hikes return to Turkey Run SP in 2022
(Local News ~ 12/20/21)
MARSHALL — Turkey Run State Park is bringing back its ice hikes in 2022. They will be offered each Saturday and Sunday in January and February beginning Jan. 8 — except Jan. 29 and 30, which are the dates of the park’s Eagles in Flight weekend. All hikes will begin at 11 a.m. and last until approximately 12:30 p.m...
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Six steps to later-life financial security
(Local News ~ 12/20/21)
Retirement is one of few financial goals that people cannot borrow money for. There is no such thing as a “retirement loan.” Therefore, not surprisingly, one of the most frequently-cited goals that people save money for is retirement. Below are six “evergreen” time-tested steps to achieve financial security in later life:...
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GCC/Gobin outreach meal serves nearly 400 meals
(Local News ~ 12/20/21)
The combined efforts of volunteers from two local churches resulted in nearly 400 meals to people in Putnam County who might not have otherwise enjoyed a Thankssgiving dinner. The Thanksgiving outreach meal, organized by volunteers from Greencastle Christian Church and Gobin Church, served 389 miles, including 95 to officers and staff at Putnamville Correctional Facility...
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Putnam Scanner for Dec. 21, 2021
(Police Logs ~ 12/20/21)
One recent alcohol-related arrest was reported by Greencastle City Police officers. • At 1:48 a.m. Sunday, Ed S. Craig, 59, Greencastle was arrested by Officer Luke Brown. Craig was taken into custody on Avenue C for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated -- refusal. Craig was lodged in the Putnam County Jail...
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Sweet Treat
(Local News ~ 12/20/21)
After getting to meet with the Big Man himself, three-year-old Brynlee Neal munches on a chocolate chip cookie during Cookies with Santa at the Bainbridge Volunteer Fire Department Saturday afternoon.
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