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Putnam County, Fillmore approved for Community Crossings funding
(Local News ~ 04/21/22)
Local road funding will see an influx of $1,227,394 in state money following the announcement of the first round of the Community Crossings program for 2022. Paired with the local match portion of the program, it will represent a total investment of $1,636,525 in local roads...
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Large barn a total loss following Thursday morning fire
(Local News ~ 04/21/22)
GROVELAND — A barn and the equipment within are considered a total loss following an early morning fire in northeastern Floyd Township Thursday. At 4:02 a.m., local fire units were dispatched to a structure fire at 8476 E. CR 800 North, which is home to Aaron Bode Trucking...
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$2 million grant to city for trails project
(Local News ~ 04/21/22)
The City of Greencastle is one of 38 communities receiving a combined $65 million for 77 miles of new trail development as part of the third round of Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s Next Level Trails initiative. With matching grants from applicants, this round is expected to generate a total investment of more than $102 million statewide...
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Huffman challenges for District 1 County Council seat
(Local News ~ 04/21/22)
My name is Wayne Huffman, and I am seeking the Republican nomination for County Council District 1. I was born and raised in Bainbridge. I graduated from North Putnam High School in 1981. After high school, I managed fast food restaurants, I worked at Greencastle Manufacturing and recently retired from Nucor Steel after 33 years of service...
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Fuhrman seeks fourth term on County Council
(Local News ~ 04/21/22)
I want to thank the good people of northern Putnam County for entrusting me to monitor the county finances for the past 12 years. If you are so inclined, I ask to continue this for another four years. My background is rich, but relatable to each and every one of you. ...
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City Plan Commission meeting off for April
(Local News ~ 04/21/22)
In what had shaped up to be a significant City Plan Commission session for April, the two projects set for the agenda have been continued and the April 25 meeting canceled. City Planner Scott Zimmerman said the projects involving the Aspire Development PUD (planned unit development) and Charles Pingleton’s request rezone his property on the north side to light industrial have been granted continuances...
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Board of Works OKs traffic study for proposed PUD site
(Local News ~ 04/21/22)
A traffic study aimed at determining how traffic flow might go if a planned subdivision goes through on the city’s northeast side was approved Wednesday afternoon by the Greencastle Board of Works. The $34,800 study will be done by Traffic Engineering Inc., Danville, and is expected to take until early July to complete...
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Republican movement, intention critical now for Rep. Spartz
(Local News ~ 04/21/22)
Especially with crucial midterm elections coming up, Republicans have to be intentional with their conservative principles, the party faithful were told Tuesday evening. It is in turn about keeping perspective about what freedom means during what has become a challenging time, as well as working from the ground up on tough issues...
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‘Don’t Dodge the Issues’ dodgeball event returns April 30
(Local News ~ 04/21/22)
Dodgeball is back. After a hiatus from the pandemic, Mental Health America of Putnam County has announced the return of its “Don’t Dodge the Issues” dodgeball event. With spectators free, a silent auction, concessions and a mental health fair, this public gathering is designed to entertain and inform the whole family...
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Bookwalter appointed to case involving Hendricks sheriff hopeful
(Local News ~ 04/21/22)
DANVILLE — With a former Hendricks County deputy and current sheriff’s candidate facing allegations that he drove under the influence of alcohol, Putnam County’s veteran prosecutor has been appointed to the case. Terry Judy, a Republican candidate for sheriff in Hendricks, was arrested on April 10 on suspicion of driving while intoxicated...
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Road matters highlight marathon Commissioners meeting
(Local News ~ 04/21/22)
A number of items crowded the agenda of the Putnam County Commissioners meeting on Monday. As they tend to do, though, road matters came to the forefront of several discussions during the two-plus hour meeting. The point is that new County Highway Superintendent/Engineer James Peck will inherit his share of successes and challenges when he takes over the department on Monday...
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Russellville council approves funding authorizations
(Local News ~ 04/21/22)
RUSSELLVILLE – Picking up from where it left off last month with its water tower project, the Russellville Town Council authorized both a transfer of funds and signing off on a subrecipient agreement with the county Wednesday evening. The council first authorized a wire transfer of $40,000 the town has presently received through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). ...
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EMS to pursue revenue recovery through TRECS system
(Local News ~ 04/21/22)
When Putnam County government took over control of local emergency management services at the start of 2020, it was looked on as an experiment. And what an experiment it has been so far. Besides having to navigate the transition from non-profit Operation Life to government-run Putnam County EMS, a global pandemic threw the whole experiment on its ear after just two months...
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North Putnam softball makes strong start to week; baseball teams struggle to matchup to West Vigo
(High School Sports ~ 04/21/22)
Softball North Putnam 16, Terre Haute North 12 North Putnam 6, West Vigo 5 A series of big innings helped the Cougars edge past the Patriots, who scored in every inning but still couldn’t keep the pace with the hosts despite leading three times and ties at 5-5 and 9-9...
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With planting season here, drivers need to be alert to farm equipment on roads
(Local News ~ 04/21/22)
Planting season is quickly approaching for Indiana’s 94,000 farmers. With the warm weather and sunshine, Hoosier motorists will also see more large slow-moving farm equipment traveling Indiana’s rural roads and highways. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture, Indiana Department of Homeland Security, Indiana Department of Transportation, Indiana State Police and Hoosier Ag Today encourage motorists to slow down, be alert and be patient on rural roadways this spring...
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Court News for April 22, 2022
(Court News ~ 04/21/22)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Kevin J. Streziec, 50, Greencastle, Level 6 felony criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon, Class A misdemeanor resisting law enforcement, Class B misdemeanor disorderly conduct Placide I. Nkweso, 32, Cloverdale, two counts of Level 6 felony domestic battery on a person less than 14 years old...
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Putnam Scanner for April 22, 2022
(Police Logs ~ 04/21/22)
Eight people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Wednesday • At 11:26 p.m. Gavin D. Hoopingarner, 18, Brazil, was lodged at the jail for theft. • At 6:30 p.m. Robert L. Jones, 43, Danville, was taken into custody on an out-of-county warrant for escape and domestic battery...
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Mayor: Signs should remain out of city right-of-way
(Letter to the Editor ~ 04/21/22)
To the Editor: Now that spring is here and various spring and summer activities will be starting throughout the community, I would like to take this opportunity to remind citizens and businesses regarding the prohibition of placing signs in street and highway right-of-way...
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