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Darrel Bunten to resign as Fillmore town marshal
(Local News ~ 06/23/22)
FILLMORE — Citing various circumstances which have led to the decision, Darrel Bunten has stated his intent to resign as Fillmore’s town marshal. In an email sent Thursday afternoon to officers of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and Greencastle Police Department, as well as the Banner Graphic, Bunten advised that he had called Fillmore Town Council President Meredith Trusty to verbally inform him of the decision and asking for no more pay to be issued...
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Greencastle man taken into custody on Lawrence County warrant
(Local News ~ 06/23/22)
A Greencastle man is in jail on attempted murder and other felony charges out of Lawrence County after Indiana State Police located him Wednesday. William R. Blackwell, 40, was wanted for Level 1 felony attempted murder, Level 1 felony burglary, Level 3 felony aggravated battery, Level 5 felony battery by means of a deadly weapon, Level 5 felony battery resulting in serious bodily injury and Level 6 felony intimidation...
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Wilson takes on state’s best at IHSBCA North-South All-Star Series
(High School Sports ~ 06/23/22)
Keifer Wilson had two choices for this weekend. Head west to the WVFCA All-Star Game or northeast to the Indiana High School Baseball Coaches’ Association North-South All-Star Series this Saturday and Sunday at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion...
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Four Putnam County athletes back on the gridiron one more time at WVFCA All-Star Game Saturday
(High School Sports ~ 06/23/22)
TERRE HAUTE — For a quartet of Putnam County athletes, Saturday will be a sendoff from the gods of the gridiron as part of the Wabash Valley Football Coaches Association All-Star Game held at Memorial Stadium at Indiana State University. Greencastle’s Mark Hernandez and Connor George, along with head coach Mike Meyer, and South Putnam’s Matthew Goodpaster and Parker Pelfrey will represent the Black squad against a Gold squad being led by Eagle graduate and former Tiger Cub assistant coach Rob Gibson after a successful first season at Owen Valley.. ...
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PCPL outreach boxes considered Wednesday
(Local News ~ 06/23/22)
As part of efforts to expand its outreach, the Putnam County Public Library is looking to set up micro-branches for patrons outside of the Greencastle area. Relating how library staff members have been working on this for the last several months, Library Director Matt McClelland presented the Library Board Wednesday evening with quotes for installation of new lockers that would have bookshelves and return boxes...
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Projects meet various fates in RDC action
(Local News ~ 06/23/22)
With construction bids coming in higher than engineers’ estimates, three City of Greencastle projects met various fates Wednesday evening. Development of a new parking lot at Columbia and Indiana streets was put on hold with two bids on it rejected by the Greencastle Redevelopment Commission (RDC)...
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Putnam County receives funding boost to increase lead screenings
(Local News ~ 06/23/22)
The Putnam County Health Department recently received a funding boost through a new state grant program aimed at tackling public health challenges. The Health Department received money to support a program for lead screenings in children so they can be tested for potential lead exposure and be referred for treatment...
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Lane restrictions coming to U.S. 36 in Avon
(Local News ~ 06/23/22)
AVON — The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced lane restrictions on U.S. 36 starting on or after Monday, June 27. The U.S. 36 westbound passing lane will be restricted just west of Hendricks County Road 625 East over White Lick Creek to just east of County Road 571 East...
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PCHPCA looks to expand Vital Medical Information File program
(Local News ~ 06/23/22)
The Putnam County Hospice and Palliative Care Association (PCHPCA) has been awarded financial support from the county through funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to expand its Vital Medical Information File program. When fully implemented, the free program will help ensure that all citizens can receive prompt and appropriate emergency and other medical care in accordance with their wishes...
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