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Driver transported in rollover Sunday
(Local News ~ 02/20/23)
BELLE UNION — A motorist was transported with injuries that were not life-threatening in a rollover incident in Jefferson Township Sunday afternoon. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and Jefferson Township volunteer firefighters were dispatched at about 2:40 p.m. to the area of 4160 S. CR 800 East for a motor vehicle incident with entrapment. They arrived to find an SUV on its side across the roadway...
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Undocumented drivers, school board politics hot topics for legislators
(Local News ~ 02/20/23)
Driving privilege cards and school board elections dominated the discussion Saturday morning at the second Putnam County Farm Bureau Legislative Update session of the 2023 Indiana General Assembly. State Sens. Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) and John Crane (R-Avon), who jointly represent Putnam County, addressed about 20 individuals in the Farm Bureau board room in Greencastle, commenting on the progress of a portion of the some 1,200 bills before Indiana lawmakers this session...
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County asked to pay larger portion of federal aid projects
(Local News ~ 02/20/23)
A new constraint in an already submitted application could put Putnam County out of the running for federal aid bridge funds. The county had applied for a federal aid project that would bypass Dunbar Covered Bridge, with 80 percent of the cost to be paid by federal funds and 20 paid by the county, meaning the county would be in line to pay approximately $1.53 million of a project estimated to cost $7.65 million...
- SOUTHMONT BOYS' BASKETBALL SECTIONAL DRAW (High School Sports ~ 02/20/23)
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GHS 1980 team reunites, connects with current squad
(High School Sports ~ 02/20/23)
Though Saturday would not play out how Greencastle had hoped at the IHSAA Shelbyville Girls’ Basketball Semi-State, the Tiger Cubs were sent off by a group of individuals they had a connection to, even if they may not have known it at first glance. Nine members of the 1980 Greencastle girls’ basketball regional championship team were in attendance at a pep rally held for the current squad Friday afternoon, mixing plenty of hugs and memories with words of encouragement for the current crop of those in purple and gray.. ...
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Albin Pond water line replacement to commence next week
(Local News ~ 02/20/23)
The City of Greencastle announced Monday that Miller Pipeline will begin work on the Albin Pond Water Line replacement project starting Monday, Feb. 27. This $2.13 million investment, funded in part by a grant from the State of Indiana, represents a significant improvement to the city’s water system...
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Water connection with Bainbridge broached at North Putnam
(Local News ~ 02/20/23)
ROACHDALE — Picking up a consideration introduced in 2017, North Putnam could soon enter into an agreement with the Town of Bainbridge to supply water to the North Putnam High School/Middle School campus. However, it was advocated that alternative methods for treating the corporation’s current water should investigated as Supt. Nicole Allee brought the proposal for a lengthy discussion at the North Putnam School Board’s regular meeting Thursday evening...
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Gleaners drive-through set Saturday in Bainbridge
(Local News ~ 02/20/23)
BAINBRIDGE — Gleaners food distribution will again be at the Bainbridge Elementary School on South Washington Street as a drive-through event on Saturday, Feb. 25. The event, which runs from 10 a.m. until food runs out, is open to all in need. No identification is required...
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Michael E. Skinner
(Obituary ~ 02/20/23)
Michael E. Skinner, 50, of Greencastle, passed away Feb. 18, 2023 at Union Hospital following an illness. A lifetime resident of Greencastle, he was born on May 28, 1972 to Lester, who preceded him in death, and Linda Skinner, Greencastle. Michael is survived by his children, Zachary (wife Codi) Skinner, Zoe Skinner and Ros Skinner; granddaughter Aria; sister Leslee Skinner Barber; significant other Nicole Campbell; as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends...
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TCB promotes three new assistant vice presidents
(Local News ~ 02/20/23)
ROACHDALE — Three members of the Tri-County Bank & Trust Co. management team recently received promotions from the board of directors. Cindy Anderson, Amanda York and Isaiah Foster have all been named assistant vice presidents.. Anderson is AVP operations. She rejoined the bank in 2022 and has more than 25 years of banking experience. Anderson’s expertise is in the areas of cash management, debit cards and banking operations...
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DePauw faculty featured at Kelly Writers event
(Local News ~ 02/20/23)
Prize-winning novelists and poets, extraordinary dramatists, spoken word artists and musicians, the DePauw University English faculty is rich with professors committed to language, both written and performed. Several such faculty members will be featured in the latest Kelly Writers Series faculty reading event...
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Covering legal aspects of agriculture
(Local News ~ 02/20/23)
Did you know that it is a good practice to put a land lease in writing? Or that you should include a statement in the lease stating that a partnership between the landlord and tenant is not created by the lease agreement? This type of provision is normally included in a cash lease for liability purposes. ...
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Non-food pantry distribution set Saturday
(Local News ~ 02/20/23)
The Putnam County Non-Food Pantry will distribute cleaning and hygiene products this Saturday, Feb. 25 from noon-3 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Greencastle. This will be a drive-through distribution and sack lunches will be given out. The church is located at 520 E. Seminary St. Those attending should enter the church’s parking lot from Bloomington Street...
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Fish Fry set Friday at St. Paul’s Church
(Local News ~ 02/20/23)
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 202 E. Washington St., Greencastle, is hosting its annual Lenten season Fish Fry Fridays on Friday, Feb. 24 and Friday, March 31 from 4-7 p.m. Tickets for the Knights of Columbus-sponsored event can be purchased at the door at $8 adults and $4 for children 12 and under...
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Cloverdale, North Putnam students succeed at statewide JAG competition
(Local News ~ 02/20/23)
TERRE HAUTE — Students in Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) programs at Cloverdale and North Putnam took top spots recently at JAG’s Regional Career Development Conference. They went up with more than 200 students to demonstrate skills learned in their respective programs. Their placements in nine different competitions are as follows:...
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Putnam Scanner for Feb. 21, 2023
(Police Logs ~ 02/20/23)
Fourteen people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Monday • At 7:36 a.m. Destiny M. Baugh, 24, Indianapolis, was taken into custody on a local warrant. Sunday • At 11:23 p.m. Ashleigh L. Hamm, 33, Coatesville, was housed at the jail on a local warrant and for possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia...
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