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Staff writer joins Banner Graphic team for the summer
(Local News ~ 06/02/23)
With a little notebook and lots to learn, I’m thrilled to be given a temporary staff writer position here at the Banner Graphic before heading into my senior year at DePauw University. As an English writing and media studies student, I am ready to expand my knowledge on reporting; more importantly, however, I am ready to learn about Putnam County...
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EMS tax issue has lingering questions
(Local News ~ 06/02/23)
A local income tax to fund emergency medical services — a topic first broached earlier this year — is still on the mind of county leaders. During the May meeting of the Putnam County Council, Putnam County EMS Chief Kelly Russ again made a pitch for implementing an EMS LIT (local income tax) and stop the service from relying on the county general fund...
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Josh Estridge named new South Putnam boys’ basketball coach
(Local News ~ 06/02/23)
Where some people see nothing but challenges, others see opportunities for growth. New South Putnam varsity boys’ basketball coach Josh Estridge appears to be the latter. Never mind the frequent coaching changes in the recent past, nor the Eagles’ late-season swoon in 2022-23, Estridge looks at the program and sees a team that went 11-11 last season — four more wins than the prior two years combined — and middle school teams that swept the Putnam County titles...
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Fillmore council announces new safety measures, updates
(Local News ~ 06/02/23)
FILLMORE — An 18-year old contract between the Town of Fillmore’s council and the fire department is about to undergo an update, town officials said. The contract seeks to create transparancy with the public about the fire department’s use of their yearly $6,000 budget, therefore “making them accountable” for their spending, according to President Meridith Trusty. A representative from the fire department was not present at the meeting...
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Landry looks to take state spot at Fishers Regional
(High School Sports ~ 06/02/23)
In a way, the week of preparation for Allie Landry ahead of this Saturday’s IHSAA Fishers Girls’ Tennis Individual Regional was both a little odd and yet comforting at the same time. The Greencastle freshman has played tennis across the area for several years, so the pressure of competing at the regional round won’t be unusual, but going from a team practice to working solo with head coach Anette Munoz was a new feeling...
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Clovers look to topple Warrior pitching staff at Loogootee Regional
(High School Sports ~ 06/02/23)
For the first time in four decades, the baseball field at Cloverdale was getting worked on for an additional week of play as the Clovers prepare to face Covenant Christian this Saturday at the IHSAA Baseball Loogootee Regional at 3 p.m. Days after the sectional win over North Putnam the team was back in the practice groove, taking infield and batting practice ahead of the regional...
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Hackleman, Switzer ready to take on state’s best at IHSAA Boys’ Track State Finals
(High School Sports ~ 06/02/23)
When the IHSAA Boys’ Track and Field State Finals begins at Indiana University’s Robert C. Haugh Track and Field Complex, two Putnam County athletes will be on opposite ends of the waiting game as they prepare to take on the state’s best Friday afternoon...
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Court News for June 2, 2023
(Court News ~ 06/02/23)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Anthony Stantzer, 40, Putnamville Correctional Facility, Level 5 felony battery with bodily injury to a public safety officer Del B. Ogden, 29, Danville, Level 6 felony driving while intoxicated with a prior conviction, Class C misdemeanor driving while intoxicated...
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June is Men’s Health Month
(Local News ~ 06/02/23)
In the world of healthcare, we know that men are less likely to be seen by a primary care provider than women. This holds true even if men are being impacted by the life-threatening condition referred to as the “man-flu.” It’s really difficult to articulate the serious nature of the man-flu. ...
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Putnam Scanner for June 2, 2023
(Police Logs ~ 06/02/23)
Nine people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Thursday • At 12:15 a.m. on Thursday, Bradley L. Rumley, 39, Greencastle, was lodged at the jail for domestic battery and interference with the reporting of a crime. Wednesday • At 9:05 p.m. Misty A. Sims, 39, Indianapolis, was taken into custody on a local warrant...
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SR 236 closure near Russellville coming June 12
(Local News ~ 06/02/23)
RUSSELLVILLE — An upcoming closure to State Road 236 near Russellville will commence next week and continue for at least three months. The Indiana Department of Transportation announced this week that the road will close between State Road 59 and U.S. 231 beginning on our after Monday, June 12 and continuing through early September, weather permitting...
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Linda Faye Nippe
(Obituary ~ 06/02/23)
Linda Faye Nippe, 75, of Fostoria, Ohio, passed away peacefully at 5:43 am on Sunday, May 29, 2023 at the Good Shepherd Home in Fostoria. Born on July 18, 1947 in Murfreesboro, Tenn., she was the daughter of John and Dorothy (Bowen) Adams. She married Randy J. Nippe on June 22, 1985, and he survives in Fostoria...
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James Edwards
(Obituary ~ 06/02/23)
James Malcom “Jim” Edwards, 70, of Greencastle, passed away May 31, 2023. He was born on March 27, 1953, in Memphis, Tenn., to the late William Malcolm and Agnus Marie (Aidlotte) Edwards. Jim, as he was affectionately known, worked as a Delivery Driver for Ray’s Trash Service for many years prior to his retirement. ...
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Susan Marie Lorimer
(Obituary ~ 06/02/23)
Susan Marie Lorimer, 49, of Greencastle, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, June 1, 2023. She was born in Indianapolis on Oct. 8, 1973 to the late William H. “Bill” and Sharon Sue (Hibler) Smith. Susan married William “Andy” Lorimer on Nov. 4, 1995...
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