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Need expected, city parking numbers in study surprising
(Local News ~ 01/11/24)
A new City of Greencastle parking study suggests a need for more than 500 additional spaces within a seven-block square in the heart of the city. The $35,000 study, commissioned by the city to coincide with the housing study being undertaken by DePauw University in hopes for a $25 million Lilly grant, was authorized last May. ...
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Major updates coming to Cloverdale Schools
(Local News ~ 01/11/24)
CLOVERDALE — With progress having been made with getting drawings together, things are looking up for major building updates this year at Cloverdale Schools. Kyle Miller and David McDow of Schmidt Associates gave an update on the continuing design process of the total effort at its regular meeting Monday evening...
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Three candidates seeking vacant District 1 commissioner seat
(Local News ~ 01/11/24)
The proverbial floodgates have opened. Less than two full days into the filing period for county offices in 2024, three men have already filed paperwork in their intent to replace the retiring David Berry as District 1 Putnam County commissioner. As of 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 11, Andy Beck, David Fuhrman and Don B. Hatfield have all filed paperwork to seek the Republican nomination for the commissioner’s seat in the Tuesday, May 7 primary election...
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Area 30 interlocal agreement need addressed
(Local News ~ 01/11/24)
About two-and-a-half years after approving amendments concerning funding, needed signatures will now be put to Area 30 Career Center’s interlocal agreement. Executive Director Chad Nunley informed the Area 30 board of directors on Tuesday that the president and secretary of each sending corporation’s school board have to sign the agreement and have it notarized...
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Cloverdale council adopts county UDO
(Local News ~ 01/11/24)
CLOVERDALE — Having opted into the county’s new comprehensive plan, the Town of Cloverdale is to have a say locally and countywide with development. After hearing County Plan Director Lisa Zeiner outline how the town will do so, the Cloverdale Town Council adopted the county’s new unified development ordinance (UDO) on Tuesday...
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FEATURED SENIOR ATHLETE: Saylor Carrell, North Putnam
(High School Sports ~ 01/11/24)
Saylor is a senior at North Putnam and participates in three sports, volleyball, basketball and track. ——— Banner Graphic: How important are sports to you, and what have you learned from them? Saylor Carrell: “Sports are really important to me and my family, too. My dad grew up doing a bunch of sports. They’ve taught me a lot about being a person, working as a teammate with everyone, communicating effectively and a lot of other life skills.”...
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Reelsville VFD breakfast set this Saturday
(Local News ~ 01/11/24)
REELSVILLE — The Reelsville Volunteer Fire Department will host its monthly breakfast this Saturday, Jan. 13. The meal is for a free-will donation and served from 7-11 a.m. The fire department is located at 7748 S. CR 625 West, off of U.S. 40 next to Cook Lumber...
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Carpenter Realtors collecting donations for Wheeler Mission
(Local News ~ 01/11/24)
Carpenter Realtors in Greencastle is currently collecting donations for Wheeler Mission in Indianapolis. From now through Jan. 23, Carpenter will be collectiong a number of needed items for men at the Indianapolis shelter for the homeless and underserved, many of whom are veterans. ...
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PCHPCA: Resolve to have advance care conversations
(Local News ~ 01/11/24)
The start of a new year can mark an opportunity to reflect on life and think about setting goals for the future. However, change is difficult, and most New Year’s resolutions fail within the first two months, as people set goals that are too large to sustain...
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