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Jerry Williams named Friend of Extension
(Local News ~ 01/29/24)
Upon being presented the 2023 Friend of Extension award Thursday night, Jerry Williams really didn’t have much to say about himself. “I’m shocked,” was his only initial response. For most others in the room for the annual meetings of both Purdue Extension-Putnam County and the Putnam County Soil and Water Conservation District, it wasn’t exactly a shock...
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Continued growth key for local Project Lifesaver program
(Local News ~ 01/29/24)
In May of last year, first responders were dispatched for a missing person with Alzheimer’s disease in Washington Township. With several teams involved, the individual was located a half-mile from his home. The search was difficult initially, as it was in a wooded area and at night. The individual was safely found 12 minutes after the Putnam County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) arrived. The mission’s success was greatly owed to Project Lifesaver...
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Sad stories pique interest of BG web readers in 2023
(Local News ~ 01/29/24)
After several years of crime-and-punishment stories leading the pack, tragedy captured the interest of Banner Graphic website readers in 2023, according to a survey of top stories ranked by pageviews. The most-accessed story all of last year on the Banner Graphic website came on March 4, detailing the tragic deaths of Rick Miles, 65, and his daughter-in-law, Brooke Miles, 46, both of Roachdale, who perished when a 65-foot ash tree downed by 35-mph winds fell on top of their vehicle. ...
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Eclipse panel: Be ready for April 8
(Local News ~ 01/29/24)
The Girl Scouts were right all along: Be prepared. As much as anything, this was the message from a panel discussing the upcoming total solar eclipse that will cross over the area on April 8. Be prepared to protect your eyes. Be prepared for crowds and delays...
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Clover Royalty
(Local News ~ 01/29/24)
Cloverdale High School crowned its winter Homecoming king and queen on Friday night, with Hunter Garretson crowned queen and Enrico Copat crowned king. On the floor, the Clovers fell to Northview 55-37.
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Cougar King
(Local News ~ 01/29/24)
Chosen from among three final candidates, Matthew Farrington is crowned 2024 North Putnam Hardwood Homecoming King Friday evening. His escort is Jacy Huffman. In the game, the Cougars topped Owen Valley 43-39.
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No new county candidates in primary races
(Local News ~ 01/29/24)
No new candidates have filed to run for county office in the last week. As of Monday afternoon, there was no new movement in the May 7 primary that so far features just one contested race. With only Republican candidates filed so far, the District 1 commissioner race is set to feature Andy Beck, David Fuhrman and Don Hatfield...
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DePauw Theatre to present world premiere production
(Local News ~ 01/29/24)
The DePauw University Department of Communication & Theatre will present the world premiere of “’Til Death Do Us Part,” a new musical by DePauw alumna Teresa Shunk. It will be presented in four performances — Thursday–Saturday, Feb. 1–3, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 4, at 3 p.m. — in the Green Center for the Performing Arts’ Moore Theater on the DePauw campus...
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North Putnam bests Southmont in twice-delayed game
(High School Sports ~ 01/29/24)
NE W MARKET ¬— North Putnam and Southmont’s boys’ basketball teams were able to make up their postponed outing on a very rare Monday night at Southmont. The previous two times the games had to be moved, first due to Southmont’s success in football while mother nature did not play nice a week ago...
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Rebecca Leah Brothers Null
(Obituary ~ 01/29/24)
Rebecca Leah Brothers Null was born on a hot summer day on July 20, 1943 at the original Putnam County Hospital, where her uncle, Dr. Thomas A. Sigler, was the first hospital board president. Rebecca passed away at University Hospital in Indianapolis after a brief battle with gallbladder cancer on Jan. 22, 2024 at the age of 80...
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