Government Bodies

Greencastle teacher facing police investigation (05/02/08)
A Greencastle Middle School teacher has been placed on paid administrative leave and is facing a police investigation, school officials confirmed Thursday. The teacher, who officials declined to name, is accused of "inappropriate touching of students," according to Greencastle Police Chief Tom Sutherlin...

Teen court a topic at MHPC dinner tonight (05/01/08)
A young man about 15 years old sits anxiously in the courtroom and wonders as a group of fellow students in another room decides what his punishment will be. Last month he slipped down to the convenience store after school and after wandering around inside for a while, walked out with a pack of cigarettes under his jacket. The watchful clerk noticed the act and called the police...

Bridges terminated as public defender (04/30/08)
A local attorney has been relieved of his duties as a part-time public defender. In a letter dated Friday, Putnam Superior Court Judge Robert J. Lowe said he was terminating Charles Bridges' employment as a public defender effective at close of business that day...

Locals to appear on 'Good Morning America' (04/30/08)
Putnam County residents whose morning routine includes sipping a cup of coffee and watching "Good Morning America" are in for a surprise. Several local residents will be shown on today's edition, which airs between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. on ABC, giving their opinions about the race for the White House...

GHS junior among few bound for France (04/29/08)
Greencastle High School junior Aubrey Merrell is hoping to make a French connection this summer. Merrell has been selected to participate in the Indiana University Honors Program for Foreign Languages. She is one of about 30 students from across the state chosen to participate in the program, which will entail a seven-week stay in France...

Walton named VP of state council (04/29/08)
Don Walton, Putnam County Councilman, was re-elected Vice President of the Association of Indiana Counties' (AIC) West Central District during the annual meeting in Fountain County. The AIC lobbies the Indiana General Assembly on behalf of counties as well as providing technical assistance and training to county officials and employees...

Library officials hope new fund will pay for construction costs (04/24/08)
Putnam County Library Board members held a public hearing for the establishment of a Putnam County Library Capital Projects Fund Plan Wednesday evening. The plan includes planned construction, repair and maintenance of the building, an emergency allocation and the purchase, lease, repair and maintenance of equipment...

First aid training to improve customer service at PCH (03/22/08)
A new plan to offer first aid training to managers in various departments at Putnam County Hospital is meant to ease the load on emergency room staff, hospital officials said. Earlier this week, the hospital board approved the training for managers in different departments throughout the hospital. This, they say, will help managers better assess a non-emergency type situation and prevent some trips to the emergency room and thereby ensuring outside patrons are served first...

Families invited to honor members of the military (03/22/08)
The American Legion is planning one of the largest Armed Forces Day celebrations in the country this year. On May 17, currently active military servicepersons and their families from all over Indiana, along with the general public, are invited to attend the event at O'Reilly Raceway Park in Indianapolis. Admission and parking are free...

Board braces for legislative changes (03/21/08)
North Putnam Community School Corporation (NPCSC) Board members heard a brief report from Superintendent Murray Pride about legislative changes coming to school funding via House Bill 1001. The key elements include reductions in property tax money from $120 million to $70 million in 2010, the state taking over corporations general funds, the eventual establishment of a rainy day fund of $400 million, a capitol projects cap for elementary and high schools, a budget calendar change in 2010 to July to June instead of the current January to December.. ...

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