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North Putnam boys swimmer place second, girls third in tri-meet
(High School Sports ~ 01/07/11)
ROACHDALE -- The North Putnam coed swim teams hosted North Montgomery and Covenant Christian Thursday. The boys finished second, while the girls came in third. For the boys, Jeremy Ban won the 200-yard freestyle (2:01.87) and the 100-yard freestyle (53.03), while Dane Gray won the 100-yard backstroke (1:02.88) and the 200-yard IM (2:22.10)...
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Eels too slippery for South Putnam
(High School Sports ~ 01/07/11)
GREENCASTLE -- South Putnam snapped out of its offensive slumber in the second half, but it didn't prevent a 65-47 loss to Eminence in a girls' basketball game on the Eagles' court. South Putnam scored 29 points in second half and its total of 47 was a season high. The Eagles scored more than 30 points for the first time in five games...
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Cold shooting Cougars fall to Fountain Central, 57-27
(High School Sports ~ 01/07/11)
ROACHDALE -- The New Year got off to a rocky start for the North Putnam girls' varsity team. The Cougars suffered a 57-27 loss to Fountain Central Thursday and dropped to 3-9 on the season. North Putnam struggled to find its shot early and often. The Cougars' struggles led to Fountain Central building a big lead in the opening quarter...
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Thanks for help with the parade
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/07/11)
To the Editor: I would like to thank Kim Hyten and the Putnam County Board of Commissioners, Tom Sutherlin and the Greencastle Police Department, Jeff Elkins and the Greencastle Fire Department, Reelsville Fire Department, Madison Township Fire Department, Putnam County Sheriff's Department, all the Girl Scout Troops, all the Boy Scout Troops, Cloverdale McDonald's, Alpaca Farm, Cowboys for Christ, Gold Clubs, and all those people that came out to enjoy our holiday festivities...
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New Year's Day run a success
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/07/11)
To the Editor: Mental Health America of Putnam County held its first annual New Year's Day 5K Fun Run & Walk on Saturday. We were so lucky to have a beautiful day, which I'm sure encouraged our 65 participants to join us. I would like to thank those participants for helping to make our first effort at this event so successful...
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Pakistan is Urdu for Cambodia
(Column ~ 01/07/11)
U.S. attacks on Pakistan using missiles fired from remote-controlled "drone" warplanes have been increasing under President Obama. These covert bombings often kill civilians in violation of the law of war. Even when the missiles somehow blow up targeted individuals, they kill mere suspects...
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Police Scanner for Jan. 7, 2011
(Police Logs ~ 01/07/11)
Putnam County Sheriff's Department Damage $1,001-$2,500. Damage $1,001-$2,500. Damage $1,001-$2,500. Damage $2,501-$5,000. Damage $2,501-$5,000. Putnam County Jail Randy Bailey Arnold, 20, Martinsville: False informing, possession of marijuana, Jan. 5, 3:30 a.m...
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GHS alumni scholarships offered
(Local News ~ 01/07/11)
GREENCASTLE -- The Greencastle High School alumni scholarships are once again being offered this year. Applications are available from the Greencastle High School Guidance Councilor or the Putnam County Foundation. The GHS Alumni Scholarship Fund has awarded over seventy scholarships to GHS graduates since its inception in 1995. ...
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Public invited to Hope Haven Horse Farm fundraiser Jan.29
(Local News ~ 01/07/11)
COATESVILLE -- The Western Bowl, located at 6441 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, will be the place to be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 29, where supporters of Hope Haven Horse Farm will gather for Bowling for Hope, a Bowl-a-thon and silent auction for the benefit of Hope Haven and its programs for special needs and at-risk residents of Putnam County, Hendricks County and the surrounding areas...
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Raymond G. Busch
(Obituary ~ 01/07/11)
Raymond G. Busch, 70, Poland, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011 in Indianapolis. He was born on Sept. 4, 1940 in Fountainhead, Tenn. and was the son of the late Carvel E. and Lottie Mae (Busch) Graves. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church, Cloverdale, and was a retired production supervisor for American Art Clay Company in Indianapolis...
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State to make free weather radios available
(Local News ~ 01/07/11)
GREENCASTLE -- Through an Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) program, 87 weather radios are now available to select Putnam County residents. The objective of the IDHS weather radio program is to place the radios in manufactured homes as well as those of homebound residents...
- Nature's Way (Local News ~ 01/07/11)
- 2 vehicles, 2 accidents (Local News ~ 01/07/11)
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Fillmore fund transfers on hold
(Local News ~ 01/07/11)
FILLMORE -- Two fund transfers to help the Town of Fillmore meet its 2011 budget are on hold until at least next month's meeting of the town council. At Thursday's meeting, the board had final approval on the agenda of approximately $20,000 in transfers from several other town funds to the general fund...
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Willard L. "Cork" Robinson
(Obituary ~ 01/07/11)
Willard L. "Cork" Robinson, 86, Belle Union, passed away on Jan. 7, 2011 at the Mill Pond Health Campus at Greencastle. He was born on May 9, 1924 in Fordsville, Kentucky and was the son of the late Herbert and Alma (Shane) Robinson. He was married to Johnnie L. ...
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Trio charged in connection with robbery
(Local News ~ 01/07/11)
GREENCASTLE -- Three people were formally charged in Putnam County Circuit Court Friday in connection with an armed robbery that occurred Wednesday in Cloverdale. Rathal Moore, 17, of Quincy is charged with Class B felonies armed robbery and conspiracy to commit armed robbery, Class D felony theft, Class A misdemeanor possession of marijuana and Class A infraction possession of paraphernalia; Rodney Moore, 18, of Quincy is charged with Class B felonies armed robbery and conspiracy to commit armed robbery and Class D felonies conspiracy to commit theft and theft; and Randy A. ...
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You can either take it or leave it alone
(Column ~ 01/07/11)
"The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" is one of my favorite books of all time. As a literature major, I don't say that lightly. It's on a short list that includes "Old Man and the Sea," "Catch 22," "Cat's Cradle" and "Where the Red Fern Grows" of reasons my life centers on the written word...
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