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Scanner for Nov. 14
(Police Logs ~ 11/14/14)
County Jail Several people were booked into the Putnam County Jail recently. At 12:27 p.m. on Tuesday, Randy Arnold Bailey, 24, Indianapolis, was arrested for robbery and a probation violation. At 9:29 p.m., Justin Wayne Lewis, 25, Rockville, was charged with domestic battery...
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Tigers blank Maroons to advance to NCAA volleyball second round
(College Sports ~ 11/14/14)
KENOSHA, Wis. - DePauw hit .282 and recorded 10 service aces on the way to a 3-0 (25-19, 25-19, 25- ) win over 25th-ranked University of Chicago in the opening round of the NCAA Division III Championship at Carthage College. The win was the Tigers' first in five appearances in the national tournament as they improved to 27-10 on the season. DePauw will face 14th-ranked Carthage after the Lady Reds topped Dominican, 3-0, in tonight's final match. Chicago finished its season at 26-14...
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DePauw team travels to Wabash for Monon Bell
(College Sports ~ 11/14/14)
DePauw wraps up the 2014 season Saturday with the renewal of one of college football's oldest and most colorful rivalries as the Tigers travel to Crawfordsville to battle Wabash College for possession of the Monon Bell. Kickoff for the 121st gridiron meeting between the two schools is set for 1:07 p.m. ...
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North Putnam girls struggle early in the season
(High School Sports ~ 11/14/14)
DANVILLE--North Putnam girls' basketball team only wanted to improve after Tuesday night's loss to Crawfordsville but found an even tougher opponent in Danville. The girls' basketball team lost to the Danville Warriors, 48-10. Danville (1-0 0-0 SAG) hosted its first game of the season Thursday night and senior Morgan Bear led the way with 17 points on 8-of-11 shooting and 1-of-2 from the foul line. Juniors Hannah Newby and Maleha Motter followed not far behind with nine and eight points...
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Clovers can't match intensity, fall to Lady Arrows
(High School Sports ~ 11/14/14)
By Jay Lockett Sports Editor CLOVERDALE--It wasn't for lack of effort but Cloverdale girls' basketball team took a loss at home Thursday when Sullivan visited. Through lack of rebounding by the Clovers the Lady Arrows were able to establish and maintain a lead, en route to a 49-28 win...
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Sustainability awards honor those putting 'the green' in Greencastle
(Local News ~ 11/14/14)
Keeping the green in Greencastle is one thing, putting the green in it is certainly another. While "Keep the Green in Greencastle" has been a rallying cry for local business owners for years, putting the green in Greencastle and Putnam County is a relatively new concept fostered by the Sustainability Commission and concerned local citizens...
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Wall of Honor celebrates Autumn Glen vets
(Local News ~ 11/14/14)
Surprised by the startling statistic that nearly every one of the male residents of Autumn Glen Assisted Living is an Armed Services veteran, Sue McCune decided to do something about it. Fueled by the desire to honor some of the local men who have fought for our freedoms, including five veterans of World War II, the Autumn Glen business director organized a lasting tribute and a special Veterans Day occasion Tuesday afternoon...
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Featured Athlete of the Week: Laura Worthington, Basketball, Cloverdale
(High School Sports ~ 11/14/14)
Laura Worthington is a senior at Cloverdale and was born Dec. 12 to Angela and Peter Worthington. She has an older brother Chris at IUPUI. She runs cross country and 4x400, 4x800, discus and 800 meter in track-and-field. She is involved in the FCA, National Honor Society. Worthington is also a Cloverdale ambassador...
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White: Sports have value beyond the court
(Local News ~ 11/14/14)
Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White has spent a big part of her life on the basketball court. Speaking to the Greencastle Kiwanis Club and local women's basketball teams Thursday, the coach shared memories and insights from a decorated career. A woman who set high school scoring records, won multiple player of the year awards, led her team to an NCAA title and even played five years in the WNBA told her audience -- particularly the young ladies -- that the basketball wasn't the part that really mattered.. ...
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Gregory E. Shotts
(Obituary ~ 11/14/14)
Gregory E. Shotts, 55, of Indianapolis, formerly of Linton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014. Greg was born Sept. 18, 1959, the son of the late Gordon Shotts and Julialene (Cooksey) Scott. After serving his country with the United States Army, he was honorably discharged...
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Gleaners' pilot food pantry for seniors coming to fairgrounds Tuesday
(Local News ~ 11/14/14)
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana is launching a new Senior Mobile Pantry pilot program for persons age 55 and over living in Putnam County. The program's focus is on helping residents who struggle with hunger and food insecurity, officials said in announcing the new effort...
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Fire leaves home with heavy water damage
(Local News ~ 11/14/14)
A fire resulted in heavy water and smoke damage, but no injuries at a Madison Township residence Friday afternoon. The Madison Township Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the home of Seth Collins at 5844 W. County Road 375 South at 1:44 p.m. on reports of smoke coming from the home...
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Youth baseball and solar parks discussed at Bainbridge council
(Local News ~ 11/14/14)
BAINBRIDGE -- At its monthly meeting Wednesday night, the Bainbridge Town Council addressed a possible solar park, discrepancies in spending policies and learned the youth baseball league will be receiving a donation from the park board to help with repairs...
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Celebrating 50 Years
(Local News ~ 11/14/14)
At the recent Purdue Extension Putnam County annual meeting celebrating a century of Extension nationwide, Putnam County boasted having 50 years of living 4-H Youth Educators. In attendance that night were (from left) Jerry Williams, Darrel Thomas, Laura Lee Baugh, Charlie Felkner and Mark Evans. ...
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CERT seeks new members
(Local News ~ 11/14/14)
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) has been operating in Putnam County for less than two years but already has provided invaluable emergency services to the community, and is now looking for new recruits to join the team's mission. An open house Monday night at the Putnam County Emergency Operations Center featured 10 speakers and no shortage of information for those interested in becoming involved...
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Anderson Street closing on tap for Nov. 17-19
(Local News ~ 11/14/14)
The portion of Anderson Street between Bloomington and Arlington streets will be closed Monday through Wednesday, Nov. 17-19 to facilitate work on the Miller School apartments project. The street will be closed as contractors work in the street to tap into city water and sewer lines...
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Joint special session set Wednesday at Bainbridge
(Local News ~ 11/14/14)
BAINBRIDGE -- The Bainbridge Town Council and Bainbridge Utility Board will meet for a joint special business meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be conducted at the Bainbridge Town Hall. Those persons wishing to be placed on the agenda should contact the Office of the Clerk-Treasurer at least 24 hours prior to the meeting...
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Jewell Izabell Gilliam
(Obituary ~ 11/14/14)
Jewell Izabell Gilliam, infant, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014. She was the daughter of Earl L. Gilliam and Leora B. Sturgis of Poland, Ind. In addition to her parents she is survived by her paternal grandparents Kathleen Walker and Evi Capps, her maternal grandparents Paul and Julia Sturgis, her great-grandpa Harold Clayton. Many aunts, uncles and cousins...
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Rate increases rule Roachdale meeting
(Local News ~ 11/14/14)
ROACHDALE -- At its monthly meeting, the Roachdale Town Council discussed rate increases, necessary town repairs and passed a noise ordinance. Water and sewage rates for the Town of Roachdale will be increasing this year in order to stave off the loss of money that the town suffers from its current utility costs...
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Foundation reveals 2016 semifinalists in Envision effort
(Local News ~ 11/14/14)
In June, the Putnam County Community Foundation announced the program Envision 2016: Moving Putnam County Forward. The Envision 2016 initiative makes up to $200,000 available to fund innovative projects or programs to help move our community ahead in the areas of arts and culture, economic development, education, recreation or youth. Envision 2016 grant requests must be between $25,000 and $100,000 and be a collaboration of at least two organizations...
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DPU volleyball team's season ends in Wisconsin
(College Sports ~ 11/14/14)
Kenosha, Wis. - The DePauw volleyball team got off to a fast start in its NCAA Division III Volleyball Championship Second Round Match, but 14th-ranked Carthage advance to the regional final with a 3-0 (25-23, 25-19, 25-20) win over the Tigers on Friday...
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Eagles falter in fourth quarter, lose at Edgewood
(High School Sports ~ 11/14/14)
ELLETTSVILLE -- After Emily Dobson hit a jumper just before the end of the third quarter, South Putnam's girls' basketball team took an 18-17 lead into the final quarter at Edgewood Friday night. Before the Eagles could look toward a 2-0 start, however, fatigue slowly overtook them and the Mustang offense finally came to life with 19 points the fourth to give the hosts a 36-23 win...
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Greencastle girls stay unbeaten at West Vigo
(High School Sports ~ 11/14/14)
WEST TERRE HAUTE -- The Greencastle girls' varsity basketball team traveled to West Vigo and won their second straight game of the young season. The Lady Tiger Cubs won 72-54. They will look for their third straight win at Beech Grove on Saturday evening...
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Utilities dominate Cloverdale council's monthly meeting
(Local News ~ 11/14/14)
CLOVERDALE -- Billing issues once again dominated the Cloverdale Town Council meeting Tuesday evening. After receiving a letter in the mail on the status of tenants' water bills from the clerk's office, several landlords showed up to the monthly meeting to express their disdain about the possibility of having to pay a tenant's overdue bill...
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