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Clover standouts hooping away
(High School Sports ~ 07/15/16)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Jalen Moore of Cloverdale has spent his summer refining his skills and working on getting quicker and stronger. He got a reminder on Wednesday at the Indiana Basketball Coaches' Association Top 100 Underclass Workout of how crucial those last two aspects will be for his final two high school seasons...
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Principal Schimpf travels abroad
(Local News ~ 07/15/16)
After a nine-day visit to Helsinki, Finland, South Putnam High School Principal Mike Schimpf has returned to the states with expanded horizons and an item crossed off his bucket list. "I know that Finland is known for having an excellent education system, so for a while I've been looking for opportunities to go there," Principal Schimpf said. "I didn't know one would present itself this quickly. I was just really fortunate."...
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Magnificent seven figures for City Council
(Local News ~ 07/15/16)
Don't make promises you can't keep ... those have been words to live by for ages. Apparently Greencastle industries have been heeding that advice. And the Greencastle City Council learned just how much this week. Proof of compliance with promises made in securing tax abatements is an annual requirement of companies receiving such local benefits...
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Deborah Deloris 'Debbie' Wyatt
(Obituary ~ 07/15/16)
Deborah Deloris "Debbie" Wyatt, 56, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2016. She was born Aug. 26, 1959, the daughter of Kathryn Comer and William Holka Sr. Debbie was a huge family person and never knew a stranger. She was a very loving, kind and nurturing mother, grandmother, daughter, aunt, niece and cousin...
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Boller scores UMP Super Stock win
(Community Sports ~ 07/15/16)
PUTNAMVILLE -- Brady Short might have missed the first three dates on the "Indiana Sprint Week" circuit, but he'll likely make his presence felt during the second half of the tour. Short turned an 11th-place starting position in the USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car race into a dominating victory at Lincoln Park Speedway Thursday evening...
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Allison tourney winners
(Community Sports ~ 07/15/16)
The winning team in the recent Mary Allison Children's Trust Golf Outing at Clover Meadows was from McCammon Insurance Agency, and consisted of (from left) Mark McCammon, Lynn Faletic, Roger Zimmerman and Lanny Fields. Each team donated its winnings back to help the children of Putnam County and continue the legacy of Mary Allison...
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Who's News for July 16, 2016
(Local News ~ 07/15/16)
Residential mortgage lender Ruoff Home Mortgage announced that senior loan officer CYNTHIA MATTOX was recognized as the top loan originator for the Greencastle branch in June 2016. The top spot in each branch office is based on the number of closed loans during the month, as compared to their fellow peers...
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Kathleen Louise Krampe Norris
(Obituary ~ 07/15/16)
Kathleen Louise Krampe Norris, 65, passed away unexpectedly, peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, July 14, 2016 in Plainfield. She was born in Brazil on Feb. 19, 1951 to Robert John Krampe and Margaret Ann Spugnardi, both deceased. She loved family and especially children...
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Three local students awarded scholarships through Ascena
(Local News ~ 07/15/16)
Ascena Retail Group, Inc. is committed to the communities where it does business and helping employees' children and dependents achieve their dreams of higher education is one of the meaningful ways they show that commitment. Three Putnam County residents -- all children of employees at Ascena's Greencastle location -- were among the 73 students selected to receive The Ascena and Jaffe Family Scholarship Program...
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Upcoming Vacation Bible School
(Local News ~ 07/15/16)
Send VBS listings for your church to jjernagan@bannergraphic.com. Cloverdale Church of the Nazarene will be hosting Bible Boot Camp vacation Bible school July 17-20. VBS will take place from 6-8:30 p.m. each evening at the church, 52 Water St., Cloverdale. Children ages three to 12 are encouraged to attend...
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Pointer Scholar
(Local News ~ 07/15/16)
Lauren Johnston is honored as the recipient of the Bainbridge High School (BHS) Alumni Association scholarship. Lauren, who graduated from North Putnam High School this spring, is the daughter of Rick and Cammie Johnston and plans to attend Purdue University this fall.
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George E. Pallas
(Obituary ~ 07/15/16)
George E. Pallas, 73, Coatesville, passed away Friday morning, July 15, 2016 at Mill Pond Health Campus in Greencastle. He was born in Bridgeport, Ct., on May 5, 1943, the son of John and Mary Kerilla Pallas. He had received his Master's Degree in engineering and had worked for Sikorsky Aircraft, Stratford, Ct., for 46 years...
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City sidewalk improvement project continues Monday
(Local News ~ 07/15/16)
The City of Greencastle has announced that on Monday, July 18, sidewalk improvements will start on the northwest side of town. The following streets in the community are affected: -- The west side of Houck Road, north of Eagle Court. -- The south side of Eagle Court just west of Houck Road...
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Putnam County Scanner for 7-16-16
(Police Logs ~ 07/15/16)
Four people were booked in the Putnam County Jail on Thursday. At 7:48 p.m. Perry Ray Penter, 49, North Salem, was lodged at the jail for probation violation. At 7:11 p.m. Shane Alan Fidler, 25, Indianapolis, was taken into custody on a Marion County warrant...
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Court News for 7-16-16
(Court News ~ 07/15/16)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Anjelica S. Creamer, 35, Greencastle, Class B misdemeanor leaving the scene of an accident, Class A infraction driving with a suspended license Roberto Lopez Ruiz, 47, Compton, Calif., Class C misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia...
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Friends of the Library sets 'Buck a Bag' book sale
(Local News ~ 07/15/16)
On Monday, July 18, the Putnam County Public Library Friends of the Library will be hosting a "Buck a Bag" book sale in the library parking lot, beginning at 9 a.m. Patrons will receive a bag and be given the opportunity to fill it with as many books as possible for just $1...
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Local churches invited to event at Splash Island
(Local News ~ 07/15/16)
Big Bounce Fun House Rentals is inviting all Putnam County Churches to an event at Splash Island water park. The park, located at 651 Vestal Rd., is reserved from 7-10 p.m. for an evening of play and connecting with others. Those interested are asked to RSVP at 866-586-7866 or info@bigbouncefunhouserentals.com with the number in their party...
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Brazil Concert Band presents 'Hoosier Band'
(Local News ~ 07/15/16)
The Brazil Concert Band will present "Hoosier Band: The Pride of Brazil" at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 17 in the Forest Park, rain or shine, with Matthew S. Huber directing. The concert will feature "Sahara Grotto," "Murat Temple Band" and "Revelry;" songs from the Broadway musical hit "Showboat;" "The Dam Busters;" "Rose, Shamrock and Thistle;" "Basque Rhapsody;" "Commandante"and "All Shook Up."...
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Indiana Deer Hunters provide hunger relief
(Local News ~ 07/15/16)
Indiana Conservation Officers have received the 2015-16 final tally of meals provided by Indiana Deer Hunters for hunger relief through the Sportsmen's Benevolent Fund. During the 2015-16 Indiana deer season, hunters donated 1,333 deer to assist hungry Hoosiers...
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PCPL taking tour of Peeler gallery Tuesday
(Local News ~ 07/15/16)
DePauw University's Peeler Art Gallery will host a free public tour of the "Heritage Barns: An Artist's Passion" exhibit Tuesday for Putnam County Public Library patrons. Craig Hadley, director and curator of exhibitions and university collections, will lead a tour of the exhibit, which features paintings by Gwen Gutwein...
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Roachdale man critically injured in house fire
(Local News ~ 07/15/16)
ROACHDALE -- A man was severely injured Friday afternoon after being badly shocked while attempting to install a two-story antenna at his home, located at 9 N. Main St. in Roachdale. The large-scale antenna evidently came into contact with power lines during installation, shocking the man and catching the upper portions of the home on fire in the process...
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