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Who's News for Jan. 7, 2017
(Local News ~ 01/06/17)
The end of 2016 brought with it the end of a partnership of local contractors that has lasted more than a quarter century. KEITH HUTCHESON of Criss & Hutcheson General Contractors recently announced his retirement, thus ending his partnership of more than 25 years with Tony Criss...
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Nicoson - 50th Anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 01/06/17)
Virgil and Linda (Hacker) Nicoson of Centerpoint will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Jan. 14. They were married Jan. 14, 1967 in the New Providence Baptist Church, Greencastle. Linda is the daughter of the late Sherman and Alberta Hacker. Virgil is the son of the late Gifford and Edith Nicoson...
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Area 30 students and staff thank Spiker Excavating
(Local News ~ 01/06/17)
Area 30 Career Center students and staff of the Civil Engineering and Architecture program thank Spiker Excavating Inc. and homeowners Dr. Wayne and Kathy Lewis for allowing access to their home while it was under construction for the last few months...
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At the Library Jan. 9-14
(Local News ~ 01/06/17)
PUTNAM COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY Jan. 9-14 Monday, Jan. 9 -- Imagination Portal Unplugged, 9 a.m.-noon. Enjoy the Imagination Portal without monitors, video games or music in the background. -- Community Help Desk, 2-4 p.m. PCPL has a computer technician available to diagnose and help repair computers and electronics...
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Who’s News
(Local News ~ 01/06/17)
The end of 2016 brought with it the end of a partnership of local contractors that has lasted more than a quarter century. KEITH HUTCHESON of Criss & Hutcheson General Contractors recently announced his retirement, thus ending his partnership of more than 25 years with Tony Criss...
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Nicoson - 50th Anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 01/06/17)
Virgil and Linda (Hacker) Nicoson of Centerpoint will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Jan. 14. They were married Jan. 14, 1967 in the New Providence Baptist Church, Greencastle. Linda is the daughter of the late Sherman and Alberta Hacker. Virgil is the son of the late Gifford and Edith Nicoson...
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Court News for 1-7-2016
(Court News ~ 01/06/17)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases Kyle A. Kelly, 23, Greencastle, Level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine, Class B misdemeanor possession of marijuana, Class C misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia...
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Putnam Scanner for 1-7-16
(Police Logs ~ 01/06/17)
County Jail Three people were booked in the Putnam County Jail on Thursday. • At 11:37 p.m. Charles Raymond Steenbergen, 38, Indianapolis, was lodged at the jail on a Marion County warrant. • At 9:56 a.m. Alex Mitchell Hardcastle, 28, Indianapolis, was taken into custody on a warrant for failure to appear...
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Community Movie Night set Jan. 17 at PCPL
(Local News ~ 01/06/17)
Tuesday, Jan. 17 will be Community Movie Night at the Putnam County Public Library, 103 E. Poplar St., Greencastle. This month the animated comedy “The Secret Life of Pets” will be shown, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The movie is rated PG and the running time is 87 minutes...
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Library sets registration for Book Club for Kids
(Local News ~ 01/06/17)
Registration is open for the Putnam County Public Library Book Club for Kids. Over the course of eight consecutive weeks, the club will read a book determined by voters. Participants are asked to read about three chapters each week. Can’t make it one week? That’s fine, join in the next...
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Beekeepers Association invites newcomers
(Local News ~ 01/06/17)
The first 2017 meeting of the Putnam County Beekeepers Association is open to anyone new to beekeeping who would like to learn more. The meeting is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday at the DePauw University Julian Science Center auditorium. The January meeting will start with the basics of beekeeping for any beginners. Association business will also be discussed during the meeting...
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Purdue Club sets women’s basketball trip
(Local News ~ 01/06/17)
WEST LAFAYETTE -- The public is invited to attend the Purdue women’s basketball game against Ohio State and receive a tour of the newly-remodeled Cordova Co-Rec Gym in West Lafayette on Sunday, Jan. 15. The event is sponsored by the Purdue Club of Putnam County...
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Council won’t get between residents
(Local News ~ 01/06/17)
FILLMORE -- Clerk-Treasurer Tom Gilson reported during Thursday’s meeting of the Fillmore Town Council that he had received a complaint from a resident. The resident had complained that a neighbor had parked an unplated vehicle in his (the neighbor’s) front yard, which was full of trash. Gilson said that, as legally required, he had informed Marshal Bunten, who had spoken with the neighbor...
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Cloverdale School Corporation awarded at least $175,000
(Local News ~ 01/06/17)
CLOVERDALE -- The Cloverdale School Corporation has been awarded at least $175,000 from the Indiana Department of Education. The funds were made available as a grant from the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program, it was announced Tuesday. The funds will be continued for up to four years, depending on annual reviews and successful program implementation. They automatically drop 10 percent from the original amount in the third or fourth year, which brings total funding to $650,000...
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Lighting park like Danville eyed for city
(Local News ~ 01/06/17)
By the time it begins to look a lot like Christmas next winter, Greencastle Park Board members hope Robe-Ann Park begins to look a lot like Danville. Although the City Park Department has received kudos for its increased Christmas decorations at Robe-Ann this holiday season, there is much work to be done if the city wishes to rival the displays of Danville’s Ellis Park or Terre Haute’s Deming Park. But that doesn’t mean Greencastle can’t at least get started, park officials agreed...
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Crime, emergencies rule list of 2016 most viewed
(Local News ~ 01/06/17)
A fall facelift for the online edition of the Banner Graphic made reading Putnam County news more user-friendly in 2016 for both desktop and mobile devices. However, what did not change were the interests and concerns of area residents who saw a slew of medical emergencies, collisions, arrests and various other urgent situations come across their screens throughout the past year...
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West Vigo earns doubleheader wins over Cougars
(High School Sports ~ 01/06/17)
WEST TERRE HAUTE — With a 6-foot-9 center and 6-foot-4 forward, West Vigo knew it had a sizable advantage – literally – in Western Indiana Conference matchup with visiting North Putnam on Friday in the Jim Mann Green Dome. The strong inside play accounted for 34 of their season-best offensive performance in a 76-60 victory...
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Arrows use long-range shooting to sweep Eagles
(High School Sports ~ 01/06/17)
Sullivan’s Golden Arrows brought their 3-point shooting guns to South Putnam on Friday night, and combined to hit 13 shots from long range in sweeping the Eagles in Western Indiana Conference basketball action. Freshman Reagan Holeman hit five treys in the first half alone to help her team to a 29-25 lead, and the Golden Arrows hung on for a 52-46 win...
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Cooper, Moore lead Clovers past Patriots
(High School Sports ~ 01/06/17)
SPENCER — The Cloverdale Clovers boys’ basketball team won three of four games over the holidays in the First Financial Classic. According to head coach Patrick Rady, the Clovers maintained that good play and used that confidence for an 80-64 Western Indiana Conference win over the Owen Valley Patriots on Friday night...
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Tiger Cub girls clinch 1st on Friday
(High School Sports ~ 01/06/17)
BRAZIL — Finishing the quarters strong was a pivotal part of the two basketball decisions at Northview High School on Friday evening. The Greencastle women used an 18-3 run in the fourth quarter to take sole possession of first-place in the Western Indiana Conference with a 58-43 victory over the Knights. However, the Northview boys returned the favor in the nightcap by outscoring the Tiger Cubs 12-2 over the final few minutes of the third period while cruising to a 57-35 victory...
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