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Threat reported at South Putnam Middle School
(Local News ~ 04/05/18)
A drawing and message found Thursday on a boys’ bathroom wall has prompted heightened alert at South Putnam Middle/High School. Superintendent Bruce Bernhardt reported that as school was dismissing, someone drew a picture of a gun in the middle school boys’ bathroom with the message “school shooting -- be ready.”...
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Conservation Officers save Quincy man's life in floodwaters
(Local News ~ 04/05/18)
QUINCY -- A 36-year-old Quincy man owes his life to a timely 911 call and the quick action of Indiana Conservation Officers Thursday morning. Damon Fine had been westbound on County Road 1300 South on the Putnam-Owen county line about three miles east of U.S. 231. In attempted to drive through the swollen waters of Mill Creek, his car began to be swept downstream...
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Big school players highlight boys' Indiana All-Star team
(High School Sports ~ 04/05/18)
Thirteen players have been selected for the 2018 IndyStar Indiana Boys All-Stars, including 11 from Class 4A schools. Those chosen to the team will play three games in June -- one exhibition game against the Indiana Junior All-Stars as well as home-and-home contests against the Kentucky All-Stars...
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Delores Ann 'Dodie' Thompson
(Obituary ~ 04/05/18)
Delores Ann (Bridges) Thompson, 87, of Roachdale, passed away surrounded by her family Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at Hendricks Regional Health. She was born on March 29, 1931 in Waveland to the late Jon William and Florence May (Scott) Bridges. She graduated from Roachdale High School with the Class of 1949...
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Roachdale awarded $500,000 grant for community center project
(Local News ~ 04/05/18)
ROACHDALE -- The Town of Roachdale was awarded a half-million-dollar grant Thursday as the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced the awarding of more than $11 million in federal funding to 21 rural Hoosier communities. "It's very, very exciting news," Roachdale Clerk-Treasurer Debbie Sillery told the Banner Graphic, noting that residents have been stopping in the town office to applaud the announcement...
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William Stephen Sink
(Obituary ~ 04/05/18)
William Stephen Sink, 61, of Greencastle, passed from this life on Feb. 18, 2018. William Stephen Sink was born Jan. 1 1957 in Indianapolis. He lived there until family moved to Iowa, and then on to McAllen, Texas. While in Texas, Bill joined the United States Army in 1976. Eventually, he moved back to Indiana and became a painter with the International Painters and Allied Trades Industry, from which he retired...
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2018 DePauw Concerto Competition winners featured soloists Sunday
(Local News ~ 04/05/18)
One of the most anticipated musical events of the season will be presented this Sunday, when the five winners of the annual DePauw Concerto Competition have the opportunity to step out from the ensemble and into the spotlight as featured soloist with the DePauw University Orchestra...
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Judson Choir returns Saturday at Russellville
(Local News ~ 04/05/18)
RUSSELLVILLE -- On Saturday, April 7, the Judson University Choir will be returning to the Russellville Community Church along with the Rev. Huntley Brown for a 6 p.m. performance. The Judson University Choir is a worship-leading ensemble, whose concerts follow a biblically inspired format, provide opportunities for congregational participation and utilizes a wide variety of instrumental accompaniment. ...
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Court of Appeals invites public to April 9 session at DePauw
(Local News ~ 04/05/18)
In what has become an annual tradition, the Indiana Court of Appeals will come to campus of DePauw University to conduct oral arguments in a case. The presentations, which are open to the public, are scheduled to take place in the Inn at DePauw’s Social Center on Monday, April 9, beginning at 10:20 a.m...
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Putnam Scanner for April 6, 2018
(Police Logs ~ 04/05/18)
County Jail Seven people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Wednesday • At 5:43 p.m. Robert Lewis Richardson, 47, Fillmore, was lodged at the jail for driving while intoxicated, resisting law enforcement and reckless driving. • At 4:55 p.m. Meagan Nichole Anderson, 26, Brazil, was taken into custody on a local warrant...
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Primary candidates share thoughts
(Local News ~ 04/05/18)
Following a clash between sheriff hopefuls Tuesday night (see story in Wednesday edition), the remainder of the Putnam County Candidate Forum, co-sponsored by the Greencastle League of Women Voters, WGRE Radio and the Banner Graphic, featured some thoughtful points but little disagreement from candidates for county office...
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Cummings seeks District 3 county council vacancy
(Local News ~ 04/05/18)
Citing a “passion for community development and a desire to make local government more transparent and accessible,” Matt Cummings, a Democrat, has announced his candidacy for the Putnam County Council District 3 seat. “Being a young family and a resident in this community has been a real rewarding experience,” Cummings said, “from meeting new people across the community at the dog park, Ridpath events like Tuesdays with Teachers and First Fridays, along with playing in band that plays at events like Taste of Putnam and Parkfest.”. ...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Eagle softball opens with 10-9 victory over CC
(High School Sports ~ 04/05/18)
The South Putnam Eagle softball team opened its season with an exciting 10-9 come-from -behind victory over the visiting Covenant Christian Warriors. South used resiliency, hot bats and solid fielding to pick up the victory. Drew Steffy stroked a two-out single in the bottom of the seventh that plated Brionna Egold to give the Eagles the win and drop the Warriors to 0-4...
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BENNETT'S MINUTES: Stellar season not enough for Moore
(High School Sports ~ 04/05/18)
The 2018 boys’ Indiana All-Star basketball team was announced on Wednesday, predictably led by New Albany senior Romeo Langford. Langford, whose team lost to Warren Central in the Class 4A Semistate this winter, was one of 11 players on the 13-man team to play for schools in the 4A classification...
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