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Maybaum pleads guilty to three felonies in burglary case
(Local News ~ 08/10/18)
Seeing his partners in crime handed hefty sentences apparently prompted an Indianapolis man to enter guilty pleas in a 2017 home invasion and robbery. The case against Charles Maybaum, 32, will not go to jury trial later this month because on Friday, Aug. 3, Maybaum entered guilty pleas to three of the nine counts against him: Level 2 felony burglary and two counts of Level 3 felony burglary...
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11-year-old boy goes on joy ride, runs out of gas in Putnam County
(Local News ~ 08/10/18)
MOUNT MERIDIAN -- An 11-year-old Indianapolis boy, who reportedly took his mother's car for a joy ride, was discovered by Indiana State Police in Putnam County Friday morning. With the help of OnStar, the black 2005 Pontiac Bonneville was eventually located in the eastern part of the county on U.S. 40 near County Road 300 East...
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ISP Putnamville District to conduct sobriety checkpoint Friday night
(Local News ~ 08/10/18)
PUTNAMVILLE -- Indiana State Police troopers from the Putnamville District will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint in the district on Thursday, Aug. 23. The exact location and time will not be released. Troopers will also be conducting extra patrols throughout the weekend targeting dangerous and impaired driving...
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Tiger Cubs fall at THS
(High School Sports ~ 08/10/18)
TERRE HAUTE — Terre Haute South defeated Greencastle 192-241 on Wednesday in girls’ high school golf. Bailey Shuee led the Cubs with a 48. Other scores were Molly Ramey with a 61, Serena Patch with a 63 and Kadence Shaner and Jennifer Scott each with 69...
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Franklin picked to win HCAC; three county frosh on roster
(College Sports ~ 08/10/18)
For the eighth consecutive year, the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference has tabbed Franklin as its pre-season favorites, according to the league’s coaches. The Grizzlies went 8-3 a year ago, securing their 11th conference championship in the last 12 years with a perfect 8-0 mark in HCAC play. Franklin collected 87 points and six of the nine first-place votes from the league’s coaches...
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Scholar athlete: North Putnam’s White honored on DePauw Tiger Pride honor roll
(College Sports ~ 08/10/18)
A total of 194 DePauw student-athletes have been named to the Tiger Pride Honor Roll for achieving at least a 3.40 grade point average for the 2018 spring semester. Among the honorees is North Putnam grad Brayden White, a member of the school’s baseball team...
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Court News for August 11, 2018
(Court News ~ 08/10/18)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases Adam Labanino-Delacruz, , 40, Cutler Bay, Fla., two counts of Level 5 felony dealing in marijuana, Class B misdemeanor possession of marijuana Jorge Blanco-Diaz, 33, Miami, two counts of Level 5 felony dealing in marijuana, Class B misdemeanor possession of marijuana...
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Putnam Scanner for August 11, 2018
(Police Logs ~ 08/10/18)
County Jail Four people were booked in the Putnam County Jail on Thursday. • At 4:41 p.m. Laura Lee Mills, 66, Cloverdale, was lodged at the jail for battery with bodily waste, resisting law enforcement, interference with the Department of Child Services ombudsman and disorderly conduct...
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Barbara J. Tincher
(Obituary ~ 08/10/18)
Barbara J. Tincher, 73, of Centerville, died Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born Nov. 17, 1944, in Lynn, Ind., to Robert M. and Lova Lucille Thomas Petry, Barbara lived in Wayne County most of her life. She was a 1962 graduate of Richmond High School...
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Divided BZA issue gets City Council attention
(Local News ~ 08/10/18)
Although no decision on a proposed detox center came out of the nearly five-hour Greencastle Board of Zoning Appeals meeting earlier this week, city officials had nothing but encouraging words about the way local residents handled themselves on such a hotly divided issue...
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South FFA named two-star chapter as teams advance at FFA Agriscience Fair
(Local News ~ 08/10/18)
Continuing a tradition of excellence, the South Putnam FFA chapter was recently recognized at the 2018 National Chapter Award Program as a two-star chapter. More than 20 agricultural teachers, state leaders and college professors from throughout the U.S. met in Indianapolis to determine what FFA members and teams will compete for top honors in the 2018 National FFA Agriscience Fair...
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Learn about veganism at Aug. 22 library program
(Local News ~ 08/10/18)
Interested persons are invited to join the Putnam County Public Library on Wednesday, Aug. 22 at 5 p.m. for an Introduction to Veganism program led by Marian Harvey. The free program at PCPL, 103 E. Poplar St., Greencastle, will examine the motivating factors for the growth of veganism, including the impact of animal agriculture on the climate and the environment, world hunger, health and the desire to eliminate animal suffering...
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Newest People Pathways trail opens Tuesday
(Local News ~ 08/10/18)
LIMEDALE — Celebrating the reclamation of yet another forgotten piece of property in Putnam County, People Pathways invites the public to the opening of a new segment of the Putnam Nature Trail. The celebration is set for 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 14 at the brand new Putnam Nature Trail Shelter off County Road 150 West (Lone Star Road)...
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Football scrimmage photo album
(High School Sports ~ 08/10/18)
As high school football teams throughout the state take to the gridiron for Friday scrimmages, the four Putnam County teams warm up for next week's official season openers...
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Backpackin' to School
(Local News ~ 08/10/18)
Hundreds of Putnam County schoolchildren and their families came out to interact with first-responders and community leaders, as well as get some free school supplies, during National Night Out at Robe-Ann Park Thursday evening. Greencastle Fire Department fire inspector Christy Miller (right) helps one youngster pick out a backpack with his favorite color. All of the supplies, in addition to the night’s activities and food, was provided at no cost by the 30 local organizations and businesses participating in the event.
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SP board addresses gym floor damage, additional concerns
(Local News ~ 08/10/18)
During its first monthly meeting since the school year began last Friday, the South Putnam School Board addressed various maintenance and liability issues. In an item added to the agenda, SPCSC superintendent Bruce Bernhardt asked the board to approve an emergency declaration for company quotes to replace the damaged gym floor at South Putnam High School...
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