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Gloria Kaemmer
(Obituary ~ 10/26/18)
Gloria Kaemmer passed away at age 88 on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. She was a resident of The Gardens at Newbury Court in Concord, Mass. Gloria grew up in Ohio and graduated from Mount Union College, where upon she embarked on a life of service and adventure. She taught English at the Iai Academy in Hakodate, Japan, for seven years...
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NNO organizers say thank you
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/26/18)
To the Editor: On behalf of the National Night Out Committee we are proud to share over 1,000 community members participated in our 12th annual event. Our attendance was down due to several factors, one, we moved from Tuesday, Aug. 7 to Thursday, Aug. 9 due to weather. And second many school activities were already underway which contributed to many families unable to attend. Ultimately, we were very pleased with the event...
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Resident questions trust in sheriff’s department
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/26/18)
To the Editor: The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department thinks they are above the law and do whatever they want without being punished by law. I know people may not like this but put yourself in my shoes. I was convicted as a sex offender in another state then moved back to Indiana to Marion County. They did all the paperwork right and on computer and six months later when I moved to Putnam County it started changing to violent child molester...
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About that unexplained amendment
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/26/18)
To the Editor: In early voting, I was shocked to find an amendment proposal when I had not heard a thing about it. That I majored in political science and taught government many years is relevant as I could parse and get “it” while those who just show up without such knowledge could very well totally mess us up. ...
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Really making a difference
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/26/18)
To the Editor: Theta Chapter of Delta Theta Tau Sorority would like to thank you for the outstanding evening for the Difference Makers Program. It was an exciting event for everyone but especially for our chapter as our sister, Ruth Myers, was selected as the most outstanding of the Putnam County Difference Makers...
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Confirmation sends women message
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/26/18)
To the Editor: I am grieved and saddened at the Senate confirmation of a man accused of rape to be a high judge above others. As a survivor myself and one who has talked with young college rape victims, I know that rape effects women (and men) for the rest of their lives...
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Black Market Vinyl to play Halloween show
(Local News ~ 10/26/18)
The Greencastle band Black Market Vinyl is scheduled to play The Fluttering Duck’s Halloween night show on Wednesday, Oct 31. Music is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. Persons must be 21 and older to get in. The Duck is located inside the Inn at DePauw, 2 W. Seminary St., Greencastle...
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Halloween party set at library on Oct. 31
(Local News ~ 10/26/18)
The Putnam County Public Library will host a Halloween party on Wednesday, Oct. 31. Youngsters are invited to wear costumes, enjoy some spooky science and pick up a free book and some treats. Books have been donated by the Friends of the Library, thanks to membership and donations...
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Candidates respond to LWV questionnaire
(Local News ~ 10/26/18)
1. Why are you the best choice to represent District 2 on the County Commission? I have lived in this county 51 of the 52 years of my life with two of my three children and four of my five grandchildren also living here along with 90 percent of my family. ...
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Court News for Oct. 27, 2018
(Court News ~ 10/26/18)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Tremayne Terry, 42, Putnamville Correctional Facility, Level 5 felony battery resulting in serious bodily injury, Level 5 felony battery with bodily injury to a public safety officer Austin R. Chadd, 24, Greencastle, Level 6 felony theft of a firearm, Level 6 felony residential entry, Class A misdemeanor invasion of privacy...
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Putnam Scanner for Oct. 27, 2018
(Police Logs ~ 10/26/18)
One person was booked in the Putnam County Jail on Friday. • At 12:28 a.m. Kyal Anthony Campbell, 26, Poland, was lodged at the jail on a local warrant. The Greencastle Fire Department responded to two recent dispatches: •At 8:31 p.m. on Thursday, GFD was dispatched to 16 S. Jackson St. for a fire alarm. Firefighters arrived at 8:35 but could not determine the alarm’s cause. The alarm was then reset. GFD left the scene at 8:46 p.m...
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ArtsFest 2018: Musical world in a Nutshell and the Art of Piano
(Local News ~ 10/26/18)
The Roman historian Pliny the Elder recorded an astonishing tale, according to which another Roman great, Cicero, had seen the entire “Iliad” of Homer written on a scroll so small that it could fit inside the shell of a walnut. While not entirely plausible, the story is acknowledged as the origin of the phrase “in a nutshell” … which can be construed to mean many things...
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Putnam County Public Library moving to improve engagement
(Local News ~ 10/26/18)
During what was a meeting highlighted with positive collaboration, trustees of the Putnam County Public Library voiced support for efforts to improve community engagement Wednesday evening. PCPL Director Brian Briscoe presented a resolution for library administrators to attend training provided by the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation, an organization that works with community leaders on how they can make an impact locally...
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October is Depression Awareness Month
(Column ~ 10/26/18)
First some good news: Mental Health America of Putnam County will be partnering with the Banner Graphic and the Hoosier Topics to increase the knowledge and understanding of mental health issues in Putnam County. We hope these ongoing articles will be interesting and helpful...
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