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Former Bainbridge fire chief remembered as tough, fair
(Local News ~ 11/26/18)
BAINBRIDGE — Two former colleagues remember the Bainbridge Volunteer Fire Department as a well-oiled machine during the tenure of former Chief Mike Smith. Retired from the department since 2011, Smith died Friday in a head-on collision in Hendricks County. ...
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Dorothy Mae Robinson
(Obituary ~ 11/26/18)
Dorothy Mae (Cooksey) Robinson, 90, Fillmore, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, at Cumberland Trace in Plainfield. Dorothy was born in Solsberry on Oct. 27, 1928, the daughter of Fred and Daisy (Thompson) Cooksey. Mrs. Robinson worked in production at P.R. Mallory. She was a hairdresser and an Avon salesperson. Above all, she was also a homemaker, mother and grandmother...
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North Putnam High School selected for My Community, My Vision program
(Local News ~ 11/26/18)
BAINBRIDGE -- Continuing a tradition of service and community involvement, students in northern Putnam County will be collaborating with local leaders to make their community better. Over the next few months, students at North Putnam High School will work on community planning initiatives as part of the My Community, My Vision (MCMV) program supported by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA)...
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Shirley Ann Ruark
(Obituary ~ 11/26/18)
Shirley Ann Ruark, 92, passed away Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, at her residence surrounded by her family. Shirley was born in Stilesville on Feb. 23, 1926, the daughter of Cecil L. and Kathleen (Oursler) Nichols. She was a graduate of Fillmore High School...
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Dennis Earl Gentry
(Obituary ~ 11/26/18)
Dennis Earl Gentry, Roachdale, 76, died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. He was born May 19, 1942 Indianapolis to the late Earl and Ruth Keck Gentry. On Oct. 24, 1959, he married his best friend, Virginia Lee Windmiller, at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Crawfordsville...
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Michael William Smith
(Obituary ~ 11/26/18)
Michael William Smith, 65, Bainbridge, passed away in an accident Friday, Nov. 23, 2018. Michael was born Nov. 11, 1953 in Greencastle. He attended Greencastle schools until enlisting in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Mike returned home from the war and continued a life of service. Mike was a member of the Bainbridge Volunteer Fire Department for 30 years, acting as chief for over a decade...
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Putnam Scanner for November 27, 2018
(Police Logs ~ 11/26/18)
County Jail Ten people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Sunday • At 2:57 a.m. Crystal Rene Lockaby, 37, Bainbridge, was lodged at the jail for possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia...
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Red Cross blood drive set Dec. 3 at PCPL
(Local News ~ 11/26/18)
The Putnam County Public Library and the American Red Cross are joining forces for a blood drive on Monday, Dec. 3 from 2-7 p.m. at the library, 103 E. Poplar St., Greencastle. Local residents can give blood and give the gift of life this holiday season...
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Court News for November 27, 2018
(Court News ~ 11/26/18)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases Jared S. Mashburn, 36, Indianapolis, Level 4 felony unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon, Level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony resisting law enforcement using a vehicle...
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Firewood available to cut at Turkey Run, Shades state parks
(Local News ~ 11/26/18)
The public can cut certain downed trees in designated areas at Turkey Run and Shades state parks daily from Nov. 28 through Feb. 28. Trees eligible for firewood have fallen as a result of natural causes or have been dropped by property staff. They are along roadsides or in public areas such as campsites and picnic areas...
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Small Fry Business
(Local News ~ 11/26/18)
Getting a quick high-five Saturday morning from three-year-old Carter Ames, son of Rachel Ames, Miss Indiana Lydia Tremaine greets shoppers at Bear Threads Boutique on the north side of the square.
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Wilson finishes 21st in Foot Locker Regional
(High School Sports ~ 11/26/18)
KENOSHA, Wis. — Greencastle senior Emma Wilson competed in the Foot Locker Midwest Regional cross country meet on Saturday. Wilson placed 21st in a time of 19:10.5, finishing 20.6 seconds out of the 10th-place spot she needed to qualify for the Foot Locker Nationals at San Diego next month...
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Northview tops WIC all-sports; Cubs top county teams in fifth
(High School Sports ~ 11/26/18)
Not surprisingly, Northview dominates the Western Indiana Conference all-sports standings after the fall sports season. The Knights won six of the eight championships, claiming all but boys’ tennis and girls’ cross country, to amass 156 points. Edgewood, which was second in both the boys’ and girls’ standings, placed second overall. The Mustangs won in girls’ cross country, while South Putnam claimed the boys’ tennis crown...
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Clover girls get poll honors
(High School Sports ~ 11/26/18)
Cloverdale’s girls’ basketball team continues to receive high rankings from two organizations. The Indiana Coaches of Girls Sports Association has the Clovers ranked 12th this week, as the top team receiving votes. Western Boone, a potential sectional foe, is 18th...
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DePauw women lose twice at R-H
(College Sports ~ 11/26/18)
TERRE HAUTE — DePauw led by as many as 14 points in the first half, but shot just 23 percent in the second half as host Rose-Hulman defeated the Tigers, 49-47, in the third-place game of the Midwest Challenge. The Tigers, ranked ninth in the latest coaches’ poll and 13th in the D3hoops.com preseason rankings, dropped to 3-2. Rose-Hulman improved to 2-3...
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Mid-week girls' basketball previews
(High School Sports ~ 11/26/18)
North Putnam (2-4) at No. 12 Cloverdale (7-1) The coaches: Jarrod Duff is in his third year at North Putnam. Matthew Langdon is in his eighth year at Cloverdale. So far: North Putnam has lost three straight games since starting the season 2-1. Cloverdale has won three straight games since its only loss at Danville on Nov. 13...
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Cubs use FTs to nip Danville in OT
(High School Sports ~ 11/26/18)
Nick Sutherlin may be a sophomore with little varsity experience, but he obviously isn’t afraid of the big moment, the big stage or the big shot. After going scoreless and attempting just four shots from the floor for nearly four quarters of play, the Sutherlin packed 12 points into the closing minutes of regulation play and four minutes of overtime in Greencastle’s 58-48 overtime victory against Class 3A No. 7 ranked Danville...
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Old National says to bank on it staying in downtown
(Local News ~ 11/26/18)
Vowing to not only stay in Greencastle but to commit to continued investment in the downtown, Old National Bank has announced plans for a new 3,000-square-foot-facility. Former Greencastle resident Dan Doan, who is currently regional chief executive officer for Old National, joined Old National Bank Regional President Bob Smith in sharing that news with local bank employees, Greencastle Mayor Bill Dory and the Banner Graphic...
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Ill-conceived fishing trip lands dad in jail
(Local News ~ 11/26/18)
Hoping to be "the cool dad" and take his kids fishing, a 45-year-old Greencastle man instead wound up in hot water. And as a result, William Ray Jordan Jr. is facing multiple criminal charges -- among them neglect of dependents -- following his arrest at 5 p.m. Saturday at Jaycee Park by Sgt. Ed Wilson...
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Christmas spirit set to take over county this weekend
(Local News ~ 11/26/18)
If all that turkey and pumpkin pie hasn't already whet your appetite for the holiday season, activities this weekend in Putnam County certainly should. With holiday activities on tap from Russellville to Cloverdale, you can choose between the musical to the whimsical...
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