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FINAL FRIDAY UPDATE: North boys, South boys, Clover girls all split; Clover boys win FFWVC finale
(High School Sports ~ 12/28/18)
Six Putnam County basketball teams are competing in holiday tournament action this week at four different sites.
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Cloverdale boys fall to RP
(High School Sports ~ 12/28/18)
TERRE HAUTE — A day removed from Coach Patrick Rady questioning their effort, the Cloverdale Clovers were much improved on that front Thursday afternoon. Unfortunately for the Clovers, execution was the problem this time around, as defensive breakdowns and rebounding plagued them in a 55-50 loss to Riverton Parke on day two of the First Financial Wabash Valley Classic at Terre Haute South...
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Friday high school basketball previews
(High School Sports ~ 12/28/18)
South Putnam (5-2) vs. Eastern Greene (3-5) Tipoff: 10:30 a.m. at Monrovia. The coaches: Greg Dean is in his fifth year at South Putnam. Jon Neill is in his sixth year at Eastern Greene. So far: South Putnam has only lost to North Putnam (44-40 in OT) and West Vigo (43-37). Eastern Greene broke a three-game losing streak on Saturday with a win over North Central...
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Class A No. 3 University too potent for Eagles in Monrovia finals
(High School Sports ~ 12/28/18)
MONROVIA —The South Putnam Eagle girls’ basketball team split two games at the Monrovia Holiday Classic on Thursday. The Eagles came up a little short, losing in the championship game, 64-43, to the University Trailblazers after nipping the host Bulldogs 50-49 in the first game as Caitlin Capps hit a game-winner at the buzzer...
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Slow start hurts Cougars against host Speedway in championship
(High School Sports ~ 12/28/18)
SPEEDWAY — North Putnam’s girls were looking for their first tournament title on Thursday since the 2002-03 regional championship season. While many of the current Cougars weren’t born yet during that memorable season, they have been working hard to turn the fortunes of the program around...
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Clovers finish Wabash Valley Classic on high note
(High School Sports ~ 12/28/18)
TERRE HAUTE — An 0-2 start to the First Financial Wabash Valley Classic wasn’t what the Cloverdale boys’ basketball team was looking for, but the Clovers hope they found something to build upon in their finale Friday morning at Terre Haute South. The Clovers (3-8) forced 23 Shakamak turnovers while committing just six of their own on their way to a 62-45 win over the Lakers (1-9)...
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Phyllis Bone
(Obituary ~ 12/28/18)
Phyllis Bone, a resident of Heritage Lake in Putnam County, passed away suddenly on Dec. 20, 2018 at the age of 69. Phyllis was born in Dayton, Ohio, on Jan. 1, 1949. She was a member of the Fairmont West High School, class of 1967. Phyllis was an active member of the community...
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Young’s Hometown Insurance
(Local News ~ 12/28/18)
Cutting the ribbon on her very own agency, Barb Young (second from left) cuts the ribbon recently at Young’s Hometown Insurance. Young has worked in the insurance business since 2000 and never thought that 18 years later she would open her own agency...
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Wind damage minimal despite major gusts all around us
(Local News ~ 12/28/18)
With winds topping 60 mph in Montgomery County and hitting 56 mph in Terre Haute, from all indications, Putnam County was spared major wind damage in Thursday night’s storm. However, some minimal damage was reported near Roachdale as winds blew over a carport at the Robert Keck property south of Roachdale on County Road 250 East and knocked down the Welcome to Roachdale sign at the south edge of town near the elementary school...
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Coats for Kids continues to meet need
(Letter to the Editor ~ 12/28/18)
To the Editor: On behalf of the Putnam County Youth Development Commission (PCYDC), we would like to thank the many individuals, businesses, organizations and the Putnam County school communities that contributed to the success of our 19th annual campaign. ...
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Legion Christmas party a cooperative effort
(Letter to the Editor ~ 12/28/18)
To the Editor: On Saturday morning, Dec. 8, the Greencastle Sons of the American Legion Squadron 58, along with the Women’s Auxiliary, held our annual Breakfast and Christmas Party with Santa at the Cassell C. Tucker American Legion Post 58 in Greencastle...
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Buzzi Unicem employees truly a blessing
(Letter to the Editor ~ 12/28/18)
To the Editor: I would like to extend a special thank you to the employees of Buzzi Unicem. Each year Buzzi Unicem collects funds from employees and honors students with special needs to help make a happy Christmas. One Old National Trail student was fortunate to be showered with gifts as well as a special visit from Santa Claus...
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Santa Drop puts smiles on children’s faces
(Letter to the Editor ~ 12/28/18)
To the Editor: The 2018 Putnam County FOP Santa Drop was a huge success thanks to all the generous donations. Santa and the Grinch were able to hand deliver toys to 60 Putnam County children. In addition, we worked with the Giving Tree and were able to donate toys to Putnam County children in foster care...
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Recycle Christmas trees through end of January
(Local News ~ 12/28/18)
Christmas “tree-cycling” is a way Putnam, Parke and Montgomery county residents can give back to the earth. By recycling live trees, residents help divert landfill-bound Christmas trees to fish/wildlife habitats, erosion control and mulch for gardens, trees and walking paths...
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Stormwater utility creation solution for city flooding?
(Local News ~ 12/28/18)
Adopting a resolution approving a stormwater planning study is the first step toward what might result in creation of a stormwater utility for the City of Greencastle. The City Council passed Resolution 2018-19 unanimously at its December meeting to comply with requirements of a $35,000 Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (IOCRA) grant to help fund a study by Christopher B. ...
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Putnam Scanner for December 29, 2018
(Police Logs ~ 12/28/18)
County Jail One person was booked in the Putnam County Jail on Thursday. • At 9:23 p.m. Anthoni Benjamin Carper, 21, Greencastle, was lodged at the jail on a local warrant. City Police One recent arrest was reported by Greencastle City Police officers...
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Court News for December 29, 2018
(Court News ~ 12/28/18)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases William A. Grogan II, 42, homeless, Level 6 felony possession of a narcotic drug, Class A misdemeanor invasion of privacy William B. Wade, 75, Cloverdale, Level 6 felony criminal recklessness...
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Ivy Tech to host enrollment event at Greencastle campus
(Local News ~ 12/28/18)
Ivy Tech Community College will host an Express Enrollment event at its Greencastle campus, located at 915 S. Zinc Mill Rd., on Tuesday, Jan. 8 from 1-7 p.m. This service makes it convenient to complete enrollment steps and register for classes at Ivy Tech in one day. Those interested in attending the enrollment event are encouraged to RSVP and learn more at IvyTech.edu/enrollmentday...
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Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch prepares to fill spiritual, clothing and hygiene needs
(Local News ~ 12/28/18)
BRAZIL – A new Chaplain’s Fund is being established this holiday season at the Indiana Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch near Brazil to help fulfill the expected spiritual, clothing and hygiene needs of teen visitors next summer. “Decades of experience in other states and at Indiana sheriffs’ local and regional camps tells us many kids arrive in need of uplifting and devotional materials, shoes, socks and basic toiletries,” Scott Minier, interim executive director, said. ...
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Free rides home offered by A-Cab on New Year’s Eve
(Local News ~ 12/28/18)
C’mon and take a free ride ... With a goal of seeing four straight years of zero DUI’s in the Greencastle area on New Year’s Eve, A-Cab Taxi and Delivery Service is again offering free rides home from local bars, restaurants and clubs as 2018 gives way to 2019...
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Carolyn S. Scott
(Obituary ~ 12/28/18)
Carolyn S. Scott, 82, of Cloverdale, went to be with the Lord Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018. She was born May 20, 1936 in Putnam County to the late Rolla and Alice Mildred Cooksey. She married Arthur L. Scott on June 26, 1954, and he survives. She was a member of Amity Baptist Church and was involved with the Order of Eastern Star...
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