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David Jerry Winkler
(Obituary ~ 01/28/20)
David Jerry Winkler, 80, of Reelsville, passed away on Jan. 24, 2020 following an extended illness. Jerry was born on June 23, 1939 in Clay County, the son of David Clark and Gladys (Fullen) Winkler. He graduated from Van Buren High School with the class of 1957...
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Judy Janeen Bowen
(Obituary ~ 01/28/20)
Judy Janeen Bowen, 79, of Greencastle, passed away at 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 at her residence surrounded by family. She was born to the late Howard and Pearl Mae (Malone) Bloom on March 18, 1940 in Beech Grove, Ind. Janeen was united in marriage on April 29, 1961 to Gene Bowen. This union was blessed with three children, Howard, Dawneen and Lisa...
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Alan Gene Stanley
(Obituary ~ 01/28/20)
Alan Gene Stanley, 93, of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, Jan. 27, 2020. Mr. Stanley was born on July 2, 1926 in Rush County to Marion and Raeburn Stanley. He graduated from Pendleton High School in 1944 and enlisted in the military, where he served in the army until 1946...
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Jerry Dale Stapert
(Obituary ~ 01/28/20)
Jerry Dale Stapert, 54, of Greencastle, passed away Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, at his residence. Jerry was born in Martinsville on Aug. 13, 1965, the son of Joseph Franklin and Ada Lee (Pleasant) Stapert. He attended Martinsville Schools. Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Sarah Stapert; four daughters, Nicolette See (husband Garrett), Ada Stapert, Tina Hutcheson (husband Joey) and Lisa Richardson (husband Justin); three brothers, Delmar Stapert, Ricky Stapert and Michael David Stapert (wife April); a sister, Becky Eggers; 13 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.. ...
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Circles looking for new participants
(Local News ~ 01/28/20)
It can be tiresome and overwhelming trying to put food on the table or pay the bills. Sometimes it is impossible to see the light at the end of the tunnel as you struggle to survive and keep your family safe and healthy. You see opportunities around you, but you are never sure if they are the right ones or how to take the right step for fear of tipping the teetering scale the wrong direction...
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Officer of the Year
(Local News ~ 01/28/20)
Patrolman Alec Pettit has been named 2019 Police Officer of the Year by the Greencastle City Police Department.
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Indiana Historical Society announces new exhibit honoring Eva Kor
(Local News ~ 01/28/20)
INDIANAPOLIS — During a Jan. 27 reception honoring Eva Mozes Kor, Indiana’s most prominent Holocaust survivor, Indiana Historical Society (IHS) President and CEO Jody Blankenship announced a new exhibit focused on Kor’s legacy opening at the IHS in 2021...
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Museum planning Feb. 8 Boy Scout Week Reunion
(Local News ~ 01/28/20)
The Boy Scouts of America was founded 110 years ago, on Feb. 8, 1910. To celebrate this milestone year the Putnam County Museum will host a Putnam County Boy Scout Reunion Open House. All current and former Scouts and Scout leaders are welcome, including those who were Scouts in other counties...
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DePauw Theatre to stage ‘Brainpeople” Jan. 30-Feb. 2
(Local News ~ 01/28/20)
DePauw Theatre continues its 2019-20 season with the play “Brainpeople” from critically acclaimed playwright José Rivera. The plot involves a wealthy heiress who invites two wayward strangers to a grand feast commemorating the death of her parents. If they can make it through the night they will take home $20,000. Tensions rise, true colors are revealed and the exotic main course is not the only thing with claws...
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Court News for January 29, 2020
(Court News ~ 01/28/20)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases Dante Hodgkin, 27, Putnamville Correctional Facility, Level 3 felony aggravated battery when assault poses substantial risk of death, Level 3 felony aggravated battery when results in loss or impairment of bodily function, Level 5 felony battery resulting in serious bodily injury...
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Putnam Scanner for January 29, 2020
(Police Logs ~ 01/28/20)
County Jail Three people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Tuesday • At 7:03 a.m. Charles W. McCarty, 44, Bainbridge, was lodged at the jail for forgery. • At 12:54 a.m. Frank A. Roche, 29, Fillmore, was taken into custody on a local warrant...
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Putnam jobless rate for December at 3.1 percent
(Local News ~ 01/28/20)
There’s good news and bad news with Putnam County’s latest jobless figure. At 3.1 percent, it’s the lowest it has been in several months. That’s the good news. The bad news is that the remaining 3.1 percent of the employment pool is considered virtually unemployable. There are those with child-care issues, those with transportation issues and of course, those who cannot pass a drug screen...
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A Real Card
(Local News ~ 01/28/20)
Preparing for his very own extra-large version of three card monte Saturday evening at the Putnam County Fairgrounds Community Building, magician and comedian Daniel Lusk stops to request $20 from audience member Bob West.
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BENNETT'S MINUTES: County teams eye next week’s sectional
(Sports Column ~ 01/28/20)
In terms of records, this season of girls’ basketball for Putnam County teams is behind that of last year. A year ago, all four teams won at least 13 games – even though none of them won a sectional championship. This year saw a 50-percent turnover in head coaches, the graduation of several key players such as two-time Putnam County “Player of the Year” Tori Combs and several teams toughening their schedules to prepare for state tourney competition...
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DePauw picks up sweep; women play at home tonight
(College Sports ~ 01/28/20)
GAMBIER, Ohio — Fourth-ranked DePauw opened the second period with a 19-2 run to wipe out a 3-point deficit on the way to a 59-42 North Coast Athletic Conference win at Kenyon on Saturday. The Tigers moved to 17-1 overall and 9-0 in the NCAC with their 13th straight win, while the Ladies dropped to 6-12 overall and 3-7 in the conference...
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FEATURED SENIOR ATHLETE: Hannah Sims, North Putnam
(High School Sports ~ 01/28/20)
Hannah Sims is a senior at North Putnam and participates in soccer, basketball and track and field. ——— Banner Graphic: How important are sports to you, and what have you learned from them? Hannah Sims: “Sports have always been a pretty big aspect in my life. ...
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Turnovers costly for South in loss to Cascade
(High School Sports ~ 01/28/20)
CLAYTON – The South Putnam Lady Eagles wrapped up their regular season at Cascade on Tuesday night. South couldn’t overcome turnovers and a big run by the Cadets in the third quarter to take the loss by a 47-41 score...
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Strong second half keys THN by Clovers
(High School Sports ~ 01/28/20)
TERRE HAUTE – The first half had gone about as well as could have been hoped for the Cloverdale girls’ basketball team on Tuesday night. The Clovers had played one of their best halves of the year, jumping out to a 30-20 lead over Terre Haute North. A late surge brought the hosts back within 32-31 at halftime...
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Library looks ahead to new website
(Local News ~ 01/28/20)
With new leadership now heading the Putnam County Public Library, its board of trustees marked a fresh start for 2020 last Thursday evening. Meeting in the local history and genealogy department of the library, the board first welcomed Matt McClelland as PCPL’s new director. Board members then considered where the library’s finances stood, as well as its future initiatives...
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GCSC launches webpage for eLearning days
(Local News ~ 01/28/20)
Greencastle parents and students have a new tool when assistance is needed on eLearning days. When regular school is canceled due to snow, other weather or any other reason, completing assignments through school-issued devices should be simple enough for the students...
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