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COVID-19, other costs rolling in for county
(Local News ~ 04/08/20)
With unknowns already surrounding county revenue in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, costs continue to roll in for Putnam County government, both in response to the pandemic and in areas unrelated to the response. At this point, county and local governments cannot be sure when the next tax draw will come in, considering that property and income tax deadlines have been moved back by the state to encourage social distancing and abiding by Gov. Eric Holcomb’s Stay at Home orders...
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DAZE WORK: Dr. Haggerty delivers in time of need
(Column ~ 04/08/20)
The death of Dr. Fred Haggerty, whose obituary appears elsewhere on this website and will be included in Friday’s Banner Graphic, puts a face on the COVID-19 pandemic for me. The good doctor passed away Sunday at age 88, a victim of the current pandemic, according to a family Facebook post forwarded to me...
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Jack’s Trash staying on schedule as an essential service
(Local News ~ 04/08/20)
With families encouraged to shelter in place as necessary to help slow the spread of COVID-19, there will still be trash to get rid of. To meet the demand, Jack’s Trash Service is continuing to make their rounds in Putnam County as an essential service...
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Dine with a Doc programs canceled
(Local News ~ 04/08/20)
The Dine with a Doc programs scheduled for April and May in Greencastle have been canceled. The April 27 session at Putnam County Hospital was scheduled to feature Dr. Keith Thomae. Program organizers said the cancellation is in the best interest of protecting our seniors...
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Putnam County up to 27 confirmed cases of COVID-19
(Local News ~ 04/08/20)
In their daily update on the local effects of the COVID-19 pandemic Wednesday afternoon, Putnam County officials confirmed there have been 27 positive cases of the virus in Putnam County. This is an increase of two over the total reported on both Monday and Tuesday...
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Putnam County Playhouse alters 2020 schedule for second time
(Local News ~ 04/08/20)
Putnam County Playhouse officers and board members are watching the news of current events closely. At the most recent meeting of the Executive Board, many things were discussed. The health and safety of participants and audience members are uppermost in the decisions being made...
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Putnamville probationary troopers receive patrol cars
(Local News ~ 04/08/20)
Probationary troopers from the 79th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy class were issued their state police cars Wednesday morning at the Indiana State Police Youth Education and Historical Center in Indianapolis. The probationary officers recently completed a three-month field training period with veteran troopers. They will serve a one-year probationary period before attaining permanent status as a trooper...
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