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Harris Hall focusing on sharing ag, horticulture knowledge
(Local News ~ 05/22/20)
The Putnam County Harris Hall Committee has met and determined that for the 2020 Putnam County 4-H Fair, the focus will be on community sharing and caring. Though details of various virtual activities have yet to be finalized, the goal will be focusing on sharing agriculture and horticulture knowledge and skills with the community...
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Ownership of Bainbridge EMS station still questioned
(Local News ~ 05/22/20)
Revisiting an issue he first broached in January, Eric Gibson continued a discussion with the Putnam County Commissioners during their most recent meeting regarding the Putnam County EMS station on Bainbridge Fire Department property in Bainbridge...
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Planning department considers part-time inspector for Cloverdale
(Local News ~ 05/22/20)
It’s by no means a done deal. But if the Putnam County Planning and Zoning Department takes on the building inspection duties of the Town of Cloverdale, it will require the addition of a part-time inspector to do the work. That was the word from County Planner Don Hatfield to the Putnam County Commissioners at their most recent meeting...
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County COVID cases remain at 127; Most have recovered
(Local News ~ 05/22/20)
The Putnam County Health Department announced Friday there have been 127 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Putnam County. This number was unchanged since Thursday’s update from state health officials. As of the county’s previous update on Wednesday, 75 people had recovered and were symptom-free...
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Putnamville staff shown appreciation with free meals
(Local News ~ 05/22/20)
Staff at Putnamville Correctional Facility (ISF) have been provided free meals for their hard work and dedication to the facility. One week in May would typically be set aside for the Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) to celebrate its staff. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this has been postponed...
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John A. Higgins
(Obituary ~ 05/22/20)
John A. Higgins, 57, of Bainbridge, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 at Fairway Village in Indianapolis. He was born on May 26, 1962 in Greencastle to Robert G. and Betty J. (Edwards) Higgins. John was a graduate of North Putnam High School. He then joined the United States Air Force where he worked as a nuclear weapons specialist. After his military duties, he then became a mechanic on heavy equipment...
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Kathryn Elizabeth White
(Obituary ~ 05/22/20)
Kathryn Elizabeth White, “Granny,” 104, a resident of Cloverleaf of Knightsville, passed away at 11:35 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, 2020. Born June 18, 1915 in Lena, she was the daughter of John T. and Nancy J. Coombs Urton. She was a longtime resident of Reelsville...
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Fair parade another victim of virus
(Local News ~ 05/22/20)
Meeting just one day after it was announced the 2020 Putnam County Fair essentially will be a 4-H only event with no carnival, no commercial tent and few vendors, the Fair Committee confirmed the inevitable – there will be no fair parade this year. The Parade Committee Thursday night officially confirmed the fair decision and agreed to postpone the parade until 2021, Fair Parade Committee Chairman Nancy Michael said...
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Russellville optimistic with funding for water tower
(Local News ~ 05/22/20)
RUSSELLVILLE -- Despite an increase in the potential cost for replacing the town’s water tower, the Russellville Town Council and Clerk-Treasurer Martha Mandleco are still encouraged that money will be secured for the project. The council first adopted a fair housing ordinance, which Mandleco said was necessary to obtain funds. However, Council President Cary McGaughey said later that the potential cost had increased to $1.2 million. Previously, it has been set about $500,000 to $750,000...
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