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County under travel watch
(Local News ~ 02/15/21)
Under a travel warning, the highest level of local travel advisory, since Monday evening, Putnam County returned to a travel watch Tuesday afternoon. A watch means that conditions are threatening to the safety of the public. During a "watch" local travel advisory, only essential travel, such as to and from work or in emergency situations, is recommended, and emergency action plans should be implemented by businesses, schools, government agencies, and other organizations...
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Know your county travel status levels
(Local News ~ 02/15/21)
During the Putnam County Commissioners meeting Monday morning, county officials discussed a plan for responding to the winter storm that was already starting to affect the county. While officials had to wait to react to the changing weather conditions, they discussed the possible phases of a plan...
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Clearing a Path
(Local News ~ 02/15/21)
Bernie Batto clears the sidewalk near his home on Seminary Street following the approximately two inches of snow that fell early Monday morning. The area was under a winter storm warning until 7 a.m. Tuesday, with an accumulation of at least six more inches of snow expected.
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‘Midwinter Night's Dream’ virtual concert Wednesday night
(Local News ~ 02/15/21)
It's a "Midwinter Night's Dream" featuring music by Schubert, Debussy, and Ney Rosauro combined with winter photography by local artist, photographer and author Stu Fabe as the Greencastle Virtual Music Festival presents it's 18th weekly online program...
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GMS teacher to travel to Italy with Lilly grant
(Local News ~ 02/15/21)
A Greencastle Middle School teacher will have the joy of spending a month in Italy this summer, enjoying the art, architecture and history the Mediterranean nation has to offer. In doing so, Kristien Hamilton intends to further help her seventh-grade students see real-life connections in mathematics...
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City seeking $250,000 grant to aid businesses
(Local News ~ 02/15/21)
First they went physical, now they’ve gone fiscal. Ten years after addressing the physical nature of the downtown with the Stellar Grant, the City of Greencastle is turning its attention to a fiscal remedy for local businesses. While the 2011 Stellar Grant provided more than $19 million to upgrade building facades and other physical attributes of the downtown, this time the city is applying for a quarter-million dollars to assist local businesses that have been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.. ...
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Eagle Kings
(Local News ~ 02/15/21)
Only one will be crowned king when South Putnam celebrates its winter homecoming Saturday, Feb. 20. The candidates are (from left) Landon Clark, Marcus Robinson, Craig Robinson, Brady Robinson and Trey Blades. The Eagles will be taking on the North Vermillion Falcons, with varsity basketball action set for 7:30 p.m.
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Commissioners to meet in special session Thursday
(Local News ~ 02/15/21)
The Putnam County Commissioners will meet in special session at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. The meeting, which will take place at the Putnam County Highway Department, 1624 W. CR 225 South, Greencastle, was originally scheduled to discuss the county road plan for 2021...
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Connie Lawson to resign as secretary of state
(Local News ~ 02/15/21)
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson announced Monday that she will step down as Secretary of State. A Danville resident, Lawson spent 16 years as an Indiana state senator serving the District 24, a role in which she represented the northern half of Putnam County...
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Hamilton Center celebrates 50th anniversary
(Local News ~ 02/15/21)
TERRE HAUTE – In 2021, Hamilton Center, Inc. commemorates its 50th anniversary. Founded in 1971, originally as Katherine Hamilton Mental Health Center, the organization has served communities and individuals across west central Indiana with progressive and community-focused behavioral health services...
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Reelsville Water remembers Jimmy Proctor
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/15/21)
To the Editor: In 1966 a group of four guys got together and decided to try to find a way to get “city” water to a rural area in Putnam County. One of these guys was Jimmy Proctor. Jimmy served on the board of directors for many years, as well as working every day out in the system. Jimmy was proficient in bookkeeping. Recently we cleaned out the attic area and found he had kept records dated as far back as 1972...
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Eagles plan ham dinner, show by Martin Saturday
(Local News ~ 02/15/21)
The Greencastle Eagles Ladies Auxiliary will host a dinner from 5-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. Featuring ham and sides, the meal will be available for $7. A silent bake auction will follow. Starting at 8 p.m., Danny Martin and special guests will provide the night’s entertainment...
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Court News for Feb. 16, 2021
(Court News ~ 02/15/21)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Roland G. Lottman, 57, Coatesville, Level 6 felony driving a vehicle as a habitual traffic offender, Level 6 felony driving while intoxicated with a prior conviction, Class C misdemeanor driving while intoxicated...
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Putnam Scanner for Feb. 16, 2021
(Police Logs ~ 02/15/21)
Eight people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Monday • At 3:12 a.m. Deric L. Coffman, 26, Freedom, was lodged at the jail for driving while intoxicated - refusal, theft and two counts of resisting law enforcement. • At 2:57 a.m. Alanna S. Tinch, 27, Cloverdale, was taken into custody for theft...
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Nina Mae (Brown) Baire
(Obituary ~ 02/15/21)
Nina Mae (Brown) Baire, 86, of Indianapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. She was born July 30, 1934 in Gosport to the late George Albert and Nellie Naomi (Brough) Brown. Nina was retired as a clerk for Bell Industries. She was a member of North Salem Christian Church and a former member of Parkview Christian Church...
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Earl Atwell Johnston
(Obituary ~ 02/15/21)
Earl Atwell Johnston, 84, Bloomingdale, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021. He was born in Amo on June 14, 1936 to Earl and Mary Johnston. Earl was a graduate of Bloomingdale High School in 1954. After serving in the Army, stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas, Earl relocated to Villa Hills, Ky., marrying his first great love, the late Martha Lee Deglow...
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Judith S. Allee
(Obituary ~ 02/15/21)
Mom graduated to glory on Feb. 12, 2021. She was a life-long follower of Jesus since the age of 9 when she was baptized and made the commitment to follow Jesus. She was born Oct. 18, 1937 in Orange County, Calif., and raised in Yuma, Ariz., near Somerton, on her parents’ ranch...
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Special Enrollment Period open for Health Insurance Marketplace
(Local News ~ 02/15/21)
On Monday, in accordance with the executive order signed by President Joe Biden, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that the Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for the Health Insurance Marketplace will officially be available to consumers in the 36 states, including Indiana, that use the HealthCare.gov platform through Saturday, May 15...
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Mary Allison Trust contributes to elementary school projects
(Local News ~ 02/15/21)
The Mary Allison Children’s Trust recently stepped up to provide funds for new initiatives at Bainbridge and Roachdale elementary schools. The first program, funded in the amount of $1,500, was for teaching Body Safety at both schools. The program is offered through Susie’s Place and gives students the knowledge of appropriate and inappropriate touch...
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Man facing criminal charges after overturning SUV in creek
(Local News ~ 02/15/21)
A recent excursion landed a Rockville man in the drink and then the clink. Fortunately, 39-year-old Burton J. Olson escaped serious injury after overturning his car in a creek in rural Greencastle last week. He wasn’t quite as fortunate when the authorities arrived...
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Local educators speak out on being denied vaccine
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/15/21)
Dear Gov. Holcomb and Dr. Box: You made a promise. You assured Hoosier teachers and education professionals that we would be in the second grouping of essential workers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. With little warning, the state has reneged on this promise in favor of an age-based distribution system. Once again, Hoosier educators feel slighted. Once again, the process is short-sighted...
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