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Fly Like an Eagle, Run Like a Deere
(Local News ~ 02/25/21)
In celebration of National FFA Week, several members of the South Putnam Middle School/High School FFA chapter drove tractors to school on Thursday, including (from left) a John Deere 3010 Diesel driven by sixth-grader Garrett Hutcheson, a Case IH 485 driven by freshman Eli Chandler, a Case IH 75C driven by junior Bryce Chandler and a John Deere 8100 driven by junior J.D. Cash...
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FEATURED SENIOR ATHLETE: Lee Haywood, South Putnam
(High School Sports ~ 02/25/21)
Lee is a senior at South Putnam and participates in two sports, swimming and golf. ——— Banner Graphic: How important are sports to you, and what have you learned from them? Lee Haywood: “The important part is it gives me something else to do and focus on that I feel passionate about, doing something else aside from going home, doing homework and coming back to school. It keeps you in a rhythm.”...
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Baker-Watson to sprout wings and fly at Benedictine University
(High School Sports ~ 02/25/21)
When school picks up next fall, Shay Baker-Watson will be on the court at a NCAA Division III school. It won’t be here at DePauw, though, as Baker-Watson will enjoy a homecoming of sorts after opting to continue her volleyball and softball playing days at Benedictine University...
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Kyle Ray Walker
(Obituary ~ 02/25/21)
Kyle Ray Walker, 60, of Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021. Born April 22, 1960 in Crawfordsville, he was the son of Jack W. and Penelope J. (Roach) Walker. He was a graduate of Fountain Central High School “Class of 1978”. Kyle worked as a shipping clerk for Walmart Distribution in Greencastle. He had previously been a manager at the Greencastle McDonald’s...
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Edward ‘Buddy’ Lee Coffey
(Obituary ~ 02/25/21)
Edward “Buddy” Lee Coffey Sr., 66, of Reelsville, passed away Wednesday morning, Feb. 24, 2021 in his residence. He was born in Crawfordsville on Sept. 20, 1953, the son of Harvey Opel Coffey and Anna Mae (Lewis) Coffey. Buddy attended Mooresville High School. He enjoyed working on cars and motorcycles. Buddy was a concrete finisher before he became ill. He loved to play his guitar and he played in several bands...
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Norma Lucille (Poynter) Gaston
(Obituary ~ 02/25/21)
Norma Lucille (Poynter) Gaston returned to the Lord on Wednesday, February 24 at The Waters in Greencastle. Norma was 92 years old. Norma was born on June 21, 1928 in Greencastle, the daughter of Archie Poynter and Alice Petrey Poynter. After graduating from Stilesville High School in 1946, she married Guy Prentice Gaston on Nov. 26 of that same year...
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March 24 webinar to help understand the opioid crisis
(Local News ~ 02/25/21)
Are you affected in some way by opioids in our community? Do you or a loved one struggle with opioid usage? Looking for a professional development opportunity to learn how to better serve those in our communities? The upcoming webinar “Understand the Opioid Crisis” will provide community members an opportunity for education and discussion around the opioid crisis in Putnam and Clay counties...
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Baird continues to vote for party over people
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/25/21)
To the Editor: Once again, Congressman James Baird has voted for his party over the people in Indiana. Baird began this trend in 2010, when he was elected State Representative in District 44. Baird consistently voted against public schools in District 44, by voting for a Republican budget that forgave $91 million in charter school debt and expanded virtual school funding, while funding our traditional public schools at 2008 levels. ...
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Who benefits from school choice?
(Column ~ 02/25/21)
The Republican supermajority in the Indiana General Assembly is currently attempting to prioritize private education benefiting fewer than 10 percent of students, while underfunding its constitutional duty of providing a system of common school open and available to all...
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Court News for Feb. 26, 2021
(Court News ~ 02/25/21)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Keith J. Wolfe, 33, Indianapolis, Level 2 felony dealing in methamphetamine – 10 or more grams, Level 3 felony possession of methamphetamine – 28 or more grams Oscar Fox, 27, Putnam County Jail, Level 5 felony battery with bodily injury to a public safety officer, three counts of Level 6 felony battery against a public safety official, two counts of Level 6 felony battery by bodily waste against a public safety official, Class B misdemeanor criminal mischief. ...
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Putnam Kids Count may partner with Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch
(Local News ~ 02/25/21)
Putnam County Kids Count, organizers of 13 annual character camps for area K-8 students, are in talks with the nearby Indiana Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch to offer new and expanded student experiences in 2022. “PCKC volunteers are making great use of downtime caused by COVID-19 to investigate enhancing future camp activities and enlarging PCKC’s impact to schools countywide,” Putnam County Sheriff Scott Stockton said...
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GCSC officials warn of further voucher funding
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/25/21)
Open letter to the Indiana General Assembly: Thank you for your service and leadership representing the students and families of the State of Indiana. As leaders of Greencastle Community School Corporation, we are appreciative of your time and consideration regarding the drafting and development of sound, responsible legislation...
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Russellville Town Council approves LRRWD reps
(Local News ~ 02/25/21)
RUSSELLVILLE — After rescheduling its regular meeting last week due to the winter weather, the Russellville Town Council convened Wednesday evening with one agenda item. The council appointed James Richardson and Patricia Higgins as trustee representatives for the town to the Little Raccoon Regional Waste District (LRRWD)...
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Putnam Scanner for Feb. 26, 2021
(Police Logs ~ 02/25/21)
Sixteen people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Thursday • At 5:58 a.m. Lisa M. Stehle, 50, Brazil, was lodged at the jail on a local warrant. Wednesday • At 10:38 a.m. Jason R. Bishop, 36, Coatesville, was taken into custody for battery...
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Second annual Sham Rock 5K set for March 6
(Local News ~ 02/25/21)
The 300 or so folks who attended the inaugural Sham Rock 5K in downtown Greencastle might just remember it as the last time things felt “normal” in the community. The event took place on March 7, 2020, about a week before COVID-19 restrictions began changing the way local residents learned, worked, shopped and lived and about two weeks before the first confirmed case in the county...
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Telehealth use is up, likely here to stay
(Local News ~ 02/25/21)
Earlier this year, the Health and Human Services (HHS) reported that telehealth interactions had increased from nine percent, prior to the pandemic, to 51 percent during quarantine. Similarly, the CDC recently reported a 50-percent increase in telehealth services during the first quarter of 2020, compared to the same period of 2019...
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New NPHS course descriptions approved
(Local News ~ 02/25/21)
ROACHDALE — Students at North Putnam High School will have more classes to consider moving forward. However, adding them does not mean they will be offered next school year. This is the caveat that Principal Jason Chew gave the North Putnam School Board during its rescheduled regular meeting Tuesday evening with his request to add several new courses...
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Cougars lose cool late against Miners
(High School Sports ~ 02/25/21)
LINTON – North Putnam battled 2A No. 6 Linton competitively for two-plus quarters until a lapse in judgment led to a dramatic drop off in play, leading to a 54-38 loss. “First off, I’m grateful we had the chance to play the game,” North Putnam head coach Vince Brooks said. “At the beginning of the year, if you told me we would get all 22 games in, I would have been ecstatic...
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Library Board approves parental leave policy
(Local News ~ 02/25/21)
After not having one spelled out, the Putnam County Public Library now has a policy for staff members when it comes to paid parental leave. The library’s board of trustees approved new language for this policy during its regular meeting held Wednesday evening...
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