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South Putnam board sees financial snapshot
(Local News ~ 04/16/21)
As Superintendent Bruce Bernhardt prepares to retire, the South Putnam School Board is also wanting to learn more about the school corporation’s finances now and into the future. The board heard input from Paul Pfledderer of Administrator Assistance on figuring the school corporation’s expenses and finances during its regular meeting Wednesday evening...
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Alums to address 2020, 2021 DePauw grads in separate outdoor ceremonies
(Local News ~ 04/16/21)
Two DePauw alumni will give addresses at separate in-person, outdoor commencement ceremonies to honor the classes of 2020 and 2021. Keith Kenter (Class of 1984), an orthopaedic surgeon and a professor at Western Michigan University, will deliver the commencement address recognizing the Class of 2021. It is scheduled for May 23...
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Police: Eight dead in shooting at FedEx facility in Indianapolis
(State News ~ 04/16/21)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A gunman killed eight people and wounded several others before killing himself in a late-night shooting at a FedEx facility near the Indianapolis airport, police said, in the latest in a spate of mass shootings after a relative lull during the pandemic...
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Emma Wilson wins NAIA National Cross County Title
(College Sports ~ 04/16/21)
Cedar Rapids, Iowa – It was a good day to be a Forester. Sophomore Emma Wilson ran away from her competition Friday morning at the 2020 NAIA Women’s Cross Country Nationals Championships to claim the individual title while the Forester men were the 2020 NAIA Cross Country National Runners-up...
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FEATURED SENIOR ATHLETE: Dru Teipen, South Putnam
(High School Sports ~ 04/16/21)
Dru is a senior at South Putnam and participates in three sports., football, basketball and baseball. ——— Banner Graphic: How important are sports to you, and what have you learned from them? Dru Teipen: “Sports have always been important, maybe too important, and have sometimes been put in front of school but I’ve worked hard this year to have good grades. ...
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White to help lift rising tide at Hanover College
(High School Sports ~ 04/16/21)
Fledgling athletic programs are always on the look out for talented athletes to help them grow and find a firm foundation to build on. Hanover College’s young swim programs are going just that with a roster full of underclassmen and will be adding more talent to its ranks as Katie White committed to join the Panther women’s swim team starting in the fall of the 2021-22 school year...
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Eagles outlast Clovers in WIC tilt
(High School Sports ~ 04/16/21)
The South Putnam Eagles gave up a big lead and then closed strong to fend off the Cloverdale Clovers 14-11 in a county and Western Indiana Conference baseball game at Cloverdale on Thursday night. The Eagles jumped out to a big 11-3 lead only to see the Clovers rally and tie the score at 11. The Eagles then used a strong seventh inning to pick up the victory behind seniors Hayden Switzer and Dru Teipen...
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Ex-Parke Heritage Booster Club treasurer arrested for theft
(State News ~ 04/16/21)
ROCKVILLE -- In January, Indiana State Police Master Trooper Det. Brian Maudlin of the Putnamville State Police Post began an investigation into the former treasurer for the Parke Heritage Booster Club. During his investigation it was discovered the organization’s treasurer allegedly deprived the Parke Heritage Booster Club of more than $9,000...
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Artists, artisans sought for Green Light Arts Festival
(Local News ~ 04/16/21)
Artists and artisans are invited to participate in the fourth annual Greenlight Art Festival hosted by Putnam County Comprehensive Services, located at 630 Tennessee St, Greencastle. The outdoor event will take place Saturday, Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m...
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United Way of Central Indiana names Flegal community relations director for three counties
(Local News ~ 04/16/21)
United Way of Central Indiana (UWCI) on Thursday announced the official appointment of Chris Flegal, former executive director of United Way of Putnam County (UWPC), to the role of community relations director for Hendricks, Morgan and Putnam counties...
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