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Adult education program seeks county EDIT assistance
(Local News ~ 12/06/23)
Each year, the Putnam County Commissioners field a number of requests from other agencies for funding from the Economic Development Income Tax (EDIT). From homelessness and hunger to transportation to pathways to mental health, the commissioners use the EDIT plan to fund a number of organizations that provide for public good...
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PIC OF THE DAY: Stone Work
(Local News ~ 12/06/23)
With winter not having fully set in, a worker from Atlas Building Services performs periodic maintenance on the limestone of the north side of the Putnam County Courthouse earlier this week. Water infiltration can cause cracks in the limestone, with the freezing and thawing of winter and early spring in particular leading to damage...
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Final 2023 hike set this Saturday on Putnam Nature Trail
(Local News ~ 12/06/23)
The last 2023 hike by Putnam Park & Pathways will be at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9 on the Nature Trail of People Pathways. The Nature Trail parking lot is on South Jackson Street, next the railroad tracks just south of 3G Bowl. Participants will clean out the bluebird houses to get ready for the Eastern Bluebirds to return in spring and then hike the trail...
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Peace Lutheran Church sets Advent services
(Local News ~ 12/06/23)
Peace Lutheran Church is conducting its annual Advent services. In addition to its usual worship services at 10:15 a.m. on Sundays, worshippers will be gathering in the name of the Lord each Wednesday evening leading up to Christmas (Dec. 6, 13 and 20). These midweek services begin at 7 p.m., and are less than an hour in length, perfect for busy families...
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DePauw gets off snide in NCAC play with Wittenberg win
(College Sports ~ 12/06/23)
After a run of poor results, the DePauw men’s basketball team found a way to win after back-to-back losses to start the conference season with the Tigers winning their contest against Wittenberg in a heated game ending 73-60. This win for the Tigers means head coach Rusty Loyd and the guys get their first win of conference play...
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Madonna Jean Foulke
(Obituary ~ 12/06/23)
Madonna Jean Foulke, 97, Carmel, formerly of Center Point, passed away Dec. 3, 2023 at Bridgewater Health Center of Carmel. Madonna was born to the late Carl and Tina (James) Anderson on May 16, 1926 in Center Point. Madonna attended Bowling Green High School and graduated from Ashboro High School in 1946...
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Wanda Jean Bitzer
(Obituary ~ 12/06/23)
Wanda Jean Ensor Sutherlin Bitzer ended her struggle with dementia and went to her Heavenly Home on Dec. 4, 2023. Wanda was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend who enjoyed life and made sure those around her were loved, well-fed and entertained. She was at her best taking care of people in whatever way they needed. She enjoyed her family, cooking, traveling, playing cards, knitting, camping, skiing and socializing...
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