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Driver arrested in Saturday semi rollover
(Local News ~ 01/01/24)
CLOVERDALE — A driver was arrested for intoxication in a semi rollover that occurred on Interstate 70 east of Cloverdale on Saturday. First responders were dispatched to the area of the 48-mile marker at about 11:10 a.m. as the semi was in the median ditch...
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Governing in Putnam County — Locally: School districts
(Local News ~ 01/01/24)
“LeMay ready to take reins at North Putnam.” This Nov. 21, 2023, front-page headline leads me to school districts (called “school corporations” in the state of Indiana), one of several different kinds of local governments in Putnam County. I shall focus in what follows on several foundational elements of school districts, with the intention of digging deeper in a later column or columns...
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Recovery Raw, county partner on diversionary program
(Local News ~ 01/01/24)
In nearly 20 years as Putnam County prosecutor, and even longer as an attorney overall, Tim Bookwalter has seen effective methods come and go. When he first became prosecutor, methamphetamine was a problem locally. The drug was generally homemade, so officials focused on the manufacture of the drug to cut off the source. These methods worked, for a time...
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Swearing-in ushers in new year for new mayor, City Council
(Local News ~ 01/01/24)
Before a standing-room-only crowd Monday morning at City Hall, a new mayor and a new City Council took over the reins of governing the City of Greencastle. With the official swearing-in of Mayor Lynda Dunbar by Putnam Circuit Court Judge Matthew Headley, the local Republican Party reclaimed the mayor’s office after 36 years of Democrat rule under the administrations of Mike Harmless, Nancy Michael, Sue Murray and Bill Dory, all of whom served multiple terms...
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Jess Berry overwhelmed by local support for ‘Fairground’ film
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/01/24)
To the Editor: As the end of the year comes to a close, and I’m writing Christmas cards to loved ones, I feel compelled to write the biggest ‘thank you’ to my hometown and the people of Putnam County. This community gave me one of the greatest gifts of my year (and arguably my career) – unwavering generosity and support in shooting my short film, “Fairground.”...
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Ritter - 90th birthday
(Birthdays ~ 01/01/24)
The family of Kathy Ritter, formerly of Greencastle, invites friends to help shower her with cards in honor of her 90th birthday on Monday, Jan. 8. Please share a special memory, a story or experience you shared — IBM, hospital, Home Extension club, church, flowers, bridge, etc. — or a baked dish or recipe Kathy has shared with you...
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