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Cougar eighth graders fall to Monrovia, 14-12
(High School Sports ~ 10/16/10)
The North Putnam eighth grade squad lost a hard fought game 14-12 to Monrovia recently. Fullback Jacon Riggen led the Cougars in rushing, scoring both touchdowns. Aaron Wesley had several exciting runs for North Putnam as well. Jensen Conlin, Daniel Allee, Brandon Hall and Tucker Lowe led the North Putnam defense...
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South Putnam records fourth straight win
(High School Sports ~ 10/16/10)
CLAYTON -- Friday's regular season finale for South Putnam had a little bit more than usual riding on the outcome. At 2-2 in the WCC, a victory over Cascade would give the Eagles the outright second place position behind a dominant North Putnam squad. Conversely, Cascade also had a shot at second place with a win on Senior Night...
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Cougars finish regular season perfect
(High School Sports ~ 10/16/10)
ROACHDALE -- As they've done all season long, North Putnam came out and proved why they're the No. 4 ranked team in Class 2A. The Cougars scored 42 first half points en route to their 62-23 win over country rival Cloverdale Friday. North Putnam has outscored its opponents 138-31 in the final three games of the season and are looking strong entering the tournament. Cougar head coach Greg Barrett said his team's play looks as strong as ever...
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Antioch Baptist Church welcomes new pastor
(Local News ~ 10/16/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Ron Knapp and wife Dawn, along with their two sons Brysen and Caleb, have accepted the call to pastor Antioch Baptist Church. Originally from Indianapolis, they have lived in the Cloverdale area for 17 years. Knapp has served in several areas of ministry while a member of Faith Baptist Church in Cunot. He was educated in the Indianapolis Schools and recently graduated from Summit Baptist Bible College in Akron, Ohio, with a bachelor of Bible degree...
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Girton - 50th Wedding anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 10/16/10)
Larry and (Sharon) Kay Girton of Brazil will celebrate their 50th anniversary on Oct. 21. Friends and family are invited to an open house on Oct. 30 from 2-5 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Brazil. Cards are welcome, but the couple requests no gifts.
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Putnamville ISP district holds annual inspection
(Police Logs ~ 10/16/10)
PUTNAMVILLE -- The Indiana State Police Post at Putnamville held its annual inspection of personnel and equipment recently, the first since the merger of the Putnamville and former Terre Haute Districts. Commanders inspected the appearance, commission and equipment of 37 troopers and detectives. The inspections and equipment are held once every year at all 16 state police districts...
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'Master's Encouragers' appear at Cloverdale Christian Church
(Local News ~ 10/16/10)
CLOVERDALE -- Blaine and Blake Cornwell, known as "The Master's Encouragers," will appear Oct. 24 at Cloverdale Christian Church for 10:15 a.m. worship. The Master's Encouragers are unique in many respects. They are twin brothers born in Athens, Ohio, and they work as one in an evangelistic ministry combining team preaching and singing with team song leading in a very effective way...
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Thee Gathering Trio performs at First Christian Church
(Local News ~ 10/16/10)
COATESVILLE -- Union Valley Baptist Church invites the public to join them for the day on Sunday as they celebrate 141 years. Church begins at 11 a.m., followed by a hog roast, hayride and games. The church is located at 8021 East CR 550S, Coatesville...
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Putnam Scanner for Oct. 16, 2010
(Police Logs ~ 10/16/10)
Putnam County Sheriff's Department While on the scene, Will said he was becoming dizzy and requested an ambulance to check him out. He was transported to Putnam County Hospital by Operation Life. Towed by Seniour's. Damage $5,001-$10,000. Neihaus' vehicle towed by Seniour's. Damage $2,501-$5,000...
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Putnam Patter for Oct. 16, 2010
(Local News ~ 10/16/10)
Bug doctor to visit Purdue Club The Purdue Club of Putnam County is having a dinner program at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at Autumn Glen. The speaker will be Dr. Tom Turpin, a well-known Purdue entomologist, who will give a humorous program on bugs. He is known as the "bug doctor."...
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Purdue class aids local golf course
(Local News ~ 10/16/10)
GREENCASTLE -- New college graduates often find themselves in a familiar conundrum following graduation: They can have all the education in the world, but what an employer is looking for is experience. For a group of turf and grass science majors from Purdue, some hands on experience at Windy Hill Country Club is providing both...
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Project aims to look at county through new lens
(Local News ~ 10/16/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Caroline Murphy is always looking for ways to relate exhibits at the Putnam County Museum to the community itself, so when she read about the success of community-based art projects in other cities, she jumped at the chance. Murphy, a senior at DePauw University and associate director of the museum, is working to facilitate "Putnam County Through the Lens," which will culminate with a community photography exhibit at the museum in March...
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Permanent home for pets HSPC goal
(Local News ~ 10/16/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Cayla Burnett met Molly, a 2-year-old long-haired dachshund, at the Humane Society of Putnam County in July. Ever since their first meeting, it was love, Burnett said. "When I saw her walk across the floor, I thought, 'This is it,'" Burnett said...
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'Beauty and the Beast' a real gem
(Entertainment ~ 10/16/10)
By CAINE GARDNER Film Critic I'll admit, as a consumer, it can get overwhelming and sometimes send one into a fury when a studio continues to re-release "updated" versions of its films. Most of the time they slap some quickly made extra features on it, wrap in new packaging and throw it on shelves hoping to make a buck. However, there are a few studios that do it right and Disney has to be at the top of that list...
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