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Scanner for Dec. 19
(Police Logs ~ 12/19/14)
County Jail Four people were booked into the Putnam County Jail on Tuesday. At 1:08 a.m., Frank Everett Stanley, 33, Spencer, was arrested for leaving the scene of an accident and operating while intoxicated. At 2:18 a.m., Nicholas Lee Canfield, 34, Birch River, W. Va., was charged with operating while intoxicated...
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Court News for Dec 19
(Court News ~ 12/19/14)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases Nehemiah C. Coon, 18, Greencastle, Class A misdemeanor intimidation Corey A. Bunten, 26, Greencastle, Class A misdemeanor driving with a suspended license Chelsi M. Benassi, 20, Greencastle, Class A misdemeanor domestic battery...
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Lady Eagles fall to quality team
(High School Sports ~ 12/19/14)
The South Putnam girls' basketball team hosted its sectional opponent Covenant Christian on Thursday. Though the odds were leaning toward a big margin, the Eagles actually stood and fought before losing 45-29. "The score does not reflect the effort of our girls," first-year Eagle coach Tim Garver said. ...
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Lady Tiger Cubs win on the road, beat Rockville 44-32
(High School Sports ~ 12/19/14)
Rockville--Thursday the Lady Tiger Cubs girls varsity basketball traveled to Parke County to face the Rockville Lady Rox. GHS coach Bradley Key's club came home with its ninth win of the season with the 44-32 win. The first half saw the Greencastle ladies jump out to a first quarter lead of 12-6. The Lady Tiger Cubs started hot from behind the three-point line hitting three of their first five shots...
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GHS boys come up short in loss
(High School Sports ~ 12/19/14)
MOORESVILLE--Having bounced back well after its first loss of the season, Class 3A No. 21 Greencastle's boys' basketball squad knew it would be put to the test when the Tiger Cubs traveled to Mooresville Wednesday night. The Pioneers attacked with a platoon system from their deep bench and pressed the visitors into 20 turnovers and multiple easy baskets in a 74-43 win...
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Cougar swim team visits GHS
(High School Sports ~ 12/19/14)
The Cougar swim team swam its last match of three-meet road trip, at Greencastle, which was coming off of a competitive meet at Crawfordsville. The Tiger Sharks took the event with the girls winning 121-59 and the boys winning a close one 100-86. "I think we had a really good meet tonight," NPHS coach Tony Gray said. ...
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Eagle wrestlers win Putnam County Championship
(High School Sports ~ 12/19/14)
CLOVERDALE -- For the first time this season, all four Putnam County wrestling teams were under the same roof as Cloverdale hosted the 2014 Putnam County Wrestling Meet Thursday evening. While action on the mat was the main attraction, maneuvers off the mat became a major subplot as South Putnam overcame three forfeits and the rest of the field to retain the county title...
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Spencer wins NCAA Elite 89 award for second straight year
(College Sports ~ 12/19/14)
SALEM, Va. -- Mount Union junior linebacker and North Putnam graduate Hank Spencer was award the NCAA Elite 89 Award for a second straight year Thursday at the NCAA Division III Football Championship in Salem, Va. The Elite 89 is presented to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade-point average participating at the finals site for each of the NCAA's 89 championships...
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Watts, Deck honored in final county meetings
(Local News ~ 12/19/14)
As much of the business on the agendas turn to the coming year, December meetings are also a time of wrapping up the business of the current year. For officials concluding their terms, such meetings are also a time of wrapping up their time in office or even their time in politics...
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Guilty pleas but no more jail time in two court cases
(Local News ~ 12/19/14)
Guilty pleas resolved a pair of Putnam Superior Court cases Wednesday but neither defendant will do any more jail time. While not exactly recipients of early Christmas presents or get-out-of-jail-free cards, both Daniel R. Sparks, 28, Camby, and Jason Earl Waller, 18, Greencastle, have been released on probation with their sentences suspended but for time served...
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Local law enforcement now equipped with body cameras
(Local News ~ 12/19/14)
In an effort to expand transparency and accountability, nearly all Putnam County law enforcement personnel are now equipped with body cameras in large part thanks to Putnam County Prosecutor Tim Bookwalter. The purchasing of the new technology, which has been widely endorsed by departments all over the nation to help guard against misconduct and false allegations, came to light following the recent events at the Putnam County Sheriff's Department as well as the death of Michael Brown, an unarmed black teenager killed in Ferguson, Mo., by an officer.. ...
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James A. Graf
(Obituary ~ 12/19/14)
James A. Graf, 51, Greencastle, died on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014 at his home. Woodlawn Crematory, Seymour, is in charge of the arrangements. A full obituary will appear in an upcoming edition of the Banner Graphic.
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Rebecca Lynn 'Becky' Burger
(Obituary ~ 12/19/14)
Rebecca Lynn "Becky" Burger, 35, Spencer, formerly of Mooresville, entered into God's Kingdom on Dec. 18, 2014. Becky was born July 20, 1979 in Indianapolis to Harry and Glenna (Harp) Burger, who survive. She graduated from Mooresville High School in 1998 and was employed in the cafeteria at the Putnam County Hospital for the last 10 years. Becky was a member of Life Line Baptist Church. She was extremely loyal to her cats, Boo, Max, Jake and Lucy...
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James S. Church
(Obituary ~ 12/19/14)
James S. Church, age 80, Coatesville, passed away Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014. He was born in Coatesville on Oct. 17, 1934, the son of Robert and Florence Mount Church. He graduated from New Winchester High School in 1952, and was a member of the New Winchester Christian Church...
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Who's News
(Local News ~ 12/19/14)
CARL ELMORE, an eighth-grade student at South Putnam Middle School, recently pulled off a pair of incredible wins in Fort Worth, Texas. Elmore competed in several events at the 2014 American Rabbit Breeders Association Convention in November. This is the biggest competition at the end of the year, with more than 1,500 rabbits exhibited. More than 200 kids competed in the knowledge events...
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Court News for 12-20-2014
(Court News ~ 12/19/14)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases Thomas R. Harris, 66, Quincy, Class A misdemeanor battery resulting in bodily injury Citations and Infractions Gregory S. Crum, 61, Cloverdale, speeding Hunter S. Arthur, 22, Indianapolis, speeding...
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Scanner for 12-20-2014
(Police Logs ~ 12/19/14)
County Jail Two people were booked into the Putnam County Jail on Thursday. At 8:43 a.m., Thomas Richard Harris, 66, Quincy, was charged with battery. At 11:13 a.m., Andrew Jason Vargas, 40, Fort Worth, Texas, was arrested for nonsupport of a dependent...
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Free Christmas dinner, party Sunday at Moose Lodge
(Local News ~ 12/19/14)
A free Christmas dinner and party is scheduled for 1-7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 at the Greencastle Moose Lodge, 212 W. Franklin St. Sponsored by Jim Wright, a Moose trustee and the only current announced candidate for mayor of Greencastle, the free dinner is open to the public...
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Spirit of Giving
(Local News ~ 12/19/14)
Cloverdale Middle School students get in the holiday mood.
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Motorcyclist too fast for own good in court
(Local News ~ 12/19/14)
A motorcyclist with a Florida driver's license and a Parke County address reportedly played fast and loose with the speed limit this fall but in court earlier this week, he wasn't as quick as the judge. Making an initial appearance in Putnam Superior Court on a reckless driving charge after being clocked at twice the legal speed limit in September, Theodore J. Bubb, 26, Rosedale, had a not-guilty plea entered for him in court Wednesday...
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NPCS board meeting last for Oliver Haste
(Local News ~ 12/19/14)
BAINBRIDGE -- After an evening of construction updates, NEOLA presentations and recognizing student success, Oliver Haste finished out his last meeting as a school board member among kind words and parting gifts Thursday night. "It has been a pleasure serving on the board with our fellow board members," Haste said at the end of the meeting...
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Featured Athlete of the Week: Kayla Clodfelter, Basketball North Putnam High School
(High School Sports ~ 12/19/14)
Kayla Clodfelter is this week's featured athlete of the week from North Putnam. She is an 18 year old senior and was born on Oct. 30, 1996. Her parents are Chet and Leslie. She has a brother, Lance, who is two years older and attends Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University...
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Hanlon - 60th Anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 12/19/14)
Bob and Hope Hanlon will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday, Dec. 28 from 1-3 p.m. at the Coatesville Community Building. The couple requests no gifts, saying the good wishes and presence of friends will be their gifts...
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Pride - 50th Anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 12/19/14)
Mr. and Mrs. Murray Pride will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Dec. 28. Murray Pride and Sara Albright were married in Clarksville, Tenn., on Dec. 28, 1964. Murray is the retired superintendent of North Putnam and Eminence school corporations. Sara taught school in Union County, Ky...
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