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Mary Saundra 'Saunny' Klepper
(Obituary ~ 11/17/16)
Mary Saundra "Saunny" Klepper passed away, unexpectedly, on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016. Saunny was born June 4, 1938 in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Ezra and Kathleen Klepper. She grew up in Lawrenceburg, Ind. She graduated from St. Joseph Infirmary School of Nursing, Louisville, Ky., in 1959...
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DePauw School of Music Events
(Local News ~ 11/17/16)
DePauw School of Music Events Week of Nov. 21-27 DePauw University Orchestra with Decoda, ensemble-in-residence Orcenith Smith, conductor Monday, Nov. 21 7:30 p.m. Green Center, Kresge Auditorium http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2... As we prepare to gather with others at Thanksgiving, the University Orchestra is working on a unique collaboration for a special Thanksgiving week concert with Decoda, DePauw's ensemble-in-residence. ...
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November great time for family discussion
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/17/16)
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Awareness Month. November is also a time when families get together for holiday celebrations. That makes November a great opportunity to have discussions about what matters, in life, in health, but also in sickness and end of life...
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Liberals need only look in the mirror for answer
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/17/16)
Boo hoo! To all of you liberals standing around holding hands and chanting kumbaya’s, I share your grief. Not! Why not? Because you are oblivious to the role you played in electing a bigoted demagogue. Let me spell it out for you. For 30-plus years “Liberals” especially prosperous and educated liberals have blithely voted for Democrats in the pocket of Wall Street and big business. ...
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News media failed the public in 2016 election
(Column ~ 11/17/16)
The 2016 presidential campaign was characterized by a harshness and superficiality that made citizens cringe. Certainly, Trump and Clinton were unpopular candidates who tarnished the political arena in many ways. But the news media, particularly television, failed to provide civic leadership and buckled to the circumstances with an inane and destructive news agenda. ...
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Better Homes Extension Club making donations to local causes
(Local News ~ 11/17/16)
The Better Homes Extension Club will make several donations to local organzations after its recent disbandment. The donations are made possible by 20 years of the club selling nuts and candies at the annual Arts and Craft Fair at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. Donations over the club’s 20 years of sales have totaled $20,000...
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Clovers, Cops and Christmas
(Local News ~ 11/17/16)
Members of the Cloverdale FFA work to untangle themselves during the ice-breaking game of the human knot. Students from both Cloverdale’s middle and high schools are coming together to prepare for the Clovers, Cops and Christmas Toy Drive set to take place at C Bar C Expo Center on Dec. ...
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Court News for 11-18-2016
(Court News ~ 11/17/16)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases Sonora L. Wong, 24, Garden Grove, Calif., Level 5 felony dealing in marijuana, Class B misdemeanor possession of hash oil Willie L. Harrison Jr., 31, Putnamville Correctional Facility, Level 5 felony trafficking with an inmate...
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Putnam Scanner for 11-18-16
(Police Logs ~ 11/17/16)
County Jail Five people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Wednesday • At 11:29 p.m. Brian Douglas Coulson, 42, Greencastle, was housed at the jail for battery and intimidation. • At 10:55 p.m. William David Kassner, 37, Greencastle, was taken into custody for driving while intoxicated with a prior conviction...
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Crawfordsville craft show seeking vendors
(Local News ~ 11/17/16)
The third annual craft and gift show will be held at the Crawfordsville Masonic Temple on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Organizers are looking for more vendors. Vendor space is $25 per booth space. For more information, persons may contact Dede Beedle at 765-359-0388...
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Putt Putnam County event set at PCPL Saturday
(Local News ~ 11/17/16)
Castlemakers, a Putnam County community organization, will have its inaugural Putt Putnam County miniature golf competition Saturday, Nov. 19 from 1-3 p.m. at the Putnam County Public Library (PCPL). A miniature golf course will be set up in the Kiwanis Room in the lower level at PCPL...
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Moose Lodge Thanksgiving dinner set Saturday
(Local News ~ 11/17/16)
The Greencastle Moose Lodge will have Thanksgiving dinner this Saturday, Nov. 19 Serving is scheduled for 4:30-7 p.m. at the lodge at 212 E. Franklin St.
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Coroner looks to increase local storage
(Local News ~ 11/17/16)
Having spent more than a year working on upgrades to a room at Putnam County Hospital, the Putnam Coroner’s Office will soon be upgrading the county’s storage ability. Coroner Dave Brown approached the Putnam County Council on Tuesday about the possibility of purchasing a three-body cooler to be installed at PCH...
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