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Woman airlifted, three others injured, in Waterworks Hill crash
(Local News ~ 02/18/19)
A Greencastle woman had to be extricated and flown to an Indianapolis hospital following a two-vehicle crash on Waterworks Hill shortly after noon on Monday. A Crawfordsville man and two children in his car were taken to Putnam County Hospital by ambulance. Multiple emergency agencies were dispatched to Waterworks Hill at 12:04 p.m. for what was described as a serious crash with one overturned vehicle...
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Rematches, new opponents on tap in sectionals
(High School Sports ~ 02/18/19)
Some Putnam County teams will face teams to which they have already lost this year in first-round boys' basketball sectional tournament action next week, while one team got a bye and another plays a team it has not yet played. Here is a recap of each tournament involving Putnam County teams:...
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South to honor ’94 sectional champs on Friday night
(High School Sports ~ 02/18/19)
This winter will mark 25 years since the South Putnam boys’ basketball team won the 1994 sectional championship, and the school will honor that team on Friday night at halftime of the varsity game with North Central. The South Putnam Athletic Department and AD Tom Starnes are proud to welcome back the 1994 boys’ basketball Sectional Championship team to the Eagles’ Nest for its Silver Anniversary...
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Robert R. Warmoth
(Obituary ~ 02/18/19)
Robert R. Warmoth, 89, of Cunot, passed away Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. He was born in Boone County, Jan. 22, 1930 to the late Oral and Madge (Rich) Warmoth. Bob married Juanita Warmoth March 8, 1996 and she survives. He is also survived by his daughters, Sharon Churchill-Browne of Orlando, Cheryl Parker of Thorntown, and Julie Burge of Mechanicsburg; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and niece Sherri (Jimmie) Richardson of Lawrenceburg...
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Congressman Jim Baird visits constituents at Legislative Update
(Local News ~ 02/18/19)
"Washington is like local government on steroids," 4th District Congressman Jim Baird (R-Greencastle) said Saturday morning while making an impromptu visit to the monthly Legislative Update program. Making his first comments locally about 30 days since being sworn in as a U.S. congressman, Baird called his indoctrination into Washington politics "kind of a whirlwind."...
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McCoy testifies as committee passes hate crimes bill on to full Senate
(Local News ~ 02/18/19)
INDIANAPOLIS -- "We have many families of color that live in our community," DePauw University President D. Mark McCoy told an Indiana Senate committee Monday morning. Testifying before the Senate Public Policy Committee in support of a proposed specific hate crimes bill, President McCoy asked, "What does Indiana say to them when they refuse to pass a law that would provide a strong sense of safety and solid commitment to it?...
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County Clerk Gilbert featured at Feb. 25 Community Conversation event at PCPL
(Local News ~ 02/18/19)
With national issues dominating the internet and social media, there is an ongoing debate about the accuracy of the phrase, "all politics is local." What is still local however are our elections. In Indiana it is the responsibility of the clerk of the Circuit Court (also known as the county clerk) to administer all federal, state, county, municipal and special elections in each county. ...
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County Council should choose new president Tuesday
(Local News ~ 02/18/19)
Maybe the second (or sixth?) time will be the charm. Following five rounds of voting and no consensus reached during its January meeting, the Putnam County Council will again try to elect a new president during its February meeting on Tuesday evening...
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Dine with a Doc program to feature Dr. Ahmed on Feb. 25 at PCH
(Local News ~ 02/18/19)
Senior Education Ministries Inc. presents a Dine with a Doc program on the fourth Monday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon at Putnam County Hospital, 1542 Bloomington St., Greencastle. Dine with a Doc is a free program that welcomes the local senior public to hear an educational topic while enjoying a complimentary lunch...
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AG Hill helps implement jail chemical addiction program in Montgomery County
(Local News ~ 02/18/19)
CRAWFORDSVILLE -- Montgomery County will receive a $43,000 grant from the Indiana Drug Enforcement Association for the purpose of starting a Jail Chemical Addiction Program (JCAP), Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill has announced. “Offenders in our jails and prisons need meaningful opportunities to turn their lives around and break the cycles that lead them repeatedly into criminal behavior,” Hill said. ...
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Chili dinner Saturday to aid Poland light fund
(Local News ~ 02/18/19)
POLAND -- The Poland Community Lions Club will host an all-you-can-eat chili supper fundraiser Saturday, Feb. 23 to benefit the Poland Street Light Fund. The dinner is scheduled for 4-8:30 p.m. at Cook’s Corner Restaurant in Poland. Carry-out will be available...
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Gleaners Food Truck visits Bainbridge this Saturday
(Local News ~ 02/18/19)
BAINBRIDGE — The Bainbridge Improvement Society will again host the Gleaners Mobile Food Truck at the Bainbridge Community Building from 10-11:30 a.m on Saturday, Feb. 23. There is no age limit or ID requirement. Anyone in need is welcome. Participants should bring their own boxes or food bags to fill with their selections and arrive after 9 a.m...
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Barbecue fundraiser set for youth basketball
(Local News ~ 02/18/19)
A barbecue fundraiser and silent auction are scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 23 to benefit the Greencastle Parks and Recreation Department Youth Basketball Program. The event is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Deer Meadow Primary School cafeteria. The menu includes pulled pork sandwiches from Hog-N-It-All Barbecue with baked beans, cole slaw, chips and drinks (water or canned pop). Cost of the meal will be a free-will donation...
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Putnam Scanner for February 19, 2019
(Police Logs ~ 02/18/19)
County Jail Nine people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Monday • At 8:16 a.m. Jessie Darlene Parks, 52, Cloverdale, was lodged at the jail on a court order. • At 4:22 a.m. Jorge Rodilmer, 24, Cloverdale, was taken into custody for driving while intoxicated...
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Hate crimes bill again dominates Legislative Update discussion
(Local News ~ 02/18/19)
State Sen. John Crane (R-Avon) would have lost a bet had he wagered on the proposed Indiana hate crimes bill that passed the Senate Public Policy Committee Monday afternoon. Addressing an audience of 30 Saturday morning at the second of three Putnam County Farm Bureau-sponsored Legislative Update programs, Crane predicted there would be no committee vote conducted Monday on the proposed legislation...
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Swimmers end seasons; Haywood on to diving regional
(High School Sports ~ 02/18/19)
PLAINFIELD — South Putnam placed fifth in the team standings at Saturday’s finals of the Plainfield boys’ swimming sectional. South’s Lee Haywood, a 2018 state finalist, placed second in the one-meter diving competition and will return tonight to Plainfield to compete in the diving regional...
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Not Yet
(Local News ~ 02/18/19)
Though it was hoped the newly dubbed MaCaronis Grill would finally be ready to give Cloverdale residents another eat-out option, owner Pedro Hernandez and company were still renovating the former Wendy’s restaurant Sunday afternoon.
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DePauw splits finales; both host NCAC games today
(College Sports ~ 02/18/19)
DePauw’s women’s basketball team put the finishing touches on the North Coast Athletic Conference regular season title with a 75-56 win over visiting Wooster on Saturday. The Tigers improved to 21-4 overall and 15-1 in the NCAC, while Wooster finished the season at 6-19 overall and 2-14 in the conference...
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Plunkett makes all-HBCA team
(High School Sports ~ 02/18/19)
South Putnam senior Allen Plunkett was chosen as one of 10 members of the Hoosier Basketball Coaches Association all-District 1 team. Plunkett, who will play collegiately at DePauw, averages 18.2 points per game to lead the Eagles. He is also leading the team in rebounding at 6.6 per game...
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Tuesday night high school basketball previews
(High School Sports ~ 02/18/19)
The coaches: Rich Schelsky is in his first year at Parke Heritage. Patrick Rady is in his fourth year at Cloverdale. So far: Parke Heritage has alternated wins and losses over its last seven games. Cloverdale broke a two-game losing streak on Saturday with a win over Shakamak...
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BENNETT'S MINUTES: A few odds and ends as basketball tourney play hits fever pitch
(Sports Column ~ 02/18/19)
Like them or not, the Benton Central girls’ basketball team will play for the Class 3A state championship on Saturday after winning the southern semistate title at Jasper on Saturday. The 26-4 Bison will play 26-3 Northwestern at 6 p.m. at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. All games will be telecast on the IHSAA Champions Network at ihsaatv.org...
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The joys of identifying birds
(Local News ~ 02/18/19)
One pastime that many individuals enjoy during the winter months is bird watching. Birds are magnificent creatures that have unique personalities. If you have a birdfeeder, you have probably seen those personalities in the form of dominant birds hogging a feeder, birds eating on the ground by themselves, and social birds flying around each other...
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Non-Food Pantry to distribute items Saturday
(Local News ~ 02/18/19)
The Putnam County Non-Food Pantry, hosted by St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, will be distributing items from 12:30 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23 in the parish hall at 520 E. Seminary St., Greencastle. In order to be eligible for these items, persons need to bring proof of Putnam County residence...
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