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County confirms 12th COVID-19 case
(Local News ~ 04/02/20)
On Thursday afternoon, Putnam County officials noted there have been 12 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county. The Indiana State Department of Health reported 11 cases at 10 a.m. However, the Putnam County Health Department confirmed the 12th case following the state’s update...
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Cleo Yarber
(Obituary ~ 04/02/20)
Cleo Yarber, 76, passed away peacefully at his home in Lebanon, Ind., on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 30, 1943 in Lebanon, a son of the late Bert and Ruth (Boliard) Yarber. On June 5, 1971, he married Betty (Engle) Napier Yarber in Gallatin, Tenn. She preceded him in death on May 4, 2013...
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DePauw postpones commencement, Alumni Reunion Weekend
(Local News ~ 04/02/20)
DePauw University’s May 17 commencement ceremony and its June 11-14 Alumni Reunion Weekend will be postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic and measures DePauw has taken to protect the health and safety of the community. Planning to reschedule or provide alternatives to these events are under way. An email was sent to members of the Class of 2020, asking them to participate in an online survey to determine how they prefer to celebrate their graduation...
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FREE ACCESS: IHSAA officially cancels spring sports season
(High School Sports ~ 04/02/20)
The Indiana High School Athletic Association staunchly supports our Governor, our State Commissioner of Health and our State Superintendent of Public Instruction in their herculean efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are extremely fortunate in Indiana to have these exemplary leaders providing guidance and care to all Hoosiers...
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PCHPCA announces 2020 board officers, members
(Local News ~ 04/02/20)
The Putnam County Hospice and Palliative Care Association (PCHPCA) recently announced its board of directors and members for 2020. The all-volunteer board has members representing health care providers, extended care facilities, funeral homes, the faith community, hospice providers, caregivers and others committed to the PCHPCA mission...
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Court News for April 3, 2020
(Court News ~ 04/02/20)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases Julia A. Jenson, 24, Terre Haute, Level 5 felony conspiracy to traffic a controlled substance with an inmate, Level 6 felony official misconduct Dalton S. Bell, 26, Bainbridge, Level 6 felony domestic battery committed in the presence of a child less than 16 years old...
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Putnam Scanner for April 3, 2020
(Police Logs ~ 04/02/20)
County Jail Two people were booked in the Putnam County Jail on Wednesday. • At 3:54 p.m. Jessica A. (Bushong) Kenworthy, 35, Fillmore, was housed at the jail for unlawful possession of a syringe, carrying a handgun without a license, possession of marijuana, possession of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia and driving with a suspended license with a prior conviction...
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BENNETT'S MINUTES (FREE ACCESS): Some shining lights still exist among gloominess in prep sports
(Sports Column ~ 04/02/20)
By now you’ve likely heard that the IHSAA has canceled spring sports for this year due to the restrictions caused by the coronavirus. The official statement is included with this column, and it’s obviously painful for all the spring sports athletes — especially the seniors who thought they were going to have one more chance and now they don’t get one...
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FEATURED SENIOR ATHLETE: Abby Simmerman, North Putnam
(High School Sports ~ 04/02/20)
Abby Simmerman is a senior at North Putnam and participated in golf. ——— Banner Graphic: How important are sports to you, and what have you learned from them? Abby Simmerman: “Sports have always been super important to me. I have played them since I was super little, and I have met all my friends through sports. It’s taught me how to work well with others.”...
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GIRLS' ALL COUNTY: Stevens almost didn't play, but earns top player honors
(High School Sports ~ 04/02/20)
Allison Stevens admittedly considered not playing basketball this year. The Greencastle senior was coming off a severe ankle sprain suffered during volleyball season, and realistically could have used more rest and rehabilitation in the short window between the two seasons...
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Filling the need: Schools step up to provide for students, families
(Local News ~ 04/02/20)
As measures to help slow the spread of COVID-19 continue to impact local businesses and social routines, schools have been hit especially hard. Following on the heels of Gov. Eric Holcomb’s declaration two weeks ago that all Indiana schools were to be closed until at least May 1, administrators and teachers have been trying to cover the needs of those they serve...
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Shuee’s making adjustments and giving back during health crisis
(Local News ~ 04/02/20)
For the average locally-owned retail store, the closure of non-essential businesses for the COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t been easy.The story is a little bit different for those in the appliance business, such as downtown Greencastle staple Shuee’s Great Buys Plus...
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