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COLLEGE REPORT: Three Knights, three runners in nationals top fall season
(College Sports ~ 04/13/20)
EDITOR’S NOTE: Statistics or best times are included when available. Some team sports do not have quantifiable statistics for some positions. Some football players played on their junior varsity team, but those statistics were not available. The winter and spring sports seasons will be recapped over the next couple of weeks...
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Cloverdale sued by ex-town manager
(Local News ~ 04/13/20)
CLOVERDALE -- The municipal government in Cloverdale is now facing a civil complaint from one of its former employees after terminating him recently. The most concerning issue in doing so may be that the town’s officials allegedly violated the Open Door Law and did not make the decision public...
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Black Lumber remains open, essential
(Local News ~ 04/13/20)
If there were any questions as to whether lumber yards and hardware stores provided an essential service, those thoughts blew right away — along with so many tree limbs and roofing shingles — in the 70-plus mph winds that came through Putnam County last Wednesday. The aftermath of the severe storms left local homeowners in need of supplies for things beyond your run-of-the mill spring improvement project. Black Lumber Co. in Greencastle certainly saw a surge in orders as residents assessed the damage to their homes on Thursday and Friday...
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U.S. 40 project begins this week east of Stilesville
(Local News ~ 04/13/20)
STILESVILLE – The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced a small structure replacement project will begin on or after Wednesday, April 15 on U.S. 40 just east of Stilesville. The contractor will be closing the left lane in each direction to begin building a crossover. This work is scheduled to be completed in one week, weather permitting...
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Patching Time
(Local News ~ 04/13/20)
Wabash Valley Asphalt Inc. workers patch the southbound lane of U.S. 231 through Greencastle as part of a $5 million project patch and resurface project in Putnam and Clay counties...
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Happy Easter
(Local News ~ 04/13/20)
The Greencastle Police Department welcomes a surprise visit to its North Jackson Street station on Sunday when the Easter Bunny hops by. Standing near a sign wishing passers by a “Happy Easter from GPD,” the Bunny and a pair of officers waive to the Sunday traffic.
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Noble Fry
(Obituary ~ 04/13/20)
Noble Fry, 99, passed away Friday, April 10, 2020 at The Waters. Noble was born on the family farm East of Greencastle on June 20, 1920. He was the son of Clifford H. and Jessie (Clary) Fry. Noble graduated from Bainbridge High School. He married Edith Nichols on August 13, 1941 at the Fillmore Christian Church...
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Ruth Jacqueline Gore Oliver
(Obituary ~ 04/13/20)
Ruth Jacqueline Gore Oliver, 83, passed away on Saturday, April 11 after a brief illness. While her family was unable to be by her side due to visitation restrictions, she did enjoy daily video chats with her husband and two sons. They shared jokes, songs, and stories to let her know how deeply she was loved. These daily “visits” served to cheer her and bring the family together to love and support her...
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Court News for April 14, 2020
(Court News ~ 04/13/20)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases David A. Burroff, 40, Greencastle, Level 6 felony unlawful possession of a syringe, Class A misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance, Class B misdemeanor possession of marijuana, Class C misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia...
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Putnam Scanner for April 14, 2020
(Police Logs ~ 04/13/20)
County Jail Seven people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Sunday • At 5:06 p.m. Steve M. Weldon, 34, Coatesville, was housed at the jail on a parole hold. • At 12:16 p.m. Cameron D. King, 26, Greencastle, was booked in for driving with a suspended license...
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FEATURED SENIOR ATHLETE: Cory Taylor, Greencastle
(High School Sports ~ 04/13/20)
Cory Taylor is a senior at Greencastle and participated in basketball. ——— Banner Graphic: How important have sports been to you, and what have you learned from them? CT: “Sports are the best character builder for anyone in high school. Coach [Bryce] Rector had a quote that he would always say if things were going bad — ‘don’t be bitter, be better’. That has really resonated with me. That quote will stay with me through college and beyond.”...
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Confirmed COVID-19 cases remain at 33
(Local News ~ 04/13/20)
Putnam County officials announced Monday there are 33 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Putnam County. They added that the number is anticipated to rise, as some private labs were closed for Easter and were being confirmed on Monday. The Putnam County Health Department is continuing to investigate all confirmed cases of COVID-19 and notifying individuals who have been in direct contact with the patient...
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Storm debris accepted this Saturday at West Central site
(Local News ~ 04/13/20)
Due to the high winds associated with last week’s storm, many homeowners were left with downed tree limbs and branches. Although the Greencastle/Putnam County yard waste site opening has been postponed until May 2, the West Central Solid Waste District will offer a limited opening from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, April 18 for Putnam County residents to drop off debris directly related to last week’s storm...
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Redevelopment Commission annual report lists 2020 goals
(Local News ~ 04/13/20)
It didn’t take long for the Greencastle City Council to approve the annual Report from the Greencastle Development Commission. Acting at its 45-minute April meeting, the City Council unanimously approved the 2019 annual report on a motion from Councilman Dave Murray, who said, “I think it’s well done.”...
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U.S. 40 project under way east of U.S. 231 intersection
(Local News ~ 04/13/20)
The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced that an intersection improvement project on U.S. 40 is under way at the intersection with U.S. 231, south of Greencastle. The contractor will add a dedicated right turn lane for northbound U.S. 231 to eastbound U.S. 40. The existing right and left turn lanes on U.S. 40 in both directions will be lengthened...
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Moore to sign with Oakland University on Wednesday
(College Sports ~ 04/13/20)
Citing the decision as the toughest he's ever made, Cloverdale graduate Jalen Moore announced on Friday evening that he will be continuing his college basketball career at Oakland University in Auburn Hills, Mich. "This has by far been hardest decision of my life. Thank you to everyone involved in my recruitment and for believing in me! My hard work is meeting opportunity and I’m gonna take full advantage of it! With that being said I will be committing to Oakland University."...
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