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Remains found in Greencastle confirmed to be Darren Huff
(Local News ~ 04/27/20)
A body found on the city’s northeast side Friday evening has been confirmed to be that of Darren Huff. Putnam County Coroner Dave Brown made the confirmation for the Banner Graphic Monday morning. The body was found in clothing matching the description of Huff when he went missing in December and also had Huff’s identification card...
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Carnes excited for possibilities at growing Traders Point Christian
(High School Sports ~ 04/27/20)
Sam Carnes does not need to be introduced to his new home for coaching high school football after leaving North Putnam this week to become the new head coach at Traders Point Christian near Indianapolis. Carnes and his family have attended church services at Traders Point for the past three years, and when the opportunity came up to coach the growing school’s football team he was interested...
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Fillmore man killed when train collides with truck
(Local News ~ 04/27/20)
FILLMORE — A 30-year-old Fillmore man died late Monday morning when a train hit the pickup truck he was driving on the Greencastle-Marion Township. Ethan Ames was southbound on County Road 300 East just north of the County Road 50 North intersection when he crossed the CSX railroad in front of a train...
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PART-TIME PONDERINGS: Gary Hazlett takes a look at legacy of Greenlee brothers
(Sports Column ~ 04/27/20)
Putnam County athletics has a rich tradition of sharing coaches and administrators at various school corporations. Pat Rady, Tom Goldsberry, Bill Merkel, Jim Huter and Jamie Steffy have all been head coaches and or athletic directors at two Putnam County high schools. Jim Spencer and Jarrod Duff have completed a trifecta by running programs at three different schools in multiple sports. (I may have missed someone as well.)...
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Invitation extended to Countywide Adult Art Exhibit
(Local News ~ 04/27/20)
Following Gov. Holcomb’s extension of the statewide shelter-in-place order, the deadline for submissions to Putnam County’s first adult open art exhibit has been extended to May 20 The event, which is being organized by the Greencastle Arts Council in collaboration with the Putnam County Museum, tentatively is scheduled to open to the public on June 27, although the actual opening date will be adjusted, if necessary, to accommodate the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis...
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Virtual First Friday planned for May 1 event
(Local News ~ 04/27/20)
Airing at 7 p.m. May 1, a Virtual First Friday video will premiere on the Main Street Greencastle Facebook page. All day on Friday, the Main Street restaurants will be serving a special First Friday carry-out meal. Starting at noon a fundraiser will launch on Facebook to raise money for the cost of the Virtual First Friday effort...
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Brian K. Shelton
(Obituary ~ 04/27/20)
Brian K. Shelton, 58 of Roachdale, passed away unexpectedly on April 23, 2020. Brian grew up in North Salem with his parents Ed and Deloris and his brother Brad. Brian was loved by all who met him. Whether it was his sense of humor, his giving nature or his love of teaching and knowledge, everyone who met him was a better person having known him. He never knew a stranger and has more friends than you could count...
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Different Kind of Tribute
(Local News ~ 04/27/20)
With current social gathering restrictions keeping friends of the late Jim Christy from gathering with his family, well wishers enacted another idea Monday afternoon. Shortly before Christy’s family was to gather at the Fillmore Cemetery, a group of people who would have otherwise been mourning with the family instead gathered in the parking lot of Fillmore Methodist Church...
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NBA pushes plan to reopen facilities until May 8 at earliest
(Professional Sports ~ 04/27/20)
MIAMI (AP) — The NBA has pushed back the possible reopening date of some team practice facilities for at least a week until May 8 at the earliest, saying Monday the extra time was needed in part to make sure player training options would be safe and controlled in an effort to try to mitigate the threats caused by the coronavirus pandemic...
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Putnam Scanner for April 28, 2020
(Police Logs ~ 04/27/20)
County Jail Three people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently Saturday • At 11:19 p.m. Bobby J. Hood II, 27, Greencastle, was lodged at the jail for intimidation. • At 12:48 p.m. Lara C. Powell, 26, Brazil, was taken into custody for possession of methamphetamine and unlawful possession of a syringe...
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New climate resources available
(Local News ~ 04/27/20)
With hopefully most of the cool temperatures behind us, now is the time to be checking plants for any sustained frost damage. When anticipating cold temperatures, many resources exist to evaluate the amount and area of cold expected. Weather and climate resources may be difficult to interpret once found. A lot of tabular data exists that may look better graphically, or a lot of graphics may have too much overlaid information to interpret easily...
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Cloverdale council addresses Main Street barrier issues
(Local News ~ 04/27/20)
CLOVERDALE -- The Cloverdale Town Council also focused on the damaged buildings on Main Street during its special meeting last Thursday. Town Attorney Daniel Hofmann stated he had received feedback from the owners of the buildings still being renovated. He said they had “indicated concern” about liens placed on them due to “nonpayment” of the barrier wall which was put up in front of them...
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Court News for April 28, 2020
(Court News ~ 04/27/20)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases Gregory G. Tatarek, 51, Bargersville, Level 6 felony driving with a BAC of .15 or more with a prior conviction, Class A misdemeanor driving with a BAC of .15 or more, Level 6 felony driving while intoxicated with a prior conviction, Class C misdemeanor driving while intoxicated...
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Almost Overwhelmed
(Local News ~ 04/27/20)
Having just completed serving a drive-up wine dinner at Almost Home last Wednesday, restaurant founder Gail Smith gets a surprise as her children, grandchildren and a number of friends give her drive-by birthday wishes.
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Dorthy A. (Dudley) Curtis
(Obituary ~ 04/27/20)
Dorthy A. (Dudley) Curtis of Greenville, S.C., and formerly of Little Point, passed in the arms of her Saviour on April 24, 2020, surrounded by her family. Dorthy was born in Nov 1940 to Olan and Nevada Dudley in town of Portland, Ind. She lived to a wonderful age of 79...
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County remains at 58 confirmed COVID-19 cases
(Local News ~ 04/27/20)
Putnam County officials announced Monday there are have been 58 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county. This is an increase of two since the county’s last report on Friday. Additional updates include: • Governor Holcomb’s recent executive order allows health care providers and facilities to resume elective medical procedures. This includes our own Putnam County Hospital...
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Liela Sue Woodall
(Obituary ~ 04/27/20)
Liela Sue Woodall, 79, wife, mother, grandmother and if you were blessed to know her, a great friend for life, died peacefully on April 20, 2020 in her home in Greencastle, with her children and granddaughter by her side. Sue was born on March 18, 1941 in Indianapolis to Leonard Rowe and Gertrude Olive (Keiss)...
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