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DAZE WORK: Retiring Gass says he can’t separate Greencastle, rock music memories
(Local News ~ 06/18/20)
Just as John, Paul, George and Ringo eventually went their separate ways, so too is it time for Indiana University and Beatles expert Glenn Gass to do the same. With college campuses caught up in the COVID-19 climate this spring, little if any pomp or circumstance has been paid to things like retiring professors but that’s just what Greencastle native Gass has become on the Bloomington campus...
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Wilson appointed to Greencastle School Board
(Local News ~ 06/18/20)
Persistence paid off for Ed Wilson Wednesday night when he was appointed to the Greencastle School Board. The veteran Greencastle Police Department sergeant was chosen by Greencastle Township Trustee Steve Butts and his advisory board to fill the next four-year term of the position currently occupied by Bill Tobin...
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Sliding into ... Next Summer
(Local News ~ 06/18/20)
While the COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of the Greencastle Aquatic Center for the 2020 swim season, it has not slowed crews from Graves Construction in erecting a pair of water slides at the southeast corner of the pool...
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Work to commence on multiple county bridges
(Local News ~ 06/18/20)
While one iron bridge in northern Putnam County should reopen this summer after more than a year, three covered bridges miles downstream on Big Walnut Creek will receive some much-needed TLC in the coming weeks. County Highway Supervisor Mike Ricketts informed the Putnam County Commissioners during their Monday meeting that work is set to commence on Bridge 45 on the Putnam-Hendricks County line on July 1...
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County up to 159 COVID-19 cases
(Local News ~ 06/18/20)
Putnam County has had 159 confirmed cases of COVID-19, the Indiana State Department of Health reported Wednesday. This marks an increase of three cases since Monday. There have been eight deaths from the virus among Putnam County, with the last one occurring on May 30...
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Kathleen Jagger named new president of Newman University
(Local News ~ 06/18/20)
WICHITA, Kan. — Former DePauw University faculty member Kathleen Jagger has been named president of Newman University. Jagger was selected by the university’s board of trustees May 29 after a nine-month search. She succeeds Noreen Carrocci after her December retirement...
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Roachdale Public Library reopens with new summer hours
(Local News ~ 06/18/20)
ROACHDALE -- The Roachdale-Franklin Township Library has reopened with some limitations. The library has moved to Phase 4, which includes reopening with some limitations, while also continuing curbside services for library materials. New summer hours, which began June 15, are designed to accommodate extra cleaning after closing. Summer hours are noon to 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and noon to 3 p.m. Saturday...
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DePauw honors six faculty members
(Local News ~ 06/18/20)
Six faculty members have been honored for their contributions to DePauw University and its students. Fred Soster, professor of geosciences and chairman of the Geosciences Department, and Caroline B. Smith, professor of music (voice), were awarded the Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Tucker Jr. Distinguished Career Award. It is given to faculty members who have made notable contributions to the university by their commitment to student, teaching excellence, their discipline and to university service...
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Shred event removes paper, cardboard from community
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/18/20)
To the Editor: On behalf of the Putnam County Board of Realtors, I would like to thank everyone that participated in our Community Shred Event on Saturday, June 13. The event was sponsored by Abstract and Title, enabling us to provide this secure shredding service free to the community...
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Greencastle Police share their standards
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/18/20)
To the Members of Our Community: As the chief of police for the Greencastle Police Department, neither I nor the officers of this agency condone the appalling actions that took place on May 25 to George Floyd in Minneapolis. As I have reviewed the video of George Floyd, it in no way represents the mission or our training in regard to use of force that is set out by the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. ...
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Suspect arrested in officer-involved shooting Wednesday at Center Point
(Local News ~ 06/18/20)
CENTERPOINT -- A suspect has been placed under arrest in Wednesday morning’s officer-involved shooting near Centerpoint. Marion Tanner Joseph Haywood, 23, Owensburg, was released from Regional Hospital in Terre Haute Thursday afternoon and was taken into custody by the Indiana State Police upon his release. Haywood has been transported to the Clay County Jail at Brazil where he is now incarcerated on charges of:...
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Brazil man, 53, victim of stabbing; suspect held
(Local News ~ 06/18/20)
BRAZIL -- A 29-year-old Brazil man is in custody in the fatal stabbing of another Clay County man early Thursday, authorities reported. Officials have confirmed Cody Allen Wade was taken into custody and transported to the Clay County Justice Center in connection with the death of Carl Haviland, 53, Brazil, whose identity was released Thursday afternoon...
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Caring and Sharing activities for Harris Hall exhibits during fair
(Local News ~ 06/18/20)
During these unusual times, the Putnam County Harris Hall Committee has determined that for the 2020 Putnam County 4-H Fair it will be focusing on community caring and sharing. The goal is to focus on sharing agriculture and horticulture knowledge and share the bountiful harvest and gardens with the community and those who could use some cheering up. ...
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Putnam Scanner for June 19, 2020
(Police Logs ~ 06/18/20)
Seven people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Thursday • At 4:08 a.m. Chance B. Evens, 20, Greencastle, was booked in for identity deception. • At 2:55 a.m. Emily Rose Froedge, 28, Poland, was lodged at the jail for possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia with a prior conviction...
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As Florida virus test numbers rise, NBA prepares for Disney
(Professional Sports ~ 06/18/20)
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer The rate of positive coronavirus tests in the Orlando, Florida, area has been soaring in recent days. The NBA hopes that doesn’t matter. After spending weeks putting together an incredibly elaborate series of health and safety protocols — the word “testing” appears 282 times in the document — the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association believe they have done what’s necessary for the health and safety of the 22 teams and others that will be part of the season restart at the Disney campus near Orlando next month.. ...
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MLB players counter with 70 games, Manfred says deadline nearing
(Professional Sports ~ 06/18/20)
NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball players proposed a 70-game regular-season schedule Thursday, a plan immediately rejected by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred with the sides 10 games and about $275 million apart on plans to start the coronavirus-delayed season...
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THE NEXT LEVEL: County defensive POY Warren excited to join Trine program
(College Sports ~ 06/18/20)
Outgoing North Putnam football coach Sam Carnes knows that some things can be taught to football players, and others are just instinctive. Skyler Warren, the 2019 Putnam County defensive “Player of the Year” will compete collegiately this fall at Trine University in northeastern Indiana, and Carnes thinks his former defensive leader has what it takes to succeed...
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THE NEXT LEVEL: North's Baker, Putnam County offensive POY, ready to help DePauw
(College Sports ~ 06/18/20)
Following a stellar North Putnam football career in which he earned all-state honors as a defensive back and Putnam County Offensive Player of the Year honors last fall, recent Cougar graduate Aidan Baker will continue his football career this fall at nearby DePauw University...
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