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Whitaker, Brooks pace GPP Black to runnerup finish
(High School Sports ~ 06/29/20)
FISHERS — Two Putnam County basketball standouts were key players over the weekend as the Grand Park Premier 2021 Black squad finished second in the Summer Classic at the Best Choice Fieldhouse. Greencastle’s Brody Whitaker scored 26 points as GPP Black lost 80-77 in overtime to the EG10 17U team (sponsored by NBA player Eric Gordon) in the championship game...
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PCPL aims to educate adults amid COVID-19 pandemic
(Local News ~ 06/29/20)
At the Putnam County Public Library, we believe literacy is a right, not a privilege. Unfortunately, not everyone has circumstances that allow for a successful education. Due to financial restrictions, students may drop out of school, some may drop out to get a job in order to help support their household, some may not have transportation, some may not have a stable home life or parental unit to ensure they’re attending school, et cetera...
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Make water safety a priority this summer
(Local News ~ 06/29/20)
With recent drownings at Cataract Falls and Big Raccoon Creek, Indiana Conservation Officers remind Hoosiers to make safety a priority when recreating around bodies of water. “Even when fun is your main focus, always recognize the danger water poses, even to strong swimmers or experienced boaters,” Capt. Jet Quillen of DNR Law Enforcement said...
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IURC issues order in Duke Energy Indiana rate case
(Local News ~ 06/29/20)
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (Commission) issued an Order Monday, concluding its year-long review of Duke Energy Indiana, LLC’s (Duke) base rate case, lowering the utility’s request for a revenue increase by approximately 60 percent...
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Tools for School takes on different form in COVID era
(Local News ~ 06/29/20)
Efforts to provide school supplies for children in Putnam County are taking on a different form this year. Besides the cancelation of National Night Out, the Tools for School program has also had to make adjustments to COVID-19 limitations. The Tools for School program provides a backpack with the supplies each child needs for their classroom and also a new pair of tennis shoes...
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Kenneth Donovan Games
(Obituary ~ 06/29/20)
Kenneth Donovan Games, 86, of Bainbridge, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020. He was born July 11, 1933, to the late Donald W. and Ruby (Cassity) Games. Kenneth was married in 1958 to Shirley A. Rapp. She died May 22, 2010. He served in the Army as an MP from January 1954 to December 1955...
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Two new COVID-19 cases reported Monday
(Local News ~ 06/29/20)
Two new COVID-19 cases were reported Monday in Putnam County. The new cases bring the total number of local cases of coronavirus to 164. Among these, eight residents have died, while most have recovered. To date, 2,551 COVID-19 test have been administered to Putnam County residents, with a 6.4 percent rate of positive cases...
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‘Operation Dry Water’ to target boating under the influence
(Local News ~ 06/29/20)
Boaters preparing for the Independence Day holiday should be aware that Indiana Conservation Officers will be on high alert for violations of boating-under-the-influence laws as part of national Operation Dry Water. Operation Dry Water (operationdrywater.org), a year-round program, will be in heightened effect Friday through Sunday, July 3-5...
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Putnam County Emergency Food Pantry remains open to help during COVID-19
(Local News ~ 06/29/20)
The Putnam County Emergency Food Pantry, a part of the local community for decades, remains open to help county residents in need of food during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We just want to remind everyone who lives in Putnam County that we’re here to serve you during this and any other time that you are in need of food,” said John Jackman, president of the Putnam County Emergency Food Pantry board...
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Drivers reminded hands-free device law takes effect July 1
(Local News ~ 06/29/20)
INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Eric J. Holcomb and Putnam County Prosecutor Tim Bookwalter are reminding drivers that beginning Wednesday, Indiana law will prohibit drivers holding mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, in their hands while driving to reduce distracted driving and improve safety on Hoosier roadways...
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Court News for June 30, 2020
(Court News ~ 06/29/20)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Noah D. Larmer Blanco, 27, Kokomo, Level 6 felony driving as a habitual traffic offender, Level 6 felony possession of marijuana with a prior drug conviction, Level 6 felony dealing in marijuana greater than 30 grams...
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Hospice volunteers make a difference
(Local News ~ 06/29/20)
The Putnam County Hospice and Palliative Care Association (PCHPCA) wants to increase the quality of the end-of-life experience for patients, loved ones, caregivers and the health-care community in Putnam County. One of the ways in which the PCHPCA seeks to accomplish this is to promote volunteering for hospice in Putnam County...
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PCPL reopening plans move forward
(Local News ~ 06/29/20)
With Kayla Flegal leading her first session as its president, the Putnam County Public Library’s board of trustees heard how the library is continuing to move forward with its reopening plan last Wednesday evening. In his monthly report to the board, Director Matt McClelland first stated that staff were excited to be back in the building. ...
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Local FOP begins fundraising drive
(Local News ~ 06/29/20)
The Putnam County Fraternal Order of Police is beginning its annual fundraising drive, with calls to solicit donations. Organizers would like Putnam County residents to know that no in-person solicitation will take place without a prior telephone call...
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Fillmore couple facing six felonies for burglary string
(Local News ~ 06/29/20)
A Fillmore couple, accused of burglarizing three neighbors’ residences, are facing six felony counts in Putnam Superior Court. April Nicole Sult, 35, and Gary Todd Leitzman, 55, are each facing: -- Three counts of burglary, a Level 4 felony that carries a sentence of 2-12 years in prison...
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Gleaners drive-through set Tuesday at Fairgrounds
(Local News ~ 06/29/20)
The Putnam County Fairgrounds will host a Gleaners drive-through food pantry on Tuesday, June 30 at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. The event will take place from 4-6 p.m. Gleaner’s will be back at the fairgrounds on Tuesday, July 14.
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Ronald E. Dorsett
(Obituary ~ 06/29/20)
Ronald E. Dorsett, 81, of Greencastle, went to be with the Lord Saturday, June27, 2020. He was born Sept. 8, 1938 in Morgan County to the late Robert and Pauline(Sims)Dorsett. He married Linda (Salsman) Dorsett on June 1, 1957, and she survives. He was an avid fan of the Cincinnati Reds, Indianapolis Colts and the Indiana Pacers...
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Andrew J. Nees
(Obituary ~ 06/29/20)
Andrew J. Nees, 15, of Cloverdale, went to be with the Lord on Saturday June 27, 2020. He was born Jan. 26, 2005 in Greencastle to Michael and Jamie (Rose) Nees. In addition to his parents he is survived by his siblings, Kelsey, Michaela and Andrea Nees; grandparents John and Sandy Nees and Ron Rose (Maryann); uncles and aunts Brian(Becky) Nees, Shawn (Valerie) Nees, Angela(Charlie) Lee, Ryan (Jenna) Nees and Jesica (Matt) Dempsey; and many cousins, family and friends...
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Putnam Scanner for June 30, 2020
(Police Logs ~ 06/29/20)
Ten people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Monday • At 8:17 a.m. William C. Stone, 37, Harmony, was booked in for driving with a suspended license. Sunday • At 7:27 a.m. Clayton E. Fox, 23, Fillmore, was lodged at the jail for criminal recklessness, strangulation and domestic battery...
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Cloverdale council considers options for town manager
(Local News ~ 06/29/20)
CLOVERDALE -- The Cloverdale Town Council now has a workable agreement with the county when it comes to building inspections. In turn, it considered what to do with a current vacancy during a special meeting held last Thursday. Taking a major step forward, the council finally approved an agreement in which the county would take responsibility for inspections and building permits. The Putnam County Commissioners signed the same agreement during their June 15 meeting...
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Ten things to know as NBA resumes season on July 30 in Florida
(Professional Sports ~ 06/29/20)
The deals are done. The NBA is coming back. The season will resume on July 30 at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Florida. Here are 10 things to know about the restarted season: • THE RACE FOR 8 — There are six teams in the race for the No. ...
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BENNETT'S MINUTES: Coaching hires keep making news
(Sports Column ~ 06/29/20)
After being fired as Carmel’s girls’ varsity basketball coach in the spring of 2018, Greencastle was Tod Windlan’s first stop on his career revitalization effort. Windlan coached the Tiger Cubs for just the 2018-19 season, going 14-8. Since then, his path took him to Connersville for two months in the summer of 2019 and then to Kokomo in the fall of 2019...
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LAST-MINUTE MUSINGS: Zoom with me into the future
(Column ~ 06/29/20)
One fun aspect of the last several months (no, it hasn’t been all bad) has been the way we’ve been able to lampoon the ever-growing train wreck that is 2020. More than once, I’ve seen memes suggesting that a gremlin is about to get wet, thus making the year even worse than it already is. (If you don’t get that joke, “Gremlins” is available for $3.99 on Prime Video. Stop wasting your life.)...
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