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Haywood get his podium finish at Diving State Finals
(High School Sports ~ 03/01/21)
South Putnam's Lee Haywood finished fifth at Saturday's IHSAA Boys' Swimming and Diving State Finals, finishing his senior season with a total of 494.15. The finish represents Haywood's best finish at the finals, having finished 17th as a freshman, ninth as a sophomore and 13th as a junior...
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Plan Commission OKs GE District on city’s Eastside
(Local News ~ 03/01/21)
Commercial Place. The Avenues. The Greater East Side. Whatever Greencastle residents wish to call the area nestled between Percy Julian Drive and 10th Street from Avenue B to Avenue F, that part of town is in the process of getting a new designation: Greater Eastside (GE) District...
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Courthouse reopens to walk-in traffic
(Local News ~ 03/01/21)
With the coronavirus metrics improving in Putnam County and around the state, the Putnam County Courthouse is now reopen to walk-in traffic. The Putnam County Commissioners made the decision to reopen the courthouse Monday morning, having limited courthouse access to appointments only since Nov. 30...
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Baird votes no on $1.9 trillion stimulus bill
(Local News ~ 03/01/21)
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Fourth District Indiana Congressman Jim Baird (R-Greencastle) voted no on Democrats’ partisan $1.9 trillion stimulus bill. “This bill is irrational and irresponsible,” Baird said. “Only nine percent of the funds in the stimulus bill are related to the pandemic. It doesn’t make sense to spend another $2 trillion when Congress just passed a COVID relief package in December...
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Supreme Court finds no violation by Bookwalter
(Local News ~ 03/01/21)
In agreement with the advisory opinion of a hearing officer, the Indiana Supreme Court has ruled that Putnam County Prosecutor Tim Bookwalter did not violate any rules of professional conduct in a 2018 case. Bookwalter’s conduct was under review following a 2019 filing by the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission, which alleged that Bookwalter had not disclosed a deal to a key witness during the 2018 trial...
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On Thin Ice: Clinton Township hosts rescue class
(Local News ~ 03/01/21)
While temperatures reached the 50s on Saturday morning, a good sheet of ice remained on area lakes and ponds. It provided the perfect day for the Clinton Township Volunteer Fire Department to host an ice rescue class. After Saturday, nearly 20 firefighters from four area departments are now certified or recertified to do ice rescues...
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Clarinda Ann Kersey
(Obituary ~ 03/01/21)
On Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, Clarinda Ann Kersey passed away at the age of 59. Clindy’s life began in North Carolina, ended in Indiana and also took her to live in far-off places like Utah, Florida, Maryland and England. An artist at heart, Clindy earned a bachelor’s degree in graphic design from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and a master’s degree in interactive media from Quinnipiac University. ...
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State Police to crack down on distracted, impaired driving
(Local News ~ 03/01/21)
PUTNAMVILLE -- Troopers will be cracking down on dangerous and impaired driving as part of a statewide enforcement campaign during March, the Putnamville Post of the Indiana State Police has announced. Through March 21, troopers will be conducting high-visibility patrols, showing zero tolerance for those driving aggressively, over the speed limit or under the influence...
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Eating right for life stages
(Local News ~ 03/01/21)
For National Nutrition Month 2021, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends people adjust their eating habits to address the nutritional needs of their bodies during all stages of life. “What works for you in your 20s won’t necessarily work for you in your 50s. ...
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Putnam Scanner for March 2, 2021
(Police Logs ~ 03/01/21)
Seven people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Monday • At 12:53 a.m. Jamie L. Bundy, 24, Indianapolis, was taken into custody for possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. Sunday • At 10:58 p.m. Alison M. O’Brocki, 27, Greencastle, was housed at the jail for criminal recklessness...
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General Assembly should address our real needs
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/01/21)
To the Editor: We’re all tired. It’s been a long year. We need our leaders to cut the crap and work on addressing the challenges Hoosiers face every day — a better economy, improved health care, education for our kids. The General Assembly should focus on these issues, but the GOP supermajority has a different agenda — they would rather fight culture wars and help their wealthy friends. The Republicans that we sent to represent us aren’t solving our problems; they’re creating new ones for us...
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Real Men Read forges ahead with online format
(Local News ~ 03/01/21)
COVID-19 is reshaping how children learn and is placing strains on the education system for kids across our community. The United Way’s Real Men Read program is not immune to the pandemic’s challenges, but has found a way to carry out its mission to improve child literacy in a safe and impactful way...
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Virtual organ Festival Wednesday night
(Local News ~ 03/01/21)
The Greencastle Virtual Music Festival continues Wednesday with a program of organ music performed by Albrecht von Gaudecker on the 2002 J. Zamberlan & Co. pipe organ at Greencastle’s St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. The high-definition video and audio concert, filmed and edited by Bryan Langdoc, includes music from the 17th, 18th, and 20th centuries, composed by Sweelinck, Nicolai, Bach, Vierne, and Demessieux. ...
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GOP representatives should do what’s best for state
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/01/21)
To the Editor: It is time to stop supporting the mindless Republicans who couldn’t care less about helping the people of Indiana. Tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 26) Representative Jim Baird will likely follow the lead of California Representative Kevin McCarthy and oppose President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID relief package which will be put up for a vote in the House...
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Park Dept. planning Lego contest, non-traditional Easter egg hunt
(Local News ~ 03/01/21)
The Greencastle Parks and Recreation Department would like to invite everyone to build their favorite Lego creation for the April Park Board meeting. All creative creations will be judged based on other creations in your division. There will also be a Peeps creativity challenge. Using the famous peep candies (older are better because they aren’t as sticky) make your favorite scene. You can use a book, movie or games for inspiration...
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