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New GPD sergeants get Board of Works OK
(Local News ~ 04/22/21)
Supported by more than a half-dozen of their police peers out in force Wednesday afternoon, two Greencastle City Police officers were approved for promotion to sergeant in Board of Works action. Det. Matt Huffman and Officer Brad Hiatt were promoted to sergeant, effective immediately, on the recommendation of the GPD Board of Captains and concurrence by the Board of Works...
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South Putnam parents meet outside executive session
(Local News ~ 04/22/21)
Frustrations have come out with regard to personnel matters at South Putnam. Part of this is a feeling that the South Putnam School Board has not been open with the school community. A group of parents and students met at South Putnam High School Wednesday evening to picket an executive session the board was holding. The demonstration was peaceful as board members Wes Hacker, Hollie Hutcheson and Lisa Cooper entered the building...
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Russellville council holds hearing on new water tower
(Local News ~ 04/22/21)
RUSSELLVILLE — Though its initial application was not accepted by the state, town leaders in Russellville are looking forward to getting its water tower project running. The council held a required public hearing on the project during its regular meeting Wednesday evening. Brian Bullock of Beam, Longest and Neff gave a rundown for replacing Russellville’s current water tower, though the details were more about funding...
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Putnam County hosting first-ever UKC Tournament of Champions this weekend
(Local News ~ 04/22/21)
Friday night, 64 of the top coonhounds in the nation are converging on Putnam County. By early Sunday morning, one dog’s owners will be leaving 3 Fat Labs Wedding and Event Barn with $50,000 more in the bank. The community is playing host to the first-ever United Kennel Club (UKC) Tournament of Champions, with a $200,000 purse to be split among the 64 entrants...
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County still awaiting Community Crossings announcement
(Local News ~ 04/22/21)
If Putnam County is approved for a $1 million Community Crossings grant, officials know who will be doing the work on the 12 miles of county roads. Having reviewed the bids received during the first Putnam County Commissioners meeting of April, County Highway Supervisor Mike Ricketts on Monday recommended the low bid of $1,253,021.56 submitted by Milestone Contractors of Terre Haute...
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Made You Look
(Local News ~ 04/22/21)
Mother Nature got cheeky with the “spring-like” weather as it turned into snow on Tuesday.
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Putnam Tox-Away Day scheduled for May 8
(Local News ~ 04/22/21)
West Central Solid Waste District has announced that Putnam County Tox-Away Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 8. The 8 a.m.–1 p.m. event will be held rain or shine at Area 30 Career Center (across from the Greencastle Walmart store). No arrivals will be allowed before 7:45 a.m. as it causes traffic congestion and interferes with event set-up. Earlier times tend to be busier, so plan accordingly...
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Spring property tax installment due May 10
(Local News ~ 04/22/21)
NOTE: The issue with the link in an earlier version of this article has been corrected. Putnam County Treasurer Kathy Minnick reminds all Putnam County property owners that the 2020 payable 2021 tax statements have been mailed...
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Brazil Concert Band to begin 2021 season Sunday, June 6
(Local News ~ 04/22/21)
BRAZIL — The Brazil Concert Band will open its 2021 season of programs at Forest Park on June 6 and perform every Sunday, rain or shine, at 8 p.m. through Aug. 29. The first rehearsal will be Tuesday, June 1 at 7 p.m. at the Forest Park bandshell or in the pavilion in case of rain...
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Robert E. Beaman
(Obituary ~ 04/22/21)
Robert E. Beaman passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 in Sun City, Ariz. He was born on June 29, 1943 and graduated in Indiana from Fillmore High School in the Class of 1961. Robert was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Carol J. Beaman. He is survived by their sons, Todd Beaman and wife Lisa, and Monty Beaman and wife Kelly, along with seven grandchildren...
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Putnam Scanner for April 23, 2021
(Police Logs ~ 04/22/21)
Ten people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Wednesday • At 4:07 p.m. Tyler P. Kuras, 30, Russellville, was lodged at the jail for invasion of privacy. • At 1:45 p.m. Michele E. Boler, 55, Greencastle, was taken into custody on a local warrant...
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Access Church hosting ‘God Help Me Stop’
(Local News ~ 04/22/21)
CLOVERDALE — Folks looking for a faith-based path out of addiction — substances or otherwise — are about to have a new option. Access Church at 501 N. Main St., Cloverdale, will begin the 12-week, 12-step program “God Help Me Stop” beginning on Wednesday, May 5 at 7 p.m...
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Michael R. Moore
(Obituary ~ 04/22/21)
Michael R. Moore, 69, of Greencastle, lost a valiant and fierce battle with cancer, his end-of-watch occurring on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Mike was born on Jan. 5, 1952, the son of Richard and Dorothy (Sheffler) Moore. He was a graduate of Southport High School. He also attended Indiana University...
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