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Traffic stop uncovers estimated $2 million in narcotics
(Local News ~ 04/26/21)
LITTLE POINT — More than $2 million worth of narcotics was discovered Monday afternoon as a result of a traffic stop. At approximately 1:30 p.m., an Indiana State Police Trooper stopped a Chrysler van on Interstate 70 near the 59-mile marker for unsafe lane movement...
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1983 Newton County remains ID’d as Eyler victim
(Local News ~ 04/26/21)
KENTLAND — Human remains found at a northwestern Indiana farm have been identified as a male Chicago victim of the late serial killer Larry Eyler, authorities announced Sunday. The Newton County Coroner’s Office in Indiana identified the victim as John Ingram Brandenburg Jr. of Chicago. No age was given. He was among four “young men” found on an abandoned farm in rural Lake Village on October 18, 1983, according to the office...
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Six county teams bound for May 10 state finals in Academic Super Bowl
(Local News ~ 04/26/21)
Based on their knowledge of “The American Woman: 1920-2020,” six teams will be representing local schools when the Indiana Academic Super Bowl State Finals take place on May 10. Cloverdale will send three teams to the Class 4 finals, while in the Class 3 finals, Greencastle will send two teams and North Putnam will send one...
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Motorcycle rider seriously injured in collision with deer
(Local News ~ 04/26/21)
UPDATE: Cpl. Brian Helmer informed the Banner Graphic on Tuesday that according to his family, Matthew Haderle suffered a number of broken bones, but none of his injuries appear to be life-threatening. --- RUSSELLVILLE — A Waveland man was seriously injured Sunday after a collision with a deer ejected him from his motorcycle...
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City public hearings generate little comment
(Local News ~ 04/26/21)
There wasn’t much “public” to the two recent public hearings conducted by Greencastle city officials. Public hearings on the city’s proposed Water Improvement Construction Project and the American Rescue Plan were conducted last week at City Hall with essentially one member of the public on hand in addition to city officials, the grant administrator, project engineer and media members...
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Candidates sought for South Putnam School Board
(Local News ~ 04/26/21)
Applications are now being accepted for two representatives on the South Putnam School Board. One is an at-large seat, in which candidates may reside in any township within the boundaries of South Putnam Schools. The other represents Warren Township, and must live within the township to hold office...
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Putnam still in middle of state jobless rankings
(Local News ~ 04/26/21)
For the second straight month, the Putnam County jobless rate has landed right smack dab in the middle of the pack in the latest round of Indiana unemployment figures. Following local jobless figures as high as 11.3 percent last May and 10.0 in June, Putnam numbers have recently settled into a more normal unemployment pattern with the county posting a 4.2 percent figure for March, according to the latest totals compiled by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. ...
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Charles W. Brown
(Obituary ~ 04/26/21)
Charles W. Brown, 86, Brownsburg, formerly of Greencastle, died on April 25, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Charles was a 1952 graduate of Greencastle High School. He earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Indiana State University. For 29 years, he was a teacher and administrator at George Washington High School in Indianapolis, retiring in 1990...
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Brian L. Cummins
(Obituary ~ 04/26/21)
Brian L. Cummins, 44, of Spencer, passed away peacefully at 3:03 a.m. Saturday, April 24, 2021 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. He was born in Indianapolis on Sept. 24, 1976, the son of Robert “Bob” Lee and Angela Kay (Wickers) Cummins. Brian was a 1996 graduate of Owen Valley High School. Brian was currently working as an Uber driver...
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Cherryl Rose Crawford
(Obituary ~ 04/26/21)
On April 24, 2021, Cherryl Rose Crawford, age 72, peacefully entered into eternal life with our Savior Jesus Christ. She was a devoted wife, mother and grammy. She was born on March 23, 1949 in Holden, W. Va., to Lewis J. McCane and Lila Jo Keel McCane...
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Charlotte Lee Wichmann
(Obituary ~ 04/26/21)
Charlotte Lee Wichmann, 88, of Greencastle, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Mill Pond Health Campus. Charlotte was born on Aug. 26, 1932, the daughter of Bryan Edgar and Stella Gay (Priest) Brackney, and was a 1950 graduate of Bainbridge High School...
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Walking group to start May 18
(Local News ~ 04/26/21)
A walking group sponsored by Purdue Extension and Putnam County Hospital will be held each Tuesday from May 18 through June 29 at Big Walnut Sports Park, Greencastle. The group will meet near the restrooms and the walking will begin at 9 a.m. Any age and fitness level will be welcome...
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Virtual concerts conclude Wednesday with Joe Peters
(Local News ~ 04/26/21)
The Greencastle Virtual Music Festival will conclude its series of 28 weekly Zoom watch parties with singer-songwriter Joe Peters performing a live interactive concert from his California home Wednesday night. The 7:30 p.m. performance can be viewed at http://gvmf.live...
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Extension office reopens May 3
(Local News ~ 04/26/21)
The Purdue Extension-Putnam County office will be reopening its doors to the public on Monday, May 3 at 8 a.m. From this point forward, the office hours will be Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and from 1-4 p.m. Evening and lunch appointments are available upon request...
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Thank a 4-H volunteer
(Local News ~ 04/26/21)
April is the month that we celebrate National Volunteer Week. Have you thanked the volunteers in your life lately? Extension staff often seek to remind 4-H’ers and their families to thank the volunteers they work with in the local program. It is no exaggeration to state that the 4-H program in Putnam County, or anywhere else for that matter, would not exist as we know it without volunteers. ...
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Work begins this week on U.S. 36 in Avon
(Local News ~ 04/26/21)
AVON — The Indiana Department of Transportation recently announced that work begins on or after Wednesday, April 28 on U.S. 36 in Avon. This project spans from Shiloh Park Dr. to just east of Raceway Road. Work is scheduled to take place nightly between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. on an added travel lanes project in town while the contractor strengthens the outside shoulder...
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Apple to bring 500 jobs to Clayton area
(Local News ~ 04/26/21)
CLAYTON (AP) — Apple is planning a $100 million distribution center near Indianapolis that could employ nearly 500 workers by the end of 2024, company and state officials announced Monday. The distribution hub will be located near the Hendricks County town of Clayton, about 10 miles west of Indianapolis, and will be operated by XPO Logistics Supply Chain. The center is expected to accelerate delivery times for Apple customers in Indiana and the rest of the country...
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Putnam Scanner for April 27, 2021
(Police Logs ~ 04/26/21)
Thirteen people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Monday • At 4:31 a.m. Zachary A. Nichols, 22, Cloverdale, was lodged at the jail for unlawful possession of a syringe. • At 12:55 a.m. Matthew W. Thompson, 37, Spencer, was taken into custody for invasion of privacy...
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New prayer group to help with anxiety and stress
(Local News ~ 04/26/21)
Greencastle Presbyterian Church is offering a five-week group that can help deal with stress and provide spiritual resources for anxiety. The group will meet at noon on Wednesdays in the church parlor. Rev. Wes Kendall, a trained spiritual director, will help the group explore the Ignatian Examen, an ancient prayer that can help us slow down and notice God’s activity in our lives and our worlds...
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Blubaum - 50th Anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 04/26/21)
On April 24, Lloyd and Helen Blubaum celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married in Terre Haute in 1971. They moved to Putnam County in 1978 and have been honored to call it home since. The Blubaums have three daughters, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren...
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Larry T. Martin
(Obituary ~ 04/26/21)
Larry T. Martin, age 83, of Terre Haute, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021. He was born April 15, 1938 in Chicago o the late Donald and Elizabeth Karabinos. He married Joann Gibbons-Martin, and she survives. He retired from IBM in Greencastle and served his country in the United States Army...
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