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Masking will be optional at South Putnam
(Local News ~ 07/15/21)
Administrators and staff at South Putnam will be coming back to school without a general mask requirement. However, being flexible is still the concern going forward. With it being “a work in progress for quite a while,” new superintendent Corey Smith spoke to a plan for returning to school during the South Putnam School Board’s regular meeting Wednesday evening...
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City Council tackles electronic communication
(Local News ~ 07/15/21)
In pre-pandemic days, a rollcall cry of “here” meant physically present at the facility. But over the past two years of the pandemic, that has been relaxed and members of a board or council could Zoom in from home and join the meeting in their pajamas or listen via cellphone in their car if they wished...
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Crane tells Kiwanis of ‘surreal’ legislative session
(Local News ~ 07/15/21)
The 2021 session of the Indiana General Assembly was certainly a strange one. Still in the throes of a worldwide pandemic, the state’s legislators had to deal with questions not only of how to lead the state’s recovery but whether they’d even be able to get together at all...
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BZA puts kibosh on LIVEstock Festival
(Local News ~ 07/15/21)
LIVEstock Music Festival, a growing tradition in Warren Township since 2018, has been denied county approval for the 2021 event. Before the Putnam County Board of Zoning Appeals on Monday, Willer Timber Ridge Angus Cattle Ranch and Hemp Operation was denied a special exception to host the concert by a 3-1 vote...
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Cloverdale board addresses masks, re-entry
(Local News ~ 07/15/21)
CLOVERDALE — With it being clear that parents had provided feedback, the Cloverdale School Board addressed their concerns about the start of school Monday evening. While a re-entry plan was touched on last month, Superintendent Greg Linton and Board President Vivian Whitaker mainly spoke on expectations when it comes to masking up...
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Town of Cloverdale pursuing road repair work
(Local News ~ 07/15/21)
CLOVERDALE — Town leaders in Cloverdale are moving forward on road improvements in the Stardust Hills community. They are also looking at repairing a specific road near Interstate 70. The Cloverdale Town Council and Town Manager Jason Hartman discussed how these improvements can be accomplished going forward during its regular meeting Tuesday evening...
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Jeff Rich to serve as 2021 fair parade grand marshal
(Local News ~ 07/15/21)
As an veteran auctioneer, Jeff Rich is perfectly comfortable with all eyes being on him. But as he rides along on Sunday, making his way westbound on Washington Street in Jerry Chandler’s carriage, the Cloverdale-based auctioneer admits he may feel slightly out of place...
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Carrington relishes North-South dominance
(High School Sports ~ 07/15/21)
It wasn’t what anyone expected when the ball was first kicked off last week but no one in the South locker room could complain about a 45-7 thrashing of the North squad in the IFCA North-South All-Star Game. Brach Carrington certainly wasn’t. “It was a blast,” Carrington said. “Coming from the week of practice, which was fun as you got to know the guys, the game made the whole week of practice worth it.”...
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FEATURED SENIOR ATHLETE: Allison Fajt, Greencastle
(High School Sports ~ 07/15/21)
Allison is a graduate of Greencastle and participated in one sport, tennis. ——— Banner Graphic: How important are sports to you, and what have you learned from them? Allison Fajt: “They’re pretty important. It’s something I also did for fun. Sports taught me patience and to not get as angry at things.”...
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Tiger Cubs Wilson, Sutherlin, Whitaker named to 3A All-State baseball team
(High School Sports ~ 07/15/21)
Three members of the Greencastle baseball team earned a final accolade for their work in the 2021 baseball season as the Indiana High School Baseball Coaches Association announced the all-state teams for each class. Keifer Wilson was named as the Class 3A All-State Catcher while teammates Nick Sutherlin and Brody Whitaker were named Honorable Mention All-State players...
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Area 30 open to enrolling sophomores
(Local News ~ 07/15/21)
With a new funding model based on average daily membership (ADM) being tested out, school leaders are now looking at allowing sophomores to enroll in programs at Area 30 Career Center. A proposal from Cloverdale Superintendent Greg Linton, Area 30’s interlocal board of directors signaled that this change could come by at least next school year in a discussion had during its regular meeting Tuesday morning...
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Arthur L. Adams
(Obituary ~ 07/15/21)
Arthur L. Adams, 70, of Cloverdale, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021. He was born in Ashland, Ky., to the late Arthur and Frances (Parson) Adams. He married Frances Joyce (Johnson) Oct. 31, 1969, and she survives. He worked for Ford Motor Co. for 30 years, and was a natural born hot rodder. ...
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Pet Parade Winners
(Local News ~ 07/15/21)
Best of Show winner at the Pet Parade during July 4 festivities at Robe-Ann Park in Greencastle was Kelsey Mitchell with her Corgi Pamela...
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TCB announces pair of appointments
(Local News ~ 07/15/21)
ROACHDALE — Tr-County Bank has announced a pair of appointments of employees to new positions. Amanda York has been named the Bank Secrecy Officer (BSA) for TCB. Prior to joining the bank, York spent nine years in restaurant management, both in the Chicago area and in Crawfordsville...
- Putnam Scanner for July 16, 2021 (Police Logs ~ 07/15/21)
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DPU's Gregory earns national coaching award
(College Sports ~ 07/15/21)
Andrew Gregory, assistant men’s and women’s tennis coach at DePauw since 2010-11, has been selected as the 2020-21 Intercollegiate Tennis Association Division III Women’s Tennis Assistant Coach of the Year. The award honors an assistant coach who has exhibited outstanding leadership in ways that contribute to on and off-court team performance...
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LETTER: Lawyers pushing ‘Trump lie’ should be held accountable
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/15/21)
To the Editor: It is reassuring to me to see people held accountable for their actions. Rudy Giuliani was once a well-respected lawyer in New York State. He is currently forbidden to practice law in New York State and in D.C. The reason is because he lied to the courts and to the general public. Rudy and other lawyers took up the Trump lie that the election was not fair and that widespread voter fraud caused Trump to lose...
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Congressman Baird helps Ag Committee pass Broadband for Rural America Act
(Local News ~ 07/15/21)
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Fourth District Congressman Jim Baird (R-Greencastle) has released a statement following the unanimous passage of the Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act by the House Committee on Agriculture, of which he is a member...
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Endeavor to Give Golf Event donates $4,800 to local pantries
(Local News ~ 07/15/21)
CLOVERDALE -- Endeavor Communications recently held its inaugural charity golf outing event “Endeavor to Give” at Deer Creek’s golf course with funds raised through entry fees and different events, such as raffles prizes, hole sponsorships, golf cannons and more...
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Angie Godwin to be honored by United Methodist Women
(Local News ~ 07/15/21)
PUTNAMVILLE -- The Putnamville United Methodist Church invites the community to a special gathering honoring Angie Godwin, who in 1915 established an orphanage in Greencastle which led to the Indiana United Methodist Children’s Home located in Lebanon, Ind...
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Parade organizers encourage social distancing
(Local News ~ 07/15/21)
With the Putnam County Fair Parade set for 2 p.m. Sunday, organizers are encouraging attendees to do their part to help stop the resurgence of COVID-19. “With Covid still a possibility and to adhere with CDC guidelines we are asking families and individuals to practice social distancing while maintaining six feet even when outside and/or vaccinated,” a parade committee statement read. ...
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