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Clinton Township home lost in fire Sunday morning
(Local News ~ 10/18/21)
VAN BIBBER LAKE — A Clinton Township home is a total loss following a fire which scrambled multiple emergency agencies Sunday morning. At about 5:50 a.m., the Clinton Township Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched for a garage fire at 4089 N. CR 600 West. A box alarm was then dropped as the home on the property was fully engulfed...
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Two injured in single-vehicle crash Sunday
(Local News ~ 10/18/21)
LIMEDALE — Two motorists were injured in a single-vehicle crash on Manhattan Road south of Greencastle Sunday evening. At about 5 p.m., first responders were dispatched to the area of County Road 300 West for a motor vehicle accident with injuries...
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Road that’s not a road causing county conundrum
(Local News ~ 10/18/21)
LIMEDALE — When is a county road not a county road? That was the question before the Putnam County Commissioners Monday morning regarding County Road 280 South in southwestern Greencastle Township. For all intents and purposes, 280 South — which joins with County Road 285 South to form a U-shaped jaunt east of Manhattan Road in Limedale — is a county road...
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'Bonus' homecoming allows Neese to play again on Tucker Court
(Local News ~ 10/18/21)
CLOVERDALE — When Cooper Neese attended high school at Cloverdale from 2013-17, the school had homecoming ceremonies twice a year like most schools do. On Sunday, however, Cloverdale hosted a rare “bonus homecoming” for Neese when the Indiana State men’s basketball team took the floor on Tucker Court for a “surprise” practice in Neese’s honor...
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Woman charged after causing multiple head-on collisions
(Local News ~ 10/18/21)
BAINBRIDGE — A 28-year-old Bainbridge woman was charged with driving while intoxicated Sunday evening after she crashed into multiple other vehicles east of Bainbridge. Larinda McMahon was traveling on U.S. 36 in the area of the Big Walnut bridge when she crossed the centerline, striking multiple cars head on...
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Greencastle Heavy Trash Day set for Saturday, Oct. 23
(Local News ~ 10/18/21)
With a goal of “keeping Greencastle beautiful,” Greencastle Heavy Trash Day is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 23, the City Council learned at its October meeting. City of Greencastle trash customers are invited to dispose of trash and large waste items free of charge, rain or shine, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Greencastle High School main parking lot, 910 E. Washington St. Customers must enter off East Washington Street...
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Community Connect event set Saturday
(Local News ~ 10/18/21)
Putnam County can be a wonderful place to live with plenty of resources available for those who know where to look. On Saturday, many of those resources will be available for one day in one place. Around 20 resources will be available on from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23 at the Putnam County Fairgrounds Community Building for the inaugural Community Connect of Putnam County...
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Wilma Dean Proctor
(Obituary ~ 10/18/21)
Wilma D. Poynter Proctor passed away from her earthly home into eternal life on Sunday. She was born to Walter Henderson Poynter and Mary Elizabeth Blanton Poynter as one of six children. She was raised on their farm and graduated from Fillmore High School...
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Beyond Homeless conducting Heroes for the Homeless
(Local News ~ 10/18/21)
The public is invited to join Beyond Homeless for the Heroes for the Homeless Virtual Challenge. Proceeds from the Heroes for the Homeless Virtual Challenge will help the organization continue to provide emergency shelter, and essential programs and services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless...
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Museum to host retrospective of local artist Opdahl
(Local News ~ 10/18/21)
Local artist Martha Donovan Opdahl has an upcoming art show opening on Sunday. The Putnam County Museum is hosting Out of Line – A Retrospective Exhibition from Oct. 24 through Feb. 13, 2022. The work in the show covers a wide range of mediums representing the various directions her work has taken over the years. These include abstract 2D work in fiber, pastel drawings, montage, photography and sculpture. She approaches art making with a drawing sensibility — the constant element is line...
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Putnam Scanner for Oct. 19, 2021
(Police Logs ~ 10/18/21)
Nine people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Monday • At 3:53 a.m. Brent L. Wallace, 37, Spencer, was lodged at the jail on a warrant for possession of marijuana. Sunday • At 2:48 a.m. Zachary P. Timm, 21, Bainbridge, was taken into custody on a warrant for harassment...
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West Central sets electronics recycling day for Oct. 23
(Local News ~ 10/18/21)
West Central Solid Waste District (WCSWD) is sponsoring an electronics recycling day from 8 a.m.-noon at Greencastle Middle School, 400 Percy L. Julian Dr. Electronic waste, or e-waste, often contains hazardous materials like lead and mercury. It is illegal to knowingly throw away e-waste such as computers, printers, cellphones and televisions in the trash, as they are banned from landfills...
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GPD hosts Drug Take-Back Day
(Local News ~ 10/18/21)
Local police will againt partner with the Drug Enforcement Agency Office to participate in the National Drug Take Back Day event on Saturday, Oct. 23. Officials from the Greencastle Police Department will be set up at the Putnam County Fairgrounds, 64 N. U.S. 231, Greencastle...
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