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Manhattan Road, U.S. 231 crashes part of busy Friday
(Local News ~ 10/25/21)
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office responded to no less than eight crashes last Friday, two of which involved injuries or arrests. At about 12:40 p.m., police were dispatched to the approximate area of County Road 400 South (Manhattan Road) for a vehicle which had struck a utility pole...
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Brazil woman, juveniles arrested in road rage incident
(Local News ~ 10/25/21)
LIMEDALE — A Brazil woman and two juveniles were taken into custody following a road rage incident on Manhattan Road Friday evening. At about 5 p.m., police received a report for a motor vehicle crash at the intersection with County Road 525 South. It was reported at this time that a physical altercation was taking place following the crash...
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Ames family to ‘Light Up the Night’ as legacy of lost brother, son, dad
(Local News ~ 10/25/21)
Ethan Ames was a lot more than a name in the Putnam Scanner. He was more than his addiction. He was more than the man who lost his battle with addiction and other mental health struggles when he took his own life in April 2020. At least that’s how his family remembers him...
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Terry Clifford elected president of Indiana State Fair Board
(Local News ~ 10/25/21)
INDIANAPOLIS — A longtime fixture at the Indiana State Fair, Terry Clifford of Cloverdale will serve as the president of the State Fair Board in the coming year. Clifford was elected to the post on Thursday, Oct. 21 during a joint meeting of the Indiana State Fair Board and the Indiana State Fair commission...
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Operation Halloween to keep sex offenders off streets this weekend
(Local News ~ 10/25/21)
For the fifth year in a row, the Putnam County Adult Probation Department’s Operation Halloween will keep registered sex offenders off the streets during trick-or-treating in Putnam County. Operation Halloween requires all convicted and registered sex offenders under probationary supervision who have no-contact orders with children to participate in the program...
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Making Connections
(Local News ~ 10/25/21)
Keeping up with the lunch rush, Ruth Myers (above right) and Anisha Tisher distribute meals to April Gay and children Nate Gay and Hailey Parker Saturday at the Community Connect event at the Putnam County Fairgrounds...
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North Putnam board approves HVAC project resolutions
(Local News ~ 10/25/21)
ROACHDALE — Preparing for a HVAC renovation project at Bainbridge Elementary School next year, the North Putnam School Board approved four related resolutions at its regular meeting Thursday evening. The board approved a resolution stipulating a form of lease to a school building corporation, in which a portion of the school will be leased to it. Meanwhile, the school corporation will go out to bidders for bonds and repay the building corporation in terms of debt service...
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Bonnie M. Wisehart
(Obituary ~ 10/25/21)
Bonnie M. Wisehart, age 91, Stilesville, passed away Thursday morning, Oct. 21, 2021 at The Waters of Greencastle. Bonnie was born Sept. 13, 1930 to Archie and Dora Alice (Petrey) Poynter. She loved her church and attending Bible study. She enjoyed working puzzles...
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Carl William Delvo
(Obituary ~ 10/25/21)
Carl William Delvo, 52, passed away Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021 in Indianapolis. Carl was born to Don and Sandra (Cooper) Delvo in Brazil on Jan. 28, 1969. Carl was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. He loved to watch NASCAR races, football and soccer. Most of all, Carl enjoyed spending time with his 11 grandchildren...
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Crystal Barker
(Obituary ~ 10/25/21)
Crystal Barker of Greencastle passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Oct. 22, 2021 at age of 92 years. She was born in Fillmore on Aug. 16, 1929 to Herman and Kathleen (Hart) Day. She graduated from Fillmore High School in the class of 1947. Crystal married Carl Barker on Sept. 17, 1948, and they were married 65 years...
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Putnam County yard waste site closing Oct. 30
(Local News ~ 10/25/21)
The Putnam County yard waste drop-off site, located at 2363 S. CR 250 West, Greencastle (past the County Highway and Jim Baugh Firing Range), will be closing for the season on Saturday, Oct. 30. Residents of Putnam and Parke counties are urged to take advantage of the warm weather to clean up yard trimmings and debris before the site closes for the year. The site is open Wednesday from noon-6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m...
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Ivy Tech scholarship applications now open for 2022 high school seniors
(Local News ~ 10/25/21)
The Ivy Tech Community College Terre Haute and Greencastle locations offer several scholarships exclusively for high school seniors, and the applications are now open for the 2022-23 academic year. Seniors can apply for the Chancellor’s Award Scholarship, Academic/Technical Honors Scholarship, Laptop Scholarships, and the Thrive On! Scholarship to attend Ivy Tech in fall 2022...
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Park Department announces annual pie-baking contest
(Local News ~ 10/25/21)
The Greencastle Parks and Recreation Department will hold its Seasonal Pie Baking Contest and fundraiser Friday, Nov. 12 at The Inn at DePauw Galleria and Room A. Entry fee is $5 per pie. Registration deadline is Friday, Nov. 12. Money raised will go to community youth programs...
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Campus farm to host harvest festival
(Local News ~ 10/25/21)
The third-annual DePauw Harvest Festival at Ullem Campus Farm is set for Saturday, Oct. 30. The DePauw Office of Sustainability is partnering with local craft and food vendors to bring campus and community together at the Ullem Campus Farm, 1138 W. Walnut St...
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Digging deeper into land leases
(Local News ~ 10/25/21)
Many times, lease agreements must be negotiated in order to meet the needs and expectations for both landlords and tenants. The Purdue Land Lease Team has developed a program that address many questions concerning land leases. Landowners and farmers can learn more about the various tools available to assist with developing a farmland lease, the impact soil may have on leases and answers to legal questions by participating in the Purdue University Extension virtual workshop Digging Deeper Into Land Leases.. ...
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Bainbridge students to visit Turkey Run thanks to grant
(Local News ~ 10/25/21)
BAINBRIDGE — Twelve local third-graders will have the chance to visit a state park thanks to a grant announced recently. Bainbridge Elementary School was one of 12 Indiana schools to receive funding through the Discover the Outdoors field trip grant program, which is administered by the Indiana Natural Resources Foundation, the supporting nonprofit of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources...
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Putnam Scanner for Oct. 26, 2021
(Police Logs ~ 10/25/21)
Twelve people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Monday • At 2 a.m. Jamey R. Keener, 35, Jasonville, was lodged at the jail for theft, auto theft and criminal mischief. • At 12:51 a.m. Madonna D. Boswell, 34, Coatesville, was taken into custody for driving with a suspended license with a prior conviction...
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Non-Food Pantry sets Oct. 30 distribution
(Local News ~ 10/25/21)
The Putnam County Non-Food Pantry, hosted by St Andrew’s Episcopal Church, will be distributing non-food items from noon until 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30, at the church at 520 E. Seminary St., Greencastle. This will be a drive-through distribution of products only. Because of concerns about safety, only pre-packaged bags will be distributed, so there won’t be a choice of items...
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Norman Eugene Dunn
(Obituary ~ 10/25/21)
Norman Eugene Dunn, 85, of Greencastle, passed away on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021 at Putnam County Hospital. Norman was born in Greencastle on Oct. 18, 1935, the son of Morris Leon and Catherine V. (Whitted) Dunn. Mr. Dunn worked for many years with IBM until his retirement in 1987. Norman proudly served in the United States Air Force...
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Eagles lodge to host separate Halloween events for adults and kids
(Local News ~ 10/25/21)
The Greencastle Eagles Lodge, 207 Elizabeth St., will be having an adult Halloween party for members this Friday, Oct. 29 from 6 p.m. to midnight. All are encouraged to wear their costumes for the best costume contest. Additionally, there will be a pitch in meal and karaoke will be going...
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PCPL to host conversation with author Kevin McKelvey
(Local News ~ 10/25/21)
Author Kevin McKelvey will speak at the Putnam County Public Library on Thursday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. The conversation with the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Award honoree is part of the Indiana Authors Awards Speaker Program, powered by Indiana Humanities and made possible through the generosity of Glick Philanthropies...
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PCPL Halloween treats include books
(Local News ~ 10/25/21)
The Putnam County Public Library will host its annual trick-or-treat event on Saturday, Oct. 30 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Children and teens can pick up their free book and a treat in the Imagination Portal or Teen Area any time on Saturday. The annual event is made possible by the Friends of the Putnam County Public Library, a group of invested individuals who pay a membership fee and dedicate volunteer hours to supporting the library...
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Long, Campos earn NCAC Athlete of the Week honors
(College Sports ~ 10/25/21)
Ashley Long (Fr., Monticello, Ill./Monticello) and Manolo Loring Campos (Fr., Madrid, Spain/San Patricio, El Soto) were selected as North Coast Athletic Conference Women’s and Men’s Golf Athlete of the Week for their performances at the Wittenberg Fall Classic...
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DePauw volleyball rallies back to beat Ohio Wesleyan in five sets in home finale
(College Sports ~ 10/25/21)
DePauw recovered from a 2-1 deficit with a thrilling fourth-set win before taking the fifth for a 3-2 (25-20, 8-25, 19-25, 29-27, 15-10) North Coast Athletic Conference win over visiting Ohio Wesleyan. The Tigers improved to 10-10 overall and 3-5 in the NCAC, while the Battling Bishops dropped to 10-12 overall and 4-3 in NCAC play...
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DePauw football moves to 6-0 with win at Allegheny
(College Sports ~ 10/25/21)
MEADVILLE, PA. — DePauw totaled over 500 yards of offense and the Tigers scored the game’s first 35 points on the way to a 38-14 North Coast Athletic Conference win at Allegheny. The Tigers moved to 6-1 overall and 6-0 in the NCAC, while the Gators dropped to 2-5 overall and 1-5 in conference play...
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Hunt for the Great Pumpkin set for Oct. 30
(Local News ~ 10/25/21)
The Greencastle Parks and Recreation Department will stage the Hunt for the Great Pumpkin Saturday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m. for youngsters in grades 3-5. Organizers are putting a “frightful twist” on their annual Easter egg activity, hiding 3,000 Halloween-colored eggs within Robe-Ann Park, where youngsters will hunt them with flashlights...
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