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County to increase pay, number of public defenders
(Local News ~ 12/27/21)
In a decision that’s been coming for a number of years, Putnam County will increase both the number of public defenders serving the county, as well as the wages for those positions. In a unanimous vote recently, the Putnam County Council approved a one-year plan for the increased cost to be funded through the county public defender fund...
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All Lilly finalists a credit to Putnam County
(Local News ~ 12/27/21)
I may begin to sound like a broken record when I say that Putnam County has some amazing, outstanding students. The Putnam County Community Foundation recently announced the 2022 Putnam County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar as Catherine Hodge of South Putnam High School...
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Defending Wabash Valley Classic champions Greencastle dumped into lower bracket by Clovers
(High School Sports ~ 12/27/21)
TERRE HAUTE — Greencastle and Cloverdale picked up where they left off just nine days ago in another gritty, calculated contest as part of the Wabash Valley Classic Monday afternoon. The Clovers had the better start but struggled from the field the rest of the way while the Tiger Cubs closed a seven-point first quarter gap, only to run out of steam in the final quarter as the defending champions fell 36-32...
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Applying for Master Gardener training
(Local News ~ 12/27/21)
Purdue Extension Master Gardeners (EMGs) receive training in horticulture to equip them to volunteer to assist Purdue Extension with home horticulture education in local communities...
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Preserving Nature
(Local News ~ 12/27/21)
Bill (left) and Bob Wichmann receive the Ouabache Land Conservancy’s (OLC) 2020 Dr. Marion T. Jackson Conservationist of the Year Award during its annual celebration on Oct. 28. They received the award to honor their dedication to preserving a 212-acre tract of land in Putnam County...
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Pets Healing Vets
(Local News ~ 12/27/21)
American Legion Post 58 recently hosted a fundraiser that raised $3,500 for Pets Healing Vets, a program of the Humane Society of Hamilton County that pairs military veterans with PTSD and traumatic brain injuries with shelter dogs and cats...
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Jesse M. Hunt
(Obituary ~ 12/27/21)
Jesse M. Hunt passed away on Dec. 9, 2021 in Kalispell, Mont., surrounded by his three children. Jesse is survived by sister Cathy (Steve) Albin; daughter Candice (Joe) Thurman and three grandchildren, Owen, Emmett and Audrey; daughter Cassie Hunt and three grandchildren, Chanlie, Emmerson and Hallie; son Scott (Erika) Hunt; and grandchild Olivia...
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Mary Ann Knowling-Bell-McClure
(Obituary ~ 12/27/21)
Mary Ann Knowling-Bell-McClure, 63, of Waveland, passed away Friday, Dec. 24, 2021 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. She was born on Dec. 31, 1957 in Crawfordsville to the late Theodore and Vera (Hancock) Knowling. On March 21, 2003 in St. Louis, she married Terry McClure. He survives...
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Anthony James Ingram
(Obituary ~ 12/27/21)
Anthony James Ingram, 49, of Greencastle, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021 at Mill Pond Health Campus. Anthony was born in Pensacola, Fla., on Jan. 9, 1972, the son of Charles Ingram Sr. and Evelyn Henderson. He was a 1990 graduate of Ben Davis High School...
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Esther Marie Best Taylor
(Obituary ~ 12/27/21)
Esther Marie Best Taylor, 87, Poland, passed away Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021 at Franciscan Health Crawfordsville with family at her side. She was born April 12, 1934 to William Best and Inez Marie Trout. Esther attended Reelsville High School. She married Willie Gene Taylor on May 2, 1951. They were married a few days short of 65 years when he passed on April 23, 2014...
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Linda D. Evans
(Obituary ~ 12/27/21)
Linda D. Evans, 69, of Danville, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021 at Hendricks Regional Health. She was born on March 19, 1952 in Greencastle to Virginia Pell Phillips and the late Leon Phillips. Linda married John W. Evans on June 18, 1983 in Danville, and he preceded her in death on April 12, 2013...
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Bainbridge Council plans special meeting Wednesday
(Local News ~ 12/27/21)
BAINBRIDGE — The Bainbridge Town Council will meet in special session at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 29. The Town Council meets at Bainbridge Town Hall, 201 N. Grant Avenue.
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Hunting, fishing, trapping license fees to increase
(Local News ~ 12/27/21)
For the first time since 2006, Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife (DFW) has increased fees for hunting, fishing and trapping licenses. Commercial license fees also increase, some for the first time since the 1980s. The increases will be applied to personal licenses starting with the 2022-23 license year (April 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023) that will go on sale in January. ...
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Local DNR properties offering First Day Hikes Jan. 1
(Local News ~ 12/27/21)
Outdoor lovers can usher in 2022 at one of multiple First Day Hikes being offered Saturday, Jan. 1 by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. The guided hikes are being organized by Indiana State Parks in cooperation with America’s State Parks. First Day Hikes will take place in all 50 states...
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Court News for Dec. 28, 2021
(Court News ~ 12/27/21)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Dane A. Archer, 40, Greencastle, Level 3 felony aggravated battery when assault poses a substantial risk of death, Class A misdemeanor intimidation Tara K. Mateyko, 52, Cloverdale, two counts of Level 4 felony dealing in methamphetamine, two counts of Level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine...
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Putnam Scanner for Dec. 28, 2021
(Police Logs ~ 12/27/21)
Several people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently Sunday • At 11:42 p.m. Steven L. Samora, 37, Bainbridge, was lodged at the jail for domestic battery, strangulation, driving while intoxicated with a prior conviction. • At 5:54 a.m. Kevin L. Billingsley, 29, Indianapolis, was taken into custody for driving with intoxicated, driving with a suspended license and on a Boone County warrant...
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Baird invites constituents to complete 2022 issue survey
(Local News ~ 12/27/21)
State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) is inviting constituents to complete the 2022 issue survey to provide feedback ahead of the upcoming legislative session. Constituents in House District 44, which includes all of Putnam County and portions of Clay, Morgan, Owen and Parke counties, will receive mailed postcards on how to complete the survey...
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‘Where Does Your Money Go?’ to be offered in Putnam County
(Local News ~ 12/27/21)
When payday rolls around, many consumers try to figure out which bills they will pay and which ones must wait until another paycheck comes in. With costs increasing for necessary expenses such as gasoline, utilities and healthcare, consumers are finding it harder to make ends meet...
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Library Board approves strategic planning, sick leave
(Local News ~ 12/27/21)
As the Putnam County Public Library closes out the year, its board of trustees passed two resolutions pertaining to strategic planning and COVID leave last Wednesday. The first resolution was to approve both a public plan and an internal “to-do” list addressing longer-term goals and needs for the library. These are meant to be accomplished between 2022 and 2026...
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