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Whole state remains red; Putnam metrics climb higher
(Local News ~ 01/27/22)
It’s not clear if the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has reached its peak in Putnam County. However, the week ending Monday, Jan. 24 was the highest in terms of number of new COVID-19 cases locally since the pandemic began in March 2020. In total, there were 574 new positive cases in Putnam County over the seven-day period, including 180 cases on Jan. 20 and 113 on Jan. 21, easily the two highest single-day counts of the pandemic...
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North Putnam School Board approves new Covid protocols
(Local News ~ 01/27/22)
BAINBRIDGE — The North Putnam School Board voted to adjust COVID-19 protocols throughout the corporation to better align itself with current recommendations from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. In a special meeting held Tuesday, a resolution was introduced to change the contact and quarantine procedures from the 10-day isolation and testing practices in favor of the CDC recommended five-day isolation and testing guidelines, matching other school districts throughout the county...
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U.S. 231 INDOT project could start as soon as May
(Local News ~ 01/27/22)
The greatest spectacle in highway repair is coming to Greencastle as soon as this May. Just don’t expect a lot of fast cars and checkered flags for this endeavor. Long-awaited and Covid-delayed, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) U.S. 231 rehabilitation is set to go out for bids in March, Greencastle Mayor Bill Dory told the Redevelopment Commission at its January meeting Wednesday evening...
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Featured Senior Athlete: Josie Hutcheson, South Putnam
(High School Sports ~ 01/27/22)
Josie is a senior at South Putnam and participates in one sport, swimming. ——— Banner Graphic: How important are sports to you, and what have you learned from them? Josie Hutcheson: “Sports are important to me because they show you how to be prepared for things in the future and they keep you disciplined.”...
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Louella B. Burnett
(Obituary ~ 01/27/22)
Louella B. Burnett, 80, of Fillmore, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. She was born on March 3, 1941 in Indianapolis to the late Oliver and Goldie Marie (Hillands) Finchum. Louella married Elmer Lee Burnett on June 20, 1959 in Putnam County, and he preceded her in death on April 6, 2010...
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Big Walnut Creek Watershed Project announces $200,000 in cost share funding
(Local News ~ 01/27/22)
Grant funding is now available to contribute to the overall health of Big Walnut Creek and the surrounding area. The Big Walnut Creek Watershed Project, in partnership with the Boone, Hendricks and Putnam County Soil and Water Conservation Districts, has announced the availability of funding from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s Section 319 program and local partners to directly enhance Big Walnut Creek and its tributaries...
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Baird: House GOP advances $1B tax-cut
(Local News ~ 01/27/22)
Indiana House Republicans recently advanced a sweeping tax cut package that could put more than $1.3 billion back in Hoosiers’ pockets, according to State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle), who supported House Bill 1002. The state’s budget reserves are expected to hit a record $5 billion at the end of fiscal year 2022. Baird, a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, said if House Bill 1002 becomes law it would be the largest tax cut in state history...
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Court News for Jan. 28, 2022
(Court News ~ 01/27/22)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Jerod A. Gruenholz, 47, Fillmore, Level 6 felony battery against a public safety official, Class A misdemeanor resisting law enforcement, Level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine, Class A misdemeanor driving with a suspended license with a prior conviction, Class C misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia...
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Cloncs - 66th Anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 01/27/22)
Herbert and Marcia Cloncs of Roachdale were united in marriage on Feb. 10, 1956. Best wishes as you continue the marriage adventure and celebrate your 66th wedding anniversary with a family dinner. To friends who would like to wish them a happy anniversary, they enjoy receiving cards...
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Putnam Scanner for Jan. 28, 2022
(Police Logs ~ 01/27/22)
Seven people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Wednesday • At 6:25 p.m. Michael L. Frazee Jr., 63, Fillmore, was taken into custody for neglect of a dependent and driving with a suspended license. • At 1:45 p.m. Nikaria R. Jennings, 20, Crawfordsville, was housed at the jail on an out-of-county warrant...
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DePauw mourns the passing of Tim Hreha ‘73
(College Sports ~ 01/27/22)
Tim Hreha, who came to DePauw as a student-athlete in 1969 and served on the coaching staff for six decades, has passed away. Tim came to DePauw from McKeesport, Pa., and was a three-year starter at defensive tackle. He earned three varsity letters, the team’s spirit award in 1971, and the role of captain his senior year...
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Clover Homecoming
(Local News ~ 01/27/22)
The 2022 winter homecoming royals for Cloverdale High School will be crowned between games of a JV-varsity boys’ basketball doubleheader Friday evening against Northview...
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Cougar King
(Local News ~ 01/27/22)
Besting three classmates, Doug O’Hair is named the 2022 North Putnam winter homecoming king Saturday night. O’Hair is escorted by North Putnam junior Opry Curran.
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Ivy Tech Career Fair
(Local News ~ 01/27/22)
More than 80 job seekers converge on Ivy Tech-Greencastle Tuesday for a career fair hosted by the college, Greencastle/Putnam County Economic Development and WorkOne Western Indiana. More than 30 employers were represented in the fair that was geared toward workers displaced by the widespread layoffs at the IAC Greencastle plant...
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