Stories from Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Preparing for for a return to an in-person event for the first time since 2019, the Putnam County Commissioners sign a proclamation recognizing Saturday, March 12 as Putnam County Ag Day...

Having finalized the 2022 plan for $1,170,981 in Economic Development Income Tax (EDIT) funds earlier this month, the Putnam County Commissioners have now formally signed off on the plan. With some special projects this year, including technology upgrades, a new reassessment program and the county’s bicentennial, the 2022 EDIT Plan is as follows:...

DePauw University women’s basketball team hosted the quarterfinal round of the NCAC tournament Tuesday evening and handled the Wooster Fighting Scots easily 72-54, paced by Mya Shannon and Grace Kinzey who combined for 25 points. After a little bit of a slow start, DePauw got things going with Maeve Summerville scoring eight quick points. ...

BAINBRIDGE – Before a minutes had passed in Tuesday night’s boys’ basketball game between North Putnam and North Montgomery, Ellis Lyons had dropped two threes and set the tone for senior night. The Cougars were up by double-digits after a quarter and out of sight by halftime, rolling the Chargers 71-35...

It was a shootout at the Eagles’ Nest on Tuesday night. A total of 161 points, two players combining for 82 points and a total of 62 free throws were recorded in South Putnam’s 84-77 overtime win versus Riverton Parke. The offensive firepower was on display as the teams’ shot 51 percent from the field...

Having seen its health insurance payment go up for the first time in several years, Putnam County could be on the lookout for savings options on this front. When the county renewed its annual health insurance plan back in August, the Putnam County Commissioners said other options might be explored for the future of county employee health insurance...

DePauw Opera returns to live performances March 3-6 with two small masterpieces staged in Moore Theater at DePauw’s Green Center for the Performing Arts. The Baroque English opera “Dido and Aeneas” by Henry Purcell will be in two performances, Thursday, March 3 and Saturday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m...