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Très bien, Mlle. Berry
(Local News ~ 04/25/22)
For 33 years, WTHI-TV 10 in Terre Haute has been giving the Golden Apple Award to area educators. For that same 33 years, Amy Berry has been teaching French to Indiana high school students. While that may be little more than coincidence, it is a fact not lost on Berry, a lifelong resident of the Wabash Valley, except for her first year of teaching, when she was at Medora High School in Southern Indiana...
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Baugh seeks sheriff's post
(Local News ~ 04/25/22)
My name is Jerrod Baugh, Republican running for Putnam County Sheriff. I grew up in Greencastle watching my father serve our community as sheriff. Since childhood, I’ve held a personal reverence for the responsibilities of such an honorable position. I am asking for your support to continue this legacy of responsible leadership...
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Hibler vying for sheriff's office
(Local News ~ 04/25/22)
Steve Hibler is a Republican candidate for Putnam County Sheriff on the May 3 primary ballot. Hibler is an accomplished senior law enforcement professional of 40 years and a highly-decorated 34-year Army combat veteran whose work is focused on providing safety and security in his communities through citizen engagement. His leadership experience spans globally. Driven by his passion, he takes pride in not only protecting and defending the Constitution, but also teaching its importance...
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Simmons looks to be next sheriff
(Local News ~ 04/25/22)
Maj. Dwight Simmons is a 24-year veteran of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. During his career, he has served as road deputy, lieutenant over night shift operations, as well as a K-9 handler of three separate narcotics detection or dual-purpose K-9s for the agency. Maj. Simmons is currently the operations commander in charge of the enforcement division, investigations, courthouse security and animal care and control...
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Active shooter drill stresses communication, cooperation
(Local News ~ 04/25/22)
CLOVERDALE — Meant to resemble an actual mass-casualty event with multiple variables, the full-scale active shooter exercise held Saturday morning at Cloverdale Schools underscored logistical challenges first responders and school staff could face in responding to such a crisis...
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Greencastle woman dies after being struck by car in Florida
(Local News ~ 04/25/22)
ORLANDO, Fla — A 37-year-old Greencastle woman died Saturday after being struck by a car while trying to cross a Florida street. Citing the Florida Highway Patrol, WESH 2 in Orlando reports that the woman, who was not identified by name, was trying to cross International Drive in Orlando just after 8 p.m. when she was struck by a 2001 Honda Civic while in a crosswalk...
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Cloverdale police seize upward of $100K in drugs
(Local News ~ 04/25/22)
CLOVERDALE — A Thursday-evening drug arrest led to the service of two search warrants in the overnight hours and the seizure of a combination of cocaine, methamphetamine and heroin. As a result of the investigation, 43-year-old Nicholas S. Hayden of Cloverdale as well as a juvenile were taken into custody, and drugs valued at between $75,000 and $100,000 were seized...
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Putnam County Mural Festival receives $25,000 matching grant
(Local News ~ 04/25/22)
The Putnam County Mural Project recently announced its participation in the CreatINg Places grant through the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA). This grant will help fund the first-ever Putnam County Mural Festival this fall. In order to receive the $25,000 match through the IHCDA program, the group must first raise $25,000 from the community by the June 5 deadline...
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City turning to pay increases to attract lifeguards
(Local News ~ 04/25/22)
With the pool season about a month away and only half the needed lifeguards on board for the summer, city officials have opted for pay increases as an incentive. “We want lifeguards,” City Councilman Adam Cohen said, “so this is what we’re up against.”...
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Eagles can’t make hits count in loss to Thunderbirds
(High School Sports ~ 04/25/22)
The South Putnam Eagles played their second straight home game of the week and the game ended with a similar outcome. South outhit the North Central (Farmersburg) Thunderbirds 10 to 6, but made enough mistakes on the basepaths and in the field to allow the Thunderbirds to get the 6-4 victory at Dalton Field. This was a similar script as to the previous loss to North Putnam with the Eagles losing a contest that they had more hits...
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Tiger Cubs blanked by Mustangs; Clovers fourth at Bob Arnett
(High School Sports ~ 04/25/22)
The Greencastle girls’ tennis team hosted one of the favorites in the WRC, the Fountain Central Mustangs, and fell 5-0. A young Tiger Cub squad got off to a rough start on the doubles side, losing both matches. In number one doubles, sophomores Bella Monnett and Liberty Amis, lost in straight sets to the team of Jimenez and Mallady 6-0,6-1. The other doubles team of Gabi Merrell and Kadence Shaner also lost in straight sets 6-2,-6-1 to the pair of Muniz and Prickett...
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Zellers to help keep updraft moving for Trine University volleyball program
(High School Sports ~ 04/25/22)
Early in March, Anna Zellers announced her verbal commitment to join the volleyball program, at Trine University next fall. Friday, Zellers put pen to paper to confirm her intent to join up with the Thunder starting in the 2022-23 school year. “When I went to the campus, I fell in love with the size, the distance from home, the volleyball team, coaches and everything,” Zellers said. “The volleyball program is highly competitive in the (Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association)...
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North Putnam School Board receives Bainbridge Elementary HVAC contract
(Local News ~ 04/25/22)
ROACHDALE – A last-minute addition to its business Thursday evening, the North Putnam School Board received and approved a contract for upcoming heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) repairs at Bainbridge Elementary School. The school corporation will have a guaranteed savings contact, one which ensures a reduction of energy and operating costs after a project is complete, with Shambaugh & Son, the same construction firm which undertook the recent million-dollar renovations at North Putnam High School and elsewhere in the district.. ...
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Lonnie James Lawhorn
(Obituary ~ 04/25/22)
Lonnie James Lawhorn, 58, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022. Lonnie was born in Clinton on July 5, 1963 to the late Lonzie Lawhorn and Virginia (Ginny) Lou Bray. Lonnie served in the U.S. Navy for seven years as a petty officer second class. He then became a beloved substitute teacher and football coach for both North Putnam and Greencastle schools...
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Labhart, Myers, Taylor join Prime Real Estate Group
(Local News ~ 04/25/22)
Prime Real Estate Group recently announced three new additions to its growing list of real estate brokers: Brittany Labhart, Joe Myers and Cathy Taylor. They join Sue McCune, Amy Robinson, Lindsay Carter, Jana Boggess, Stephanie Felter and Eric Wolfe, who was recently recognized as Putnam County’s No. 1 broker for the fifth year in a row...
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Wabash Capital renews fiduciary excellence certification
(Local News ~ 04/25/22)
TERRE HAUTE — Wabash Capital Inc. in Terre Haute and Greencastle recently announced its renewal certification from the Centre for Fiduciary Excellence (CEFEX), a division of Broadridge Fi360 Solutions (Broadridge). This certification is only granted by Broadridge to firms that demonstrate adherence to fiduciary best practices. It is a hallmark accomplishment for Wabash Capital, as it signifies conformity to a recognized global standard of fiduciary excellence...
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8th-annual Master Gardener Plant Auction set Saturday
(Local News ~ 04/25/22)
The eighth-annual Putnam County Master Gardener Plant Auction will be held Saturday, April 30 at 10 a.m. at the Goat Barn at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. Preview is set for 9:15 a.m. with the auction starting at 10 a.m. Flowers, ornamentals, trees, bushes and house plants will be auctioned. In addition, we will have donated garden and garden-related items at our garden shed for sale...
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DePauw University, PCPL work together to confront digital divide
(Local News ~ 04/25/22)
Putnam County residents have long been able to receive help with their devices at the library. Now they are able to drop in on Mondays for immediate assistance thanks to a partnership between the Putnam County Public Library and DePauw University. CTEP is a DePauw- sponsored program that aims to bridge the digital divide in Putnam County by offering workshops and office hours to increase technical literacy. CTEP is now offering office hours on Mondays from 4-6 p.m. at the library...
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Putnamville Correctional Facility to honor employees May 2-6
(Local News ~ 04/25/22)
The Putnamville Correctional Facility will be honoring its employees on May 2-6 during Correctional Professionals Appreciation Week. Various events have been planned for each day. On Wednesday, May 4 at 10:30 a.m., the employee ceremony and reception will be held to include employee recognition and lunch...
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Putnam Scanner for April 26, 2022
(Police Logs ~ 04/25/22)
Eight people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Monday • At 4:51 a.m. Tracey W. Burk, 53, Reelsville, was lodged at the jail for nonsupport of a dependent child, possession of methamphetamine, driving with a suspended license and on an out-of-county warrant...
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