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The Jalen Moore Camp coming to Cloverdale July 23-24; school supply giveaway August 9
(High School Sports ~ 07/07/22)
For a second year running, basketball players looking to hone their craft will get the chance to learn from one of the best in the collegiate ranks at Cloverdale High School in July. Oakland University point guard and Clover graduate Jalen Moore will be returning to host The Jalen Moore Camp July 23-24 with both days running from noon-4 p.m. The camp is free and open to kids between the ages of 7-18...
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Ballard Park a nod to community’s past
(Local News ~ 07/07/22)
Will an homage to the community’s past provide for some of its future outdoor recreation needs? City officials hope so. On Saturday, the Greencastle Parks and Recreation Department officially dedicated the 1.2-acre Walter and Eleanor Ballard Family Park on State Road 240 just east of the Greencastle Walmart store...
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Ag zoning standards to change
(Local News ~ 07/07/22)
A plan with the idea of making more land available for housing was put into effect by the Putnam County Commissioners on Tuesday. By a 2-1 vote, the Commissioners voted to reduce the minimum size of parcels containing residences in both the Agricultural 1 and Agricultural 2 districts...
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No contested county races on November ballot
(Local News ~ 07/07/22)
The filing deadline has come and gone for ballot vacancies, and no county races will be contested in November. The Republican Party has a candidate nominated for each county-level position, with no challenges from Democrats, independents or Libertarians...
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Hike at Deer Creek FWA set this Saturday
(Local News ~ 07/07/22)
PUTNAMVILLE — A hike led by local environmentalist John Garner will be held at Deer Creek Fish and Wildlife Area this Saturday, July 9 at 9 a.m. The hike will visit sunflower plantings on the property, however they will not be in full bloom due to the wet spring. Afterward, the group will discuss what fish and wildlife areas offer to nature lovers...
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Cloverdale JAG recognized
(Local News ~ 07/07/22)
INDIANAPOLIS — Cloverdale High School’s Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program was recently recognized by the state for its successes during the 2021-22 school year. Cloverdale’s program, as well as North Putnam’s, earned JAG’s 5 of 5 Award, which recognizes programs that have met or exceeded standards for graduation rates, job placement or military service, total positive outcomes, full-time placement and total full-time jobs...
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GCSC board to name new Ridpath principal Monday
(Local News ~ 07/07/22)
The principal position at Ridpath Primary School, vacant since Emily Johnson’s resignation became effective at the end of June, should be filled on Monday, July 11. The Greencastle School Board has a special meeting set for 4:30 p.m. on Monday, with just one personnel item on the agenda. It is open to the public...
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Grief support group meeting set July 21
(Local News ~ 07/07/22)
An open grief support group will be held on Thursday, July 21 at 7 p.m. in the West Classroom area of Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church. The group is provided by Dusk-to-Dawn Bereavement Services through a Putnam County Community Foundation grant...
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A thank you for veterans who served between 1955 and 1975
(Local News ~ 07/07/22)
The Gov. Oliver Perry Morton Chapter Daughters of the Union 1861-1865 Chapter and the American Legion Post 58 of Greencastle, along with the State of Indiana, want to say “Thank you” to veterans who served between 1955 and 1975. They will be hosting an event for these veterans at Post 58 from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, July 14...
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Shades hosts 75th anniversary celebration
(Local News ~ 07/07/22)
WAVELAND — Celebrate Shades State Park’s 75th anniversary with a day of events commemorating its history and unique features. The day’s activities include a Race the Ranger fun run at 11 a.m. for advanced hikers and 11:30 a.m. for novice hikers. Register for both at RacetherangerShadesSP.eventbrite.com...
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Brazil Concert Band heads south Sunday
(Local News ~ 07/07/22)
BRAZIL — “Down South” is the theme for the Brazil Concert Band’s show set for Sunday, July 10 at 8 p.m. in Forest Park, rain or shine. Director Matthew Huber and the band will feature “The Southerner” by Russell Alexander, “Way Down Yonder in New Orleans” arranged by Jerry Nowak, “Dixieland Clambake,” which includes ”Tin Roof Blues,” “Floatin’ Down to Cotton Town” and “Do You Know the Way to San Jose” in a setting by John Warrington, and new to the band will be “El Palomino Noble,” a march by Joseph Compello.. ...
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PCHPCA offering free My Advance Directives folders
(Local News ~ 07/07/22)
The Putnam County Hospice and Palliative Care Association (PCHPCA) is offering offer free information to all Putnam County adults about choosing a health care representative and completing advance directives. The My Advance Directives folder is a deep-blue color and includes information on how to choose a health care representative, how to be a health care representative and fact sheets about life-sustaining treatments...
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LETTER: America’s birth certificate
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/07/22)
To the Editor: I appreciated seeing in Friday’s paper that the Declaration of Independence was going to be read at the park today (July 4). That is America’s birth certificate. The last few days my thoughts have moved over our nation’s history. So I found my copy that also includes the Constitution...
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Court News for July 8, 2022
(Court News ~ 07/07/22)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Tina L. Fiscus, 53, Cloverdale, 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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Reelsville VFD hosting carnival Saturday
(Local News ~ 07/07/22)
REELSVILLE — The auxiliary of the Reelsville Volunteer Fire Department will host its second-annual carnival this Saturday, July 9 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The event will coincide with the department’s monthly breakfast, which will be held from 7-11 a.m. The department is located along U.S. 40 at 7748 S. CR 625 West...
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July 13 Author Talk at PCPL to feature Fabe’s new book
(Local News ~ 07/07/22)
Local author Stuart Fabe will present an Author Talk Wednesday, July 13 at 5:30 p.m. at the Putnam County Public Library on his new book, “The Write House.” In addition to Amazon and Barnes and Noble, Fabe also has copies of “The Write House” available for sale at Eli’s bookstore or persons can contact him directly at stuartfabe@gmail.com...
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Wayne James Weaver
(Obituary ~ 07/07/22)
Wayne James Weaver, Gosport, joined his loving wife of 64 years, Jean, on June 30, 2022, with his children by his side — Jeff Weaver, Janie and Joe Miller — not grieving, but celebrating a life well lived. Wayne made a difference in the lives he touched for 90 years. ...
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Putnam Scanner for July 8, 2022
(Police Logs ~ 07/07/22)
Several people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Thursday • At 3:03 a.m. Brandon L. Tapp, 30, Martinsville, was housed at the jail on a writ. Wednesday • At 10:09 a.m. Carmen V. Kemp, 29, Greencastle, was booked in for battery resulting in bodily injury and criminal mischief...
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