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North Putnam’s finances, enrollment following uptrend
(Local News ~ 11/24/22)
ROACHDALE — In spite of declining enrollment until this school year, North Putnam looks to be on an uptrend even as uncertainty dictates the extent of its growth. The North Putnam School Board got a sense of what the school corporation’s financial future could be from Stifel Financial’s Chad Blacklock as he ran through the numbers a week ago...
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City redistricting looks to stay with 7-member Council
(Local News ~ 11/24/22)
City voting districts may be getting new boundary lines but the Greencastle City Council will apparently retain its seven-seat format. Passage of Ordinance 2022-16 on first reading at the Council’s November meeting is the initial step in that process. Second reading and adoption of the ordinance is set for the Council’s December session at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8...
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Getting Hot in Here
(Local News ~ 11/24/22)
With Capt. Kenny Shepherd of the Greencastle Fire Department watching it develop, Area 30 fire and rescue students beat the cold as they observe flames “dance” inside a flashover container last Saturday morning...
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'Follow the Star' to share more blessings in Year Two
(Local News ~ 11/24/22)
Get Vic Hunter started talking about blessings and his eyes light up. No, not necessarily the blessings in his own life, though Vic and wife Linda are known to share these as well. But the sharing of blessings has become an integral part of “Follow the Star,” the Christmas light show the Hunters shared with the public last year on their farm in southwestern Greencastle Township, Airy Knob...
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How to cook a turkey the day before serving it
(Local News ~ 11/24/22)
Sometimes it may be easier to prepare your turkey the day before you plan to serve it. Here is how to do it safely: First, set your oven temperature no lower than 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Always wash hands, utensils, the sink and anything else that comes in contact with raw turkey and its juices with soap and water...
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PCHPCA: New information packets for seriously ill available
(Local News ~ 11/24/22)
During this National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, the Putnam County Hospice and Palliative Care Association has announced the release of a new resource for seriously ill patients and their families, caregivers and health care providers. The new resource folder offers a wealth of information...
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Court News for Nov. 25, 2022
(Court News ~ 11/24/22)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts. Criminal Cases Austin R. Chadd, 28, Greencastle, Level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony unlawful possession of a syringe Zachary R. Malone, 38, Roachdale, Level 6 felony domestic battery committed in the presence of a child less than 16 years old, Level 6 felony strangulation...
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A time for thanks, giving at food pantry
(Local News ~ 11/24/22)
As the holiday reminds, this is a time for thanks and for giving. “We’re thankful for many things,” John Jackman, president of the Putnam County Food Pantry, says. “We’re thankful for the generosity of the people of Putnam County, who have supported the food pantry with both monetary and food gifts throughout the years.”...
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Bridging the Gap
(Local News ~ 11/24/22)
Students in Dennis Weir’s life skills class at Greencastle High School recently toured four Putnam County covered bridges for an afternoon field trip.
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Putnam Scanner for Nov. 25, 2022
(Police Logs ~ 11/24/22)
Four people were booked into the Putnam County Jail recently: Tuesday • At 9:15 p.m. Charles P. Cooper, 34, Cloverdale, was taken into custody for possession of methamphetamine and warrants for possession of a controlled substance and possession of paraphernalia...
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