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Putnam under Travel Advisory
(Local News ~ 12/23/22)
Despite extreme cold conditions Friday morning, Putnam County was under a Travel Advisory, the lowest level of travel advisory recognized by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS). A Travel Advisory (yellow on the three-color scale) means that routine travel or activities may be restricted in areas because of a hazardous situation, and individuals should use caution or avoid those areas...
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Crews knock down frigid garage fire Friday
(Local News ~ 12/23/22)
Despite the wind chill being in the sub-double digits, crews from multiple departments tackled a garage fire in Monroe Township Friday morning. After a box alarm was established at about 8:25 a.m., the Greencastle Fire Department was first on the scene at 1757 E. CR 325 North and found heavy smoke coming from the detached structure. It sat about five feet away from a residence...
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FEATURED SENIOR ATHLETE: Kiersten Wade, Cloverdale
(High School Sports ~ 12/23/22)
Kiersten is a senior at Cloverdale and participates in three sports, golf, basketball and track. ——— Banner Graphic: How important are sports to you, and what have you learned from them? Kiersten Wade: “Sports are so important to me not just because of the game but because of the family environment, something where you always have someone to go to. ...
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Putnam Scanner for Dec. 23, 2022
(Police Logs ~ 12/23/22)
Two people were booked in the Putnam County Jail on Tuesday: • At 1:05 p.m. Tommy E. Allbright, 32, Danville, was lodged at the jail on a Morgan County warrant and for driving with a suspended license with a prior conviction. • At 10:30 a.m. Richard P. Spalding, 45, Bainbridge, was taken into custody for driving with a suspended license with a prior conviction...
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Court News for Dec. 23, 2022
(Court News ~ 12/23/22)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Teresa L. Lansing, 59, Poland, Level 4 felony possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine Edward R. Williams, 45, Glasgow, Ky., Level 4 felony burglary, Class B misdemeanor criminal mischief...
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Alice J. Masten
(Obituary ~ 12/23/22)
Alice J. Masten, 88, of Greencastle, passed away unexpectedly at Putnam County Hospital on Dec. 21, 2022. Alice was born south of Bainbridge on Nov. 23, 1934, the daughter of Walter Elsworth and Mary Emma (Sears) Masten. She was a graduate of Bainbridge High School...
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Frank W. O’Hair
(Obituary ~ 12/23/22)
Frank W. O’Hair, 86, of Greencastle, passed away peacefully at Asbury Towers on Dec. 22, 2022. Frank was born in Fillmore on Nov. 7, 1936, the son of Gilbert and Mildred O’Hair. He took great pride in saying he was the favorite child, as he was born on his mother’s birthday...
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