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Goff charged with 5 felonies following pursuit, standoff
(Local News ~ 01/12/23)
A Greencastle man who led police on a pursuit and then barricaded himself in his home Monday night is facing five felonies and a habitual offender enhancement following the incident. On Thursday, the Putnam County Prosecutor’s Office filed charges in Putnam Superior Court against Darell L. ...
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Cloverdale School Board organizes, holds finance meeting
(Local News ~ 01/12/23)
CLOVERDALE — With Emily Haltom taking her seat representing Taylor Township in Owen County, the Cloverdale School Board made its beginning-of-year organization Monday evening. Besides Haltom succeeding Duane Huge, no changes in the board’s makeup were made as Vivian Whitaker, Katrina Lewis and Donna Fidler were retained as the board’s president, vice president and secretary, respectively...
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Beagle Club Road rounding out street project in Cloverdale
(Local News ~ 01/12/23)
CLOVERDALE — Meant effectively as a dual effort to encourage future development, Cloverdale leaders are anticipating projects for major improvements to both Bennington Way and Beagle Club Road. While funding through Community Crossings has been secured for the former, the extent of the latter was considered at the Cloverdale Town Council’s regular meeting Tuesday evening. This is as engineering has been completed and an application for funding is due by the end of the month...
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South Putnam board approves food service software, SRO
(Local News ~ 01/12/23)
Beginning its business for 2023 with a relatively brief meeting Wednesday evening, the South Putnam School Board addressed concerns with tracking student meal accounts, as well bringing in a school resource officer (SRO). Supt. Corey Smith first brought a three-year contract with Titan School Solutions for new software to facilitate food service sales. He provided that the software would allow greater flexibility and update student accounts in real time...
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Area 30 Board to review ADM-based budgeting scheme
(Local News ~ 01/12/23)
Approaching two years after adopting a model based on a sending school’s average daily membership (ADM), Area 30 Career Center’s interlocal board is to consider its value. Bringing it up at the board’s regular meeting Tuesday morning, Director Chad Nunley provided that the intent was to test the ADM model for the given time and then evaluate its impact on Area 30’s budget calculations...
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Angela M. Daniels
(Obituary ~ 01/12/23)
Angela M. Daniels, 56, passed away in her home on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 with her family, friends and dogs by her side. She was born Dec. 22, 1966 in Crawfordsville. She was preceded in death by Wilbur Douglas, “Pop”. She was the daughter of Hilajean Douglas and Ben Daniels. She loved her family, and friends, along with her dog, Shika...
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E. Marion Griffin
(Obituary ~ 01/12/23)
E. Marion Griffin, 82, of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. He was born in Clinton on May 5, 1940 to Hiram Griffin and Sarah Gosnell Griffin. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Carolyn Isles and Marilyn Stephens...
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Senate President Pro Tem Bray responds to State of the State
(Local News ~ 01/12/23)
INDIANAPOLIS – Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) applauded Gov. Eric Holcomb’s 2023 State of the State address and sees a bright future for Indiana. “Hoosiers should be excited about the state of our state and what lies ahead,” District 37 State Sen. Bray said. “From companies choosing to locate here to impressive investments in communities across Indiana, our state is in a strong position thanks to continued steady conservative leadership...
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DKG grant available for future female teachers
(Local News ~ 01/12/23)
The scholarship committee of Epsilon Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma is seeking worthy applicants for its recruitment grant-in-aid. Any female Putnam County high school graduate who is currently a university sophomore or junior majoring in education who could use some additional funds should consider applying for this grant. Each applicant also needs a high GPA and the desire to become an outstanding teacher...
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Farm Bureau accepting scholarship apps
(Local News ~ 01/12/23)
Putnam County Farm Bureau Inc. is now accepting student scholarship applications. To be eligible to receive this scholarship, the students must be the child of a Putnam County Farm Bureau Inc. member. Membership in the Putnam County Farm Bureau must have been carried for at least two years prior to the application for such scholarship and must be in good standing at the time of presentation...
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Joint Extension-SWCD dinner set Jan. 26
(Local News ~ 01/12/23)
Purdue Extension’s annual joint dinner with the Putnam County Soil And Water Conservation District is slated for Thursday Jan. 26 at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. Those interested should RSVP prior to Tuesday, Jan. 17 to the offices of either organization...
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Reelsville VFD to host breakfast this Saturday
(Local News ~ 01/12/23)
REELSVILLE — The Reelsville Volunteer Fire Department will host its monthly breakfast this Saturday, Jan. 14. The meal is for a free-will donation and served from 7-11 a.m. The department is located at 7748 S. CR 625 West, off of U.S. 40 next to Cook Lumber...
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Emily Mae Brooks Mitchell
(Obituary ~ 01/12/23)
On Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, with many loving family members at her bedside, Emily’s mother sang “Amazing Grace” as Emily Mae Brooks Mitchell gained her heavenly wings at the age of 31. Emily leaves behind a family that loved her beyond words. Emily was born on Jan. 26, 1991 in Putnam County to Sherrie Haynes and Lee Brooks...
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City Park Board sets special session for Wednesday
(Local News ~ 01/12/23)
The City of Greencastle Board of Park Commissioners will host a special meeting Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 6 p.m. in the Greencastle Parks and Recreation office at Robe-Ann Park. The meeting will address the cost of part one of the Greencastle Aquatic Center filter system maintenance project, which is to take place in the late winter. The filter system is more than 15 years old and requires updating...
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