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Rolling Stone Bridge now reopened
(Local News ~ 07/13/23)
BAINBRIDGE — With the structure now reinforced to the satisfaction of the Indiana Department of Transportation, Rolling Stone Covered Bridge in Floyd Township is now reopened to traffic. The bridge on County Road 800 North 1.4 miles west of 500 East closed in May due to deterioration of structural beams...
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McPherson is District 8 Middle School Principal of the Year
(Local News ~ 07/13/23)
Becky McPherson’s one year as Greencastle Middle School Principal turned out to be a good one, according to her peers. The Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) recently announced that McPherson was selected as the IASP District 8 Middle School Principal of the Year...
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Cloverdale council switches workers’ comp carrier
(Local News ~ 07/13/23)
CLOVERDALE — Seeing it as having been a revolving door of sorts, town leaders in Cloverdale are now wanting to have greater constancy with employee insurance. However, with a separation made between workers’ compensation and property-casualty, the Cloverdale Town Council was not unanimous on two providers’ offerings for the former Tuesday evening...
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Rockville Lake drowning victim identified
(Local News ~ 07/13/23)
The man whose body was recovered from Rockville Lake on Sunday has been identifired. The victim was Lorvie Ngievangila Nzuzi, 31, of Lebanon. At 4:24 p.m., Parke County 911 received a call that an adult male was missing in the water. Witnesses on the scene were able to assist in narrowing the search to an area just past a roped off swimming area near a concrete dock...
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Pursuit lands Coatesville woman in jail
(Local News ~ 07/13/23)
HARMONY — A Coatesville woman was lodged in the Clay County Justice Center Wednesday following a pursuit that exceeded 100 miles per hour. Brandi L. DePew, 36, was lodged at the jail on charges of Level 6 felony auto theft, Class A misdemeanor reckless driving and Class A misdemeanor resisting law enforcement...
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SP board approves project resolutions
(Local News ~ 07/13/23)
With South Putnam gearing up for a renovation project described as a “once-in-a-generation” opportunity, the South Putnam School Board approved resolutions pertaining to such Wednesday evening. Taking the lead from Stacy Barclay of Sutherlin, Zeiner & Barclay, the board approved a resolution determining a need for the estimated $1.6-$1.8 million project, as well as two others related to having a building corporation...
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Kenneth Wesley Davis
(Obituary ~ 07/13/23)
Kenneth Wesley Davis, 72, of Greencastle, passed away in the comfort of home on July 12, 2023. Kenny was born in Greencastle on April 16, 1951, the son of Howard Wesley and Hazel Marie (Sadler) Davis. Kenny is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years, Deborah; his two children, Lynn (Greg) Hedge and Kevin (Heather) Davis; his sister, Carolyn (Frank) Langan; five grandchildren, Alexi, Lilly, Thomas, Hayley and Kyle; along with one great-grandchild, Karsyn...
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Baird co-authors new law cutting taxes for active-duty military
(Local News ~ 07/13/23)
Hoosier military members are set to receive tax relief thanks to a new law co-authored by State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle). Currently, active-duty service members are eligible for a $5,000 deduction from the state individual income tax. Under the new law recently signed by Gov. Eric Holcomb, active-duty military members will receive a complete income tax exemption beginning in January regardless of their deployment status...
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Brazil Concert Band honoring Forest Park as ‘a great place to be’
(Local News ~ 07/13/23)
BRAZIL — The Brazil Concert Band, directed by Matthew Huber, will present “A Great Place to Be” this Sunday, July 16 in Forest Park at 8 p.m., rain or shine. “Forest Park is indeed a great place to be with its swimming pool, walking areas, historic log cabins, locally built playground, a soon-to-be splash pad and a new basketball court,” Huber noted...
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Jervings celebrate 44 years
(Anniversary ~ 07/13/23)
Doug and Patty Jerving celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary on May 19, 2023. After losing their son, fallen Police Officer Peter Jerving, in February, the Milwaukee Police Department along with other friends paid for the Jervings to spend a night in the historical Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee. They savored lobster tails in the fabulous Mason Street Grill adjacent to the hotel...
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Skinner - 60th Anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 07/13/23)
Phillip and Sharon Skinner (Salsman) are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary this week. They were on married July 14, 1963. Over the past 60 years, Phillip and Sharon have had four children, Jon Skinner (Laurel), Amy Jordan, Caroline Cash (Ty) and Sara Skinner; and nine grandchildren, Brooklyn Cash, Marcus Skinner (Mallory), Shelbi Cash, Chase Shriver, Miranda Skinner (Bradley), Caitlyn Jordan, Kensley Cash, Chloe Jordan and Callie Jordan...
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DPU faculty members honored
(Local News ~ 07/13/23)
Four distinguished DePauw University faculty members were recently honored for their contributions to teaching, the university and the community. The Fred C. Tucker Jr. Distinguished Career Award was established by the late Fred C. “Bud” Tucker Jr. and his wife Ermajean to recognize a senior faculty member who has made notable contributions to DePauw through a commitment to students, teaching excellence, one’s chosen discipline and university service. ...
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Greencastle F.C. Tucker office presents inaugural service award
(Local News ~ 07/13/23)
F.C. Tucker Advantage realtors recently named agent Jonathan Blue with the George & Suzy Schnieder Service Award. This inaugural honor is given to one agent who exemplifies the qualities of service and community commitment. It is modeled after a founding principle of one of F.C. Tucker’s iconic former leaders, F.C. “Bud’ Tucker, who encouraged real estate professionals to “pay their civic rent.”...
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Fillmore VFD breakfast planned this Saturday
(Local News ~ 07/13/23)
FILLMORE — The Fillmore Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will host its monthly breakfast Saturday, July 15 from 7-11 a.m. The menu will include biscuits and gravy, pancakes and syrup, sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, orange juice, coffee and water...
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Putnam Scanner for July 14, 2023
(Police Logs ~ 07/13/23)
Two people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Thursday • At 1 a.m. Ashli R. Atwater, 26, Indianapolis, was lodged at the jail on a local warrant. Wednesday • At 2:19 p.m. Mark A. Dollinger, 27, Greencastle, was taken into custody for a Marion County warrant and for probation violation...
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Road closures set for 4-H fair parade
(Local News ~ 07/13/23)
Multiple streets in Greencastle will be closed for the Putnam County 4-H Fair Parade this Sunday. The parade is to be under way by 2 p.m. As such, the following streets will close at noon and reopen at the conclusion of the parade: • East Washington Street, from Percy L. Julian Drive to Wood Street;...
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