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Council makes minor changes for Cloverdale police needs
(Local News ~ 08/10/23)
CLOVERDALE — Part of a meeting that took less than 30 minutes, the entire Cloverdale Town Council approved changes concerning police personnel Tuesday evening. On a suggestion from Town Marshal Adam Hull, the council approved updating a part of the Cloverdale Police Department’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) regarding officers’ places of residence...
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Prosecutor urges school bus awareness
(Local News ~ 08/10/23)
It’s that time of year when kids are heading back to school, and Putnam County Prosecutor Tim Bookwalter is urging drivers to take precautions as school buses return to the roads. In Indiana, it’s against the law for motorists to pass a bus that’s stopped and has its red lights flashing and stop-arm extended. ...
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Area 30 board approves agreements on mental health, Early College
(Local News ~ 08/10/23)
Convening for a short meeting, Area 30 Career Center’s interlocal board approved two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) pertaining to mental health and its Early College program Thursday morning. The board first approved an MoU for Cummins Behavioral Health providing mental or behavioral health services to students. Executive Director Chad Nunley noted that sending schools’ services have been utilized, but that the MoU was required for a Secured School Safety Grant...
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BZA approval for duplex at East Walnut Street site
(Local News ~ 08/10/23)
With housing at a premium in Greencastle these days, Todd Sutherlin is turning a site that previously housed six members of the DePauw University athletic staff into a two-family, duplex dwelling. But little did he know that before he could finish his remodeling or even get a special exception variance from the Greencastle Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA), Sutherlin would already have a move-in...
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Saturday ‘hike’ will be a ‘bike’ on Vandalia
(Local News ~ 08/10/23)
FILLMORE — Taking the place of the eighth hike of Monthly Hiking Tour Series will actually be a cycling trip on Saturday, Aug. 12. Cycling With a Conservationist is set for 9 a.m. Saturday on the Vandalia Trail, beginning and ending on First Street in Fillmore...
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Second Saturday to feature petting zoo for August event
(Local News ~ 08/10/23)
The petting zoo is coming to Greencastle. Second Saturday returns this Saturday from 6-8 p.m. on South Indiana Street outside of Scoops Ice Cream. This month’s entertainment will feature a number of farm-friendly interactions to go along with the petting zoo — including a milking contest featuring “Betsy” the fake cow...
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Brazil Concert Band performing a ‘kaleidoscope’ Sunday
(Local News ~ 08/10/23)
BRAZIL — The Brazil Concert Band, directed by Matthew Huber, will present “A Concert Kaleidoscope” this Sunday, Aug. 13 at 8 p.m. at Forest Park, rain or shine. From the pen of Karl L. King, the band will perform his “The Octopus and the Mermaid,” featuring its tubas Tory Alsip and Joe Ervin, as well as “The Melody Shop March.”...
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S.R. 236 closing near Danville for culvert
(Local News ~ 08/10/23)
DANVILLE — State Road 236 will close on or after Aug. 15 for a box culvert replacement project. The construction is set to take place between State Road 39 and County Road 200 North near Danville. The closure will last through mid-November, weather permitting...
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Lancaster to discuss Guatemala trip in Monday happy hour presentation
(Local News ~ 08/10/23)
Having experienced the difference fair trade goods can make for women in developing countries, a local business woman will share her experience on Monday, Aug. 14. Bobbie Lancaster is a partner with Trades of Hope, which specializes in fair trade jewelry and ethical fashion...
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Reelsville VFD monthly breakfast this Saturday
(Local News ~ 08/10/23)
REELSVILLE — The Reelsville Volunteer Fire Department will host its monthly breakfast this Saturday, Aug. 12. The meal is for a free-will donation and served from 7-11 a.m. The fire department is located at 7748 S. CR 625 West, off of U.S. 40 next to Cook Lumber...
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Next Living with Low Vision meeting set Aug. 15
(Local News ~ 08/10/23)
The next Living with Low Vision meeting will be Tuesday, Aug. 15 from 10-11 a.m. at Putnam County Comprehensive Services, 630 Tennessee St., Greencastle. The guest speaker will be Eve Fears from the WILL Center to discuss audio description. For more information, contact Von Braden of the WILL Center’s Low Vision Program at 653-7310, email vbraden@thewillcenter.org or visit www.thewillcenter.org...
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