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BZA solar farm decision will wait
(Local News ~ 08/18/23)
BAINBRIDGE — The decision of the Putnam County Board of Zoning Appeals regarding a proposed solar farm in Russell Township will have to wait until at least September. The special exception requested by petitioners Arevon Energy and developer Tenaska was tabled following a three-plus hour meeting Tuesday at the Bainbridge Community Center...
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Wrong-way 231 drivers will be ticketed, police chief assures
(Local News ~ 08/18/23)
We all probably should have known something when the U.S. 231 road closures in Greencastle went into effect on April Fool’s Day. Yet here we are four-and-a-half months later and horror stories are still developing and frustrations are still mounting...
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South Putnam board approves personnel items Thursday
(Local News ~ 08/18/23)
The South Putnam School Board convened for a special meeting Thursday evening to approve new personnel changes, one of which was a termination. Supt. Corey Smith detailed that math teacher Keith Chew was given written notice on Aug. 7 of a preliminary decision by South Putnam Middle/High School Principal Tona Gardner to cancel his teaching contract. This decision was deemed immediate upon approval by the school board...
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Cloverdale Schools see upgrades during summer months
(Local News ~ 08/18/23)
CLOVERDALE — Maintenance Director Eddie Byrns and his team took advantage of the empty halls over the summer break to work on much-needed updates at Cloverdale Schools. The improvements across the campus were extensive, as Byrns showed the Cloverdale School Board at its regular meeting Monday evening. The impetus was more than safety and accessibility. For Byrns, it was about taking pride in its facilities...
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Football Friday: Eagles, Clovers kick off 2023 Putnam County slate; Tiger Cubs host Danville while Cougars travel to face Chargers
(High School Sports ~ 08/18/23)
Football season is finally upon us as the four Putnam County schools look to start their seasons off on the right foot Friday night. South Putnam begins its chase for a fifth WIC Small School Division title at home against county foe Cloverdale while Greencastle and North Putnam start the year with matchups against Sagamore Conference foes with the Tiger Cubs hosting Danville and the Cougars traveling to North Montgomery...
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Jefferson Township VFD offering pork chops Saturday
(Local News ~ 08/18/23)
BELLE UNION — The Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual pork chop fundraiser this Saturday, Aug. 19 beginning at 5 p.m. Meals for under $15 will include a marinated chop, two homemade sides and a drink...
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Cougars rolled by Chargers
(High School Sports ~ 08/18/23)
LINDEN – North Putnam struggled with turnovers last year in a 36-7 loss to North Montgomery. The first snap of Friday’s meeting against the Chargers kept the trend going as the Cougars gave up a score on the next play and struggled to get going in a 40-16 loss...
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Danville grinds down Greencastle in season opener
(High School Sports ~ 08/18/23)
The Greencastle Tiger Cubs jumped out to a two-score lead in the first half, but the visiting Danville Warriors weathered the storm and controlled the clock in the second half to hang on for the 21-14 victory to kickoff the high school football season...
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Second-quarter snowball sends Eagles rolling past Clovers
(High School Sports ~ 08/18/23)
The opening 12 minutes of play at South Putnam had a back-and-forth feel as Cloverdale, despite giving up an early score, didn’t shy away from the hosts Friday night. Once the first quarter ended, however, the reality of where both programs are became obvious as the Eagles racked up 42 more points before halftime, scoring in all three phases of the game, as the hosts barreled over the Clovers 69-0...
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Putnam Scanner for Aug. 18, 2023
(Police Logs ~ 08/18/23)
Thirteen people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Thursday • At 12:28 a.m. John E. Crumpacker, 41, North Salem, was lodged at the jail for driving while intoxicated and reckless driving. Wednesday • At 11:31 p.m. Allen W. Clark, 34, Waynetown, was taken into custody for possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance and driving with a suspended license...
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SENIOR LIFE ODYSSEY: Are you eating enough fruits and vegetables?
(Local News ~ 08/18/23)
I love garden food! The fresh flavors are delightful. It is easy to add a variety of fruits and vegetables into my meals this time of year. But am I getting enough? The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020 -2025 recommend 1.5–2 cups of fruit and 2–3 cups of vegetables per day for adults to promote health and reduce the risk of chronic disease...
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SENIOR LIFE ODYSSEY: Breathwork
(Local News ~ 08/18/23)
My initial experience with breathwork began as I was leading an alcohol education group for Adult Probation in the early 2000s. First-time offenders were mandated to attend four sessions. During the last session we discussed and practiced a relaxation technique using breathing and visualization...
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SENIOR LIFE ODYSSEY: Estate planning: Don’t ‘set it and forget it’
(Local News ~ 08/18/23)
You’ve met with an attorney and signed a will or trust. Your estate plan is all set, right? You can forget about it, and your wishes will all be carried out. Well, maybe they will be and maybe they won’t. Elderly clients sometimes come to our firm with a will or trust they signed when their kids were in grade school. Thank goodness they come to us before they need long-term care and before they die...
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SENIOR LIFE ODYSSEY: Taste of Lake Life for Summerfield Residents
(Local News ~ 08/18/23)
Through the generosity of the Cataract grocery store, residents of Summerfield Health Care Center in Cloverdale get to take part in an annual pontoon boat outing each year on Cagles Mill Lake. While out on the water, the residents take part in a variety of activities, including Tiffany Kilby jumping in the water with the assistance of Activities Director Andi Baugh.
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DePauw President Lori White to preach at Gobin Church Aug. 27
(Local News ~ 08/18/23)
Gobin Church will host two DePauw University guest preachers in the coming weeks as it welcomes back students to the Greencastle community. On Aug. 20 at 10 a.m., John Mark Day, vice president for student affairs and dean of students, will give the message...
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