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Lawson throwing self into the ring at Mt. St. Joseph University for softball
(High School Sports ~ 12/15/23)
North Putnam has recently had a string of athletes sign to continue playing softball at the collegiate level in recent years and added another player to that growing list recently. MacKinley Lawson recently signed on to join the burgeoning softball program at Mount St. Joseph University ahead of the 2024-25 school year, citing the school’s size and location as important factors in her decision...
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Eagles top Vikings to break losing streak
(High School Sports ~ 12/15/23)
The South Putnam Lady Eagles used a balanced offense and top-level defense to protect the Eagles’ Nest on Friday night. South had six players score between four and 11 points and held the West Vigo Vikings to under 30 percent (12-of-44) shooting to take home a 45-34 win in a Western Indiana Conference matchup...
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Clovers have good second half in loss to Eagles
(High School Sports ~ 12/15/23)
CLOVERDALE – The Cloverdale girls’ basketball team got a combined 30 points from Emily Mann and Amalia Haga but could not overcome a 20-point halftime deficit, falling to the Brown County Eagles in WIC action 62-42 Friday night. The Eagles came out shooting lights out. Lexie Austin drained three from beyond the arc and the visitors hit five of their first seven shots to jump out to a 13-4 lead...
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Knights get four in double figures to stroll past Cougars
(High School Sports ~ 12/15/23)
BRAZIL – After Brinlee Clarke led the destruction of Terre Haute North Tuesday night, outscoring the Braves singlehandedly 38-34, North Putnam opted to do whatever it could to keep the Northview junior under wraps. The Cougars succeeded in that sense Friday night, holding Clarke to eight points, but the rest of the Knights rallied as the other four starters scored in double-figures, starting the night with a 24-10 lead after eight minutes on the way to a 58-32 win...
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Tanoos' 29 points undoes South Putnam's hot start as West Vigo get win
(High School Sports ~ 12/15/23)
The South Putnam Eagles exploded out of the gate for a big lead but could not slow down West Vigo’s Zeke Tanoos enough and dropped a Western Indiana Conference high school basketball game 52-48 on Friday night. The Eagles soared to a 21-7 lead early in the game, but Tanoos had 29 points and the Eagles had a few key turnovers late, not getting the defensive stop they needed late to get a victory, snapping a two-game winning streak...
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Late collapse leads Brown County to win over Cloverdale
(High School Sports ~ 12/15/23)
CLOVERDALE – Things were looking really good for the Cloverdale Clover boys’ basketball team, holding a 16-point lead in the fourth quarter. The Brown County Eagles closed with a 24-3 run in the final six minutes to keep the Clovers winless on the season 59-54 Friday night...
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Hackleman's 30 points not enough for North Putnam in loss to Northview
(High School Sports ~ 12/15/23)
BRAZIL – With both teams coming on losing streaks, North Putnam and Northview eyed Friday night’s WIC boys’ basketball game as a chance to get some momentum going ahead of the upcoming holiday break. The game indirectly turned into a shootout between Cougar senior Nolan Hackleman and Knight sophomore Brayden Goff, who combined for 54 points on the night...
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SENIOR LIFE ODYSSEY: Year end review
(Local News ~ 12/15/23)
To keep moving forward on this healthy aging path isn’t for the faint of heart. This year I have shared resources that I have found helpful to me and I hope that you have found some helpful also. These are the practices that have made it into my regular schedule...
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SENIOR LIFE ODYSSEY: Are you struggling with added sugar cravings?
(Local News ~ 12/15/23)
During the holiday season, we are surrounded with tempting sugary treats. These irresistible goodies are brought into the workplace by generous bosses and co-workers. Parties with groups, organizations, clubs, friends, and family feature sweets at every gathering...
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Court News for Dec. 15, 2023
(Court News ~ 12/15/23)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Daniel Laycock, 38, Fillmore, Level 4 felony possession of methamphetamine, Class C misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia Misty S. Poole, 46, Greencastle, Level 4 felony possession of methamphetamine, Level 5 felony possession of methamphetamine...
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Putnam Scanner for Dec. 15, 2023
(Police Logs ~ 12/15/23)
Nine people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Wednesday • At 8:36 p.m. Tracey W. Burk, 54, Reelsville, was taken into custody on a local warrant. • At 4:56 a.m. Carey L. Borszem, 34, Indianapolis, was housed at the jail for driving while intoxicated and resisting law enforcement...
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SENIOR LIFE ODYSSEY: Consider leaving your heirs’ inheritance ‘in trust’
(Local News ~ 12/15/23)
Years ago, there was a television game show called, “Who do you trust?” As an elder law attorney, I regularly get asked, “Who needs a trust?” If you’d like to protect your assets from lawsuits and long-term care costs, a trust may be right for you. If you’d like to avoid probate when you’re gone, a trust may be right for you. Some folks are more interested in protecting their heirs than themselves, and a “testamentary trust” may be right for them...
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SENIOR LIFE ODYSSEY: Cookies with Mrs. Claus
(Local News ~ 12/15/23)
On a recent visit to The Waters of Greencastle, Mrs. Santa Claus helps residents and family members decorate cookies. Meanwhile, the residents also enjoyed tree decorating, Christmas hats and plenty of laughs.
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Eileen Harrington Johnson
(Obituary ~ 12/15/23)
Eileen Harrington Johnson, loving mother, sister, aunt and beloved friend, left this life in the early hours of the morning of Dec. 6, 2023. Born on Jan. 31, 1947 on Chicago’s South Side, she was the daughter of Thomas and Catherine (O’Malley) Harrington...
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