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Putnam County offices to be closed for April 8 total solar eclipse event
(Local News ~ 01/18/24)
Experts have estimated that the population of Putnam County could temporarily double on Monday, April 8 as a total solar eclipse darkens the afternoon skies. The Putnam County Commissioners don’t want their employees to be part of the problem, voting unanimously on Tuesday to close county offices for the day...
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Residents share desires for possible YMCA pool
(Local News ~ 01/18/24)
With snow on the ground and below-zero windchills in the air, the hottest topic in town Wednesday evening was the possibility of a swimming pool being included at the new Putnam County YMCA. During a public forum at the Inn at DePauw more than 75 people shared ideas on what they would like to see in a community pool, ranging from warm water family pool availability to a ramped pool entry to a dry sauna...
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County Council moving forward with wage study results
(Local News ~ 01/18/24)
With most Putnam County government employees having received a five-percent raise for 2024, the Putnam County Council is forging ahead with the weightier task of a department-by-department analysis of wages in the county. With the results of a contracted wage study in hand on Tuesday, the council has set a series of three upcoming meetings in which the salaries in each department are discussed in greater depth...
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South Putnam aligning with state literacy goal
(Local News ~ 01/18/24)
Per action from its school board, South Putnam Schools is adhering to a state initiative aimed at improving foundational reading skills in students’ academics. The South Putnam School Board approved for the school corporation to receive Literacy Early Intervention Grant (EIG) funding through the state as such on Wednesday...
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Fallacies of the school district consolidation debate in Indiana
(Local News ~ 01/18/24)
Consolidation of Indiana school districts has resurfaced as a topic in policy discussions because of the release of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s Indiana Prosperity 2035 Plan. Not all agree with this proposal. The Indiana School Boards Association and the Indiana Small and Rural Schools Association believe that local control should prevail. From our perspective, there is nothing wrong with school consolidation or re-organization if it is initiated by the people in the communities affected...
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FEATURED SENIOR ATHLETE: Kallie Pastore, South Putnam
(High School Sports ~ 01/18/24)
Kallie is a senior at South Putnam and participates in one sport, swimming. ——— Banner Graphic: How important are sports to you, and what have you learned from them? Kallie Pastore: “Sports are pretty important. The biggest thing I’ve learned is to take all the opportunities you can get with your sport and try new things.”...
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Chamber award winners to be named Saturday
(Local News ~ 01/18/24)
Who will be named Citizen of the Year for 2023? That question will be answered Saturday night at 3 Fat Labs Wedding and Event Barn during Studio 24, the Putnam County Chamber annual awards ceremony. During the disco-themed event, the Chamber will also name its Rookie Business of the Year, honoring a business of less than 50 employees that opened within the last two years; Business Leaders of the year, honoring a business of 50 or more employees for its impact during the last year; and Amazing Dedication Award, honoring an outstanding nonprofit in the community.. ...
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Strong second half propels North Putnam past Cloverdale
(High School Sports ~ 01/18/24)
BAINBRIDGE – North Putnam shot out to a double-digit lead after a quarter of play Thursday night against Cloverdale. Twice, the visitors pulled the deficit down to a single possession but once the Cougars ramped up in the second half, the hosts blew away the Clovers in a 74-48 win...
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Tips for delicious and nutritious soup
(Local News ~ 01/18/24)
What’s better on a cold winter day than a warm bowl of soup? Soup can be nutritious, easy to prepare and inexpensive. It can be great hot or cold, prepared with minimal cleanup, only needs one pot and the combination of ingredients is unlimited. Soup is a great dish for a variety of palates and can be tailored to be spicy, savory or sweet...
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Fillmore VFD breakfast canceled
(Local News ~ 01/18/24)
FILLMORE — The monthly breakfast of the Fillmore Volunteer Fire Department has been canceled due to extreme cold forecast for Saturday.
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