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South Putnam trail improvement project recapped
(Local News ~ 03/15/24)
Two years in the works after he proposed it, a project put on by a South Putnam senior has seen the improvement of a nature trail on school grounds. Attending to provide a recap of the project, Troop 99 member Les Brown detailed how the effort involved students and local businesses during the South Putnam School Board’s meeting on Wednesday...
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City Council passes UTV ordinance by 4-3 vote, allowing use in Greencastle
(Local News ~ 03/15/24)
Four months after passing the proposed Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) ordinance on first reading, the Greencastle City Council adopted Ordinance 2023-7 on second and final reading by a 4-3 vote Thursday night. Councilor Katherine Asbell, noting the Council has had “discussed it a lot,” made the motion to adopt the measure...
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SENIOR LIFE ODYSSEY: What a mess!
(Local News ~ 03/15/24)
What a mess of mushrooms! If you have lived in Indiana for any time at all, you understand the excitement of morel mushroom season. You’ve probably heard stories about the great finds, first mushroom, largest mushroom, largest patch. Or maybe you have experienced it yourself...
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SENIOR LIFE ODYSSEY: Save taxes by rolling your required minimum distributions over to a church or charity
(Local News ~ 03/15/24)
If you’re 73 or older and have a 401k, 403b or Individual Retirement Account (IRA), you probably know you have to withdraw some of that money each year. The IRS wants you to take money out of those accounts so the funds can be taxed. If you don’t take those “required minimum distributions” (RMD’s), you may owe a penalty equal to 50 percent of the amount you failed to withdraw!...
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SENIOR LIFE ODYSSEY: Memory rescue
(Local News ~ 03/15/24)
Last month I introduced “Memory Rescue,” a book by Daniel G. Amen, MD. I shared his BRIGHT MINDS acronym identifying key risk factors related to brain health. There was so much information to share, I needed another month to discuss the most meaningful insights that captured my attention. ...
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SENIOR LIFE ODYSSEY: Maxine Patterson remains ‘life of the party’ at age 102
(Local News ~ 03/15/24)
From her childhood and young adult years in the Detroit area to more than 60 years now in Greencastle, Maxine Patterson has done her share of living more than 102 years. Having lived at The Waters of Greencastle for several years now, the longtime local resident spent much of her adulthood raising three children — David, Linda and Don — but also worked at the DePauw Union Building long enough to have retired from the university, having worked in food service...
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Court News for March 15, 2023
(Court News ~ 03/15/24)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Jerrod L. Fislar, 55, Reelsville, Level 6 felony driving while intoxicated endangering a person with a prior conviction, Level 6 felony driving while intoxicated with a prior conviction...
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Putnam Scanner for March 15, 2024
(Police Logs ~ 03/15/24)
Several people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Thursday • At 2:26 a.m. Mark A. Flinchum, 34, Cloverdale, was booked in for neglect of a dependent and possession of a controlled substance. Wednesday • At 11:36 p.m. Nicole G. Voege, 36, Greencastle, was lodged at the jail on a local warrant...
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John Russell Wharton
(Obituary ~ 03/15/24)
John Russell Wharton, 78, of Greencastle, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. He was born Aug. 28, 1945 in Terre Haute, the son of Otis Walton and Flossie Ellen (Taylor) Wharton, and was a student of West Vigo High School. John was a professional tool and die maker for several years for Lobdell Emory, Greencastle, and later for Toyota in Vincennes. He was a member of the UAW...
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Sheryl S. Reed
(Obituary ~ 03/15/24)
Sheryl S. Reed, age 67, of Cloverdale, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024. She was born Oct. 19, 1956 in Linton to the late Philip and Carolyn (Benton) Pittman. Sheryl is survived by her sons, Philip (Cassie) Reed of Brazil and Jeremiah (Savanna) Reed; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews...
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Barbara Ann Lane
(Obituary ~ 03/15/24)
Barbara was born Feb. 12, 1938 in Oak Park, Ill. Her parents were Ralph and Bea Behn. Barbara graduated with honors from Proviso High School in Chicago. She graduated from Purdue University in 1960. As a student at Purdue, she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. ...
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