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Response to recent letter by Dr. Thompson
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/04/09)
To the Editor: Dr. Thompson wants to blame "liberal" Democrats for our economic situation. Real progressives understand that Obama and most Democrats have never been economic progressives. Rather, they have been bought by the same corporations that buy Republicans and they support economic policies that favor the wealthy at the expense of the public. For example, much of the money being spent to prop up large banks simply props up the elites that run or are invested in those banks...
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Bond reduction hearing set for Stanton
(Local News ~ 09/04/09)
GREENCASTLE -- The attorney representing a Coatesville man accused of child molesting has requested a bond reduction for his client. Robbie G. Stanton, 34, is charged with Class C felony child molesting. He was arrested on Aug. 5 and at his initial hearing two days later, he pled not guilty. Putnam County Superior Court Judge Denny Bridges set Stanton's bond at $25,000 cash only...
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Trial date set for accused robber
(Local News ~ 09/04/09)
GREENCASTLE -- A trial date has been set for a Greencastle man accused of an attempted armed robbery at College Inn, Greencastle, on July 8. Richie A Goul, 20, was arrested July 8 and formally charged on July 10 with Class B felony attempted armed robbery and Class D felony attempted theft. Putnam County Superior Court Judge Denny Bridges set Goul's final pretrial conference for Oct. 19 and his jury trial for Nov. 3...
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Wolfsie coming to Heritage Lake
(Local News ~ 09/04/09)
COATESVILLE -- Author, columnist, writer and TV personality Dick Wolfsie will entertain community members on Sept. 24 at the Heritage Lake Clubhouse at 7 p.m. The event is free to the public. The well-known Hoosier will present his narrative entitled "Why We Laugh," an event sponsored by the Heritage Lake Book Club and Heritage Lake Community Services...
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P.L.U.S. donates to shelter
(Local News ~ 09/04/09)
GREENCASTLE -- The Away Home Shelter received a donation Thursday through the Purposeful Living Units Serve (P.L.U.S.) program at the Putnamville Correctional Facility. Inmates in the program raised the money by selling their artwork and having fundraisers...
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Putnam Scanner for Sept. 4, 2009
(Local News ~ 09/04/09)
Putnam County Jail Stephen Schmidt, 58, Indianapolis, was booked into the Putnam County Jail at 2:05 a.m. Thursday for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Connie Grimsley, 45, Greencastle, was booked at 12:38 p.m. Thursday for operating a vehicle while suspended, failing to stop after an accident, reckless driving and operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content of .08 or greater...
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Sept. 12 is National Seat Check Day
(Local News ~ 09/04/09)
GREENCASTLE -- Mayor Sue Murray signed a proclamation Thursday declaring Sept. 12 as National Seat Check Saturday and Sept. 12 through Sept. 18 as National Child Passenger Safety Week. The proclamation states, National Seat Check Saturday and Child Passenger Safety Week will provide communities and organizations an opportunity to join together through public information, education and enforcement efforts to work toward increasing the correct use of safety seats and booster seats by focusing public attention on the lifesaving benefits that will help significantly reduce death and serious injury to children in a motor vehicle accident.. ...
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Pioneer Days coming Sept. 11 and 12
(Local News ~ 09/04/09)
GREENCASTLE -- Downtown will take a step back in time Sept. 11 and 12 during Pioneer Days. On Friday, businesses located on the square and Indiana Street to the Greencastle Fire Department will transform to the mid-1800s during regular business hours. At noon, old-fashioned wedding ceremonies will be conducted on the steps of the Putnam County Court House...
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Correction
(High School Sports ~ 09/04/09)
In Thursday's edition of the Banner Graphic, it was the score for the No.2 doubles Greencastle tennis team that consisted of A.J Gerrad and Matt Hendrich was erroneously reported. The score was actually 6-1, 3-6, 6-2. The Banner Graphic apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused...
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GHS wins Eagle Relay Thursday
(High School Sports ~ 09/04/09)
GREENCASTLE --The Greencastle High School boys' and girls' cross country teams proved Thursday that when they run they mean business, no matter where they are at. Both teams won the Eagle Medley Relay Thursday at South Putnam with the boys team winning with 22 points and the girls winning with 17...
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South Putnam fends off Cougars
(High School Sports ~ 09/04/09)
GREENCASTLE -- Whenever you have two teams that are sectional opponents match up in the regular season it's an intense game -- mix in a little county rivalry and you have something more. So was the case Thursday at South Putnam when the Cougars invaded in hopes of extending their win streak to two, but the Eagles defense was too strong as South Putnam won the match in three, 25-11, 25-23, 25-22...
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GHS wins in five-set scorcher
(High School Sports ~ 09/04/09)
CLOVERDALE -- Sometimes the journey is more impressive than the outcome. Thursday at Cloverdale, the Clover and Greencastle volleyball teams tangled in a hard fought, five-set match, with the Tiger Cubs coming away victorious. GHS won the contest 16-25, 25-17, 25-15, 13-25 and 15-12...
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New Ivy Tech campus set for Tuesday opening
(Local News ~ 09/04/09)
GREENCASTLE --Students will be in classes at the new Ivy Tech Community College campus in Greencastle way ahead of schedule. The sprawling 33,300 square foot building was targeted for completion in the spring of 2010, but will open Tuesday. The new facility, which boasts two floors of classrooms, labs, student gathering spaces and offices, is located on 27 acres of land on Zinc Mill Road that was given to the college by the city of Greencastle. A groundbreaking ceremony was held in May 2008...
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