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Furman A. Patterson
(Obituary ~ 05/01/12)
Furman A. "Big Bull" Patterson, 79, of Greencastle passed away Monday, April 30, 2012. He was born on Aug. 7, 1932 in Greencastle to John L. Patterson and Opal O. Grimes Patterson. Mr. Patterson was a graduate of Greencastle High School and served his country in the U.S. Army...
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Vera I. 'Jeanne' Pritchard
(Obituary ~ 05/01/12)
Vera I. "Jeanne" Pritchard, 87, of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, April 30, 2012. She was born on Feb. 6, 1925 in Putnam County to Edward N. Eiteljorge and Josephine Vera Knauer Eiteljorge. Mrs. Pritchard was a 1943 graduate of Greencastle High School and was a member of First Christian Church Greencastle, Kappa Delta Phi Sorority, VFW Post 1150 Ladies Auxiliary and Modern Mothers Study Club...
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Olivia Lynnae Ruble
(Obituary ~ 05/01/12)
Olivia Lynnae Ruble, infant daughter of Tyler Ruble and Lauren (Human) Ruble of Bainbridge, died shortly after birth on April 28, 2012. Olivia Lynnae Ruble is survived by her parents, Tyler and Lauren (Human) Ruble of Bainbridge; grandparents Tracy and Michael Ruble of Bainbridge, and Valarie and Ron Human of Roachdale; great-grandparents Karen Land of Martinsville, Charlie and Donna Hahn of Princess Lake, Ind., Kenny and Barbara Human of Wilbur, Ind., Jim and Patricia Kepley of Indianapolis, and Bob and Marlene Ruble of Bainbridge; great-great grandparents Georgia Brown of Plainfield, and Naomi Withrow of Indianapolis.. ...
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GHS girls' track having plant sale
(High School Sports ~ 05/02/12)
The Greencastle girls' track team will be holding its annual plant sale on Sunday. The event will take place from 1-4 p.m. outside of McAnally Center.
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Record number turn out for YMCA / MCSP 5K Run/Walk
(High School Sports ~ 05/02/12)
SPENCER -- The YMCA/Friends of McCormick's Creek 5K Run/Walk Saturday morning attracted 166 racers. The race began near the pool at McCormick's Creek State Park, traveled 3.1 miles on scenic park roads and ended back at the pool. The race was a fundraising event for the Owen County Family YMCA Strong Kids Campaign and the Friends of McCormick's Creek, as well as part of the Magnificent 7 Race Series...
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NPYBL celebrates Opening Day with revamped diamond
(High School Sports ~ 05/02/12)
ROACHDALE -- The North Putnam Youth Baseball League (NPYBL) celebrated another great season opener at the newly improved Heritage Environmental Field in Roachdale on Saturday, April 21. Players, fans, and local businesses came out to celebrate the season cheering loud and proud for the Cougars...
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Adopting DISCLOSE would put voters first
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/02/12)
To the Editor: Since its founding in 1956, the Greencastle League of Women Voters has worked with the LWVUS to protect the right of all citizens to vote, and encouraged all to be informed about candidates and issues. We are a non-partisan organization promoting an open governmental system that is representative, accountable and responsive...
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Crossroads Café opens on city's north side
(Local News ~ 05/02/12)
Seizing an opportunity in the Greencastle restaurant landscape, the owner of the Phillips 66 Food Mart has opened Crossroads Café at his 701 N. Jackson St. store. Crossroads Café features Hunt Brothers Pizza (whole or by the slice), wings, wing bites and subs. The gas station and food mart are open 24 hours a day on Greencastle's north side...
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Smart Choice orders to be placed May 5
(Local News ~ 05/02/12)
Cloverdale United Methodist Church will be taking orders for the May Smart Choice menu this Saturday, May 5 from 9-10 a.m. at the church. There is a short order period due to the holiday. Distribution day will be on Saturday, May 19 from 11 a.m.-noon at the church in the fellowship hall...
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Food distribution on tap at Whitestone pantry Saturday morning
(Local News ~ 05/02/12)
NEW WINCHESTER -- The Whitestone Food Pantry will conduct a food distribution effort 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 5. (An earlier announcement contained an incorrect time provided by organizers.) Distribution is geared to needy residents of Floyd Township in eastern Putnam County and Marion Township in western Hendricks County. The food pantry is located at 8045 W. U.S. 36, west of New Winchester...
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USDA Rural Development office closing at Lafayette
(Local News ~ 05/02/12)
Effective today, the USDA Rural Development office in Lafayette is closing and the staff is being transferred to the USDA Service Center in Crawfordsville. The Crawfordsville Area Office is located at 2028 Lebanon Rd., Crawfordsville, IN 47933. Phone number is (765) 362-0405, ext. 4...
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Reported tornado damages house near New Ross
(Local News ~ 05/02/12)
NEW ROSS (AP) -- Authorities say a tornado has damaged a house and a grain bin in central Indiana. A dispatcher for the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department says officers on the scene say a tornado touched down Tuesday night near the town of New Ross and caused the damage. There's no immediate confirmation of the tornado by the National Weather Service. New Ross is about 10 miles southeast of Crawfordsville...
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Putnam Scanner for May 2, 2012
(Police Logs ~ 05/02/12)
Monday at 9:38 a.m., Indiana State Police Senior Trooper Chris Harcourt was on routine traffic patrol on U.S. 40 near County Road 400 East in Putnam County, when his radar tracked a 2003 Pontiac at 80 mph in the westbound passing lane. As Trooper Harcourt turned around in an attempt to stop the car, he said the driver of the Pontiac, John E. Spencer, 20, Fillmore, suddenly veered right across the driving lane, and tried to turn right onto County Road 300 East...
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Gobin back as Trust Patron
(Local News ~ 05/02/12)
Barbara Rice (right) of Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church presents Ginger Scott, Mary Allison Home treasurer, with a check for $2,000 for the 2012 Trust Patron Sponsorship.
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Chalk up another rare occurrence for spring 2012
(Local News ~ 05/02/12)
Spring 2012 in the central Indiana area has recorded another rare occurrence with the month of March being warmer than April. The average temperature for April ended on Monday about two degrees cooler than March, the National Weather Service reported...
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Inside Story
(Local News ~ 05/02/12)
Renovation work on the interior of the old Prevo's store location on Washington Street, last occupied by Fine Print Bookstore and Castle Classics, commences as workmen from T & W Corp, Indianapolis, begin gutting the interior. The building will become the future home of a bookstore and Starbucks coffee shop as part of the Stellar Community Grant awarded to Greencastle.
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Blocked storm sewer causes flood at Roachdale home
(Local News ~ 05/02/12)
ROACHDALE -- An intentionally blocked storm sewer and heavy rain caused flooding in northern Roachdale on Tuesday. "It's a nightmare," Breanna Miethe said, standing in a puddle covering her driveway. "We're in trouble because no one will help us." When the Indiana Department of Environmental Management asked Crop Production Services to block the storm sewer from draining off their property, CPS willingly complied, knowing that it meant they would have to pump all the water that drains on their property into containment tanks.. ...
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Board calls Oct. 1 homeless shelter reopening target
(Local News ~ 05/02/12)
Bill Wieland's calling has obviously always been a higher one than most of the rest of us. But when it comes to cell phone use, the retired former St. Andrew's Episcopal Church rector, is admittedly technologically challenged. Yet at the most opportune time Monday evening, Wieland's cell phone not only rang but provided the good news that could help toward the possible reopening of the local homeless shelter...
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Tiger Cubs take two from Bulldogs
(High School Sports ~ 05/03/12)
Greencastle pitcher Ryan Battin was at his best with runners on base Wednesday, leaving nine Monrovia runners stranded in a 1-0 victory in a West Central Conference game on the Tiger Cubs' field. It was the first game of a doubleheader. Greencastle won the second game 16-10...
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South Putnam moves to 17-0
(High School Sports ~ 05/03/12)
South Putnam's softball squad ran its record to 17-0 Wednesday night after knocking off former-WCC foe Speedway 10-0 in five innings. Sparkplug starting pitcher Mikaela Etcheyson could not find any control of the ball in the first inning, walking five Eagle hitters before being pulled with only one out recorded in the bottom of the first...
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Eagle boys down Bruins; girls struggle
(High School Sports ~ 05/03/12)
On a day when the thermometer crept to 90 degrees, the South Putnam boys' and girls' track teams battled the Bruins from Tri-West. The Eagles boys' squad heated things up, taking down the Bruins 93.5-32.5, while the girls' struggled to a second place finish 75-47...
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Cloverdale High School and KFC join hands to honor academics
(Local News ~ 05/03/12)
Cloverdale High School honored 159 students and their parents on Friday, April 27 with a banquet meal catered by KFC as part of the Cumulative Honors program. The honors program began in 1991 to recognize those students who have earned a 3.0 or higher, based on the cumulative grade point average...
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GMS student competes at state geographic bee
(Local News ~ 05/03/12)
Greencastle Middle School eighth grade student Zachary Wilkerson participated in the 2012 Indiana National Geographic Bee on March 30 at the IUPUI campus in Indianapolis. Geographic Bees were held in schools with fourth- through eighth-grade students throughout the state to determine each school's Geographic Bee winner, with Zach earning top honors for Greencastle Middle School...
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Celebrating Our School
(Local News ~ 05/03/12)
Students from every school in the North Putnam School Corporation crowded into the high school gymnasium on Friday, April 27. "This is a celebration of all the wonderful teachers, students and staff of North Putnam Schools," Superintendent Mary Sugg Lovejoy said. "This is a chance for us to come together and tell each other how much we appreciate each other."
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Bainbridge PTO hosts Spring Fling
(Local News ~ 05/03/12)
The Bainbridge Elementary PTO will be hosting a Spring Fling on Saturday, May 5 from 6-8 p.m. at Bainbridge Elementary School. The fundraiser is to raise much needed funds for the schools ability to continue assisting with various school functions including field trips...
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Special events bug hits area nonprofits, cure sought
(Local News ~ 05/03/12)
The Putnam County Community Foundation will host the third of its 2012 Nonprofit Learning Series workshops on Monday, May 14. The workshop is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Inn at DePauw. The Learning Series is open to all board members and staff of area nonprofit agencies, churches and units of government, and is designed to help each be more effective in their mission...
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Spaghetti dinner to raise funds for Summerfest
(Local News ~ 05/03/12)
ROACHDALE -- A spaghetti dinner fundraiser for Roachdale Summerfest is set for 5-8 p.m. Friday, May 4 at the former Optimist Club Building. Cost is $7 per person and includes spaghetti, salad, garlic bread and dessert. The 2012 Roachdale Summerfest, home of the famous "Roach Race" is set for June 23 and 24. ...
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Chamber Golf Scramble
(Local News ~ 05/03/12)
The 22nd annual Greater Greencastle Golf Scramble is set for Friday, May 11 at Old Hickory Golf Course. Registration will begin at 10:30 a.m. with lunch served at 11 a.m. The shotgun start will follow at noon. After the scramble, the Chamber's third annual golf ball drop will take place, followed by the 19th Hole Business After Hours.
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Zach Lapidus Trio to play Jazz at the Duck
(Local News ~ 05/03/12)
Jazz at the Duck will welcome the Zach Lapidus Trio to the Fluttering Duck from 8:30-10:30 p.m. this evening. The trio features Lapidus on piano, Fred Withrow on bass and Greg Artry on drums. Lapidus is a pianist, composer and arranger currently living in the Indianapolis area. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in jazz studies from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music in 2008 and was awarded the prestigious Performer's Certificate for an outstanding recital...
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Business After Hours is May 11
(Local News ~ 05/03/12)
First National Bank and York Automotive Inc. will sponsor the May Greencastle Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours on Friday, May 11. The event will immediately follow the 2012 Chamber Golf Scramble at Old Hickory Golf Course. From 5-7 p.m. golfers can wind down and all Chamber members may enjoy food, drinks and prizes including a 31-inch LCD television...
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Putnam Scanner for May 3, 2012
(Police Logs ~ 05/03/12)
Several people have been booked into the Putnam County Jail recently. At 10:20 p.m. Julie Ann Owens, 41, Bainbridge, was housed at the jail for operating while intoxicated and public intoxication. At 7:11 a.m. Kelsey Jo Walker, 22, Martinsville, was charged with possession of marijuana, two counts of firearms possession, possession of paraphernalia and possession of a syringe...
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BZA gives church OK to make use of old funeral home site
(Local News ~ 05/03/12)
Thanks to a growing Greencastle church, an old funeral home building will get a new lease on life. Lifebuilder Community Church, 637 E. Washington St., Greencastle, received approval Tuesday night from the Greencastle Board of Zoning Appeals for a special exception use variance to pump new life into the old Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home property...
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Hile receives 'a pat on the back' from his Academic All Star
(Local News ~ 05/03/12)
The bell rings and I rush to Mr. Hile's class, going over arguments in my head, preparing for today's discussion. This one sentence alone would be high enough praise for any educator -- a student rushing to class already thinking about the day's discussion? Amazing...
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Three weeks after accident, 17-year-old Pell 'doing very well'
(Local News ~ 05/03/12)
A Greencastle teenager adept at balancing a job, raising livestock and playing sports is doing his best not to let serious injuries hold him back from any of his pursuits. Seventeen-year-old Logan Pell sustained serious injuries to his left arm and leg in an April 16 auto accident. He was pinned in his 2005 Dodge Ram after striking a tree...
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Annual ISP memorial service honors fallen state troopers
(Local News ~ 05/03/12)
PUTNAMVILLE -- The Indiana State Police Post at Putnamville conducted its annual memorial service Wednesday morning, honoring those members of the department who have given their lives in the line of duty. Troopers were brought to attention and prepared for roll call by Putnamville District Assistant Commander 1st Sgt. Matt Mischler...
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Zerkel to act as NP interim superintendent
(Local News ~ 05/03/12)
BAINBRIDGE -- At a special meeting on Wednesday, the North Putnam School Board voted to appoint Alan Zerkel, the high school principal, to be the interim superintendent. Zerkel will assume this position in addition to his current role. The board also voted to approve Dan Noel, recently hired as the new North Putnam superintendent, to be a consultant for Zerkel and the school until his job officially begins on July 1...
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National Volunteer Week
(Local News ~ 05/04/12)
Residents and staff of Hickory Creek at Sunset recently read the story of "Little Red Riding Hood" to more than 100 children in the Deer Meadow Elementary kindergarten classes. Thelma Sloan chose to read "Little Red Riding Hood" because the week of April 16-20 was National Volunteer Week. ...
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Sunday DePauw concert to pay tribute to Cassell Grubb
(Local News ~ 05/04/12)
The DePauw University School of Music will pay tribute to one of the most beloved teachers and leaders in its long history this Sunday, May 6, when it presents "A Tribute to Cassel Grubb." The program begins at 3 p.m. in Kresge Auditorium of the Judson and Joyce Green Center for the Performing Arts...
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Sharing a Smile
(Local News ~ 05/04/12)
Reelsville Elementary School had the honor of hosting Ronald McDonald at their school on Thursday afternoon. Ronald was there as part of the Giving Back with Ronald McDonald program. Ronald talked to the kids about three important things dealing with giving back, talent, time and gifts. The school collected 417,000 pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. Typically, schools must collect one million tabs to get a free show, but due to the school closing McDonald's decided to give them a treat...
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Clover softball pounds White River Valley
(High School Sports ~ 05/04/12)
CLOVERDALE -- Cloverdale's softball team picked up a 9-0 win over White River Valley behind a strong performance by senior pitcher Paige Gutierrez Thursday. Gutierrez pitched four innings, collecting 12 strikeouts and allowing a single hit. Kat Raisor closed out the game with four strikeouts and allowing no hits...
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GMS girls' track wins tri-meet
(High School Sports ~ 05/04/12)
The Greencastle Middle School girls' track team defeated Clay City and Owen Valley 67-45-25. Corrine Romer eclipsed the stadium record in the 400-meter dash with a time of 1:07.3. Allison White placed first in the high jump with a height of 4-5 and Kat King won the long jump with a leap of 13-6. Katlyn Haynes won the 2,400-meter run with a time of 10:07 and Bailey Zapp captured the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 18.2...
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Day's 3-run blast lifts Cougars to win
(High School Sports ~ 05/04/12)
ROACHDALE -- The North Putnam baseball team defeated Southmont in a tight contest, 5-4 Wednesday. Austin Day led the Cougars with three-run home run, with Beau Green adding an RBI. Green also got the start and the win after going two innings, allowing two hits and three strikeouts. Kyler Badten got the save...
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Eagles defeat Vikings
(High School Sports ~ 05/04/12)
The South Putnam softball team earned a 3-0 win over West Vigo Thursday. Brooke Boetjer pitched a complete game shutout, allowing one hit, while striking out 13. Jenny Thompson was 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored. Emily Dabkowski added an RBI...
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GHS girls track wins, boys place second in quad meet
(High School Sports ~ 05/04/12)
ELLETTSVILLE -- Greencastle made up its washed out Tuesday meet against Edgewood and Northview, converting the meet into a four-way tangle by adding Owen Valley into the mix. The girls' squad won the meet, beating out the host Mustangs 100-88. Northview placed third with 38 and Owen Valley was fourth with 18 points...
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Davis posts 33 in Tiger Cubs' win
(High School Sports ~ 05/04/12)
Greencastle High School boy's golf defeated Monrovia and Cascade on a beautiful Thursday night at Windy Hill Country Club, downing their opponents 146-179-216. Alec Davis led the Tiger Cubs with a two-under 33 for the day, while Justin Franchville paced Cascade with a five-over 40...
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Cloverdale shoots 192, places third in four-way match
(High School Sports ~ 05/04/12)
Golfers not only had to contend with a tough course, but also tough conditions as the winds would go from a calm breeze to a tree-swaying gust in seconds. Also days of heavy rains made it crucial for strikers to keep out of trouble. Brody Pfaff led the Clovers with a round of 46, with Rylan Mattocks closely behind after carding a 47. Colte Tomlinson shot a 49, while Aaron Whitlock shooting a 50. Freddie Fislar shot a 52 and Cody Atwood rounded out the scoring with a 61...
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HPS to conduct seminar, panel discussion May 9
(Local News ~ 05/04/12)
Established in 1971 to raise awareness about architecture and protection of our national heritage, May is National Preservation Month. The Heritage Preservation Society of Putnam County (HPS) has several events planned during the month. The first is co-sponsored by the HPS and the Putnam County Public Library (PCPL) and will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 9 at the PCPL...
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GMS math team repeats as state titlist
(Local News ~ 05/04/12)
The Greencastle Middle School Jr. Academic Super Bowl mathematics team won the Class 2 State Championship Saturday, April 28 by correctly solving 20 out of 25 problems. In doing so, GMS successfully defended its state title from last year. Fifty-six teams from across Indiana competed in Class 2 in the Indiana Jr. Academic Super Bowl. Besides winning Class 2, GMS placed fifth out of all 231 teams that competed on Saturday...
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Early-morning ride lands five in county jail
(Local News ~ 05/04/12)
CLOVERDALE -- Suspicious early-morning activity landed four Morgan County residents in the Putnam County Jail Wednesday. Each one now faces felony charges in Putnam Circuit Court. At approximately 4:20 a.m., Putnam County Sheriff's deputies received a call of suspicious activity behind Motel 6 in Cloverdale. The vehicle was described as an older model Buick that kept driving around the parking lot with its lights out...
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New Zealand friend 'pops in' to help Delores Risk mark 90 years
(Local News ~ 05/04/12)
Apparently, when a New Zealander makes a promise, it's a vow to remember -- even if it means traveling halfway around the world to attend a birthday party. That's just what Yvonne Moore of Nelson, New Zealand, did this week. She made a return trip to Putnam County for the second time in 24 years to attend a 90th birthday celebration for fellow International Exchange Homemaker Delores Risk of Roachdale...
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Kay Charmaine (Chapman) Neier
(Obituary ~ 05/04/12)
Kay Charmaine (Chapman) Neier, 74, of Mt. Meridian, formerly of Belleville, died Thursday, May 3, 2012. She was born Nov. 20, 1937 in Indianapolis to James and Twila (Schenk) Chapman. Kay married Clyde Neier on Aug. 16, 1958 and he survives. Additional survivors include her daughters, Vicki Short of Clayton, Patricia Burnett of Danville and Nena Price of Brazil; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Diana Ohrlberg...
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First Baptist Church celebrates 190 years in Greencastle
(Local News ~ 05/04/12)
The year was 1822. Conflicting reports say Greencastle may or may not have been a community. Its official incorporation was still 27 years away. DePauw University was not to be founded for another 15 years (as Indiana Asbury University). Yet 13 Baptists came together in the wilderness that was Putnam County to begin meeting on the first Sunday of May 1822...
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Dozens of chairs up for auction at second annual Chairish the Children fundraiser
(Local News ~ 05/04/12)
The second annual Chairish the Children fundraiser for Family Support Service has not yet raised a dime. It won't even take place until Friday, May 11, but Executive Director Cari Cox already sees the event as a big success for the organization. "The response, in chairs, has been more than I could have ever expected," Cox said...
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$200,000 grant to help fund Big Walnut dog park, parking lot
(Local News ~ 05/04/12)
A $200,000 federal Land and Water Conservation Fund grant has been awarded to the City of Greencastle Parks and Recreation Department, the Greencastle Park Board learned Thursday night. The grant, administered through the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, will help fund proposed improvements at Big Walnut Sports Park on the city's East Side...
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Sandusky - 60th Anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 05/05/12)
Darrell and Alberta Sandusky of Roachdale celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Friday, May 4. Darrell and the former Alberta Ruth Ashley were married May 4, 1952 in Indianapolis at the home of the bride's mother. Darrell retired from Detroit Diesel Allison Division in Speedway where he worked as a production supervisor, and Alberta retired from North Putnam Community School Corporation where she worked as a librarian and teaching assistant at Roachdale Elementary School...
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Bond - 40th Anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 05/05/12)
Rodney and Becky (Grimes) Bond will be celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary on Saturday, May 5, 2012. They were married by Rev. Philip Badger in the Reelsville Methodist Church. Rod and Becky were blessed with one son, Matthew, and three precious granddaughters, Kayleigh, Katelynn and Kinzley Bond. They will be celebrating with family...
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Egold - Martin Engagement
(Engagement ~ 05/05/12)
Shannon Rene Egold of Cloverdale and Kevin Joseph Martin of Mitchell are planning to be married in the Rose Garden in Franklin on June 2. Shannon is the daughter of Kirk and Maureen Egold of Cloverdale, She is a 2008 graduate of South Putnam High School and a 2012 graduate of Franklin College...
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Roachdale Christian Church announces new worship times
(Local News ~ 05/05/12)
Roachdale Christian Church has new Sunday morning worship times. Classes will now run concurrently with worship services, with no hour of Sunday School in between. The Sunday morning schedule will be as follows beginning Sunday, May 6...
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Fillmore to begin enforcing town nuisance ordinance
(Local News ~ 05/05/12)
FILLMORE -- The town's long-discussed nuisance ordinance now in effect, the task falls to Fillmore officials to enforce the new laws. Town Marshal Darrel Bunten told the town council Thursday his department has set to work on this task. Bunten said most of the overgrown lawns he has requested to be mowed have been already. Clerk-Treasurer Wanda Seidler now needs to write letters to the owners of those properties...
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Greencastle High School receives grant for football jerseys
(Local News ~ 05/05/12)
Greencastle football player Caleb Robinson and his senior teammates for the coming football season recently presented the Greencastle School Board with a two grant donations totally $7,198. The grant is from the John and Bob Bridges Fund administered by the Putnam County Community Foundation...
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GMS boys' track wins tri-meet
(High School Sports ~ 05/05/12)
The Greencastle Middle School boys' track team defeated Owen Valley and Clay City Wednesday. The Tiger Cubs won with a total of 78, followed by Owen Valley with 55 and Clay City with seven. Greencastle picked up seven individual wins and one relay win on the night...
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Jameson Brewer drops 51 in All-Star game performances
(High School Sports ~ 05/05/12)
North Putnam junior Jameson Brewer recently took part in the POSTYOURT East/West All-Star game. In two games, Brewer scored 51 points for the East squad. In game 2 on April 28, Brewer scored 21 points to help the East team defeat the West 116-108. Although the East pulled out an eight-point win, the game was a close one throughout...
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Scanner for May 5
(Police Logs ~ 05/05/12)
County Jail On Wednesday, May 2 at 2:45 p.m. John Stephen Brown, 59, Bainbridge, was booked into the Putnam County Jail for operating while intoxicated with a prior conviction. Sheriff's Department On Wednesday, May 2 at 9:17 p.m. Shannon M. Robinson, 41, Greencastle, was eastbound on County Road 700 South in a 2003 Pontiac Sunfire. ...
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Identifying old fair photos like trip down memory lane
(Local News ~ 05/05/12)
Sometime or other, it happens in every family. Someone moves. Someone dies. Someone cleans out the attic or basement. And, lo and behold, a mystery box of old family photos somehow surfaces. Everybody can easily identify Uncle Sam and Auntie Em, but who in the world are some of these other people? It's like some reverse version of "Where's Waldo." The players are all in plain view, you just need a scorecard to determine who they are...
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Tiger Cubs win, Cougars fall in baseball action
(High School Sports ~ 05/07/12)
CRAWFORDSVILLE -- The Greencastle baseball squad picked up a 7-5 win over Southmont Saturday. Nick Hutcheson provided a big lift for the Tiger Cubs, going 4-for-4 with three RBI and a home run. Dylan Linton and Ryan Battin recorded two doubles each. Linton and Pettit added an RBI each...
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Greencastle drops pair to Bulldogs
(High School Sports ~ 05/07/12)
The Greencastle softball team dropped a pair of games to West Central Conference foe Monrovia recently. In the first game Greencastle fell 11-1 and lost 5-1 in the second game. In game one, Greencastle's lone run was scored by Taylor Pruitt in the bottom of the first inning. Greencastle collected five hits on the day, with Pruitt and Alex Basile recording two hits each. Kate Beaman added a hit...
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Clovers win OV Invite; Eagles are 19-0
(High School Sports ~ 05/07/12)
SPENCER -- The Cloverdale softball team captured the Owen Valley Invitational Saturday after picking up two wins. In game one, Paige Gutierrez went all six innings, striking out 11 and giving up four hits. She was also 3-for-4 wit htwo singles and a double. Kara Knapp added a triple and a single, while Brianna Hoff had a triple. Adri Patterson was 2-for-4 with five RBI...
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Late race pass leads Jeff Bland Jr. to Lincoln Park Speedway sprint win
(High School Sports ~ 05/07/12)
PUTNAMVILLE -- Mother Nature finally relented at Lincoln Park Speedway Saturday night as action resumed a week after a rainout and a night after inclement weather claimed racing at several other tracks around the state. Jeff Bland Jr. was certainly happy that the rain subsided as he got past Casey Shuman late in the sprint car main event to snatch the checkered flag...
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Watershed funding available in Putnam, Boone, Hendricks counties
(Local News ~ 05/07/12)
The Big Walnut Watershed Alliance (BWWA) has been awarded funds to assist landowners in several watersheds in Putnam, Boone and Hendricks Counties. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Watershed Management Section, has provided funding through their Section 319 Program. Landowners in the Clear Creek Watershed in Putnam County are eligible for cost share funds through a state Lake and River Enhancement (LARE) grant...
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Are you interested in Purdue soybean research?
(Local News ~ 05/07/12)
Purdue is looking for a few good research fields. I will be participating in a soybean field sampling survey this summer for Shawn Casteel. Dr. Casteel is the soybean specialist at Purdue. He started a soybean sampling survey program a couple of years ago. Castell is interested in identifying the distribution of soybean yields' limiting factors...
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Barrier Windows recognized for sales
(Local News ~ 05/07/12)
Barrier Windows Inc. of Greencastle was recently recognized by Home Guard Industries for sales achievement. Home Guard Industries, manufacturer of vinyl replacement windows, steel and fiberglass entry doors and decorative steel security storm doors, recognized top home improvement dealers at their annual national dealer meetings and awards banquet...
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Cloverdale McDonald's to reopen Thursday with contemporary look
(Local News ~ 05/07/12)
CLOVERDALE -- The iconic Golden Arches of Cloverdale has a fresh new look. As McDonald's contemporizes its restaurants across the country, the McDonald's located at 1033 N. Main St. in Cloverdale will unveil its dynamic redesign on Thursday, May 10, with a grand reopening celebration scheduled for Saturday, May 19...
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Storm shelters now available through Smart Tech Homes in Cloverdale
(Local News ~ 05/07/12)
CLOVERDALE -- With Indiana among several states experiencing widespread recent tornado devastation this spring, Smart Tech Homes of Indiana, located in Cloverdale, has partnered with Granger Plastics Co. to offer Granger ISS Tornado Shelters locally...
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Cloverdale receives $2,500 credit through FFA Challenge
(Local News ~ 05/07/12)
The Cloverdale FFA Chapter placed first in Indiana and received $2,500 for receiving 283 votes from local farmers during the second annual FFA Chapter Challenge. Members of the Cloverdale FFA, a local Monsanto representative and a number of supporting farmers will participate in an award ceremony on Wednesday, May 9 at 6 p.m. at the high school. The ceremony will recognize the chapter for building meaningful relationships with the farmers who voted...
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Old National honors Young
(Local News ~ 05/07/12)
Emma Leigh Young (center) a South Putnam High School senior and daughter of Larry and Joni Young, Reelsville, receives a check for $1,000 as the Putnam County winner of the 2012 Old National Bank Community Matters Scholarship. Cara Goodin (left), Old National Bank manager at the Greencastle main branch gets help from Pat Modlin, assistant manager, in hoisting the oversized ceremonial check.
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Finding your heritage to get boost with seminar at PCPL
(Local News ~ 05/07/12)
Ever wonder about your heritage? Apparently many do, observing the popularity of the television broadcast program "Who Do You Think You Are"? During the one-hour program, celebrity guests are coached in learning about their ancestors, often learning more than they had expected possible...
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Cloverdale Farmers Market plans pre-market activities
(Local News ~ 05/07/12)
While the opening of the Cloverdale Farmers Market isn't until Saturday, June 30 several activities are taking place on the market property. An upcoming event is the second garden plant and flower sale, May 12 from 9 a.m.-noon. Garden enthusiasts who have grown their own garden plants will have their abundance and/or flowers to sell to the public...
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Alzheimer's Association offers free monthly support group
(Local News ~ 05/07/12)
On Thursday, May 10 and the second Thursday of every month at 4 p.m., caregivers will gather together for the Alzheimer's Association's support group in Greencastle. Facilitated by a trained leader, the group meets at the Putnam County Hospital, in the third floor classroom, located at 1542 Bloomington Street...
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GMS students focus on energy savings
(Local News ~ 05/07/12)
Sixth grade students at Greencastle Middle School participated in Environmental Footprint week, where they learned ways companies and community members are helping to protect the environment. Energizing Indiana, presented by Duke Energy, provided each of the 165 students with an energy savings kit valued at $90...
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Reading Improvement Center to mark 25th anniversary May 10
(Local News ~ 05/07/12)
The Reading Improvement Center in Greencastle is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The Center is marking this milestone on Thursday, May 10. An open house will be held at Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church from 3-4 p.m. DePauw University tutors and their students will be demonstrating some games an activities...
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Astronaut Joe Allen returns to alma mater Thursday
(Local News ~ 05/07/12)
Joseph P. Allen IV, a 1959 graduate of DePauw University who has flown on two space shuttle flights and is a member of the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, will return to his alma mater Thursday to offer "Reflections from the Edge of Earth." Allen's speech is part of DePauw's 175th Anniversary Distinguished Alumni Lecture Series. The program, which will begin at 8 p.m. in Meharry Hall of historic East College, is free and open to the public...
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Fair on the Square slated Friday-Sunday
(Local News ~ 05/07/12)
Main Street Greencastle has announced that it will host its annual Fair on the Square, beginning at noon Friday, May 11 and continuing through 5 p.m. Sunday, May 13. Everyone is invited and urged to bring family and friends to the Courthouse Square in downtown Greencastle to experience a weekend of musical entertainment, rides, amusements, festival food, crafts, antique and classic cars, and art...
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Remember When...
(Local News ~ 05/07/12)
Generations of Reelsville students filled the parking lot and halls of the elementary school on Saturday for an open house to bid the school farewell. Angie Barger showed her daughter, Ashlee, a sixth-grader at Greencastle Middle School, photos from her days at Reelsville.
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NP redistricting could take until next year
(Local News ~ 05/07/12)
BAINBRIDGE -- After a week of research, attorney Gene Hostetter returned to the North Putnam school board with more redistricting questions than answers last Wednesday. "We couldn't find any logical way to divide it," Hostetter said. "The only way to know for sure is to have a map that has every house with the number of people in it. Otherwise you're just shooting in the dark."...
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Voters reminded of polling place changes
(Local News ~ 05/07/12)
The closure of the Putnam County Annex last November displaced the polling locations of two Greencastle Township precincts. County Clerk Marty Watts wishes to remind First North and Limedale voters of their new voting places. First North now goes to the polls at the Putnam County Museum. Limedale voters should go to the Putnam County Fairgrounds Community Building...
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Moderate voter turnout expected for primary
(Local News ~ 05/07/12)
If absentee turnout is any indication, voters in Tuesday's primary election can expect company at their polling places, but no long waits. With the absentee period ending today at noon, Putnam County Clerk Marty Watts told the Banner Graphic early turnout has been solid, but not overwhelming...
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Karen Denise Williams
(Obituary ~ 05/07/12)
Karen Denise (Jordan) Williams, 51, of Danville and formerly of Fillmore, passed away April 23, 2012. She was born Dec. 25, 1960 in Indianapolis to Ralph Harold and Ethel Loretta (Stanley) Jordan. She was a 1979 graduate of Morton Memorial High School at the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Children's Home...
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Nancy M. App
(Obituary ~ 05/07/12)
Nancy M. App, 78, of Mooresville, died on Saturday, May 5, 2012. She was born to Basil H. Jeffries and Alyene (Radford) Roth on July 14, 1933 in Lebanon, Ind. Nancy married John B. App on Jan. 23, 1954. She graduated from Lebanon High School in 1951...
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Juanita Kaye Murphy
(Obituary ~ 05/07/12)
Juanita Kaye Murphy, age 73, of Greencastle, passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2012. Born Aug. 10, 1938 in Fayette County, Ind., she was the daughter of Charles and Nellie (Goodpasture) Voiles and was a graduate of Cloverdale High School. Juanita had been a secretary at Murphy Brothers for several years. She had also worked at the Banner Graphic, Horace Link, DePauw University and FB Distro...
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Deloris Jane Laswell
(Obituary ~ 05/07/12)
Deloris "Jane" Laswell, of Brazil, daughter of Ralph and Mary Mustard, wife of Robert L. Laswell, passed away at home on Sunday, May 6, 2012. She was surrounded by her loving family, which included daughter: Carylon Smith (Joe), son Gene Laswell, son Darwin Laswell (Barbara), daughter Tracy Withers (Kevin), daughter Cindy Wallen, daughter Beverly Moeller (Kevin), son Dale Laswell and daughter Terri Neeriemer (Jim)...
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Billy E. 'Butch' Spencer
(Obituary ~ 05/08/12)
Billy E. "Butch" Spencer, 69, of Ellenboro, W.Va. (Finch Community), departed this life on Sunday, May 6, 2012, at his residence, following a courageous battle with cancer. Butch was born Sept. 23, 1942 in Greencastle, a son of the late Ralph and Irene (Hood) Spencer...
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Warren Art Girdley
(Obituary ~ 05/08/12)
Warren Art Girdley, 80, died on Monday, May 7, 2012. He was born June 30, 1921. Warren was preceded in death by his wife Mary Downs Girdley. He is survived by his daughter, Judie Girdley Deal (spouse Paul); grandchildren Kirsten Smith (spouse George) and Nick Riley (spouse Stacey); and great-grandchildren Andrew and Matthew Romano, Ava Blackney and McKenna Riley...
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Services pending for Sharon Evans
(Local News ~ 05/08/12)
Sharon Crawley Evans, age 69, of Greencastle died Sunday, May 6, 2012. She was the daughter of Glen Crawley and Irene Welch Crawley. On June 9, 1972 she married Robert W. Evans. He survives. Sharon is also survived by a son, Scott Griffith Evans, and daughter-in-law, Amy Atcheson Evans and their daughter, Anna Noelle Evans...
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Clifton E. Shipley
(Obituary ~ 05/08/12)
Clifton E. Shipley, 57, of Lebanon, Tenn., and a former Glasgow, Ky., resident, died Monday, May 7, 2012 in Hartsville, Tenn., as the result of an automobile accident. He was born in Glasgow, the son of the late Ralph D. Shipley and Gloria Jones Shipley of Glasgow, who survives...
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Putnam County election results
(Local News ~ 05/08/12)
County Commissioner David E. Berry -- 38.96 percent Jake Zaring -- 36.49 percent James Rodney Fenwick -- 24.55 percent
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Father of the Bride just needs to let go
(Column ~ 05/09/12)
Within a period of two weeks, my fatherly skills have been put to the test twice with my oldest daughter's wedding and my youngest daughter's 30th birthday. It's not like we didn't know these events were coming for several months. But trying to spawn some magic moment for their milestones had me completely baffled...
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Community support of Drug Take Back effort praised
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/09/12)
To the Editor: I would like to personally thank everyone who participated in the Greencastle Police Department's Drug Take Back Event IV held on Saturday, April 28. I want to thank the Greencastle School Corporation for the use of the Greencastle High School and the parking lot for the event. This four-hour event saw 51 vehicles utilize the site collecting 13 boxes of medication...
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Youth Development Commission says thank you, Putnam County
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/09/12)
Dear Editor: On behalf of the Putnam County Youth Development Commission we wish to extend our sincere appreciation to the Putnam County community. Words cannot begin to express our gratefulness of how our 4th annual event "Dancing with the Putnam County Stars" was embraced. ...
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Hopkins to give talk about her book Thursday at PCPL
(Local News ~ 05/09/12)
Author and former Greencastle resident Marjorie Hopkins will give a presentation of her book, "Dying to Meet Him: Wit and Wisdom from a Funeral Director's Wife" Thursday, May 10 at the Putnam County Public Library. A book signing will follow Hopkins' 6:30 p.m. talk...
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Delta Theta Tau Geranium Sale
(Local News ~ 05/09/12)
Delta Theta Tau Sorority of Roachdale will be conducting its 18th annual geranium sale at Riggle's Roachdale Hardware on Friday, May 11 from 8 a.m. -- 4 p.m. and Saturday, May 12 from 8 a.m. -- noon. Geraniums are $3 each and hanging baskets are $14...
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Fossil Dig at McCloud Nature Park
(Local News ~ 05/09/12)
McCloud Nature Park will be hosting a free fossil dig program on Saturday, May 12 at 2 p.m. Beginning paleontologists can dig for fossils of their prehistoric ancestors. Participants are asked to meet in the Nature Center for a brief discussion of the geology of the area and the processes involved in fossilization. Kids are then invited to dig through the sands of Big Walnut Creek...
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Dog wandering onto I-70 causes car-semi accident
(Local News ~ 05/09/12)
LITTLE POINT -- A stray dog wandering onto Interstate 70 Monday morning caused a car-semi accident, Indiana State Police at Putnamville reported. ISP troopers and emergency agencies responded to the accident about 9:25 a.m. near the 51-mile marker of I-70 in western Morgan County...
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Covered bridge coming to Robe-Ann Park?
(Local News ~ 05/09/12)
The quaint little covered bridge that has doubled as the Putnam County Convention and Visitor Bureau Welcome Center in Cloverdale may find a new home in Greencastle's Robe-Ann Park. The Greencastle Park Board, responding to an email from CVB Director Karla Lawless about the possible relocation of the 10-by-30 foot covered bridge building, is investigating the possibility...
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Less than 25% turnout for county primary
(Local News ~ 05/09/12)
More than three-quarters of the registered voters of Putnam County exercised their right Tuesday -- their right to do nothing on primary election day in Indiana. Only 24.56 percent of local registered voters actually went to the polls Tuesday on a picture-perfect spring day...
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Eagles remain perfect going into county tournament
(High School Sports ~ 05/09/12)
Storm clouds that swept through Putnam County seemed to be dodging South Putnam High School Monday as the Eagle softball squad celebrated Senior Night against Greencastle. The Class 2A No. 1 Eagles notched their 20th win of the season and wrapped up the WCC title after flying past the Tiger Cubs 13-0 in five innings...
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Local golf squads enjoy success on the course leading into County
(High School Sports ~ 05/09/12)
CLOVERDALE -- The Cloverdale boys' golf team earned its fifth win of the season, defeating Clay City 187-198. Colte Tomlinson led Cloverdale with a 44, followed by Brody Pfaff with 46 and Rylan Mattocks with a 47. Aaron Whitlock shot a 49, while Zach Hall fired a 50 and Freddy Fislar shot a 56...
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Clovers start week with two big wins
(High School Sports ~ 05/09/12)
CLOVERDALE -- Cloverdale softball continued its strong play recording it's 12th and 13th wins of the season. On Monday they defeated Covenant Christian 15-0. They defeated Linton-Stockton 7-0 Tuesday. In Tuesday's contest, Paige Gutierrez pitched a complete game shutout, allowing four hits, while striking out nine. She added two home runs at the plate and three RBI...
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Greencastle pounces on Eagles for 11-1 win, move to 6-2 in WCC
(High School Sports ~ 05/09/12)
The no-hit pitching of Greencastle's Hunter Mitchell had the Tiger Cubs in place to win the West Central Conference baseball game with South Putnam on Tuesday night. But the Tiger Cubs took no chances. Like a pop-up shower during the spring, Greencastle dropped eight runs on the South Putnam Eagles in the fifth inning, turning a tight, competitive game into an 11-1 victory...
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Tiger Cubs pull away late for County win
(High School Sports ~ 05/09/12)
Although the Putnam County boys' track meet features dozens of athletes in action Thursday, it was Greencastle and Cloverdale going mano-a-mano for the win. Through 13 events the two squad were tied at 63-points each, but the Tiger Cubs were able to pull away at the end to get the win...
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Greencastle wins 13th consecutive county title
(High School Sports ~ 05/09/12)
Greencastle's Colleen Weatherford broke a record that stood for 30 years at Tuesday night's Putnam County Track meet at South Putnam. Weatherford set the new mark in the 800-meter run. She was also part of a record-setting 3,200-meter relay team. Greencastle rode the two record-setting performances to its 13th straight county title. Greencastle was first with a 105, followed by Cloverdale with 65 and South Putnam with 52. North Putnam placed fourth on the day with 21...
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David Berry survives GOP commissioner race
(Local News ~ 05/09/12)
Despite winning 20 of 31 precincts in the Putnam County primary election, David E. Berry of Roachdale had to wait until the final votes were in Tuesday night before knowing he had won the Republican nod as candidate for 1st District commissioner in the November general election...
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Robert G. 'Bob' Proctor
(Obituary ~ 05/09/12)
Robert G. "Bob" Proctor, 86, of Indianapolis, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2012 following an illness. Bob was born June 15, 1925, the son of James and Pauline (Peyton) Proctor. He was a part of the Brazil High School Class of 1943 where he was president of the class his junior year. While in high school he was the quarterback on the football team and also played basketball as a member of the 1943 Wabash Valley Championship team...
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Fire heavily damages house on U.S. 231 South
(Local News ~ 05/09/12)
A fire destroyed part of a home south of Greencastle Wednesday morning, and the firefighting efforts affected traffic on U.S. 231 for more than an hour. At 9:56 a.m. the Greencastle Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire at 3161 U.S. 231 South. At least eight other local departments were dispatched to assist with the blaze...
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Joyce G. Christiansen
(Obituary ~ 05/09/12)
Joyce G. Christiansen, 78, formerly of Greencastle, passed away surrounded by her children Tuesday morning, May 8, 2012, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Born Aug. 10, 1933, in Harris, Texas, she was the daughter of Allen Guynes and Elva Myrta Stanley Guynes...
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Troy Lee Fields
(Obituary ~ 05/09/12)
Troy Lee Fields, 48, of Carbon, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at IU Simon Cancer Center, Indianapolis, with his family and friends by his side. Troy was born Dec. 22, 1963 in Brazil, the son of Bobby L. Fields and Diane G. (Phipps) Fields. He graduated from Paris (Ill.) High School with the Class of 1981...
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NPMS students participating in silent auction Friday
(Local News ~ 05/09/12)
Students of the North Putnam Middle School eighth-grade Publications class are taking part in the second annual "Chair"ish the Children Silent Auction for the Family Support Services of Putnam County by decorating any wooden chair of their choice with any theme...
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Betty Jean Sillery
(Obituary ~ 05/09/12)
Betty Jean Sillery, 74, of Greencastle, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2012. Born Nov. 22, 1937 in Eminence, she was the daughter of Charles and Dorothy Crawley (Dickerson). She was a 1955 graduate of Greencastle High School. She married Royal Dale Sillery on June 27, 1958, and he preceded her in death...
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Scanner for May 9
(Police Logs ~ 05/10/12)
County Jail Several people have been booked into the Putnam County Jail recently. At 2:25 a.m. John Patrick Grimes, 23, Russellville, was housed at the jail for operating while intoxicated. At 4:45 a.m. Christina Deanda, 21, Greencastle, was charged with operating while intoxicated at public intoxication...
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Citizenship Award Winners
(Local News ~ 05/10/12)
The Roachdale VFW recently announced its Citizenship Award Winners from North Putnam Middle School. The March recipient of the award was sixth-grader Nick Ramey, April's award recipient was seventh-grader Jessica Copeland and the May award recipient was eighth-grader Noah Poynter...
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Cloverdale celebrates its seniors
(Local News ~ 05/10/12)
On May 4, Cloverdale High School honored 13 top seniors and their parents as will as their favorite teacher. The following students and distinguished teachers were honored with plaques: Cameron Mann, Tiffany Douglass-Mitchell Williams, Cathy Kirby-Chelsea Leach, Debby Lambert-Hannah Ramey, Bill Cole-Mariah Oetken, Doug Wokoun-Samantha McHugh, Tiffany Ludwig-Katelynn Fulkerson, Tammy Kemp-Chelsea Hughes, Cathy Ames-Kaitlin Arnold, Julie Gellert-Charla Strunk, Jami Sipe-Joseph Rumley, Andy Tyler-Paige Gutierrez, Dave Kiley-Joseph Fidler and Patrick Rady.. ...
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Local students to stage Shakespeare plays at DePauw University May 12
(Local News ~ 05/10/12)
Local school children will take to the DePauw University stage to perform classics that have entertained generations of audiences when DePauw presents the second annual "Spring Spectacle of Shakespeare" on Saturday, May 12. The Putnam County and campus communities are invited to see three shows -- which will be staged in Moore Theatre of the Judson and Joyce Green Center for the Performing Arts...
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Moving into the 21st century
(Local News ~ 05/10/12)
As another school year begins to come to a close, the Area 30 Career Center Board of Directors is looking forward to the upcoming school year, as several areas will be seeing changes. As in recent meetings, the board discussed a new technology lease. Director of Technology Ruben Hinners spoken to the board on Area 30's Learning Management System and its connection to the upcoming technology lease...
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Putnam County host families needed for exchange students
(Local News ~ 05/10/12)
Want to make an impact? Putnam County families can agree to share their American culture with a young person from another country for the 2012-13 school year. PAX -- Program of Academic Exchange, a non-profit education foundation sponsors students like Pauline from Belgium and Javier from Mexico...
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Hot evening in Roachdale
(Local News ~ 05/10/12)
ROACHDALE -- Fire was a hot topic in Roachdale on Monday, as the council discussed hydrants, a new ordinance and fireworks. Fire hydrants were flushed in town on Wednesday, clearing the water for the spring. The ordinance that passed, which amends a previous one, will hopefully help clarify the town's stance...
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FFA greenhouse open this Saturday at Cloverdale High School
(Local News ~ 05/10/12)
CLOVERDALE -- The Cloverdale FFA greenhouse will be open Saturday, May 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lots of Mother's Day gifts, flowers, baskets and vegetables are expected to be available. The greenhouse is located on the south side of the high school...
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Scanner for May 10
(Police Logs ~ 05/10/12)
City Police Greencastle City Police are investigating a hit-and-run accident that occurred Tuesday night on the city's East Side. A 2008 Chevrolet HHR, owned by Hal Salisbury II, Bainbridge, sustained an estimated $1,000-$2,500 damage in an accident occurring just before 9 p.m. on the parking lot at either Burger King or Dollar General on Indianapolis Road...
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Results from Tuesday's County track meet
(High School Sports ~ 05/10/12)
At South Putnam 2012 Putnam County Girls Track Meet 1. Greencastle 105, 2. Cloverdale 65, 3. South Putnam 52, 4. North Putnam 21 3,200 R -- 1. GHS (Gill, Stoffregen, Cash, Weatherford) 10:04.59, 2. CHS (Monnett, Stevens, Nally, Vauters) 10:47.47, 3. South Putnam (Egold, Lady, Glaze, Jones) 11:58.14, 4. North Putnam (Hudson, Fritz, Dean, Roach) 13:58.66...
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Tiger Cubs, Clovers and Eagles compete in 4-way
(High School Sports ~ 05/10/12)
BRAZIL -- The Greencastle Middle School girls' track team capped a perfect regular season by winning a four-way meet at North Clay Monday. GMS won with a total of 89 points, followed by North Clay with 48, Cloverdale with 36 and South Putnam with 29...
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Cougars shoot well, come up short against Danville
(High School Sports ~ 05/10/12)
The North Putnam boys' golf team narrowly missed defeating Danville Tuesday, falling 181-192. The Cougars had been on a two-week hiatus without any competition since April 24, but kept the final score in suspense until the last group of golfers posted their scores...
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Par for the Course
(High School Sports ~ 05/10/12)
The Puckett brothers have struck again. Dan Puckett (left) and his brother Frank captured the 2012 Flight Championship this past week at the Horseshoe Bay Resort Stampede Golf Tournament. Dan is a resident of Cloverdale and plays golf regularly at Clover Meadows. ...
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County to charge sex and violent offender registration fees
(Local News ~ 05/10/12)
To offset the cost of registering sex and violent offenders, Putnam County will begin charging such offenders a registration fee. For those required to register annually with the Putnam County Sheriff's Department, there will be a $50 fee each year. A fee of $5 will also be charged each time an offender files a change of address...
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Fire heavily damages house on U.S. 231 South
(Local News ~ 05/10/12)
A fire destroyed part of a home south of Greencastle Wednesday morning, and the firefighting efforts affected traffic on U.S. 231 for more than an hour. At 9:56 a.m. the Greencastle Fire Department was dispatched to a fire in an attached garage at 3161 U.S. 231 South. The fire was reported by passersby as well as a neighbor...
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Shirley Ann Call Grove
(Obituary ~ 05/10/12)
Shirley Ann Call Grove, 75, of Greencastle, passed away at Las Palmas Hospital in El Paso, Texas on April 15, 2012. Shirley was born in Putnam County on Aug 13, 1936 to the late Rex O. and Mary Nutgrass Call. Shirley graduated from Bainbridge High School in 1954...
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Lewis resigns from GCSC board
(Local News ~ 05/10/12)
In a somewhat surprising move, Kelly Lewis resigned from the Greencastle School Board Wednesday evening. The Greencastle Township appointee had served on the board since July 2008, and his term was set to end on June 30. Instead, it will come nearly a month early on June 1...
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Scanner for May 11
(Police Logs ~ 05/11/12)
County Jail Several people have been booked into the Putnam County Jail recently. At 7:44 p.m. Gale Wayne Riley, 64, Greencastle, was booked in for battery. City Police Greencastle City Police investigated a property-damage accident at Vine and Columbia streets Thursday morning...
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Putnamville Correctional Facility continues emphasis on being good neighbors to ISP
(Local News ~ 05/11/12)
PUTNAMVILLE -- The Putnamville Correctional Facility (PCF) practiced the art of "good neighboring" by donating trees and planting them on Putnamville State Police Post grounds. "We're neighbors and fellow state agencies," PCF Supt. Stan Knight said. "It's important that we use our resources for the mutual aid and benefit of one another."...
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In the court of public opinion, decisions aren't always easy
(Column ~ 05/11/12)
Courtroom 1 in the Putnam County Courthouse qualifies as a legal sauna on a recent afternoon before Adult Probation Officer Cody Tillotson takes the law into his own hands and opens a window on the north side of the building. Judge Matt Headley is running a couple of minutes late for the 1 o'clock session of Putnam Circuit Court this afternoon. Word is he's been out pronouncing his own brand of justice on some Hoosier wild turkeys this morning...
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Not willing to compromise
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/11/12)
To the Editor: In the Indianapolis Star this week there were a lot of criticisms about how Lugar was willing to compromise and give into other politicians in Washington and Mourdock will not. To quote, "Compromise is what makes our Republic work." This reminds me of a wife who tells her husband that she has to increase their son's weekly allowance as he does not have enough money to buy his lunch at school...
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Time to tell teachers thanks for all that they do
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/11/12)
To the Editor: May 7-11 is National Teachers Week. I want to say thank you to all the public, private and home educators who invest so much time, effort and resources into the training of our children. You have a huge task! Thank you for your expertise and gift for teaching. Thank you for your patience and commitment to your profession, even when it's difficult...
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Bingo event raises funds for local scholarships
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/11/12)
To the Editor: On behalf of the Putnam County Board of Realtors, I would like to thank the over 100 individuals that came to play at our first Spring Bingo, and the many realtors that attended as well. The Putnam County Board of Realtors' fourth Charity Bingo event was a great success, with over $1,500 in prizes given away on April 28 at the Putnam County Fairgrounds...
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Please Have a Seat
(Local News ~ 05/11/12)
Supporters of Family Support Services will have a chance to purchase one of more than 30 chairs at tonight's second annual Chairish the Children silent auction. "Cupcake" (above), designed by Laurie Voight, is just one of the chairs designed by area individuals and groups available for sale. ...
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McDonald's reopens in Cloverdale
(Local News ~ 05/11/12)
CLOVERDALE -- The new McDonald's in Cloverdale opened on Thursday, just 84 days after being torn down. Owner Bob Jedele purchased the location, along with the one in Greencastle, in 1995. He said the rebuild was needed "just to be current and cutting edge for the future."...
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GMS girls' win County Meet
(High School Sports ~ 05/11/12)
ROACHDALE -- The Greencastle Middle School girls' cross country team won the Putnam County meet Thursday at North Putnam. The Tiger Cubs won with a tally of 90, followed by North Putnam with 44, South Putnam with 41 and Cloverdale with 25. Greencastle's Katerina King won the 100-meter dash with a time of 13.6 and the 200-meter dash with a time of 29.0. ...
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Cloverdale softball continues strong play
(High School Sports ~ 05/11/12)
The Cloverdale softball team defeated Shakamak 5-3 Thursday for its 14th win of the season. Paige Gutierrez pitched a complete game, logging 13 strikeouts and allowing four hits. Bradanne Toney was 4-for-4 with three RBI, while Kara Knapp was 3-for-4 with two doubles, a single and an RBI. Heather Goss, Brianna Hoff, Gutierrez, Jess Winders, Adri Patterson and Kat Raisor all contributed hits...
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Cougars down Cadets
(High School Sports ~ 05/11/12)
The North Putnam baseball team defeated Cascade 6-3 Thursday. Kyler Badten recorded the win, pitching six innings and recording 12 strikeouts. He also gave up three runs on three hits and walked three. Brodie Perrine led the Cougars by going 2-for-3 at the plate. Austin Day, Jake Haste and Beau Green all contributed a hit...
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Greencastle wins county by 26 strokes
(High School Sports ~ 05/11/12)
CLOVERDALE -- Greencastle boys' golf continued their dominate season by winning the Putnam County Golf Tournament, blowing past North and South Putnam as well as hosts Cloverdale on the nicest tournament day any of the coaches could remember. Greencastle won with a 160, with South Putnam placing second with 186, Cloverdale third with 190 and North Putnam fourth with 194. Tiger Cub Brad Haussin came away with the night's lowest score, a two-over-par 38 for the medalist spot...
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Improvements pending at East Point Park
(Local News ~ 05/11/12)
BAINBRIDGE -- As the deadline draws closer for the East Point Park repaving, the Bainbridge town council grew more impatient on Wednesday. "We will be filing a case against him on June 1 if he has not gotten it completed," council president Chuck McElwee said...
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GHS to award weighted grades for AP courses
(Local News ~ 05/11/12)
To keep Greencastle High School students competitive in college applications and scholarships, the school will begin an incremental move toward weighted grades beginning this fall. The Greencastle School Board accepted a weighted grades proposal this week that will boost the GPA for a successfully completed Advanced Placement course by 1.0. This means an "A" in an AP course would earn a 5.0 instead of a 4.0 on the grading scale. A "B" will become a 4.0 instead of a 3.0, and so on...
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Hesler acting as principal at Greencastle High School
(Local News ~ 05/11/12)
With Greencastle High School Principal Randy Corn's tenure at Greencastle already set to end after the school year, the date of his resignation was recently moved up. The Greencastle School Board accepted Corn's resignation, effective May 1, at Wednesday's monthly meeting. No reason for the change was given...
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Libraries launch local newspaper digitizing effort
(Local News ~ 05/11/12)
An ambitious project linking the good, old days of text-only, black-and-white newspapers to the latest and greatest in computer technology sprang to life Wednesday in Greencastle. Partnering 142 years of local newspapering with a year's worth of new, state-of-the-art digital technology, the resulting "Digitizing Greencastle: Newspapers 1837-1979" project was unveiled to the public Wednesday evening at the Putnam County Public Library...
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Saturday benefit ride at Moose Lodge
(Local News ~ 05/11/12)
The Greencastle Moose Lodge is hosting a poker motorcycle ride and a night to celebrate life on Saturday, May 12, with the first annual Patti Cope Benefit Ride. They are raising money to support Patti Cope, a member who has been diagnosed with mastic melanoma...
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Reed - 50th Anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 05/12/12)
Ronald and Jo Ellen (Harmless) Reed celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Saturday, May 5. Their children invite friends and family to join them for a celebration on Saturday, May 12 from 4-9 p.m. at the New Winchester School Grounds on State Road 75 South...
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May 22nd Chamber quarterly luncheon talk grapples with corporate health solutions
(Local News ~ 05/12/12)
SIHO Insurance Services will present a program on corporate health solutions at the Tuesday, May 22 Greater Greencastle Chamber of Commerce quarterly luncheon. The talk is slated for noon at The Inn at DePauw. SIHO vice president Donn Duhon and director of TPA sales Kylie Schneider will share the topics of health education, benefit design and steerage ideas to create the most cost-effective plan for businesses and their employees...
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Crosby Retirement Open House
(Other Record ~ 05/12/12)
An open house reception for John and Judy Crosby will be held at Central Elementary on Saturday, June 9 from 1-4 p.m. John will be retiring from 30 years as the custodian of Belle Union and Central elementary schools. Judy will be retiring from 45 years as a licensed, in-home, daycare provider...
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Gobin UMC to have one-time Saturday night service May 19
(Local News ~ 05/12/12)
Due to the changing of DePauw's Commencement to an earlier time on Sunday, May 20, the service at Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church will take place on Saturday evening, May 19 at 7 p.m. The church will have a 5:30 p.m. fellowship time with light refreshments, a 6 pm time of Sunday School for all ages and finally a 7 p.m. worship service...
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Summerlot-Dieruf Engagement
(Engagement ~ 05/12/12)
Dennis and Debbie Summerlot of Fillmore and Ken and Barb Dieruf of Crawfordsville would like to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children, Ashley Ann Summerlot and Gregory Kenneth Dieruf. The bride-to-be is a 2007 graduate of North Putnam High School and is employed at Athena Sport & Fitness Center in Crawfordsville...
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Bainbridge CC adds pastor of worship and communication
(Local News ~ 05/12/12)
BAINBRIDGE-- Albert Svenddal, a gospel recording artist from Nashville, Tenn., has moved to Bainbridge to serve as the pastor of worship and communications at Bainbridge Christian Church as of May 1. Originally from Minnesota, Albert holds a BA in Biblical studies from North Central University and holds a doctorate degree of ministry. He has several years of ministry for the Lord Jesus Christ...
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Brazil Concert Band to begin rehearsing for its 154th season
(Local News ~ 05/12/12)
BRAZIL -- The Brazil Concert Band, under the direction of Matthew S. Huber, will begin its 154th year on Tuesday, May 15 with rehearsal at Northview High School at 7 p.m. Prospective woodwind, brass and percussion players are welcome to join. At the youngest, a member must be at least a freshman in high school...
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Bowling alley to reopen
(Local News ~ 05/12/12)
When the demand for bowling league games comes in August, Greencastle will abide. The old alley will reopen. News travels fast in a small community like Greencastle, and since Garry and Valerie Waters bought the old bowling alley on March 29, the couple has found this to be even truer than they knew...
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Cloverdale council looks for some hope
(Local News ~ 05/12/12)
CLOVERDALE-- It was a meeting filled with hope on Thursday night as the Cloverdale Town Council started its monthly meeting f with a prayer from Rev. Bob Preusz, hoping for guidance as the town tries to remedy its financial issues. The town has decided to accept the base bid from Graves Plumbing for the Doe Creek Lift Station grant. The base bid was for $567,890. The town will have to wait for the contracts to be written up and for the release of funds before beginning the project...
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Roof troubles back at Deer Meadow
(Local News ~ 05/12/12)
An old, familiar problem has reared its ugly head at Deer Meadow Primary School. Heavy rains last week caused at least five different leaks at the Greencastle school, with Superintendent Lori Richmond describing three as "substantial." Alarmingly, the three largest leaks occurred at the same spots as leaks officials believed were fixed by extensive work performed last year...
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Anna May Wall
(Obituary ~ 05/12/12)
Anna May Wall, 89 of Pompano Beach, Fla., passed away April 29, 2012. She was born in Greencastle. Predeceased by her parents, Ira and Lucille Hutcheson, husband Lloyd Harian Sutherlin, sisters Rachel (Red) Cooper, Mary (Bob) Wichmann and June (Ben) Parent...
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Ralph W. 'Pete' Cummings
(Obituary ~ 05/12/12)
Ralph W. "Pete" Cummings, age 78, Coatesville, passed away Friday, May 11, 2012 at his residence. He was born at Danville on March 21, 1934 and was the son of Ralph L. and Alma Nester Cummings. He had worked as a heavy equipment operator for Groniger Excavating and had also worked as a farmer. He was a Korean Veteran of the US Army, an avid coon hunter, and attended Coatesville United Methodist Church. He loved his whole family and enjoyed helping at the Coatesville Volunteer Fire Department...
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North Putnam tames Bulldogs in 9-2 win
(High School Sports ~ 05/12/12)
ROACHDALE -- The North Putnam baseball team enjoyed a 9-2 win over Monrovia Friday. Jake Haste picked up the win for the Cougars, throwing six innings and allowing three hits, while striking out seven. At the plate, Austin Day was 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI, while Coy Flynn was 2-for-3 with two RBI. Haste, Beau Green, Jordan Nauert all added hits on the night...
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Greencastle holds off strong Cloverdale squad
(High School Sports ~ 05/12/12)
Friday's West Central Conference match turned out to be eerily similar to Tuesday's Putnam County Meet. Greencastle and Cloverdale found themselves trying to outduel each other, with the victor walking away with the conference title. Both squad posted four wins on the night, but Greencastle was able to place a few athletes higher and come away with a 124-97.33 win over the Clovers. South Putnam was close behind second with 88.33 points, with North Putnam finishing sixth with 48.33...
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Greencastle runs away with conference title
(High School Sports ~ 05/12/12)
They say it's not how you start, but how you finish that counts. But when you start off your night by eclipsing a record by more than 15 seconds, you know the finish is going to be as sweet as the start. Greencastle road that hot start to a 64 point win in the West Central Conference meet Friday at South Putnam. GHS won with a total of 150, with Cloverdale placing fourth with 70 points, South Putnam placing fifth with 58.5 points and North Putnam placing sixth with a total of 41 points...
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Fair on the Square
(Local News ~ 05/12/12)
The Greencastle Fair on the Square festivities began Friday afternoon. This year's fair offers a variety of rides such as the Kiddie Farris Wheel, which Emily and Cody Jordan (above) enjoyed Friday evening. There are also such rides as the Fireball, rocking boat, trampoline and a giant blow-up slide, which Garrett Hutcheson (above,right) and Aiden Pointer enjoyed. ...
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Crannell, Schneidner to address Monday Greencastle Defenders of Liberty meeting
(Local News ~ 05/12/12)
Lee Crannell, president of Precision Rings Inc., Indianapolis, will be the featured speaker of the Greencastle Defenders of Liberty Tea Party meeting on Monday, May 14, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Dixie Chopper Business Center at the Putnam County Airport...
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Big Walnut Bird Club to make visit to DePauw Nature Park May 19
(Local News ~ 05/12/12)
The Big Walnut Bird Club is having a field trip Saturday, May 19 at the DePauw Nature Park. Interested persons may join the group to view migrants, colorful warblers as well as summer residents. Learn to identify by sound as well as visual. Binoculars are helpful. Interested persons should meet in the parking lot at 8 a.m...
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Joe Allen may circle the Earth but always lands back at DPU
(Local News ~ 05/12/12)
More than 50 years after graduating from DePauw University, Joseph P. Allen IV still has his head in the clouds even though both feet are back on the ground. Although he's certainly too kind and mild-mannered to say it, that certainly isn't exactly the place -- although the direction would be up -- that the former astronaut sees the heads of those who decided to mothball the American manned space effort and retire the Space Shuttle program...
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Joseph Franklin Kerr
(Obituary ~ 05/13/12)
Joseph Franklin Kerr passed away on Friday, May 11, 2012 at Rex Hospital, Wake Forest, N.C. He was born in Fountain County, Ind., to the late Beryl Smith Kerr and Charles Robert Kerr, Sr. Joseph was preceded in death by his son, Martin P. Kerr, and by his twin brother, James F. Kerr...
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Sharon Crawley Evans
(Obituary ~ 05/13/12)
Sharon Crawley Evans, age 69, of Greencastle died May 6, 2012. She was the daughter of Glen Crawley and Irene Welch Crawley. On June 9, 1972 she married Robert W. Evans. He survives. Sharon is also survived by a son, Scott Griffith Evans, and daughter-in-law, Amy Atcheson Evans and their daughter, Anna Noelle Evans. ...
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Mary 'Joan' Underwood Kinney
(Obituary ~ 05/13/12)
Mary "Joan" Kinney, 77, Stilesville, died Mary 11, 2012 at IU Clarian West. She was born Oct. 26, 1934 in Stilesville to Owen and Ruth Ann (Elmore) Underwood. She was married to Hubert Baker and Melvin Kinney, both of whom preceded her in death. She was in the clerical department at PSI in Plainfield (now Duke Energy) for several years...
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Renos Gray McKamey
(Obituary ~ 05/13/12)
Renos Gray McKamey, age 76, Cloverdale, passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at Mill Pond Health Campus in Greencastle after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born at home on Dec. 5, 1935 in Cloverdale Township, the son of Ira C. and Anita (Herington) McKamey...
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NPMS places second at county meet
(High School Sports ~ 05/14/12)
CLAYTON -- The North Putnam Middle School track teams place second at the county meet held last Thursday. For the boys, Brad Hodges won the 110-meter hurdles, while Nick Bishop won the high jump. The team of Anthony Austin, Anthony Cooke, E.J. Westgate and Bishop won the 400-meter relay and broke a school record in the process. Their time of 48.7 edged the old mark of 48.9...
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GMS captures conference title
(High School Sports ~ 05/14/12)
The Greencastle Middle School girls' track team won the conference meet Thursday at Cascade. The Tiger Cubs were first with 129, with South Putnam placing third with 50, North Putnam fourth with 40 and Cloverdale fifth with 21. Bailey Zapp won the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 18.39, while Katerina King won the 100-meter dash with a time of 14.24. King also won the 200-meter dash by edging out a Cascade opponent by a hundreth of a second with a time of 28.92 in the event...
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Eagles help with tornado relief
(Local News ~ 05/14/12)
The Eagles Lodge 4388 in Greencastle recently donated $1,000 in which they hand delivered to the Henryville Tornado Relief at the Baptist Church in Henryville.
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Greencastle summer food program feeds kids for free
(Local News ~ 05/14/12)
With summer right around the corner, it's time to think about keeping children healthy while school is out. Greencastle High School and Ridpath Primary School provide free meals to children during the summer. Meals at Ridpath School will begin on Tuesday, May 29 and continue Monday through Friday until July 27. Breakfast is from 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m...
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'Commencement weekend' schedule reshaped at DePauw
(Local News ~ 05/14/12)
Commencement weekend at DePauw University is being reshaped for 2012. The reshaping will commence with the baccalaureate ceremony, which will now be celebrated on Saturday afternoon, May 19. DePauw's Baccalaureate Service is considered a celebration of the spirit of the university and an opportunity to give thanks for the time spent together over the past four years. ...
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Playhouse slates audition for 'The Curious Savage'
(Local News ~ 05/14/12)
Putnam County Playhouse will have two sessions of auditions for the comedy The Curious Savage. The first session will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 20. The second is set for 7 p.m. Monday, May 21. Both sessions will be in the Rehearsal Center of the Hazel Day Longden Theatre in Greencastle...
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Second graders 'Exploring 4-H'
(Local News ~ 05/14/12)
To officially be in the regular 4-H program, one must be in grades 3 through 12 as of Jan. 1 of the current year. However second graders can get a taste of 4-H by signing up for the "Exploring 4-H" program. Exploring 4-H is a program for children who are not yet old enough for 4-H. Any boy or girl who lives in or attends school in Putnam County and was in second grade as of Jan. 1 of the current year is eligible...
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Greencastle Middle School to honor retiring teachers
(Local News ~ 05/14/12)
Three teachers retiring from Greencastle Middle School at the end of the year will be honored with an open house from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Monday, May 21. The event will take place in the middle school media center (library). The honored retirees are art teacher Margaret Huggard, eighth grade math teacher Jeff Miller and seventh grade science teacher Gary VanMiddlesworth...
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Chamber talk grapples with corporate health solutions
(Local News ~ 05/14/12)
SIHO Insurance Services will present a program on corporate health solutions at the Tuesday, May 22 Greater Greencastle Chamber of Commerce quarterly luncheon. The talk is slated for noon at The Inn at DePauw. SIHO vice president Donn Duhon and director of TPA sales Kylie Schneider will share the topics of health education, benefit design and steerage ideas to create the most cost-effective plan for businesses and their employees...
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Community Shred Day
(Local News ~ 05/14/12)
The Putnam County Board of Realtors and Farm Credit Service will be hosting a free Community Shred Day on Saturday, May 19 from 10 a.m. -- 1 p.m. at the Farm Credit Service building in Greencastle. The community is invited to have personal documents, including papers, credit cards, CDs, DVDs and hard drives, shredded or destroyed as well as participating in a paper-recycling program...
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Tox-Away Day to bring Clean City Month to close
(Local News ~ 05/14/12)
The Greencastle Civic League and partners have been diligently working during Clean City Month to make Greencastle a cleaner place to live. The culminating event of Clean City Month will be the Putnam County Tox-Away Day, co-sponsored by the Greencastle Civic League and West Central Solid Waste District. The event will be held Saturday, May 19 at the Putnam County Fairgrounds from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., rain or shine...
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City pool opening date might be in limbo
(Local News ~ 05/14/12)
Now less than two weeks away from the scheduled opening of the Greencastle Aquatic Center for the season, that starting date is about as uncertain as the opening-day weather. That's because it appears likely that the new poolside lift, required by Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), has been back-ordered and likely will be a week and a half late in arriving for the 2012 pool season, Park Superintendent Rod Weinschenk said...
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Having a Ball
(Local News ~ 05/14/12)
Following the annual Greater Greencastle Chamber of Commerce golf scramble Friday at Old Hickory Golf Course, hundreds of numbered golf balls were dropped onto an area of the fairway on No. 18 as part of a fundraiser.
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HPS to form community coalition for restoring Civil War monument
(Local News ~ 05/14/12)
Within Putnam County, located in the Greencastle Forest Hill Cemetery, stands a monument that could arguably be the most unique piece of Civil War Memorial sculpture in the state of Indiana. While not as well known as the Victory Statue atop Indiana's Soldiers and Sailors monument in the Indianapolis Downtown Circle, the Civil War Soldier sculpture sits atop the third monument to Civil War soldiers to be erected in Indiana after the close of the Civil War. ...
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Greencastle golfers dominate WCC
(High School Sports ~ 05/14/12)
CLAYTON -- Greencastle cruised to the WCC golf tournament championship on Saturday at Deer Creek Golf Club. Each of the team's five golfers had the low score of his threesome and finished in the top 8 of the tournament. The Tiger Cubs' Alec Davis posted the low round of 73 to win his third tournament of the season...
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Greencastle crowned county champions
(High School Sports ~ 05/14/12)
In another classic North Putnam-Greencastle rivalry match up, the Tiger Cubs came away victorious on the baseball diamond to win the Putnam County Baseball Tournament 3-0 on Saturday. Hunter Mitchell threw seven innings of two-hit ball to pick up the win for the hosts...
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South Putnam edges Cloverdale, 1-0
(High School Sports ~ 05/14/12)
Fans expecting a high-flying, high scoring Putnam County softball tournament they came away very disappointed. For those looking for a set of games that kept everyone in suspense, you got your money's worth. In the end, South Putnam scored late in the championship contest against Cloverdale to be crowned the 2012 Putnam County champions with a 1-0 victory...
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Raymond J. Campbell
(Obituary ~ 05/15/12)
Raymond J. Campbell, 70, of Greencastle, passed away at Hickory Creek at Sunset in Greencastle on Tuesday, May 15, 2012. Raymond was born March 28, 1942, in Vincennes, Ind. He was the son of Joseph and Thelma (Burlington) Campbell. Raymond graduated from Fillmore High School with the class of 1961...
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James Edward Westfall
(Obituary ~ 05/15/12)
James Edward Westfall, 88, passed away on April 2, 2012 in Melbourne, Fla. He was born on Sept. 1, 1923, near Spencer, Owen County, Ind., to John Christopher and Nina Atlanta (Smith) Westfall. As a boy, many of his summers were spent working on family farms. Jim graduated from Greencastle High School in 1942. There he excelled at sports, especially basketball...
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Thomas Scott Alexander
(Obituary ~ 05/15/12)
Thomas Scott Alexander, 70, of Roachdale passed away at his residence Tuesday morning, May 15, 2012. He graduated from North Putnam High School. He retired as assistant pressmen at RR Donnelley at Crawfordsville. He was in the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam...
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Leftovers just need a little reheating before consuming
(Column ~ 05/16/12)
Stealing a page from the Ben Franklin school of journalism: Yes, both fish and houseguests do smell after three days. Normally you can add news stories to that list, although I don't believe that was necessarily part of the equation when Franklin's mother passed along the 16th-century proverb that would later be almost universally credited to the great American statesman...
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Why not just give Russ Hesler the principal job?
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/16/12)
To the Editor: Saw in Friday's Banner Graphic that Russ Hesler is serving as interim principal at Greencastle High School. Supt. (Lori) Richmond is quoted in part as saying that: All is moving along as planned. Everything remains stable, focused. Everything is holding together fine...
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Illegal U-turn on I-70 causes crash
(Local News ~ 05/16/12)
BRAZIL -- A three-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon near the 22-mile marker of Interstate 70 in Clay County involved a passenger car and two tractor-trailer combinations. The 4:41 p.m. crash resulted in critical injuries to the driver of the passenger vehicle but no injuries to either driver of the tractor-trailers, Indiana State Police at Putnamville reported...
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Cloverdale fully accredited after QAR
(Local News ~ 05/16/12)
CLOVERDALE-- It was all good news for the Cloverdale School Corporation as the results of the advanced education Quality Assurance Review visit were announced Monday by elementary and middle school principal Stacey Baugh...
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Scanner for May 16
(Police Logs ~ 05/16/12)
County Jail Several people have been booked into the Putnam County Jail recently. At 2:30 a.m. Gary Michael Kirby, 37, Terre Haute, was housed at the jail for operating while intoxicated, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia...
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'Click It or Ticket' seatbelt enforcement effort to begin
(Local News ~ 05/16/12)
PUTNAMVILLE -- Motorists who refuse to wear their seat belts -- beware. Indiana State Police in the Putnamville District will be participating Indiana's 2012 Click It or Ticket seatbelt enforcement, which will begin Friday, May 18. This national mobilization will take place over the Memorial Day holiday period and is supported by thousands of law enforcement agencies and traffic safety advocates across the country...
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Clovers take one from Tiger Cubs
(High School Sports ~ 05/16/12)
On Monday, the Cloverdale softball team defeated Greencastle 7-1 on the road. Paige Gutierrez pitched six innings, allowing four hits, one run and had seven strikeouts. Jess Winders was 3-for-4 for the Clovers with two doubles and an RBI. Kara Knapp, Gutierrez, Meghan Helterbrand and Madison Smith all added hits in the Cloverdale victory...
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Cougars pounce on Riverton Parke
(High School Sports ~ 05/16/12)
The North Putnam baseball team blasted Riverton Parke 23-1 Tuesday. Beau Green went five innings, allowing two hits, while striking out two. He also went 1-for-4 with a double. Brodie Perrine was 4-for-4 with a home run, with Austin Day going 2-for-3 with a home run. Kyler Badten was 3-for-4 with a double. Jake Haste, Shane Beaman, Kaleb Belcher, Coy Flynn, Jordan Nauert and Bennett Hazlgrove all contributed hits in the win...
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Eagles softball blanks Carmel
(High School Sports ~ 05/16/12)
CARMEL -- The South Putnam softball team defeated Carmel 2-0 on the road Tuesday. The Eagles, ranked No. 1 in class 2A, blanked the Class 4A Greyhounds with Brooke Boejter tossing a complete game shutout. She recorded four strikeouts and gave up two hits...
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Tennis sectional starts tonight
(High School Sports ~ 05/16/12)
The 2012 IHSAA Girls' Tennis Sectional begins tonight for Greencastle and South Putnam at Northview. Greencastle will face Owen Valley tonight at 5 p.m., while South Putnam will square off against the host Northview Knights Thursday at 5 p.m. South Vermilion received the bye and will await the winner of the Greencastle/Owen Valley contest. The sectional final will be played Friday at 5 p.m...
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Cloverdale rebounds for win Monday
(High School Sports ~ 05/16/12)
"Cloverdale showed up today. Greencastle was nowhere to be found." It was a quick line from Greencastle head coach Troy Remsburg, but one that summed up Monday's final WCC home game for the Tiger Cubs as they fell to Cloverdale 13-2. Having lost 10-0 two days prior, the Clovers gave themselves a chance to get a piece of the WCC regular season title...
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Local track athletes moving on to regional
(High School Sports ~ 05/16/12)
The IHSAA Girls' Track and Field Sectional at South Putnam featured a completely new field Tuesday night, as sectional realignment meant that the Putnam County schools welcomed the likes of the Terre Haute schools instead of Avon and Plainfield, amongst others...
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Retreat Campus plans monthly fellowship for Thursday
(Local News ~ 05/16/12)
QUINCY -- The Retreat Campus in Quincy invites the community on the third Thursday of every month for a time of fellowship and prayer. Participants are invited to come and go as they please while enjoying refreshments in The Retreat House, walking the Pondering Path, or visiting the Prayer Cabin...
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Photographer to speak at PCPL
(Local News ~ 05/16/12)
Photographer Joe Ashby will give a program at the Putnam County Public Library titled, "Rocky Mountains from Border to Border" about his photographic journey from Alamogordo, New Mexico to Glacier National Park in Montana. Joe's photographs are currently on display at the library through the month of May in the Kiwanis Room...
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Daniels recognizes Baird's legislation for military famlily relief
(Local News ~ 05/16/12)
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Military Family Relief Fund legislation, authored by Rep. Jim Baird (R-Greencastle), was recognized Tuesday afternoon by Gov. Mitch Daniels in a ceremonial bill signing at the Statehouse. "I am grateful the Military Family Relief Fund was recognized today," District 44 Rep. Baird said...
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Mason Jewelers building demolished
(Local News ~ 05/16/12)
After housing a jewelry business for 46 years and then standing for a year and a half after a partial collapse, the Mason Jewelers building came down in an hour Tuesday morning. Denney Excavating Inc. (DEI) began the demolition at 9 a.m. and all of the walls had come "crumblin' tumblin' down" by around 10...
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Late night accident leaves three injured
(Local News ~ 05/16/12)
An accident occurred late Monday evening on U.S. 231 S. as a driver of a white GMC Safari van passed out behind the wheel due to a medical issue and drove through a fence, which eventually landed him in the side of an apartment complex. The driver of the van was Ron Dorsett who was traveling with his wife Linda. ...
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Martha Jane Coffman
(Obituary ~ 05/16/12)
Martha Jane Coffman, 87, passed quietly at her home in Ormond Beach, Fla., from this life to glory on Friday, May 11, 2012. Born Martha Jane Minnick in Owen County, Ind., on Aug. 12, 1924 to Glen Minnick and Ina Huber Minnick and known to family and friends as "Jayne," she grew up on a farm in southern Indiana and attended Quincy High School...
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Outstanding Citizens
(Local News ~ 05/16/12)
Roachdale Elementary recently announced its citizens of the month for April. Pictured above are Jaeden Miller, Mary Buchanan, Mrs. Taylor, Mason Garriott, Keely Black, Lilly Skaggs, Haley Stevenson, Aiyana Ramminger, Abby Poynter, Gavin Poynter, Kovey Jeter, Mackenzie Walls, Sudyn Thornburg and Hannah McCalister. Mrs. Taylor received the most pennies during Roachdale's Penny Wars for Morgan Robinson and Henryville fundraiser.
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Pasta dinner at Cloverdale UMC
(Local News ~ 05/16/12)
The Cloverdale United Methodist Church, located at 364 W. Robert Weist Ave., will be having a pasta dinner on Saturday, May 19 from 5:30-8 p.m. There will be a freewill offering with all of the proceeds to the youth of the church to help them achieve their dream of going to church camp this year...
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Cornerstone Baptist to host rummage sale
(Local News ~ 05/16/12)
Cornerstone Baptist Church is having an indoor rummage sale Friday, May 18, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday, May 19 8 a.m.-1 p.m. All proceeds will go to fund a border monitoring station through Tiny Hands International in Nepal, a not-for-profit that intercepts young people before they sold into the sex trade...
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Community Shred Day
(Local News ~ 05/16/12)
The Putnam County Board of Realtors and Farm Credit Service will be hosting a free Community Shred Day on Saturday, May 19 from 10 a.m. -- 1 p.m. at the Farm Credit Service in Greencastle. The community is invited to have their personal documents including papers, credit cards, CD's, DVD's and hard drives shredded or destroyed as well as participate in a paper-recycling program...
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Photographer to speak at PCPL
(Local News ~ 05/16/12)
Photographer Joe Ashby will give a program at the Putnam County Public Library titled, "Rocky Mountains from Border to Border" about his photographic journey from Alamogordo, New Mexico to Glacier National Park in Montana. Joe's photographs are currently on display at the library through the month of May in the Kiwanis Room...
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Sunny skies, bright futures forecast for DePauw grads
(Local News ~ 05/16/12)
With three days remaining until DePauw University's 173rd annual commencement, the forecast is looking ideal for the ceremonies, which are scheduled to take place outdoors in Holton Memorial Quadrangle. The weekend outlook is for sunny and dry conditions, with Sunday calling for more sun than clouds and a high in the mid-80s...
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Fundraiser, carnival in Reelsville for Nikki Oliver
(Local News ~ 05/16/12)
Friends are banding together to help Nikki McLin Oliver, a local mother struck by the Human Parvo virus B-19, on Saturday. Fundraising events will run from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and occur at the Reelsville firehouse, Reelsville school and other locations around the county...
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Country Folks Dairy Bar destroyed by fire
(Local News ~ 05/17/12)
The Country Folks Dairy Bar, located at U.S. 36 and U.S. 231 in northern Putnam County was destroyed by fire late Wednesday. The Bainbridge Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene at 11:42 p.m. after a passerby observed heavy smoke coming from the building...
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Greencastle outlasts Patriots to advance
(High School Sports ~ 05/17/12)
BRAZIL -- Greencastle opened its sectional run against Owen Valley at Northview Wednesday, earning a 3-2 win in exciting fashion. The win catapults the Tiger Cubs into the sectional semifinal where they will face South Vermillion tonight following the first match between South Putnam and the host Knights...
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Cloverdale moves improve technology
(Local News ~ 05/17/12)
CLOVERDALE -- It was all good news for the Cloverdale School Board at Tuesday's meeting as it focused on continually improving the corporation one step at a time. Technology Director Steve Ricketts of Five-Star Technologies gave an update on the status of the technology systems, which are currently in place at the Cloverdale schools...
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Ex-payroll clerk used inside info to steal $30,000
(Local News ~ 05/17/12)
A former salary clerk with one of Greencastle's East Side industrial plants is facing charges of forgery, theft and identity deception in connection with a payroll scam allegedly perpetrated over a five-month period in 2011. Amanda S. Mills, 41, Brazil, is lodged in the Putnam County Jail on the three felony charges after turning herself in to authorities earlier this week...
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After 20 years, Marvin Evens recalled as a hero and a friend
(Local News ~ 05/17/12)
GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE -- His friends in the Air Force called him "Doc." Others called him Marv. For the family his name remains Marvin. And as a Colonel in the USAF Reserves, others most certainly called him "sir." But since his death 20 years ago, no one has been shy about calling Greencastle native Marvin Evens what he certainly was: a hero...
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Lieber SRA seeking volunteers for planting day on Saturday, May 26
(Local News ~ 05/17/12)
The public is invited to help the Friends of Cagles Mill Lake group plant flowers at Lieber State Recreation Area on Saturday, May 26. Volunteers should meet at the Lieber SRA service area at 1 p.m. Money donations for flowers and landscaping are also welcome. Donors should make checks to Friends of Cagles Mill Lake at Lieber SRA, 1317 W. Lieber Road, Suite 1, Cloverdale, IN 46120...
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National Nursing Home Week time to thank Hickory Creek
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/18/12)
To the Editor: I would like to thank the staff at Hickory Creek at Sunset for all the wonderful events they have for their residents. Each day this week, May 13-18, they have organized a different theme. A Mother's Day tea. Boston Tea Party/Colonial Day. Western Day. Roaring '20s. Into the Future. Staff Appreciation Day...
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A message for Michael in the baby name game
(Column ~ 05/18/12)
Ah, Michael, Michael, Michael ... We hardly knew ye ... yet it has taken more than 50 years to see you put in your place. You've finally been flushed out of the list of the top-five most popular boys' names. Justice has at long last prevailed. For about 50 or so years ago, "The Michael Story" became legendary around our house as I grew up in the Baby Boomer era...
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Scanner for May 18
(Police Logs ~ 05/18/12)
City Police Greencastle City Police issued five recent traffic citations. -- At 5:50 p.m. Monday, Beverly Cox, 66, Fillmore, was ticketed by Sgt. Chris Jones for a seatbelt violation on State Road 240. -- At 5:41 p.m. Monday, Sara Standford, 43, Greencastle, was cited by Officer Jeff Modlin for 53 mph in a 30-mph zone on Round Barn Road...
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Nursing Home Week
(Local News ~ 05/18/12)
Designating the week of May 13-19 as National Nursing Home Week, Greencastle Mayor Sue Murray signed a proclamation to that effect at City Hall. Present for the signing were Amy Gharbi of The Waters, Michelle Collins of Asbury Towers and Kayla Chiles of Hickory Creek at Sunset. ...
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Deadline approaching to purchase tickets for Area Day Senior Citizens Picnic
(Local News ~ 05/18/12)
Forest Park in Brazil will be alive with the sounds of Area Day Senior Citizens Picnic on Friday, May 25. The event is sponsored by Area 7 Agency of Aging and Disabled. Tickets are $8 and are available to be purchased by people aged 50 and older. They must be bought in advance before May 18...
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Putnam youth excel in area horse judging competition
(Local News ~ 05/18/12)
Putnam County youth earned top honors recently competing first at the Area 5 Horse and Pony Judging Competition, then at the State Horse Judging Competition. The Area 5 competition was held April 28 at the Putnam County Fairgrounds, and hosted 4-H and FFA teams and individuals from eight counties in both the Senior and Junior divisions...
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Park's annual SPARK effort scheduled June 11-July 20
(Local News ~ 05/18/12)
The annual summer recreation program SPARK, sponsored by the Greencastle Parks and Recreation Department, is open to all local youngsters entering grades 1-6. The SPARK program will include large group activities, structured games, local field trips, small group arts and crafts, team-building activities and daily swimming...
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After big sectional effort, area athletes headed to Evansville track regional
(High School Sports ~ 05/18/12)
TERRE HAUTE -- Despite the utter domination by the duo of Terre Haute schools of the IHSAA Boys' Track and Field Sectional Meet at Terre Haute North Vigo on Thursday afternoon, Greencastle, Cloverdale, South Putnam and North Putnam managed to push a score of Putnam County student-athletes into next Thursday's regional meet in Evansville. ...
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Minor moving on, Eagles season comes to a close against Northview
(High School Sports ~ 05/18/12)
BRAZIL -- South Putnam's hope of advancing the 2012 IHSAA Tennis Sectional hit a snag early as the Eagles fell behind early and were never able to recover. South Putnam lost to the host Northview Knights 4-1, with their lone win coming at No. 1 singles...
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Greencastle in sectional final
(High School Sports ~ 05/18/12)
BRAZIL -- Greencastle continues its march toward winning the sectional tennis title after dispatching South Vermillion 3-2 Thursday. The Tiger Cubs will face host Northview, who defeated South Putnam 4-1 to earn a spot in the finals. Greencastle was coming off a win over a 4-1 win over Owen Valley the night before and rode the momentum into Thursday against the Wildcats. The Tiger Cubs recorded a win, but it was anything but smooth sailing...
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Tox-Away Day is Saturday
(Local News ~ 05/18/12)
The annual chance for Putnam County residents to safely and inexpensively dispose of household hazardous waste is just one day away. Tox-Away Day is set for 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. West Central Solid Waste District spends nearly $24,000 for each one-day event, so all residents are invited to take advantage of this service by cleaning out their homes and garages and bring hazardous items...
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Downtown Farmers' Market season opens this Saturday
(Local News ~ 05/18/12)
The Downtown Farmers' Market reopens this Saturday for a weekly celebration of local food and community on the Downtown Greencastle Square. The 2012 Downtown Farmers' Market will run on Saturdays from 8 a.m. until noon from May 19 through Oct. 13. Many familiar faces will greet shoppers for the 2012 market season...
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Bainbridge Elementary flips trash into cash
(Local News ~ 05/18/12)
BAINBRIDGE-- A few years ago Bainbridge Elemantary teacher Kristie Hankins applied for a Target field trip grant. She thought it would be a nice chance for the kids to take a field trip and learn about something new, so when it was awarded she decided to bring them to the Twin Bridges landfill in Danville...
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Council allocates $150,000 for county road project
(Local News ~ 05/18/12)
While county officials remain unsure of the exact amount of money coming from an error revealed by the Indiana Department of Revenue last month, the Putnam County Council is unwilling to let a month of good weather go by without getting some work done on the county's troubled roads...
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Greencastle woman turns $3 into $50,000 via scratch-off
(Local News ~ 05/18/12)
A Greencastle woman says she is "crazy happy" about winning $50,000 on a $3 Hoosier Lottery scratch-off ticket. Deborah Wallen's husband told her to "get some winners" as she walked into Casey's at 1215 Bloomington St. in Greencastle last Saturday. A few minutes later Wallen walked out of the store with a Lucky Lines scratch-off worth $50,000...
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Barrett back in as North Putnam coach
(Local News ~ 05/18/12)
ROACHDALE -- The North Putnam football team will welcome back a familiar face this fall when Greg Barrett returns as head coach of the Cougars. The school board approved his hiring at a meeting on Thursday night and Barrett is expected to start immediately...
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Betty Lou Boller Williams
(Obituary ~ 05/18/12)
Betty Lou Boller Williams, 68, of Greencastle passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2012. She was born on July 2, 1943 in Putnam County to Elijah Matthew Boller and Afton Irene Holcomb Boller. Betty was a 1961 graduate of Bainbridge High School and was of the Christian faith...
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Roachdale Elementary unleashes therapy dogs
(Local News ~ 05/18/12)
ROACHDALE -- Elementary school can be a fun experience for kids, but there are numerous daunting challenges as they learn not just reading and math, but to socialize, become responsible and cope with stress. The staff at Roachdale Elementary has helped kids overcome these issues the same way many parents do. They gave them a dog...
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Seed money for preservation efforts planted in HPS coffers
(Local News ~ 05/18/12)
With $6,250 in seed money from Indiana Landmarks in hand, Putnam County preservationists hope to watch it grow for years to come. A check for that amount was presented Thursday to members of the Heritage Preservation Society of Putnam County at the First National Bank office on Indianapolis Road...
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Clark - Neier Wedding
(Wedding ~ 05/19/12)
Caleb Neier and Chelsea Clark were united in marriage on Dec. 30 at Northview Christian Church in Danville. Pastor Shawn Tully of Kingsway Christian Church officiated the ceremony. Chelsea is the daughter of Vurlin and Sandi Clark of Greencastle. She graduated from South Putnam High School in 2008 and Ball State University in December 2011. She has a bachelor's degree in fashion merchandising and marketing...
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Mary Allison Trust Patron
(Local News ~ 05/19/12)
Rick Alexander (right) of Wal-Mart Distribution presents a check in the amount of $1,000 to (from left) Mary Alison Children's Trust board member Mike Goss, president Jim Jackson and treasurer Ginger Scott. "The Walmart Foundation and the Facility 6022 are pleased to assist the Mary Allison Children's fulfilling the needs of our children in Putnam County from medicine to doctor appointments to school supplies," Alexander said. ...
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Gobin Memorial UMC to have one-time Saturday night service
(Local News ~ 05/19/12)
Due to the changing of DePauw's Commencement to an earlier time on Sunday, May 20, the service at Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church will take place tonight at 7 p.m. The church will have a 5:30 p.m. fellowship time with light refreshments, a 6 p.m. time of Sunday School for all ages and finally a 7 p.m. worship service. Special music will be provided by the Bells of Gobin...
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Who's News for May 19
(Local News ~ 05/19/12)
Three Putnam County students were among those honored for academic and extracurricular excellence during Lincoln Trail College's annual student recognition program on April 25. CAMERON CHESTNUT of Cloverdale received received an honors distinction. MARTIKA BYRD of Cloverdale was recognized as a medical assistant (clinical)...
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New Kappa Delta Phi officers
(Local News ~ 05/19/12)
Kappa Delta Phi sorority recently installed new chapter officers for the coming year. Officers elected were Julie Chew, recording secretary; Fauneil Stewart, historian; Loretta Maxwell, president; Mary Nell Whitman, mistress of ceremonies; Nora Stork, guard; Carolyn Havlin, treasurer; Wanda Bitzer, monitor; and Gaylene Layton, vice president...
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Scanner for May 19
(Police Logs ~ 05/19/12)
County Jail Two people were booked into the Putnam County Jail recently. City Jail Three recent traffic citations were issued by Greencastle City Police officers. -- At 11:23 p.m. Thursday, Destin Holmes, 20, Greencastle, was ticketed on Bloomington Street by Officer Nick Eastham for 53 mph in a 30-mph zone...
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Robe-Ann Park abuzz with activity ... naturally
(Local News ~ 05/19/12)
It's nothing, naturally, for Robe-Ann Park to be buzzing with activity. And certainly it's not unusual for park officials to be hounded with questions. But it was a little different recently for the buzzing to be from thousands of bees and the hounding ... let's just say there was a police dog in training getting used to obeying commands in the midst of daily distractions...
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Cloverdale tops Eels
(High School Sports ~ 05/19/12)
CLOVERDALE -- The Cloverdale softball team defeated Eminence 13-4 Friday on Senior Night. Senior Paige Gutirrez pitched five innings, striking out six and allowing four hits. She added an RBI at the plate. Senior Kara Knapp was 3-for-3 with two singles, and a double, with fellow senior Brianna Hoff going 3-for-5 with a triple and two singles...
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South Putnam posts perfect regular season
(High School Sports ~ 05/19/12)
TERRE HAUTE -- The South Putnam softball team capped a perfect regular season by defeating Terre Haute North 5-2 Thursday. Brooke Boetjer tossed a complete game, allowing four hits and striking out nine batters. At the plate, Jenny Thompson powered the offense with two doubles and two RBI, with MaKenzie Trisler having two RBI. Brooke Cundiff had two runs scored, with Emily Dabkowski adding a run scored...
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Tiger Cubs take down Patriots
(High School Sports ~ 05/19/12)
The Greencastle boys' golf team defeated Owen Valley 154-186 Thursday on Senior Night. Alec Davis fired a 37 to earn medalist honors. Raymond Stinson and Luke Brotherton both scored in the 30s, with scores of 38 and 39, respectively. Brad Haussin shot a 40, with Wataru Otaki adding a 45, Derik Thomas and Adam Jayne a 46 and Tanner Dean a 47. Carle Basile shot 48, with Joe Kaiser adding a 50 and Justin Baxter a 53...
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Cloverdale Wrestling Club to host camp
(High School Sports ~ 05/19/12)
The Cloverdale Wrestling Club will conduct a three-day wrestling camp at Cloverdale High School on June 18-20. The camp is open to all elementary and middle school wrestlers in Putnam County at a cost of $20 for elementary students and $50 for middle schoolers. All checks should be made to Steve Livingston...
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Cloverdale crushes Patriots 20-9
(High School Sports ~ 05/19/12)
CLOVERDALE -- An otherwise casual afternoon was anything but quiet Friday at Cloverdale where the host Clovers took on Owen Valley in the second-to-last baseball game of the season on Senior Night. Runs came thick and fast throughout five innings of play, capped off by Austin Mannan's walk off home run that gave the Clovers a 20-9 victory over the Patriots...
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North Putnam defeats Bethesda
(High School Sports ~ 05/19/12)
ROACHDALE -- North Putnam baseball made quick work of Bethesda Christian on Friday winning 13-0 in five innings in their last home game of the season. Austin Day started for the Cougars, striking out nine in three no-hit innings before being replaced...
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Greg Barrett returns to coach Cougar football
(High School Sports ~ 05/19/12)
After spending a year as an assistant coach at Indiana State University, Greg Barrett is coming back to North Putnam. In three years as head football coach, Barrett led the Cougars to a 33-5 record, including a 2010 appearance in the 2A state championship game...
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Tiger Cubs drop heartbreaker in sectional final to Knights
(High School Sports ~ 05/19/12)
BRAZIL -- Tennis, as with most sports, is a game of inches and momentum. On Friday the Tiger Cubs learned that lesson the hard way as they fell in the IHSAA Girls' Tennis sectional final 3-2 to Northview. With the match knotted at 2-all, the fate of the match would fall at No. 2 singles and the battle between Greencastle's Harriet Watson and Northview's Nicole Linton. Watson won the first set 7-5, while Linton came back to take the second set 6-2...
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Ex-Putnamville trooper Kerns facing charges in bogus-ticket incident
(Local News ~ 05/19/12)
PUTNAMVILLE -- A former Putnamville trooper has been accused of forging traffic tickets, ostensibly to boost his Indiana State Police performance numbers, authorities say. However, unintended consequences of the reported actions of Heath M. Kerns, 34, of Roachdale, ultimately led to the wrongful suspension of dozens of drivers' licenses, an investigation claims...
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Fire destroys hotel office
(Local News ~ 05/19/12)
BRAZIL-- The Knights Inn, located near the intersection of State Road 59 and SR 42, caught fire Friday afternoon. According to Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Department Chief Tom Champion, the cause of the fire is still under investigation. He told The Brazil Times a fire investigation will take place Monday with the State Fire Marshal's Office...
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Doris June McCloud
(Obituary ~ 05/20/12)
Doris June McCloud of Roachdale passed away at Hendricks Regional Health Hospital on Sunday morning. She was 90 years old. Doris was born June 8, 1921 to Levi and Anna Merritt McCloud at Crawfordsville. She married Raymond H. McCloud on Aug. 28, 1948 at Acton, Ind. Raymond preceded her in death on Nov. 28, 1999...
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Grand Opening
(Local News ~ 05/21/12)
Cellular Sales recently opened its Greencastle Verizon Wireless store and held a grand opening celebration on Monday, May 14. Cellular Sales is one of the nation's largest Verizon premium wireless retailer. Cellular Sales currently operates more than 500 stores and 5,000 employees nationwide. ...
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Miller and Elkins earn membership in the Coldwell Banker President's Circle
(Local News ~ 05/21/12)
Coldwell Banker Putnam County Real Estate recently announced that Peggy Miller and Wanda Elkins earned the International President's Circle Team designation for 2012, which is among the highest honors presented by the organization to the top Coldwell Banker teams across North America. The achievement of this designation is a testament to their hard work and dedication...
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Police boot camp program set for June 4-8 at Robe-Ann Park
(Local News ~ 05/21/12)
The Greencastle Park and Recreation Department will conduct a police boot camp again this summer. The June 4-8 program is available to all boys and girls entering sixth, seventh or eighth grades. The program will be conducted 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Greencastle Aquatic Center parking lot at Robe-Ann Park...
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Guild makes donation
(Local News ~ 05/21/12)
The Putnam County Hospital Guild made a check presentation to Putnam County Hospital at this month's Board of Trustees' meeting. Two check totaling $12,000 were presented to the Board of Trustees' President David Bray by Guild members Fran Allen, Guild treasurer and Carolyn Flint, gift shop treasurer...
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NOW is time to get active
(Column ~ 05/21/12)
Each month is designated by many different groups as a special time to highlight their particular cause or effort. May is a very popular month with over 50 designations, from Stroke Awareness to High Blood Pressure Month, as well as Bike Month, Egg Month and many other designations that pertain to foods and outdoor activities...
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Cultural Arts Winners
(Local News ~ 05/21/12)
Winners of the Putnam County Extension Homemakers 2012 Cultural Arts exhibit are Betty Henson (left), member of Cloverdale Daytime Darlings, and Shelly Tahtinen, member of the Family, Friends and Fun Extension Homemakers clubs. Tahtinen's hand-crocheted dress, which she made for her granddaughter, Sada, was selected as the winner of the 2012 Cultural Arts display and will represent Putnam County at the 2012 Home and Family Conference in June at Purdue University. ...
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Fillmore alumni banquet is June 2
(Local News ~ 05/21/12)
The 87th Fillmore alumni banquet is set for Saturday, June 2 at the Fillmore Elementary School cafeteria. Welcome hour will be 5-6 p.m. with dinner served at 6 p.m. All alumni are welcome to bring guests, and anyone who attended FHS or has an interest in the school is welcome to attend...
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Zumba classes offered at Greencastle Christian Church
(Local News ~ 05/21/12)
Beginning in June, zumba classes will be offered at Greencastle Christian church Monday through Thursday. Call Martha at GCC, 653-5816, for more information and for class times.
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Reelsville alumni banquet planned June 2
(Local News ~ 05/21/12)
The Reelsville High School Alumni Association Banquet will be Saturday, June 2 in the gymnasium at Reelsville Elementary School. The event will begin with a meet and greet time from 4:30-6:30 p.m., followed by a 6:30 p.m. dinner and a business meeting following dinner...
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Annual Fishing Derby, Huck Finn costume contest June 2 at JC Park
(Local News ~ 05/21/12)
The Greencastle Park and Recreation Department will celebrate its annual Kids All-American Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 2 at the pond in Jaycee Park. The fishing derby will offer three events -- the Kids All American Fishing Derby, Kids Casting Contest and Huckleberry Finn Costume Contest...
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Fair queen contestants sought for 2012 contest
(Local News ~ 05/21/12)
Candidates are now being sought for 2012 Putnam County Fair queen. The 2012 Putnam County Queen Contest will be staged Saturday, July 14 at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. Applications must be submitted by June 1. The contest will begin at 7 p.m. Admission to the event is $3 per person...
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Soft landings
(Local News ~ 05/21/12)
With some 500 vehicles bringing things to the Putnam County Fairgrounds for proper disposal at the West Central Solid Waste District-sponsored Tox-Away Day event Saturday, it figures there had to be some unusual items. An old mattress proves to be quite the challenge for Greencastle Civic League volunteers Tanis Monday (left) and Valerie Rudolph, while a whole bunch of additional arms and legs help hoist an old couch to the top of the dumpster. ...
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Wes McIntyre captures sprint car feature at LPS
(Community Sports ~ 05/21/12)
PUTNAMVILLE -- One night after a disappointing outing at Bloomington Speedway in the "Larry Rice Classic" AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car event left Wes McIntyre two spots out of a transfer spot in the B-main, "Wes Mac" washed away that feeling with a trip to victory lane at Lincoln Park Speedway...
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Sarah Beams wins Chamber's Senior Student Athlete Award
(High School Sports ~ 05/21/12)
Greencastle senior Sarah Beams was recently named the Greencastle Chamber of Commerce Senior Female Student Athlete award winner at Greencastle's Honors and Awards program on May 18. Beams was honored with a $250 scholarship from Teachers Credit Union. She was presented her award by Greencastle Chamber of Commerce member Amber Bowers and Nicole Watson from Teacher's Credit Union...
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Tiger Cubs cruise to JV county title
(High School Sports ~ 05/21/12)
Greencastle's boy's JV baseball squad braved the heat Saturday afternoon to claim the Putnam County title, defeating North Putnam 16-3 in five innings. The Tiger Cubs reached the final game after defeating Cloverdale 11-1 earlier in the day. Tanner Nicholson recorded all fifteen outs by strike out...
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Greencastle man, 68, accused of molesting two young relatives
(Local News ~ 05/21/12)
A 68-year-old Putnam County man was arrested Friday night on child molesting and related charges following an investigation by Indiana State Police detectives from the Criminal Investigation Division at the Putnamville Post. Frank Nuz Jr., Greencastle, was arrested Friday night at the Putnamville Post. He was subsequently lodged in the Putnam County Jail, where he is being held without bond pending an initial appearance in court...
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Stellar: Revitalizing a community, one home at a time
(Local News ~ 05/21/12)
Another central element of the City's Stellar Communities program is scheduled to begin this month as construction will soon begin on nine home renovations near the Courthouse Square thanks to an initiative that will provide construction grants to qualified homeowners...
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Edward 'Ned' G. Klebusch
(Obituary ~ 05/21/12)
Ned Klebusch, age 53, of Cloverdale, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2012. Born April 28, 1959 in Greencastle, he was the son of John M. and Marcia Jane (Flint) Klebusch and was a 1977 graduate of Greencastle High School. He married Diane (Heath) Klebusch on May 20, 2005, and she survives...
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Marcia Coffman Davies
(Obituary ~ 05/21/12)
Marcia Faye Davies, 67, Summerville, S.C., lost her seven-year battle with pancreatic cancer on Friday, May 18, 2012. She passed away peacefully in her home with her loving husband, children and Yorkie Huck by her side. Born Aug. 30, 1944 in Cloverdale, she was a 1963 graduate of Greencastle High School...
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Greencastle roars back for sectional win
(High School Sports ~ 05/21/12)
ELLETTSVILLE -- The Greencastle softball team scored three runs in the top of the sixth inning to defeat Owen Valley 3-2 to advance in the Class 3A No. 28 Sectional. Greencastle will face South Vermillion tonight at 5 p.m. Greencastle and South Vermillion squared off on Apil 10, with the Wildcats earning a 3-2 win...
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Farmers' Market Season Here
(Local News ~ 05/21/12)
After opening for the season Saturday morning on the north and east sides of the courthouse square, the Greencastle Farmers' Market will now be a fixture downtown each Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon through Oct. 13. A variety of vendors offered goods and produce for sale on opening day as consistent crowds enjoyed a sunny day that even brought out umbrellas for protection from the sun and heat. ...
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Stewart points to 'defining moments' in DPU address
(Local News ~ 05/21/12)
Anywhere there are caps and gowns to be worn this time of year, the prevailing question remains: "What will you do with the rest of your life?" Pointing out that the rest of that life would begin in about two hours, DePauw University commencement speaker James B. Stewart Jr. said Sunday morning the future holds a series of defining moments for us all...
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Corylee Brandon Yockey
(Obituary ~ 05/22/12)
Corylee Brandon Yockey, age 28, of Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2012. Born Dec. 16, 1983 in Indianapolis, he was the son of Delbert Yockey and Mary Marie (Craig) Wood and had attended Bainbridge Schools. Corylee loved to spend time with his family, to go fishing and ride bicycles. He loved life and always shared a smile...
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Barbara Ruth Meyer
(Obituary ~ 05/22/12)
Barbara Ruth (Wright) Meyer, Greencastle, passed away Friday evening, May 18, 2012. She was born Dec. 13, 1940 at San Antonio, Texas and was the daughter of Edward and Kitty Wright. She married Thomas A. Meyer on Aug. 8, 1959 and he survives. Also surviving are her daughters Julie and husband Brent Reed of Coatesville and Janis and husband Sergio Gonzalez of Indianapolis; grandchildren Miles, Katie, Emily, Michelle and Annie; her brother David and wife Debbie Wright, Rockport, Texas; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.. ...
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Four tons of paper shredded, recycled at event
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/23/12)
To the Editor: On behalf of the Putnam County Board of Realtors, I would like to thank Farm Credit Service of Greencastle for partnering with us to hold our first Community Shred Event. Saturday's event was a huge success, with over four tons of paper shredded and recycled...
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Hospital Guild donation, efforts appreciated
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/23/12)
To the Editor: On behalf of the Putnam County Hospital Board of Trustees, administration and staff, we would like to publicly recognize, honor and thank the Putnam County Hospital Guild. This month, Guild members Carolyn Flint and Fran Allen presented two checks to the Putnam County Hospital Board of Trustees during the monthly meeting...
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Double taxation for Edgelea Subdivisoin residents?
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/23/12)
To the Editor: What is the legal authority for what amounts to double taxation of Edgelea residents for services all county residents currently pay taxes for? Is the county government willing and able to extend the same courtesy to all county residents equally and fairly under the law?...
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Monumental task worth doing, history tells us
(Column ~ 05/23/12)
From my own personal perspective, this doesn't qualify as anything close to a dead-end job. But it sure seems as though I have been spending an inordinate amount of time in cemeteries lately. I don't know whether that speaks more to my interest in local history or to the age of some of my friends (man, they're getting old!) and their beloved family members...
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Scanner for May 23
(Police Logs ~ 05/23/12)
County Jail Several people have been booked into the Putnam County Jail recently. At 1:25 p.m. Dion Anthony Willis, 20, Brazil, was housed at the jail for possession of marijuana. At 1:55 p.m. Christina Michelle Matthews, 38, Greencastle, was charged with violation of home detention...
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GHS classes to learn 'math in the real world' with grant from Toshiba
(Local News ~ 05/23/12)
"How am I ever going to use this?" Ah, yes, it's every high school teacher's favorite question. One Greencastle High School teacher will have a new answer to the inquiry beginning in August. She will be able to say something like: "As soon as we get outside."...
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Knightsville soldier killed in Afghanistan grenade attack
(Local News ~ 05/23/12)
KNIGHTSVILLE -- For the second time in two years, Clay County is mourning the loss of one of its own. According to reports, Spc. Arronn D. Fields, Knightsville, died Monday after sustaining injuries during a rocket grenade attack in Qal-ah-ye Mirza Jal, Afghanistan, while on a mounted patrol...
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Amphibian Day at McCloud
(Local News ~ 05/23/12)
The nature park will host Amphibian Day at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 26. A park naturist will introduce various species of amphibians, teaching about their calls, dynamic lifecycles and physical features that set them apart from other species. The free, kid-friendly program is designed for ages six and up and will last about an hour...
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Night Sky Viewing at McCloud
(Local News ~ 05/23/12)
At 8 p.m. on May 26 the Indiana Astronomical Society will partner with Hendricks County Parks & Recreation in the second of a series of monthly astronomy programs at McCloud. Focusing on the basics of astronomy, the event will begin with an outdoor informational session lasting about 30 minutes, followed by night sky viewing. There will be a limited number of binoculars and telescopes available. Guests are encouraged to bring their own...
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Tiger Cubs roll to win over Cougars, Crawfordsville
(High School Sports ~ 05/23/12)
DANVILLE -- The North Putnam boys' golf team welcomed Greencastle and Crawfordsville Monday, with the host Cougars placing second behind Greencastle 153-181. Crawfordsville placed third on the night with a tally of 193. Greencastle's Alec Davis fired a 37 to lead all golfers, with teammates Raymond Stinson, Brad Haussin and Luke Brotherton also posting rounds in the 30s. Stinson shot a 28, with Haussin and Brotherton adding a pair of 39s...
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Eagles earn win on fifth card
(High School Sports ~ 05/23/12)
Cloverdale and South Putnam boys' golf teams battled to a tie with a total of 178, with the Eagles earning the win on the fifth score card. Tri-West placed third with a total of 189. South Putnam's Derek Chestnut led all golfers with a low-round of 42, followed by Alex Kelly with 44. Alex Eickhoff, Justin Berry and Tanner Robinson all shot 46, with Austin Query shooting a 61...
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Cloverdale season ends with loss to Cadets
(High School Sports ~ 05/23/12)
CLAYTON -- Cloverdale's outstanding softball season came to a predictable, one-sided conclusion Monday, a 9-1 loss to Cascade in the first round of the 2A Sectional 44 on the Cadets' field. The Clovers (18-9) went against one of the state's top pitchers in left-hander Haley Chambers, who struck out 14 and didn't allow a hit in five and one-third innings before Kate Breedlove came on in relief...
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Tiger Cubs rally for win over Patriots at sectional
(High School Sports ~ 05/23/12)
ELLETTSVILLE -- A clutch three-run sixth inning for the Greencastle High School softball team led to a 3-2 defeat of the Owen Valley Patriots in the opening round of the IHSAA Girls' Softball State Tournament at Edgewood. The Tiger Cubs had been hitless until the fifth and were unable to advance a runner beyond second base until the late game heroics from the meat of Greencastle's line up...
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Eagles' Minor survives, advances to second round
(High School Sports ~ 05/23/12)
There wasn't much the coaches could say to Ericka Minor and Haylie Romer during the changeover of their grueling, three-set match on Tuesday, an eventual victory for Minor. The team leaders of rival schools South Putnam and Greencastle had been there before and at the end of a long season, they each knew what they had to do...
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Greencastle bows out of tournament with 5-0 loss to South Vermillion
(High School Sports ~ 05/23/12)
ELLETTSVILLE -- Greencastle's softball squad met their match in sectional play Tuesday night, falling to South Vermillion 5-0 at Edgewood High School. Having lost to the Wildcats 3-2 earlier in the season, the Tiger Cubs looked to right the offensive wrongs of their April 10th meeting...
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Cougars fall to Mounties in sectional
(High School Sports ~ 05/23/12)
CRAWFORDSVILLE -- Over four innings, North Putnam softball held Southmont's speed game at bay, staying in position for a possible upset. But Southmont's game plan finally broke through in the fifth, as the Mounties (22-5) broke open a 1-run game to put away the Cougars (4-16) in their IHSAA Sectional 25 first round game...
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Eagles land in sectional final with 14-0 win
(High School Sports ~ 05/23/12)
CLAYTON -- South Putnam soared into the sectional final Tuesday by defeating Covenant Christian at the Class 2A Cascade Sectional. However, the Eagles were dealt a heavy dose of reality as the game came to its conclusion. With the Eagles leading 14-0 in the fourth inning, South Putnam shortstop Emily Dabkowski moved into position to make a routine play on a grounder when anything but routine happened. ...
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North Putnam schools have active meeting
(Local News ~ 05/23/12)
Middle school principal Terry Tippin presented to the North Putnam school board some of the changes that will take place with middle school scheduling next year. Students will continue to take their four core classes -- math, science, social studies and English -- as well as P.E...
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South Putnam prepares for the summer
(Local News ~ 05/23/12)
As the school year comes to a close, the South Putnam School Board is making its summer plans. During the relatively short monthly meeting Monday, the board received an update from high school principal Kieth Puckett as well as a transportation report from Neil Rissler...
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Upcoming HPS events focus on Putnam County role in Civil War
(Local News ~ 05/23/12)
Recently Ken Eitel, current president of the Heritage Preservation Society of Putnam County board, recalled the origins of the organization. "In 1977, a few persons with determination and dedication founded the Heritage Preservation Society of Putnam County," Eitel said recently. "Thirty-five years later the organization has revitalized itself, dedicated (itself) to new objectives that raise community awareness and grasped the economic benefits of preserving and remembering our heritage."...
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Russellville hotel teardown costs continue to mount
(Local News ~ 05/23/12)
RUSSELLVILLE -- The destruction of the decaying old hotel building in Russellville hit another delay last week when it was discovered that the content report for the building was missing. The town purchased the building in early May and hoped to tear it down soon after. The plan was to then dispose of the material at Heritage Landfill, a facility equipped to handle a variety of materials...
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County highway moving forward on several projects
(Local News ~ 05/23/12)
Often bogged down by a lack of road money in recent years, the Putnam County Highway Department is currently seeing some progress on a few projects throughout the county. Highway co-supevisor Jim Smith reported at Monday's Putnam County Commissioners meeting that the department has moved forward with work since the County Council approved $150,000 last week for a repaving project at county roads 250 West and 250 North...
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Weatherford sets track regional record, advances to state in two events
(High School Sports ~ 05/23/12)
EVANSVILLE -- Greencastle junior Colleen Weatherford moved on to the IHSAA State Track Finals set for June 1 after winning the 1,600-meter run and placing second in the 800-meter run at the Evansville Regional Tuesday. Weatherford posted a time of 5:06.39 to set a regional record in the 1,600. She dropped 10 seconds from her seed time to set the mark. She placed second in the 800 with a time of 2:13.36, a mere .12 behind first place...
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Robert 'Bob' G. Tresner
(Obituary ~ 05/23/12)
Robert "Bob" G. Tresner, 84, of Greencastle passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. He was born on March 20, 1928 in Marion County to Harry I. Tresner and Lola Marie Hinote Tresner. Bob served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He attended the University of New Mexico and graduated from Indiana University...
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Suspect arrested in burglary at CVS store
(Local News ~ 05/24/12)
By ERIC BERNSEE Editor A 42-year-old Greencastle man is facing four criminal charges after being arrested inside the Greencastle CVS Pharmacy just before 2 a.m. Wednesday. Greencastle City Police officer arrested Jeffery E. King on charges of burglary, theft, possession of a controlled substance and auto theft. He was apprehended inside the closed CVS store at 1010 Indianapolis Rd. at 1:57 a.m...
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2012 Indiana State Police Summer Youth Camps
(Local News ~ 05/24/12)
The 2012 Indiana State Police summer youth camps will soon be in session. The camp is open to student entering grades 5-12 who have common interestes in law enforcement. Campers will learn teamwork skills while gaining self-confidence. The camps and programs teach students that discipline is a pre-requisite in gaining self-respect and self-respect is the first step in gaining the respect of others...
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Tri-Kappa Art Awards
(Local News ~ 05/24/12)
Tri Kappa recently held its art awards ceremony at the Putnam County Public Library. Art teachers at each of the area schools selected the nominees for the awards, which were judged by members of the sorority. Each student received a certificate along with a framed copy of their work, which wil become part of the student's schools permanent collection. ...
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Indiana State announces dean's list
(Local News ~ 05/24/12)
Indiana State University has announced its dean's list for the spring semester. Students must have a 3.5 grade point average or above on a 4.0 scale in order to be eligible for the dean's list at Indiana State. Area students making the spring 2012 ISU dean's list include Devin Gilmore and Rebecca Phillips, both of Bainbridge; Cameron Callan and Sarah Rusie of Coatesville; Crystal Blanton, Cecilia Capps, Kevin Dean, Sadie Gaston, Roxane Long, Michael May, Jerald Monds, Caitlin Russell, Lindsey Staletovich, Mark Voelker, and Katherine Williams, all of Cloverdale; Seth Arnold and Megan Peterson, both of Fillmore; Olivia Fidler of Franklin; Kevin Cook, Carollea Davis, Casandra Davis, Jack Estes, Chaleise Everly, Moriah Huber, Tricia Hudspeth, Kyle Johnson, Cameron Lancaster, Jessica Miller, Ethan Pennington, Haylee Query, Jeffrey Rodriguez, Shannon Wilson, and Dustin York, all of Greencastle; Adam Gaunt of Huntington; Amber Jones of Ladoga; Elizabeth Wiley of Quincy; Anthony Bailey, Matthew Hall, and Rachel Jervis, all of Reelsville; Wendy Cox, Cheryl Crosby, Katlyn Lawyer, Maggie Lubinski, all of Roachdale; and Coriann Arts of Waveland.. ...
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Reelsville Science Fair
(Local News ~ 05/24/12)
Reelsville Elementary held its annual science fair recently where student made projects ranged from everything from a transparent egg to an exploding volcano. Projects were judged by school board member Steve Cash and his wife Patti, librarian Nita Houk and art teacher Jim Padgett...
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Roban Apartment Fire
(Local News ~ 05/24/12)
Emergency personnel responded to Roban Apartments Wednesday morning to reports of a cooking fire in one of the units on the building's south end. Greencastle Fire Department Lt. John Shafer said the fire started on the stove and spread to some overhanging potholders and into the exhaust fan. ...
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Cornhole tournament, bake sale at Lieber
(Local News ~ 05/24/12)
The Friends of Cagles Mill Lake group is hosting a cornhole tournament and bake sale on Saturday, May 26 at 1 p.m. at the Lieber State Recreation Area campground enterance. Sign up is between noon and 12:45 p.m. the day of the event. Cost is $10 total for each two-person team. The winning team will win a prize...
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Civil War author Etcheson set for Brown Bag event
(Local News ~ 05/24/12)
The Putnam County Public Library will welcome author Nicole Etcheson for a Brown Bag Lunch talk at noon Thursday, May 31. Etcheson will discuss her book, "A Generation at War: The Civil War Era in a Northern Community." The author will have books available for purchase and signing...
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Scanner for May 24
(Police Logs ~ 05/24/12)
City Police A two-vehicle accident resulted in traffic citations for both drivers involved in the mishap Tuesday morning, Greencastle City Police reported. At 8:05 a.m., John York, 40, Greencastle, was southbound on Jackson Street, crossing the railroad tracks south of Veterans Highway, when his 2004 Kia Sedona was reportedly sideswiped by a northbound 2004 GMC Denali, driven by Nichol Brown, 32, Greencastle...
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Free Fishing Weekend is June 2-3
(Local News ~ 05/24/12)
For Hoosiers who have never cast a fishing line or haven't cast a line in a while, Free Fishing Weekend, June 2-3, is a great opportunity. That's because Indiana's adult residents do not need a fishing license or a trout/salmon stamp to fish Indiana waters during Free Fishing Weekend...
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PCF celebrates IDOC Employee Recognition Week
(Local News ~ 05/24/12)
PUTNAMVILLE -- Putnamville Correctional Facility (PCF) Superintendent Stanley Knight acknowledged the accomplishments of staff at the facility in observance of the Indiana Department of Correction's Correctional Employees Week, May 14-18. Celebrating Correctional Employees Week, staff at the PCF participated in various activities organized by the facility's Employee Recognition Committee (ERC)...
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People Helping People
(Local News ~ 05/24/12)
The "Person" of the Year award went to 13 Greencastle High School football players who traveled to southern Indiana this spring to help with tornado relief. Those honored were Nick Gilliam, Carter Lewis, Hunter Smith, Mac Shuee, Caleb Robinson, T.J. Bollman, Dustin Williams, Jordan Froderman, Tyler Scott, Tanner Wood, Evan Coble, Grant Mundy and Johnny Newgent...
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North Putnam golfers outscore North Vermillion
(High School Sports ~ 05/24/12)
DANVILLE -- With a great evening for a golf meet, the Cougar boys' golf team managed to come out a winner Tuesday night against North Vermillion. The Cougars suffered from higher than normal penalties, the squad was able to score a 182 against North Vermillion's 195...
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Men's Slow-Pitch Softball results
(High School Sports ~ 05/24/12)
The Greencastle Parks and Recreation Men's Slow-Pitch Softball League played three games on May 22. Dixie Chopper won 13-4 over Almost Home/Swizzle Stick Bar, while Mickey's Tobacco Shop defeated the Hood Rats 29-2. Return to Sender blasted Don's Garage 21-1...
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South Putnam blanked by Sparkplugs
(High School Sports ~ 05/24/12)
SPEEDWAY -- South Putnam's baseball squad traveled to Speedway to face the hosts in the opening game of IHSAA Class 2A Sectional No. 44. It would become the Eagles' last road trip of the season as the visitors fell 7-0 to the Sparkplugs. South Putnam threatened in the top of the first inning after Rob Gibson lead off with a single. Gibson stole second and stole third on a close play, but the Eagles failed to get the centerfielder across home plate...
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Key hits elude Tiger Cubs in loss
(High School Sports ~ 05/24/12)
"Hit 'em where they ain't." Baseball players have been following Wee Willie Keeler's words of wisdom since the 1800s. Unfortunately for sectional hosts Greencastle, Owen Valley followed the advice a little bit better on Wednesday. The Patriots collected 10 hits on their way to a 9-5 sectional-opening win...
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North Putnam's season ends with loss to North Montgomery
(High School Sports ~ 05/24/12)
CRAWFORDSVILLE -- The North Putnam baseball season came to an end after a disappointing 8-1 loss to North Montgomery in the sectional matchup at Crawfordsville High School on Wednesday. The Cougars failed to get a rally going for most of the game as North Montgomery pitcher Shawn Verhey, with the help of two double plays, faced the minimum 12 batters through four innings...
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South Putnam claims sectional title
(High School Sports ~ 05/24/12)
CLAYTON -- It took them 12 innings, but the South Putnam softball squad edged Cascade 3-2 to claim the Class 2A No. 44 Sectional title. The Eagles knotted the game at 2-all in the fourth inning and the two squad played even until they hit the 12th inning. South Putnam had a chance to go ahead in the 10th inning, but left runners stranded on first and third. However, they were able to take advantage of a few Cadet miscues in the 12th inning to go ahead...
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Improvements to water and roads coming to Russellville
(Local News ~ 05/24/12)
RUSSELLVILLE -- Final plans for the water project were completed and shown before the Russellville council on Monday. The installation of new meters and pipes will come as part of a series of improvements to the town. The Putnam County Highway Department has been granted the ability to repave the main road through town, but that effort will likely be delayed until after the water project is completed...
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Safety more important than cantata decorations
(Local News ~ 05/24/12)
RUSSELLVILLE -- When the Red Cross asked Russellville for emergency contact information last month, they wanted to be sure a building would be available if it was needed. The community center, paid for partially by a grant that specified it could be used for an emergency, is that building, but the area of the facility that would be used for emergency relief was full of Christmas decorations...
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Trooper and deputy locate missing elderly woman
(Local News ~ 05/24/12)
REELSVILLE -- Wednesday morning calls to the Putnam County 911 Dispatch Center and the Putnamville State Police Post ultimately led to the safe return of a missing elderly Greene County woman. Iris R. Peavey, 90, Jasonville, had been reported confused and missing by her family to the Greene County Sheriff's Department at 6:45 a.m. She had apparently been driving around for hours trying to find her way back home...
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Saying Goodbye
(Local News ~ 05/24/12)
Keeping with tradition, Reelsville Elementary celebrated its fifth- and sixth-graders by lining the halls and high fiving them on their way out. Although many students took this time to chant 'no more school!', it was a tearful goodbye for most as none of them will be returning to Reelsville next year...
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City pool will open on time Saturday after lift delivery
(Local News ~ 05/24/12)
With 90-degree weather on the way for the weekend, Greencastle residents may find some relief in sight as the Aquatic Center will open the 2012 swim season on time after all. A new portable poolside chair lift -- as required by Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) -- has arrived, and all systems are now go for the pool to open as scheduled this Saturday...
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Putnamville softball team wins Correctional Workers Tourney title
(High School Sports ~ 05/25/12)
PUTNAMVILLE -- The Putnamville Correctional Facility's ISF softball team won first place for the second consecutive year during the Federal Correctional Workers Softball Tournament at the Federal Correctional Institution in Terre Haute. At the break of dawn, the snap of a pitch and the crack of a bat could be heard across the field at the Terre Haute Federal prison as teams from the Federal Indiana and Illinois Department of Corrections and various Indiana State agencies competed for the championship title.. ...
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Tony Virgilio win at Crossroads Dragway
(High School Sports ~ 05/25/12)
Crossroads Dragway in Terre Haute recently held the first of five races of the Fast 33 at the 330, along with regular Summit E.T. points racing on May 19. Brad Miles captured the Low Qualifier spot for a moment in the Fast series as his engine let go near the finish line during the first round of qualifying. ...
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Smith verbally commits to IUPUI
(High School Sports ~ 05/25/12)
Greencastle's Evan Smith has verbally committed to play soccer at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). Smith had 31 assists to help Greencastle to a 17-4 record, including a semi-state appearance last season. Smith's 31 assists placed him second in the state in assists and tied for fifth in the country. He is currently the all-time assists leader at GHS entering his senior season...
- Successful Season (High School Sports ~ 05/25/12)
- McHugh IU Bound (High School Sports ~ 05/25/12)
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GHS boys program hosting open gym
(High School Sports ~ 05/25/12)
The Greencastle varsity boys' basketball program will be hosting open gyms for incoming third through eighth grade boys interested in playing basketball. The open gyms will take place every Tuesday and Thursday from 6-7:15 p.m. starting June 5.
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In the case of pajamas, this court says Groucho gets it right
(Column ~ 05/25/12)
Little did my favorite old philosopher Marx -- Groucho Marx, that is -- know it back then, but he pretty much summed up the sad state of today's fashion misdeeds from his perch more than 80 years ago. As the ever-intrepid Capt. Geoffrey T. Spaulding in the 1930 comedy "Animal Crackers," Marx dropped what has gone on to become one of the top 100 movie quotes of all time, according to the American Film Institute...
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State Police to increase patrols this weekend
(Local News ~ 05/25/12)
To help ensure the safety of all motorists during the Memorial Day weekend, Indiana State Police will be adding additional troops. Specifically, they will be looking for drivers who speed, follow too closely, make unsafe lane changes, drive aggressively and fail to buckle up themselves and their children...
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Summer reading program to begin soon
(Local News ~ 05/25/12)
Dream Big READ will begin on Friday, June 1. Looking ahead, the program offers Monday Movies, Tuesday Family time, Wednesday In-between time, Thursday Toddler Time and Raising Readers. Also, be sure to check out the program's special events like Professor Steve the magician on June 7. For more information contact Cortina at 653-2755 ext. 121, or email her at pcplchildrens@gmail.com...
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GHS graduation to be on Banner Graphic site
(Local News ~ 05/25/12)
The Greencastle High School FBI club (Future Broadcasters Initiative) will be broadcasting the 2012 GHS graduation ceremony Friday night, beginning at 6:45 p.m. The commencement can be watched live from McAnally Center by clicking on the Greencastle video link located at www.bannergraphic.com...
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Library Board boosts Imagination Library, welcomes member
(Local News ~ 05/25/12)
Among the routine procedures of the Putnam County Library Board Wednesday evening, it welcomed a new board member -- Lisa McCoy. McCoy is the wife of the new DePauw University Dean of Music Mark McCoy. The couple moved here in July from West Virginia with their three children...
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Community REACTion
(Local News ~ 05/25/12)
Students, teachers and parents at Roachdale Elementary celebrated the last day of the school year by walking through town greeting people with an anti-drug message. Roachdale Elementary Action Choosing Teaching is part of the schools "Just say no to drugs," campaign and the REACT walk has been going on for many years. "It's a nice day to end the year," Principal Scott Spencer said. "The kids look forward to it every year. They've had a fun filled day." A small crowd watched as the students paraded through town with an escort of police cruisers, fire engines and an ambulance.
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Staying together regardless of political differences
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/25/12)
For the past two years, I've been attending monthly meetings of the Greencastle Defenders of Liberty, the local Tea Party organization. I am generally of a different political persuasion, but I am also pro-life in the broadest sense and fear that the deficit, along with climate change, is among the worst legacies that my generation will leave to our children. Thus, I enjoy both my differences and similarities with speakers and members at the meetings...
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Albin Pond dam rehabilitation project slated for this summer
(Local News ~ 05/25/12)
A project designed to rehabilitate the Albin Pond dam is scheduled for this summer following Greencastle Board of Works approval of a nearly half-million-dollar bid on the work. The dam project, which is due to include the draining of Albin Pond, will be funded by a $530,321 grant received by the City of Greencastle from the Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA)...
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Upcoming VBS Schedule
(Local News ~ 05/26/12)
Cloverdale Church of Christ All Aboard the Kingdom Express will be the theme for this year's vacation Bible school at the Cloverdale Church of Christ. VBS will run from 6-8 p.m. each evening from Sunday, June 3 through Thursday, June 7. In many ways, our lives can be compared to one long set of railroad tracks, extending all the way from birth to our future and eternal home in heaven. Yet all along the way are obstacles which can derail us or cause us to veer onto the wrong track...
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Chuck Wagon Gang to perform at Hanna Street Baptist Church
(Local News ~ 05/26/12)
Southern gospel veterans The Chuck Wagon Gang will perform at the Hanna Street Baptist Church in Greencastle on Friday, June 1 at 7 p.m. The Chuck Wagon Gang is a multi-award winning southern Gospel group was formed in 1936. Current members include Stan Hill, Shaye Smith, Julie Hudson and Jeremy Stephens...
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First Baptist holds annual spring celebration
(Local News ~ 05/26/12)
First Baptist Church, located at 404 Judson Drive, Greencastle, held their annual Spring Celebration on Saturday, May 19. The spring celebration is a fun-filled afternoon including many activity such as face painting, a movie and a bounce house provided by Big Bounce Fun House Rentals of Greencastle...
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Spencer-Daniels Engagement
(Engagement ~ 05/26/12)
Jenna Spencer and Gabriel Daniels recently announced their engagement and upcoming wedding. Jenna is the daughter of Douglas and Lisa Spencer of Reelsville. Gabriel is the son of Lewis and Mimi Daniels of Indianapolis. They are the parents of Jackson Daniels...
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Mitchell-Shea Wedding
(Wedding ~ 05/26/12)
Cassandra Gayle Mitchell and Carey Sebastian Shea were married March 31 at Camp Springs Winery in Camp Springs, Ky. The bride is the daughter of Michael J. Mitchell and Donna Hargett, formerly of Greencastle. The groom is the son of Lewis Shea of Chevy Chase, Md. and Sharon Rust of Southgate, Ky...
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Wehrman - 50th Anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 05/26/12)
James and Marlene (Miller) Wehrman will celebrate 50 years of marriage on Saturday, June 2. They were married in the Hadley Friends Church on June 2, 1962. Cards and prayers would be greatly appreciated. Send cards to James and Marlene Wehrman, 7261 E. CR 1000 North, Roachdale, IN 46172...
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Lieber SRA to honor National Trails Day June 2
(Local News ~ 05/26/12)
Lieber State Recreation Area will host a "March To The Marsh" hike on June 2 and provide educational information about reservoirs and the reintroduction of the bald eagle in Indiana. Hikers should meet property staff at Hilltop Shelter at 2 p.m. The hike is to Laughing Deer Marsh and involves a steep hill. It is free and will be canceled in the event of rain...
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Who's News for May 26
(Local News ~ 05/26/12)
AgriGold is proud to introduce SETH ARNOLD of Fillmore as a sales intern. Arnold will be sharing the AgriGold story, placing field signs and working closely with his local corn specialist Kole Ames as a part of the 2012 Sales Internship Program. Arnold is a student at Indiana State University and is member of the university's football team...
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Birdies for Burn Camp
(Local News ~ 05/26/12)
The 13th annual Greencastle Fire Department Golf Scramble is slated for Sunday, June 24 at Windy Hill Country Club. Proceeds from the outing will be donated to the Hoosier Burn Camp. Carpenters Local 859 recently donated $1,000 for the tournament, with representative Dave Wells (left) presenting the check to firefighter Jeff Elkins. ...
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Scanner for May 26
(Police Logs ~ 05/26/12)
County Jail Several people have been booked into the Putnam County Jail recently. At 2:45 p.m. Ronda Jo Strunk, 43, Greencastle, was housed at the jail for probation violation. At 3:20 p.m. Troy Lee Morphew, 38, Greencastle, was charged with public intoxication...
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The Recycling network
(Local News ~ 05/26/12)
Accepting an old computer monitor from Larry and Donna Bouslog of Greencastle, a West Central Solid Waste District employee prepares to place it on a nearby skid during the recent Tox-Away Day effort at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. The totals are in from West Central on another successful Tox-Away Day. Over the five-hour period on May 19, 500 vehicles brought in 552 tires, 303 electronic items (including TVs) and 85 appliances, West Central spokesman Jane Collisi reported...
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Open registration for softball league
(High School Sports ~ 05/26/12)
The Greencastle Parks and Recreation Department is currently having registration for women's slow-pitch and fast-pitch softball leagues. The Slow-Pitch Softball League registration deadline is May 31 and there will be a captain's meeting May 31 at 7 p.m. at Greencastle City Hall. It will feature a double round robin schedule and game night tournament games held at Big Walnut Sports Park...
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Regional softball directions, information
(High School Sports ~ 05/26/12)
South Putnam will travel to Indianapolis Scecina for the Class 2A No. 22 Softball Regional Tuesday. The game will take place at 5 p.m. at Brookside Park and will cost $5. There will be a concession stand and restrooms available. For detailed directions, visit the Banner Graphic sports page and click on the map in the right column labeled "Directions to Softball Regional No 22"...
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Three punch ticket to IHSAA state meet
(High School Sports ~ 05/26/12)
All four Putnam County schools sent representatives to the IHSAA Regional Track and Field meet at Evansville Central High School Thursday night. Three participants will be competing in the IHSAA State Finals next Saturday at IU, two of whom competed in the same event...
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Sam Gould wins Chamber's Senior Student Athlete Award
(High School Sports ~ 05/26/12)
South Putnam senior Sam Gould was recently named the Greencastle Chamber of Commerce Male Senior Student Athlete Award winner at the South Putnam awards banquet. Gould is the Valedictorian of his senior class with a 4.30 GPA as well as the 2012 Lilly Scholarship winner. ...
- Shorter 'Knight-ed' (High School Sports ~ 05/26/12)
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Greencastle honored as Tree City USA for 13th year
(Local News ~ 05/26/12)
The City of Greencastle has been recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree City USA community for its continued commitment to urban forestry. It marks the 13th year Greencastle has earned the national recognition from the nonprofit organization...
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Period Outfit
(Local News ~ 05/26/12)
Wearing a Civil War-era dress she made herself, Avery Huffman of Bainbridge addresses a Heritage Preservation Society audience at the Putnam County Museum Thursday night to help kick off a Civil War-related exhibit at the museum. Huffman spoke about Civil War fashion and etiquette, noting that women of the period always wore gloves when going out and had to have their hair covered in public. ...
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Memorial Day ceremonies to include flag dedication Monday morning
(Local News ~ 05/26/12)
In addition to the various Memorial Day services taking place locally on Monday, a new flagpole will be dedicated next to Greencastle's Veterans Memorial Highway. Jack and Shirley Dalton have been working with Greencastle VFW Post 1550 and the City of Greencastle to erect a new 40-foot pole at the southwest corner of Veterans Memorial Highway and U.S. 231 (Bloomington Street)...
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Rekas off and running as acting director of shelter
(Local News ~ 05/26/12)
Bouncing Thursday from lunch with the Kiwanis Club at the Inn at DePauw to coffee at the Blue Door with the chairman of the Housing Authority Board, Joe Rekas is sinking his teeth into his new role as acting executive director of the Homeless Solutions Committee Inc...
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Greencastle Graduation
(Local News ~ 05/26/12)
Greencastle High School was abuzz on Friday evening as it celebrated its 133rd annual commencement. Class President Nate Secrest along with five valedictorians spoke of the future and the wonderful memories they have made at Greencastle High School.
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Franchitti wins third Indy 500
(Professional Sports ~ 05/27/12)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Dario Franchitti's Indianapolis 500 career has quickly becoming a cautionary tale. Fortunately for him that's a very good thing. Franchitti captured his third Indianapolis 500 victory Sunday, holding on after a final lap crash by Takuma Sato, to win under caution. All three of Franchitti's Indy 500 wins have come under the yellow flag...
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Velma O'Hair Dawes
(Obituary ~ 05/28/12)
Velma O'Hair Dawes, 92, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2012. She was born Nov. 2, 1919 in Greencastle to the late Ernest and Nettie O'Hair. She worked at Western Electric/AT & T for 34 years. Velma and her late husband, Carrell G. Dawes, owned the Panda Restaurant at Ohio and Meridian streets in Indianapolis in the early 1960s...
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Dave Darland dominates late in sprint car win
(Community Sports ~ 05/29/12)
PUTNAMVILLE -- Steamy temperatures greeted a hearty Memorial Day weekend crowd at Lincoln Park Speedway on Saturday night. For Dave Darland, his successful run at Indiana race tracks continued as he got past Jeff Bland Jr. during the early stages of the race and pulled away late to score his fourth feature win at as many Indiana dirt tracks this season. The victory was Darland's seventh top-five finish in 13 Hoosier State races this year...
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Seniors come up big in Cloverdale win in sectional semifinal at Speedway
(High School Sports ~ 05/29/12)
SPEEDWAY -- Brian Dale slugged back-to-back two-run home runs and pitched three innings of scoreless relief to lead Cloverdale past Monrovia, 6-5, in nine innings Monday in the 2A baseball sectional semifinal at Speedway High. Ethan Atwood delivered a game-winning inside-the-park solo home run in the ninth...
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Just what IndyCar needed
(Professional Sports ~ 05/29/12)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Part of the excitement -- perhaps we should call it morbid curiosity -- of auto racing is the prospect of facing mortality. It may not be a glowing look at the human psyche, but our interest as race fans is piqued by the fact that the competitors we watch could very well die doing what they are doing...
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Dario Franchitti captures third Indy 500
(Professional Sports ~ 05/29/12)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Dario Franchitti's Indianapolis 500 career has quickly become a cautionary tale. Fortunately for him that's a very good thing. Franchitti captured his third Indianapolis 500 victory Sunday, holding on after a final lap crash by Takuma Sato, to win under caution. All three of Franchitti's Indy 500 wins have come under the yellow flag...
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Drained Cloverdale squad falls to Speedway in final
(High School Sports ~ 05/29/12)
SPEEDWAY -- Following a grueling nine-inning game in the heat of the day, the Cloverdale baseball team had to rebound in a few short hours to play for the sectional championship against the host Speedway Sparkplugs. The nine inning afternoon affair took its toll as the Clovers seemed physically exhausted and fell behind early and were never able to recover...
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Hoosiers can observe Venus transit June 5 at Raccoon SRA
(Local News ~ 05/29/12)
Several Indiana state parks and state recreation areas will host viewing programs for the once-in-a-lifetime Venus transit on June 5. Raccoon SRA is partnering with Dr. Howard Brooks, professor of physics and astronomy, and DePauw University. A shuttle will be provided to DePauw from Raccoon SRA and will depart promptly at 4:45 p.m. Cost for shuttle is $3 per person and limited to 15...
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Vendor booths available at June 9 Lieber SRA craft and yard sale
(Local News ~ 05/29/12)
Vendors are welcome to buy a booth space for the Community Craft and Yard Sale at Lieber State Recreation Area on Saturday, June 9. A $20 donation per booth space is suggested before May 30, or a $30 donation after May 30. The event is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m...
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DePauw faculty excellence recognized through annual awards
(Local News ~ 05/29/12)
John T. Schlotterbeck, the A.W. Crandall Professor of History at DePauw University, has been awarded the Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Tucker Jr. Distinguished Career Award at the university. Presented annually by the DPU president to one or more senior members of the faculty since 1988, the Tucker Award is designed to recognize the achievements of those faculty members who have made notable contributions to DePauw by their commitments to students, teaching excellence, their chosen disciplines, and service to the university.. ...
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Free Summer Festival opens with 'shuffle concert'
(Local News ~ 05/29/12)
A free "shuffle concert," interspersing music by the romantic Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninov and the American Evan Chambers, will open the 2012 Greencastle Summer Music Festival at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the sanctuary of Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church...
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Etcheson's book reveals 'extraordinary things' in county's past
(Local News ~ 05/29/12)
While the Civil War was being fought in places like Gettysburg and Bull Run and while it was being debated by politicians in Washington and Richmond, there was also some unrest going on right here in West Central Indiana. In a fledgling community called Putnam County, a politician pledged no Hoosier money would support the war. ...
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The Places You'll Go
(Local News ~ 05/29/12)
With graduations at South Putnam and Cloverdale high schools on Saturday, 170 more Putnam County high school seniors received their diplomas. Cloverdale valedictorian Cameron Mann and South Putnam counterpart Sam Gould addressed their classmates as a new chapter in their lives began.
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Joann Capps
(Obituary ~ 05/29/12)
Joann Capps, 72, of Apache Junction, Ariz., formerly of Cloverdale, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012. She was born March 11, 1939 to Clarence and Thekla Sobolik in Larimore, N.D. She met her husband of 50 years Phil Capps when he was in the Air Force...
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Local Memorial Day, flag ceremonies honor longstanding traditions
(Local News ~ 05/29/12)
All too often, the true meaning of Memorial Day can become obscured by the thrill of auto racing, the warmth of the holiday sun and the aroma of the season's first cookout. However, with two significant local ceremonies Monday, Greencastle residents were not about to let that occur...
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Early Harvest
(Local News ~ 05/30/12)
The DePauw University Civic Fellows recently organized a donation to the Putnam County Emergency Food Pantry that should significantly impact the community's fight against hunger. At the end of each year, many DePauw students find a surplus of funds on their meal cards. ...
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Sound like a plan? Then maybe it's time to worry
(Column ~ 05/30/12)
First, a disclaimer: This column has not been in the planning stages for months, weeks or even days. Basically it just evolved after a holiday weekend of watching any and all plans I might have made go crazily, laughingly awry. Don't get me wrong, I wholeheartedly advocate planning. For failing to plan, as politicos from Ben Franklin to Hillary Clinton have suggested, is planning to fail...
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It's a matter of choice
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/30/12)
To the Editor: Each Memorial Day weekend my wife and I look forward to listening to the Indianapolis 500 on the radio while spending time in the yard with our dogs (yes, it was hot). If you drive by our place during the race, you can usually hear who is running up front. We particularly enjoy all the pre-race celebrations; the singing by Jim Nabors, the playing of "Taps" and all the additional tributes to our soldiers who have paid it all in their service to America...
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Stamp of approval for Post Office Food Drive
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/30/12)
To the Editor: I am happy to report that the U.S. Post Office Food Drive had a very good year. We went from 1,500 pounds last year to 3,300 pounds this year. And it all wouldn't be possible without the mail carriers, city and rural, and our volunteers...
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Home, home at the range
(Column ~ 05/30/12)
When we log on to news websites each morning, there's a parade of catchy headlines motivating us to click on each link to read more. Then we are overwhelmed by provocative ads persuading us to buy various products. Here are a few of the more eye-catching examples from today:...
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Vacation Bible School at Lifebuilder Community Church
(Local News ~ 05/30/12)
Lifebuilder Community Church, Greencastle, will host Vacation Bible School on June 4-8 from 6-7:30 p.m. each night. The VBS is open to children from kindergarten through fifth grade and will feature a western theme that will be highlighted by horse and pony rides at Together Educated Equestrians Master (T.E.E.M.) during the Friday night session...
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Cloverdale Church of Christ hosts Vacation Bible School
(Local News ~ 05/30/12)
All Aboard the Kingdom Express will be the theme for this year's Vacation Bible School at the Cloverdale Church of Christ. VBS will run from 6-8 p.m. each evening from Sunday, June 3 through Thursday, June 7. In many ways, our lives can be compared to one long set of railroad tracks, extending all the way from birth to our future and eternal home in heaven. Yet all along the way are obstacles which can derail us or cause us to veer onto the wrong track...
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Scanner for May 30
(Police Logs ~ 05/30/12)
City Police A 19-year-old Greencastle woman is facing theft charges following a Monday evening incident at the local Walmart store on Indianapolis Road. Maikala Sean Casady reportedly took a swimsuit, valued at $25.68, into a changing room, where after trying it on, she allegedly concealed it in her purse and attempted to leave the store without paying for the item, police said...
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Clovers place second
(High School Sports ~ 05/30/12)
TERRE HAUTE -- The Cloverdale boys' golf team placed second in a tri-meet against Terre Haute South and White River Valley. Cloverdale's score of 194 was only bested by the Braves' 158. White River Valley was third with 232. Freddy Fislar led the Clovers with a 46, followed by Zach Hall with 48 and Aaron Whitlock with 49. Brody Pfaff shot 51, with Rylan Mattocks adding 54 and Cody Atwood a 56...
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Midwest Youth Team Tennis program begins June 18 at Depauw
(Community Sports ~ 05/30/12)
GREENCASTLE -- DePauw University will play host to the 2012 West Central Indiana Youth Team Tennis beginning June 18 and ending August 2. Matches will take place on Mondays and Thursdays. The registration for the program ends June 10. To register, visit www.midwestteamtennis.com...
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South Putnam, Greencastle battle in final regular season match
(High School Sports ~ 05/30/12)
In their final match before sectionals, Greencastle faced South Putnam over 18 holes at Oak Ridge Golf Course Tuesday afternoon. The Tiger Cubs concluded the regular season undefeated after knocking off the Eagle 306-367. Luke Brotherton took medalist honors for the Tiger Cubs with a two-over 74, followed by Alec Davis' 75, Brad Haussin's 76 and Tanner Dean's 81. Raymond Stinson shot 83, with Carl Basile carding a 92...
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A summer camp of a different color
(Local News ~ 05/30/12)
Kids who are looking to experience life as a western cowboy can head just east of Greencastle to Together Educated Equestrian Master this summer. TEEM Equestrian Center was opened in 2010 by Candice Pelfrey, a Putnam County native with a passion for horses, riding and teaching...
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Murky Roachdale pollution issue begins to clear up
(Local News ~ 05/30/12)
ROACHDALE -- Last month the Indiana Department of Environmental Management found disturbing pollution information about a creek and pond on the north side of Roachdale. When the storm drain beneath Crop Production Services was blocked, the pollution stopped and the pond, filled with algae, had cleared...
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Local company to travel to Omaha to help with Olympic trials
(Local News ~ 05/30/12)
As London gears up for the Olympics, Spear Corp. of Roachdale is preparing to set up and maintain the Olympic trial pools this summer in Omaha, Neb., in June. Spear Corp., which was started in 1984 by Jim Spear, mainly provides water treatment for commercial pools. The company also provides filtration and chemical treatments as well, mostly throughout Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Ohio...
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Exchange students' nine-month Putnam County stay ending
(Local News ~ 05/30/12)
Four teenage foreign exchange students, representing varied cultures from across the globe, recently celebrated the virtual completion of their nine-month home stay with Putnam County families. A journey that began last August will culminate in June when they fly back to their respective homes in Mexico, Germany, China and Brazil, South America...
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Eagles claim softball regional championship
(High School Sports ~ 05/30/12)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Class 2A No. 1 South Putnam met a familiar foe in their IHSAA regional match-up Tuesday night. Traveling to Brookside Park, the Eagles faced No. 5 Indianapolis Scecina, the squad they had defeated in last year's semi-state final 3-1...
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Doris Lee McCarty
(Obituary ~ 05/30/12)
Doris Lee McCarty, 86, of Bainbridge, passed away late Tuesday night, May 29, 2012 in the Danville Regional Rehab Center. Born Feb. 21, 1926 in Queen City, Texas, she was the daughter of George Blalock and Grace (Rawlinson) Blalock. She married Charles F. McCarty, and he preceded her Oct. 19, 2008...
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North Putnam Key Club volunteers at Special Olympics
(Local News ~ 05/31/12)
Members of the North Putnam High School Key Club recently volunteered at the Area 8 Special Olympics at Ben Davis High School. Volunteers include Samantha Flannelly, Kaitlin Mindiola, Kaitlin Bundy, Ashton Lucas, Audri Hess, Marisa Hauk, Sammi Robinson, Jessie Cox, Matt Kimbler, Jenna Olson, Jacob Hendersho, Payton Hendershot, Morgan Robinson, Elizabeth Ottinger, Emmy Rees, Lisa Frazier, Michaela Scolaro, Ally Birchman, Ellese Cox, Alex Land, Jerica Bean, Taylor Styers, Anna Ottinger, Brian Hubbard, Elizabeth Stine, Lacy Taylor, Madison Carnes, Hayley Simpson, Alexandra Moore, Kelsey Summerlot, Lindsey True, Madison Harris and Gwen Mazur. ...
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Tzouanakis Intermediate School Honor Roll
(Local News ~ 05/31/12)
Fourth Grading Period Grade 3 All A: Mikayla Ann Allee, Sydney Shirley-Jean Anderson, Ren Garrett Bannon, Kiersten Analene Boller, Shoshanah Raine Borer, Carmen Nicole Bridges, Neva Ann Brown, Colton Michael Clifford, Sydney Cathryn Doan, Cassandra Paige Ford, Noa Fukuda, Morgan Jade Hall, Faith Marie Hartman, Rayna Nicole Higginbotham, Paige Elizabeth Kaiser, Ryan David Kempf, Kylie Marie Kirk, Zhan Bo Lin, Ethan Webb Maier, Dayan Gonzalez Martinez, Benjamin Samuel McCarty, Lilly Marie Meyer, Jason Alexander Purdue, Molly Nicole Ramey, Makayla Elaine Rogers, Allison Grace Schimpf, Selene M Seaman, Zachary Daniel Smiley, Sydney Peden Srnka, Darian Elizabeth Strong, Alexa Grace Travelstead, Olivia Grace Varvel, Jordyn Claire Voorhis, Zoe Madeleine Weltz, Rylan Marie Whistler, Brody Lane Whitaker, Jaedyn Alexis White, Nina Katherine White, Vincent Isaiah Williamson, Bailey Jean Williams, Madison Renee Williams, Delaney Leigh Wright, Dannis Zheng.. ...
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Bainbridge Elementary Honor Roll
(Local News ~ 05/31/12)
Fourth Nine Weeks Grade 3 A: Reghan Christy, Anna Haste, Grace Elmore, Evan Nesbitt, Hunter Rudes, Samantha Schultz, Ashton Shaw and Hailey York A/B: David Cavaness, Colton Couch, Alley Angermeier, Jordan Evans, Erykah Lasley, Sara Roberts, Grace Timm, Cassandra Timm, Haylee Greene, Ryan Phillips, Mason Ray, Sevyn Sellers, Emma Summers, Mady Williams, Jacob Farrington, Briar Gabbard, Nyiah Goff, Alexis Hayman, Curtis Matthias, Hailey McCullough, Brayden Poole, Gaibrielle Stockrahm, Kristina Taylor, Chloe Walker, Jasmine Weddle and Cody Wingler. ...
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Free skin cancer clinic offered June 20 at PCH
(Local News ~ 05/31/12)
On Wednesday, June 20, Dr. John Stephens of Dermatology Inc. will be conducting free skin cancer screens at Putnam County Hospital. The screen is a bi-annual event that is sponsored by the Putnam County Hospital Cancer Center. "Early detection is the key to treating melanoma," reminds Lou Fordice, LPN...
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Scanner for May 31
(Police Logs ~ 05/31/12)
City Police Two women were arrested Tuesday evening for an alleged theft at the Greencastle Walmart store. Arrested at 6:35 p.m. by Sgt. Chris Jones and lodged in the Putnam County Jail on theft charges were Robin Broyles, 50, Roachdale, and Drema Surber, 26, Ladoga...
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Rebuilding Together completes work for disabled veteran
(Local News ~ 05/31/12)
QUINCY -- The local chapter of Rebuilding Together recently completed its build day project at the home of a local disabled veteran. A new handicap accessible ramp was built on both the front and the back of the home, a new roof was installed and the shower was redone to be handicap accessible...
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Introduction to photography hosted at The Retreat Campus
(Local News ~ 05/31/12)
Do you struggle with being in the moment? If you do, an introduction to photography class could be just the thing you're looking for. Living in a fast paced world makes it very difficult to stop and be present right where you are, but it is important to do. Taking pictures gives us that opportunity...
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Visiting girlfriend arrested for trafficking at PCF
(Local News ~ 05/31/12)
PUTNAMVILLE -- A 31-year-old Lawrence County woman was arrested Tuesday at the Putnamville Correctional Facility (PCF) for allegedly attempting to provide a controlled substance to her incarcerated boyfriend, authorities said. Jennifer White, of Bedford, was arrested as a result of a weeklong investigation conducted by the Putnamville facility's Internal Affairs staff...
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Roachdale applies for water grant
(Local News ~ 05/31/12)
ROACHDALE -- With a little luck, better drinking water could be coming to Roachdale by next year. At a special public notice meeting on Wednesday the town council announced plans to apply for a grant that would widen pipes and replace meters and fire hydrants in town...
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Playhouse open house set for Sunday afternoon
(Local News ~ 05/31/12)
The 51st season of Putnam County Playhouse will kick off with an open house on Sunday, June 3. The event will be at the Hazel Day Longden Theatre on Round Barn Road in Greencastle from 2-4 p.m. A rehearsal from the season opener "Clue: The Musical" will be in progress...
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SPHS hosts summer swim team, lessons
(Community Sports ~ 05/31/12)
The South Putnam High School pool will be hosting a summer swim team and swim lessons for anyone interested in participating. Lessons will be held from 8:30-10 a.m. during June. Openings are still available for summer swim lessons June 4-15 and June 18-29. Contact Anna Kendall at 720-4112 or come the first day to register...
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South Putnam softball bound for semi-state Saturday
(High School Sports ~ 05/31/12)
If the South Putnam softball team hopes to return to Indianapolis and defend its 2011 state title, it will have to follow a familiar path. The road to Ben Davis leads through Southern Indiana, in the form of the Forest Park Regional, which the Eagles (28-0) won last year on their way to the championship...
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Weatherford seeks state finals podium in 800, 1,600 events
(High School Sports ~ 05/31/12)
Greencastle junior Colleen Weatherford looks to add state champion to her already long list of track distinctions Friday at the IHSAA State Track Finals in Bloomington. Weatherford will compete in both the 800- and 1,600-meter runs at the state meet...
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Splash park project 'on the map' now with initial financial backing
(Local News ~ 05/31/12)
A big splash is what members of the Greencastle Civic League had hoped to make with their proposed spray park project at Robe-Ann Park. That splash, however, appears to be taking on cannonball-dive proportions, according to the latest report from project organizers. After all, it's been a virtual tidal wave of support for the splash park idea...
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Roachdale Elementary roof bid approved
(Local News ~ 05/31/12)
BAINBRIDGE -- The North Putnam School Board accepted a bid from Insley Systems Inc. to install a new roof to a large portion of Roachdale Elementary on Tuesday. The bid the board accepted, at a total of $204,010, was the lowest of the six received. Construction will hopefully be completed this summer...
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Nonprofits to learn how to make a case for support
(Local News ~ 05/31/12)
The Putnam County Community Foundation will host the fourth of its 2012 Nonprofit Learning Series workshops on Monday, June 11. The workshop will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will be held at the Inn at DePauw. The Learning Series is open to all board members and staff of area nonprofit agencies, churches and units of government, and is designed to help each be more effective in their mission...
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Three county track athletes eye state
(High School Sports ~ 05/31/12)
When the IHSAA Boys' State Track meet gets going Saturday, three Putnam County athletes will be looking to make some noise. Cloverdale's Joe Rumley and Greencastle's Tyler Hudson and Hayden Stuckwisch will be among the select athletes competing for a spot on the podium at the state finals...
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