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Death of Thatcher good time to recall legacy she left here
(Local News ~ 04/10/13)
When Margaret Thatcher succumbed to the effects of a stroke Monday morning at age 87, quite obviously she left behind a legacy of political power and steely resolve felt from The Falklands to the United Nations to Downton Abbey. But while leaving her indelible mark on the international stage, the famed "Iron Lady" also left behind a legacy of sorts in Greencastle...
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Jarring experience
(Column ~ 04/10/13)
The sign in Grannie Fuchs' store in Metamora, Indiana is pretty direct: "You break it--you own it." Fair warning to those who cruise the tiny shop full of items easily shattered. But the admonition also applies to an honor about to be bestowed by the folks at Guinness World Records who agree that once a record is broken you also own it...at least until they say otherwise...
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Clovers win three-team meet with Eminence, White River Valley
(High School Sports ~ 04/10/13)
CLOVERDALE -- The Cloverdale boys' track and field team won a three-team meet against Eminence and White River Valley on Monday. Cloverdale tallied 96 points, surpassing the total of White River Valley (second place, 38 points) and Eminence (21 points) combined...
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Greencastle golfers open season with third-place tournament finish
(High School Sports ~ 04/10/13)
The Greencastle boys' golf team finished in third place at Saturday's Northview Invitational. The Tiger Cubs were led by Alec Davis' 73 and Luke Brotherton's 74. Wataru Otaki shot 83, Tanner Dean 86 and Jake Buis 87. "Very windy conditions made keeping the ball in play difficult," GHS coach Steve Paquin said. "Our ball striking, chipping and putting needs to improve from all our players."...
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Tiger Cubs softball team falls to Terre Haute South 12-2
(High School Sports ~ 04/10/13)
The Greencastle Tiger Cubs didn't take care of the little things Monday night and Terre Haute South used the extra chances to earn a 12-2 victory in high school softball action. Greencastle, coming off a 10-run win over Eminence, never led. TH South's leadoff hitter Hollie Jones reached base on a two-strike single and, one out later, Mackenzie McGregor belted a two-run home run...
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Cloverdale golfers outshoot West Vigo
(High School Sports ~ 04/10/13)
TERRE HAUTE -- The Cloverdale boys' golf team picked up a dual meet win on Monday, traveling to West Vigo to beat the Vikings 178-205. Aaron Whitlock (42), Freddy Fislar (44), Devin Bassett (46) and Rylan Mattocks (47) all shot less than 50 for the Clovers...
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Eagles track and field teams get wins at Cascade
(High School Sports ~ 04/10/13)
South Putnam's track teams picked up a pair of West Central Conference wins on Tuesday after defeating Cascade 73-54 in the girls' meet and 90-42 in the boys' meet. Ariel Higgins led the Eagle charge with four wins on the day, taking the 100- and 300-meter hurdles, 200-meter dash and long jump competitions...
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Clovers stay locked in, complete two-day sweep of Bulldogs
(High School Sports ~ 04/10/13)
The Cloverdale baseball team improved its perfect West Central Conference record by getting a pair of wins against Monrovia this week. The Clovers won 9-2 on Monday, then completed the sweep Tuesday with an 8-2 win at Monrovia. Cloverdale (6-1, 4-0 WCC) is playing well offensively, defensively and pitching early in the season...
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Surber, North Putnam softball stays unbeaten with pair of wins
(High School Sports ~ 04/10/13)
ROACHDALE -- The North Putnam softball team defeated Turkey Run on Tuesday 6-1. Sophomore pitcher Sabrina Surber recorded 17 of a possible 18 outs by strikeout in six runless, walkless innings of work. Senior Katie Welch had three hits, including a double, and drove in two runs to lead the team...
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NP baseball plays to tie with Eminence
(High School Sports ~ 04/10/13)
EMINENCE -- The North Putnam baseball team has yet to lose this season, but after Tuesday night they haven't won all their games, either. The Cougars tied Eminence, 2-2, in nine innings in a game called due to darkness. Junior Beau Green threw a complete game for NPHS, allowing two runs and three hits on 115 pitches...
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Eagles lose second-straight to Cadets
(High School Sports ~ 04/10/13)
CLAYTON -- To say that the events at Cascade High School were significant to the state softball picture would be an understatement. Class 2A No. 2 South Putnam was handed its third loss of the season by the No. 12 Cadets, who won 3-2. To put that into perspective, the current SPHS senior squad had lost three total games coming into this season and had yet to suffer back-to-back defeats in their career...
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South Putnam gets pair of wins against Cascade
(High School Sports ~ 04/10/13)
CLAYTON -- The South Putnam baseball team picked up its second-straight West Central Conference win on Tuesday, beating Cascade 15-6. Senior Nick Scott threw a complete game for the Clovers, striking out six and allowing three earned runs. "Tonight was an all-around team effort," SPHS coach Zach Love said. "All the starters had at least one hit."...
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Greencastle opens tennis season with sweep of South Putnam
(High School Sports ~ 04/10/13)
The Greencastle girls' tennis team couldn't have asked for a better day to open the 2013 season. The weather conditions were near perfect, as were the Tiger Cubs, who beat South Putnam 5-0. GHS lost just five combined games in the five varsity matches, including 6-0, 6-0 scores in all three singles...
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New troopers issued patrol vehicles
(Local News ~ 04/10/13)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Two new Indiana State Troopers from the Putnamville Post were among the 47 recruits to receive their patrol vehicles at the Indiana State Police Headquarters on Monday. Troopers Ian Portteus and Erik Smith will now engage in daily patrol functions in the Putnamville District's six-county area that includes Putnam, Clay, Sullivan, Vigo, Vermillion and Parke counties...
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Luncheon for Scouting Friday salutes new local Eagle Scouts
(Local News ~ 04/10/13)
Businessmen and women, civic leaders and volunteers will celebrate the 2013 Greencastle Mayor's Luncheon for Scouting at noon Friday, April 12 with a free community luncheon in the Greencastle Christian Church, 620 Primrose Lane. The annual complimentary lunch will be provided by Carrie Jones and Joe Garrison of Greencastle's Downtown Cafe, located on the square at 2 W. Washington St. Anyone planning to attend who does not have a reservation is asked to call Howard Brooks at 658-4653...
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Putnam County resident to speak at Passport Travel Series April 11
(Local News ~ 04/10/13)
The Putnam County Public Library recently announced the Spring Passport Travel Series Season that will be launched on Thursday, April 11 at noon by Jeannette Johnson-Licon, director of Cultural Resource Centers at DePauw University. Johnson-Licon, who was born on the US-Mexico border to Mexican/American parents, will give a talk titled "All Roads Lead Home: Re/Visiting the Desert Southwest."...
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Area 30 gets welcome good news
(Local News ~ 04/10/13)
It was all good news for the Area 30 Career Center during its monthly board meeting Tuesday morning. The meeting started off on the right note as Executive Director Lora Busch accepted a scholarship check from Dave Archer of the Putnam County Community Foundation...
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Friday event to highlight children's dental care needs
(Local News ~ 04/10/13)
On Friday, April 12, an estimated 20 children from Putnam County families will receive free dental services ranging from dental screenings and cleanings to sealants and fillings or more as part of the national Give Kids a Smile Day which is normally scheduled nationally in the month of February...
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Cloverdale roofing project closing in on completion
(Local News ~ 04/10/13)
CLOVERDALE -- The Cloverdale School Board again discussed the ongoing roofing project and its technology plan during its monthly meeting Monday evening. Ben Rawlins stepped in for Dan Sulkoske, who couldn't make it to the meeting, to give an update on the progress of the roofing project, which is nearly complete...
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Katie Welch named Lilly Scholarship recipient for county
(Local News ~ 04/10/13)
Kathryn (Katie) Welch, daughter of Debra Welch and Thomas Welch, has been named the Putnam County Community Foundation's 2013 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar (LECS). The prestigious scholarship will provide full tuition and fees for four years' attendance at the Indiana college or university of her choice. In addition she will receive a $900 yearly stipend for required books and equipment...
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James Collett
(Obituary ~ 04/10/13)
James Collett, 58, Cloverdale, passed away on April 9, 2013 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was born on Aug. 24, 1954 in Hyden, Ky. and was the son of Ewell and Martha Collett. He is survived by his parents, Martha and James Luppino, Cloverdale; his children, Shawn Collett, Cloverdale, Dakota Collett, Greencastle, Destiny Huff, Greencastle, Amber Campbell, Oklahoma, Jamie Collett, Indianapolis, Charlene Coomer, Indianapolis and April Collett, Indianapolis; his sisters, Nina Howard, Kentucky and Patricia Whitley, Scottsdale, Kentucky and his brothers, Benny Collett, Rockville and Danny Collett, Cloverdale.. ...
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Damage extensive, injuries limited in Tuesday concrete truck crash
(Local News ~ 04/10/13)
A Cloverdale woman is fortunate to have escaped with minor injuries after her small sedan tangled with a concrete truck Tuesday afternoon. At around 1:15 p.m., 44-year-old Rebecca Iverson was eastbound on Veterans Memorial Highway when she attempted to make a left turn onto northbound 10th Street...
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Eagles lose tight match to Danville
(High School Sports ~ 04/10/13)
DANVILLLE -- The South Putnam boys' golf team lost a close dual match at Danville on Tuesday, 204-209. Sophomore Derek Chestnut led the Eagles with a 44 in the nine hole event. Justin Berry shot a 47, followed by Jimmy Rutter's 54, Austin Query's 64 and Chad Menke's 64...
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