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Lightning likely cause of Greencastle house fire
(Local News ~ 06/30/14)
Greencastle and other county firefighters spent Monday afternoon at a Deer Field Subdivision residence battling a fire that was likely lightning related. At 12:46 p.m. Monday, the Greencastle Fire Department was dispatched to the home of David and Jayne Bray, located at 410 Anthony St., for reports of smoke...
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Cloverdale's Heather Goss wins FFA state award
(Local News ~ 06/30/14)
WEST LAFAYETTE -- The Indiana FFA Association has announced its 2014 proficiency winners, including one student from Putnam County. The awards were announced at the 85th annual Indiana FFA State Convention conducted June 16-19 at Purdue University. Heather Goss of the Cloverdale FFA chapter won the State Star in Placement...
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Pete Seeger tribute slated Wednesday night at Gobin
(Local News ~ 06/30/14)
The life and music of the folk singer and activist Pete Seeger will be celebrated in a free multi-media concert, including audience singalongs, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the sanctuary of Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church as the Greencastle Summer Music Festival continues its 10th season of bringing the community together with "friends making music for friends."...
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Mary Allison Golf Outing set for July 11
(Local News ~ 06/30/14)
In 1901 when Mary Allison developed the Greencastle Orphans Home on 150 acres of land just west of the city, she most likely didn't realize how great a legacy she was creating. On July 11, the 10th annual Mary Allison Golf Outing at Clover Meadows Golf Course, Cloverdale will help raise funds for the Mary Allison Children's Trust that is the legacy of the original orphans' home...
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Mongrel Dogs, Wurster to play July 1 ParkFest
(Local News ~ 06/30/14)
After a rainout last week, the Greencastle Civic League will look for clearer skies for the first ParkFest show of July. The Tuesday, July 1 installment of the concert series will feature Chris Wurster, followed by ParkFest veterans Mongrel Dogs. The show will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Bob Flanigan Bandshell at Robe-Ann Park...
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Dog Costume Contest to benefit Helping Pawz Animal Rescue
(Local News ~ 06/30/14)
The ninth annual Dog Costume and Fashion Contest is set for Friday, July 4 as part of the Fourth of July activities at Robe-Ann Park. Helping Pawz Animal Rescue of Putnam County is the organizer of this year's Dog Costume and Fashion Show event. Two categories of canine competition this year are Costume Dog and Costume Dog with Costume Human(s)...
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Putnam County Fair Kickoff event set for Sunday, July 6
(Local News ~ 06/30/14)
Putnam County Fair organizers have announced the Putnam County Fair Kickoff event is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, July 6 in the York Automotive Community Building at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. The Fair Kickoff will feature free ice cream sundaes and free entertainment by Danville native Levi Riggs...
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July 4 First Friday set to feature War Radio
(Local News ~ 06/30/14)
Despite the Independence Day holiday, the next First Friday in downtown Greencastle is scheduled for July 4. "It's still going on as planned and we've have had more interest than expected," organizer Gail Smith of Almost Home and The Swizzle Stick noted...
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Scorpion wants to take a hometown hero to Brickyard 400
(Local News ~ 06/30/14)
Do you know a local hero who deserves some recognition? Is there a local soldier or veteran whose story needs to be told? Has an emergency worker gone above and beyond the call of duty? Perhaps it is simply a citizen who deserves recognition for efforts in the neighborhood...
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Mitzi Ann Hall
(Obituary ~ 06/30/14)
Funeral services for Mitzi Ann Hall, 79, Lawton, Okla., were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, June 23 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Lawton, with Rev. Don Howard, Pastor officiating. Mrs. Hall passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at her home. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Gardens under the direction of the Becker-Rabon Funeral Home in Lawton...
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Putnam County football players make All-Star team
(High School Sports ~ 06/30/14)
TERRE HAUTE -- The Wabash Valley Football Coaches Association held its 10th annual all-star game on Saturday, June 28. It's held at ISU Memorial Stadium and features some of the top football athletes in the area. The Gold Division took control early and led throughout, winning 35-12...
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Cardell Farley Sr.
(Obituary ~ 06/30/14)
Cardell Farley Sr., 81, of Poland, passed away Friday, June 27. 2014. He was born Sept. 3, 1932 in Ages, Ky., to Oscar and Viola (Boggs) Farley. On Feb. 2, 1971 he married Rochelle Marlett. He worked as a forklift driver at General Motors for more than 30 years before retiring in 1996...
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SP Quarterback Club conducts fundraiser at Dairy Queen
(Local News ~ 06/30/14)
The Greencastle Dairy Queen will help the South Putnam Quarterback Club with a fundraiser on Thursday, July 3. On Thursday, 10 percent of all Dairy Queen sales from open to close will be donated to the Quarterback Club.
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Darrell Wayne 'DW' Long
(Obituary ~ 06/30/14)
Darrell Wayne "DW" Long, 37, of Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2014. Born July 19, 1976 in Greencastle, he was the son of Ricky R. Long Sr. and Cindy S. (Grimes) Morris. He was a 1995 graduate of Greencastle High School. Darrell worked at C&D Lawn Service for several years...
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Fireworks safety guidelines from IDHS and GFD
(Local News ~ 06/30/14)
With July 4 just around the corner, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security and the Greencastle Fire Department have provided the following safety guidelines for the use of fireworks. In addition to Section 8(a) (i.e. sparklers, ground spinners, cone fountains, wheels, cylindrical fountains), consumer fireworks (i.e. bottle rockets, roman candles, and fire crackers) are legal to discharge in the state...
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Bullish market for film shoot downtown
(Local News ~ 06/30/14)
Hollywood came to the Putnam County Courthouse Square Saturday, complete with lights, cameras and calls to "action" as the film "Reparation" spent much of the day filming scenes in downtown Greencastle. Drawing more visitors to the Farmers Market than free concerts and Starbucks drink samples ever have, the film shoot featured local extras, drive-by gawkers and plenty of down time as scenes were set up, shot from several angles and set up again...
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