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Court News for Oct. 3, 2014
(Court News ~ 10/03/14)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Jerrod L. Bridges, 18, Greencastle, Class A misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia and Class B possession of marijuana Dakota J. Carpenter, 22, Greencastle, Class B misdemeanor harvesting ginseng out of season and Class C misdemeanor using private land without consent...
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Plainfield facility to house program for first-time offenders
(Local News ~ 10/03/14)
PLAINFIELD -- Indiana Gov. Mike Pence Thursday announced plans to make the Plainfield Short-Term Offender Program (STOP) the first Indiana facility to house lower-risk offenders sentenced to prison for the first time and offer individualized programming through the First Time Offender Program (FTOP)...
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Where does your money go?
(Column ~ 10/03/14)
When payday rolls around, many consumers will be trying to figure out which bills they will pay and which ones will wait until another paycheck comes in. With costs increasing for necessary expenses such as gasoline, utilities and healthcare, consumers are finding it harder to make ends meet. If you, like many others, are wondering how you can stretch your paycheck and make your money go further, you will want to attend the program "Where Does Your Money Go?"...
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Doors open at 6 p.m. Saturday for Ubben Lecture by David Brooks
(Local News ~ 10/03/14)
Doors to DePauw University's Kresge Auditorium will open at 6 p.m. Saturday for the free Ubben Lecture by New York Times columnist David Brooks. Seating in the venue, located within Green Center for the Performing Arts (605 S. College Ave.), is available on a first-come, first-served basis...
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Putnam Scanner for Oct. 3, 2014
(Police Logs ~ 10/03/14)
Several people were booked into the Putnam County Jail recently. At 1:56 p.m. Tuesday, Lisa Ann Lewis, was charged with trafficking inmate contraband and a probation violation. At 1:56 p.m., Daniel Ray Paul, 39, Indianapolis, was arrested for driving on a suspended license...
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DPU continues tradition, football hosts Big Red on Old Gold Day
(College Sports ~ 10/03/14)
DePauw renews a tradition that dates back to 1907 as it celebrates Old Gold Day this Saturday and the Tigers host Denison in a North Coast Athletic Conference battle. Kickoff on Mourouzis Field at Blackstock Stadium is set for 2 p.m. and admission is free...
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Cloverdale beats South Putnam on the Volleyball court
(High School Sports ~ 10/03/14)
While waiting on results from elsewhere in the county, Cloverdale's volleyball squad took on South Putnam hoping for some assistance elsewhere in the quest for the WCC title. The Eagles were in no mood to lend the visitors a helping hand, running the first two sets close before ultimately falling to the Clovers in three sets, 25-23, 25-18 and 25-12...
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Tiger Cub volleyball team gets win over rival Cougars
(High School Sports ~ 10/03/14)
ROACHDALE--A North Putnam volleyball team that earned a big win Tuesday night against Monrovia hosted its second game in a row Thursday night against the Greencastle eTiger Cubs. It was the height and length that prevailed in this matchup, which led to the Tiger Cubs beating the Cougars in three sets, 25-19, 25-22 and 25-15...
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Featured Athlete of the Week: Taylor Secrest, Cross Country Greencastle High School
(High School Sports ~ 10/03/14)
Taylor Secrest is a Greencastle senior cross country runner who was born on Jan. 29, 1997 to parents Margie and Brad Secrest. Coming from a family of athletes Secrest has four siblings Nate, Eli, Zach,and Sydney. Secrest also participates in swimming (three years) and track and field (three years). He served as Student Body President and on Student Council for four years. He is also in FCA (four years) and NHS (two years)...
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Greencastle wins in sectional, South's season ends
(High School Sports ~ 10/03/14)
Greencastle's boys' tennis team will be playing for the IHSAA sectional championship on Saturday after it won its first two matches of the tournament. They took the match on Thursday against South Vermillion in a close 3-2 match. "I'm obviously super excited," GHS coach Kevin Rowe said. "I think we played well as a team. South Vermillion had some really good players."...
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GMS girls' cross country team take first in WCC
(High School Sports ~ 10/03/14)
The middle school West Central Conference championship in cross country went to Greencastle's girls team on Tuesday, while the boys title went to Cascade on points. Emma Wilson of Greencastle Middle School won the girls race in a time of 10:35. GMS was one point away from a perfect team score of 16, with runners finishing in first through fourth, then sixth. Second place team was Cloverdale with 51 points, followed by Cascade with 68, North Putnam with 92 and South Putnam with 129...
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DePauw Band plans collaborative Old Gold Weekend performance
(Local News ~ 10/03/14)
"October is my favorite month," composer Eric Whitacre writes. "Something about the crisp autumn air and the subtle change in light always makes me a little sentimental." Travel back to childhood Sunday and imagine sitting by a window, watching leaves in the wind as dancers from Company Unspoken join the DePauw University Band in a performance of "October," composed by Whitacre, conducted by Craig Paré with choreography by senior André Williams...
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Area 30 culinary students to hear farming presentation
(Local News ~ 10/03/14)
How has science and technology impacted what farmers are doing today to raise food? How has it changed the food we eat? Take pork for example, 30 years ago, not many people could have imagined pork would today be among the leanest meats available. Students at the Area 30 Career Center will find out how farmers have used science and technology to change pork on Tuesday, Oct. 7...
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Lilly-Coburn Engagement
(Engagement ~ 10/03/14)
Dave and Peggy Lilly of Greencastle are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Michelle Lilly, to Matthew Coburn, son of Gary and Vickie Coburn of Greencastle. Michelle is a 2003 graduate of Greencastle High School and a 2007 graduate of Franklin College...
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Nichols - 80th Birthday
(Births ~ 10/03/14)
Max Nichols will celebrate his 80th birthday from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 12 at the Coatesville Town Hall. Guests are asked to RSVP by Oct. 5 to maxnichols80th@gmail.com or by calling Jackie at 526-2310. The Coatesville Town Hall is located at 4994 Milton St...
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Dr. Page announces retirement
(Local News ~ 10/03/14)
Dr. Alfred Page has announced his retirement from his chiropractic practice, effective immediately. Having served the area for more than 45 years, Page said it is "with great reluctance" that he is closing his Greencastle practice. Page added that he would like thank people for the cards and prayers he has received...
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Turner - 60th Anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 10/03/14)
Donald "Don" and Margaret "Peggy" Van Vactor Roberts of Terre Haute will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary at their home in Terre Haute with their children and grandchildren on Sunday, Oct. 12. The couple was married on Oct. 10, 1954 at the Roachdale Christian Church. They spent their first 50 years of marriage on the family farm in Russellville and now enjoy spending time in Florida when not at home...
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Mill Pond to honor first responders Oct. 12
(Local News ~ 10/03/14)
Mill Pond Health Campus invites all first responders and community members to a free brunch on Sunday, Oct. 12 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The brunch will be an opportunity for residents, staff, and members of the community to thank these emergency workers for all that they do...
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Art and Atmosphere
(Local News ~ 10/03/14)
With Dennis Furr (background, left) and Anthony Mullis singing and playing acoustic guitar, Apostrophe' Art Space takes up temporary residence Friday evening at Kim and Tim Shinn's newly renovated Carriage House at 110 S. Vine St. (adjacent to their 9 East on Poplar renovation). ...
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Operation Life celebrates 40 years of service
(Local News ~ 10/03/14)
The date was May 7, 1974. The DePauw Fire Company had its first medical response for a sick child who had the mumps. These early volunteer students had trained in emergency medical services by studying the initial EMS textbook as it was being written...
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Firehouse Open House
(Local News ~ 10/03/14)
The 14th annual Greencastle Fire Department Open House ended with the announcement of Fire Prevention Month coloring and poster contest winners, including bike winner Ma'Kenndra Tasker, 5, daughter of Brittany and Ivan Croy, who captured first place in the kindergarten division to receive the bike from GFD Fire Prevention Officer Christy Glass and Fire Chief Bill Newgent...
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Imagination Portal nearing completion
(Local News ~ 10/03/14)
The Putnam County Public Library's Imagination Portal is nearing completion as the focal point of the area, a 1,000-pound poplar tree designed by artist Gary Hanick, was installed this week. The large-scale tree, which patrons will be able to climb inside, was designed by the California-based company NatureMaker, which creates large-scale nature themed works of art for airports, hotels, museums and zoos around the world. ...
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Inmate will get more time after coffee clash
(Local News ~ 10/03/14)
A 30-year-old inmate, seemingly nothing more than an innocent bystander in one Putnamville Correctional Facility (PCF) altercation, will serve an additional 18 months in prison as a result of instigating a second confrontation. Christopher A. Edwards, already serving 20 years out of Marion County for the attempted murder of his cousin in January 2005, was sentenced to 18 months more Wednesday in Putnam Superior Court...
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