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Chester Allen Davis
(Obituary ~ 12/18/14)
Chester Allen Davis, 72, of Summerville, S.C., died on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014. He had battled cancer for the past 6 months. He was born Oct. 11, 1942 to the late Chester Louis and Bernice Lillian Davis in Indianapolis. He graduated from Indiana State University in 1964, majoring in biology and physical education...
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Area 30 Career Center hosts outstanding robotics competition
(Local News ~ 12/18/14)
Area 30 Career Center hosted its first Robotics competition on Saturday, Dec. 6. This was the third and final competition of a tournament series titled Raise the Racquet. The first two Robotics events took place in Bloomington and the teams accumulated points during each of the three competitions...
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Putnam Ants 4-H Entomology team repeats as state champs
(Local News ~ 12/18/14)
The Putnam County 4-H Career Development Event team from Greencastle competed in the State 4-H/FFA Entomology Contest Saturday, Dec. 13 at Purdue University. Team members are Beth Ann Hansen, Kelly Hansen, Amanda Beals, Luke Norris and Justin Evans -- all from Greencastle. The team is coached by Gayle Hansen, Greencastle...
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Vectren issues safety reminders for winter season
(Local News ~ 12/18/14)
As cold air pushes its way into Indiana, Vectren reminds customers to be aware of heating safety throughout the winter months. Having a furnace tune-up by a professional; knowing how to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning and detect a gas leak; and being aware of the safety precautions associated with the use of space heaters are simple ways to keep your household safe throughout the year...
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Next distribution for Non-Food Pantry set Dec. 20
(Local News ~ 12/18/14)
The Putnam County Non-Food Pantry, hosted by St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, will be distributing items from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, in the parish hall at 520 E. Seminary St., Greencastle. The distribution date is scheduled earlier in the month to avoid the Christmas holiday...
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Grocery giveaway grows at New Life Church
(Local News ~ 12/18/14)
Coordinator Barbara Pitt hustled about New Life Baptist Church in Greencastle Wednesday morning. Surrounded by families snacking on plates of scrambled eggs and baked goods or sipping on coffee, they waited for their numbers to be drawn for a bag of groceries, all provided free of charge by local businesses and community members...
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Park programs go inside for Boxing Day, Walk and Talk
(Local News ~ 12/18/14)
With winter due to officially arrive on Saturday, Dec. 21 upcoming programs of the Greencastle Parks and Recreation Department have taken on an indoor approach. On Friday, Dec. 26, the Parks Department will be holding a free 1-2 p.m. celebration for Boxing Day at the park office across from the DAR log cabin at Robe-Ann Park...
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