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Houck Covered Bridge vandalized, Sheriff's Dept. seeks public's help
(Local News ~ 02/26/15)
The historic Houck Covered Bridge -- often photographed and written about in beauty and praise -- experienced the opposite treatment this week, being written on and drawn upon in a senseless act of vandalism uncovered by authorities Thursday morning...
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Library Board officially ends Bookmobile
(Local News ~ 02/26/15)
A small crowd of citizens gathered at the Putnam County Public Library Board meeting Wednesday evening, many of them hoping to voice their opinions about the pending decision to discontinue Bookmobile service in Putnam County after more than 50 years...
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Trooper a finalist for national award after Ladoga heroics
(Local News ~ 02/26/15)
LADOGA -- An Indiana State Police trooper from the Lafayette Post, who risked his life and entered a burning Ladoga home to save three people last April, has been named a finalist for Trooper of the Year honors. Senior Trooper Ryan Winters has been named as a finalist for the IACP (International Association of Chiefs of Police)/Motorola Trooper of the Year for the North Central region...
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Patsy 'Pat' Beatrice Tippin Wacaster
(Obituary ~ 02/26/15)
Patsy "Pat" Beatrice Tippin Wacaster, 79, was born July 21, 1935, in Indianapolis and passed away Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015 in Mountain View, Ark. Pat grew up in Bainbridge and attended Bainbridge High School. She ran the local grocery at Van Bibber Lake for several years before moving to Arkansas, where she was a successful realtor in the Little Rock area. ...
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Putnamville presentation marks Black History Month
(Local News ~ 02/26/15)
PUTNAMVILLE -- The Putnamville Correctional Facility has been celebrating February as Black History Month. Approximately 87 offenders participated in the Black History Month presentation at PCF which included a few keynote speakers. Indiana State Instructor of African American Studies Rev. ...
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Dr. Suess birthday party set Monday afternoon at PCPL
(Local News ~ 02/26/15)
A Dr. Seuss birthday party is scheduled for Monday, March 2 at the Putnam County Public Library. The free 4-5:30 p.m. event is co-sponsored by the Greencastle Parks and Recreation Department and the library. The celebration at the library, 103 E. Poplar St., Greencastle, will include reading, crafts, games, snacks and more with fun for all ages. Cake and ice cream will be served...
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Variety of music events set at DePauw March 2-8
(Local News ~ 02/26/15)
DePauw School of Music Events: Week of March 2--8 Student Recital Hour Wednesday, March 4 10:20 a.m. Green Center, Thompson Recital Hall DePauw's weekly recital hour features live music by talented School of Music students--and occasional guests. ArtMusic@AlmostHome...
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Area 30 students to hear how farmers use science, technology to grow healthier food
(Local News ~ 02/26/15)
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. Thirty years ago, not many people could have imagined pork would today be among the leanest meats available...
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Juanita June Williamson
(Obituary ~ 02/26/15)
Juanita June Williamson, 81, Belle Union, passed away Monday, Feb. 23, 2015 at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, with family at her bedside. She was born July 11, 1931 in Putnam County, and was the daughter of Conard Ray Clearwaters and Leo D. (Dorsett) Clearwaters...
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Flossie Fern Whitley
(Obituary ~ 02/26/15)
Flossie Fern Whitley 99, of Roachdale, passed away Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015 at Mill Pond Health Campus at Greencastle. She was born on Dec. 17, 1915 at Cloverdale to Emery and Flossie Cox Sutherlin. She graduated from the Cloverdale High School in 1934...
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DPU teams to play in semifinals
(College Sports ~ 02/26/15)
NCAC Tournament play will continue Friday when the DPU men's and women's basketball teams take the court in semifinal action. The women will defend their home court when they play Ohio Wesleyan at 8 p.m. after Wittenberg plays Denison. After going 16-0 in NCAC games during the regular season, the Lady Tigers crushed Hiram in the quarterfinal round on Tuesday. Should DePauw beat Ohio Wesleyan it will play in the championship game on Saturday at 4 p.m...
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Featured Athlete of the Week: Berndt Freeman Basketball South Putnam
(High School Sports ~ 02/26/15)
Berndt Freeman is a senior runner and basketball player at South Putnam High School. He was born on March 30, 1996 to Nancy and Terry Freeman. He also has an older brother in college, Brayden. In addition to basketball, Freeman runs cross county as well as the mile, the 800 and the 4x8 relay team on the Eagle track and Field team...
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Free showing of 'Boyhood' set March 4 at Ashley Square
(Local News ~ 02/26/15)
The Ashley Square Cinema, 1 W. Seminary St., Greencastle, will be having a free showing of "Boyhood" on Wednesday, March 4 with a 7 p.m. show time. There will be a small drink and popcorn special made available that day for $3. The movie "Boyhood," filmed over a 12-year period, won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and was nominated for Best Picture at the 2015 Oscars...
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Scanner for 02-27-2015
(Local News ~ 02/26/15)
County Jail Four people have been detained at the Putnam County Jail recently. At 6:35 p.m. Tuesday, Timothy Ray Moore, 29, Cloverdale, was booked on both a warrant as well as for possession of marijuana. At 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Laura Christine Waldron, 53, Greencastle, was arrested for driving while intoxicated...
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