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I-70 motorcycle crash results in serious injuries
(Local News ~ 08/20/15)
PUTNAMVILLE -- Local emergency agencies responded to a single-motorcycle crash on Interstate 70 Thursday morning that resulted in the rider being airlifted to Indianapolis. Shortly after 8 a.m., emergency personnel were dispatched to eastbound I-70 near the 37.5-mile marker for the crash involving "serious personal injury."...
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Putnam County drug arrest key to dismantling Boone County drug ring
(Local News ~ 08/20/15)
LEBANON -- The recent drug arrest in Putnam County of a Brazil man was the first domino to fall in dismantling what police are calling an "ongoing crystal methamphetamine network." Douglas Michael Veach, 42, was arrested at the Cloverdale Holiday Inn on Thursday, Aug. 6 with two pounds of crystal meth, a firearm, currency and drug paraphernalia...
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Community center discussion most fruitful dialogue yet
(Local News ~ 08/20/15)
After two days of huddling with interested local citizens and engaging involved community leaders, YMCA officials are now infused with energy and armed with information about the possibility of a Greencastle community center. While local residents have talked about the idea of a community center for decades, the current possibility -- which involves the city funding construction of a facility that would be run by the Wabash Valley YMCA -- appears to be the most viable option ever...
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Greencastle tennis earns opening win
(High School Sports ~ 08/20/15)
The Putnam County tennis season got under way Wednesday as Greencastle took on South Putnam at home. The Tiger Cubs earn the victory against South Putnam 4-1 with the No. 2 doubles taking the lone victory for the Eagles. To be updated
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William Glenn 'Bill' Beams Sr.
(Obituary ~ 08/20/15)
William Glenn "Bill" Beams Sr., 89, of Greencastle, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015. He was born on Sept. 14, 1925 in Putnam County to Russell and Mary Beams. Bill was a graduate of Bainbridge High School, and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army...
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Archer named VP and CFO of Knox College
(Local News ~ 08/20/15)
GALESBURG, Ill. -- A former DePauw University administrator and Greencastle resident recently accepted an appointment to a college vice president position in western Illinois. Keith Archer, most recently the DePauw executive director of finance and controller, accepted the post of vice president for finance and chief financial officer at Knox College...
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Jackson Riley Whitaker
(Obituary ~ 08/20/15)
Jackson Riley Whitaker, 13, of Roachdale, passed away suddenly on Wednesday. Aug. 19, 2015. He was born on July 4, 2002 in Danville, Ind., to Michael K. Whitaker and Shanda Catlett Kelly. He was a seventh-grader at North Putnam Middle School. Jackson had a big heart, full of love. He enjoyed his family and friends, video games and Minecraft books...
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Hard work, effort appreciated at North Putnam
(Local News ~ 08/20/15)
BAINBRIDGE -- The North Putnam school corporation recognized the diligence of six students Wednesday during its monthly board meeting. Principals Rodney Simpson, Scott Spencer and Scott Miller presented awards to the students before the regular session. Students Kathryn Kinsel, Creek Caldwell, Grace Frye, Raegan Bowling, Mary Timm and Jessica Hays all received plaques commemorating their efforts throughout the year...
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North Putnam Schools report on renovation
(Local News ~ 08/20/15)
BAINBRIDGE -- The North Putnam School Board discussed various items and issues concerning the new school year when it met Wednesday night for nearly three hours. One prevailing item of discussion was the status of ongoing renovations. Several projects highlighted the evening, including solar farm activity, financing of middle school projects and a presentation from Johnson-Melloh...
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PCH entrance to undergo renovation beginning Monday
(Local News ~ 08/20/15)
The Putnam County Hospital main entrance off U.S. 231 will be temporarily limited to one lane during the morning hours of Monday, Aug. 24. The temporary closing of the north entrance lane will allow the entrance to be prepped for a larger renovation which will take place at a later date...
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North Putnam yearbooks available for pick-up
(Local News ~ 08/20/15)
North Putnam High School's 2015 yearbook, the Cougar Showcase, is available for pick-up and purchase Class of 2015 graduates may contact Anita Himes in the high school office to arrange picking up their yearbook. A limited number of extra copies are available for purchase for $55...
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GHS choir selling discount cards to help fund trip
(Local News ~ 08/20/15)
The Greencastle High School choir members are now selling Tiger Cub discount cards. Persons can purchase theirs from a choir member or by visiting the front office at the high school. The cards are $10. Proceeds from their sale will help fund a spring GHS choir trip...
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Putnam Scanner for 8-21-15
(Police Logs ~ 08/20/15)
County Jail Four people were booked into the Putnam County Jail recently. At 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Jessica Dawn Brattain, 31, Montezuma, was arrested for driving with a suspended license. At 5:20 p.m. Djamal Aton Eleam, 32, Pittsburgh, was charged with false informing, false identity statement and for a Pennsylvania warrant...
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Quilters needed for project
(Local News ~ 08/20/15)
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana Barn Foundation is sponsoring the Indiana Bicentennial Barn Quilt project. In celebration of Indiana's 200 year anniversary, quilters from across the state are invited to create a celebratory quilt by volunteering to quilt a square...
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Sunday's Brazil Band concert to celebrate end of World War II
(Local News ~ 08/20/15)
BRAZIL -- The Brazil Concert Band will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II with a free concert on Sunday, Aug. 23. The concert will begin at 8 p.m. in Brazil's Forest Park, rain or shine. Director Matthew S. Huber has chosen a program honoring the Greatest Generation which sacrificed and defeated Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan during World War II...
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Event to raise funds for People Pathways
(Local News ~ 08/20/15)
The Vandalia Trail will play host on Saturday, Sept. 19 to the Pedal and Pound fundraiser for People Pathways that comes in the form of running, walking or bicycling. Although registration is free, donations are encouraged and all proceeds will benefit trail maintenance and repairs...
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GHS tennis earns early season win
(High School Sports ~ 08/20/15)
The Putnam County tennis season got under way Wednesday as Greencastle took on South Putnam at home. The Tiger Cubs earned the victory against South Putnam 4-1 with the No. 2 doubles taking the lone victory for the Eagles. Senior Zach Rayce and sophomore Hunter Croan were victorious for South Putnam against Jacob Harris and Micah Hammond, winning two sets 6-4...
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Brenda Kay Fellows
(Obituary ~ 08/20/15)
Brenda Kay Fellows, 59, of Reelsville, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015. She was born on Jan. 31, 1956 in Greencastle to Glen Hutchins and Peggy Sechman Hutchins. Brenda was a 1974 graduate of Cascade High School. She was employed by PSI/Duke Energy in Plainfield...
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Court news for 8-21
(Police Logs ~ 08/20/15)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases Cletis Anthony Warren, 44, Cloverdale, Level 5 felony possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor carrying a handgun without a license...
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