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Ivy Tech hosting two events today at Greencastle site
(Local News ~ 12/16/15)
Ivy Tech Community College will be hosting an Express Enrollment event and an entrepreneurship information session Wednesday at its Greencastle Campus, located at 915 S. Zinc Mill Rd. The Express Enrollment event will take place 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The event makes it convenient to complete enrollment steps and register for classes at Ivy Tech in one day. Those interested in attending the enrollment event are encouraged to RSVP and learn more at www.ivytech.edu/enrollmentday...
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Duke proposes revised plan to modernize statewide electric grid
(Local News ~ 12/16/15)
PLAINFIELD -- Duke Energy Indiana has filed a revised plan with Indiana state utility regulators to modernize its aging electric grid that delivers power to more than 800,000 Hoosier homes, businesses and industries. The seven-year, $1.83 billion plan uses a combination of advanced technology and infrastructure upgrades to improve service to customers and provide them with better information about their energy use...
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Putnam Scanner 12-16-15
(Local News ~ 12/16/15)
County Jail Several people have been booked into the Putnam County Jail recently. At 11:28 a.m. on Friday, Joshua Lee Doane, 32, Poland, was arrested on a warrant for three counts of battery against a public safety official. At 12:50 a.m. on Saturday, Justin Paul Shields, 30, New Ross, was lodged at the jail for driving with a suspended license...
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Ranck introduced as new PCCS executive director
(Local News ~ 12/16/15)
After holding the reins of Putnam County Comprehensive Services operations with unbridled passion for more than 40 years, Chuck Schroeder has decided it's time to pull back. And Tuesday evening at the Greater Greencastle Chamber of Commerce annual holiday Business After Hours, Schroeder introduced his successor, Andrew Ranck, to community leaders as the new PCCS executive director...
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Bainbridge unveils bicentennial flag
(Local News ~ 12/16/15)
BAINBRIDGE -- Town council members at Bainbridge's monthly meeting commenced the state's bicentennial era Wednesday by exhibiting a new commemorative flag. Jerry Lents, Chuck McElwee and Joel Thompson displayed the flag, saying that it will be used in various capacities throughout Indiana's 199th year...
- 50-year anniversary (High School Sports ~ 12/16/15)
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NPHS ladies fall at home
(High School Sports ~ 12/16/15)
By Gary Hazlett For the Banner Graphic ROACHDALE -- The North Putnam Lady Cougars fell to the Falcons of North Vermillion 41-26 in a non-conference high school girls' basketball game Tuesday night at North Putnam High School. The Cougars were held scoreless for the first 5:18 of the fourth quarter. The Falcons extended a one point lead at 23-22 to 35-22 and held on for the victory...
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South Putnam wins close game
(High School Sports ~ 12/16/15)
Some physical defense and crucial foul shots played a big role in the South Putnam girls' basketball team's 41-39 win Monday over Owen Valley. The Lady Eagles started slow in the first quarter but used good defense to combat their lack of scoring. Lillie Stein made a corner three, which was the only shot South Putnam made in the opening quarter...
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CHS earns county win
(High School Sports ~ 12/16/15)
CLOVERDALE -- The Cloverdale boys' basketball team has been preaching defense since the beginning of the season and the message hasn't changed as Tuesday defense helped CHS earn a 73-46 win over South Putnam. "It all started with defense and rebounding," CHS coach Patrick Rady Jr. ...
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Roachdale inducted into statewide 'Main Street' effort
(Local News ~ 12/16/15)
ROACHDALE -- Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) recently announced the designation of Roachdale as the newest member of the Indiana Main Street (IMS) Program, which encourages economic development, redevelopment and improvement to the downtown areas in Indiana cities and towns...
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Feld's honored with piece of World Trade Center steel
(Local News ~ 12/16/15)
A Greencastle business's commitment to a program building homes for American heroes wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan garnered a special honor on Tuesday. For its support of the Building for America's Bravest (BFAB) program, Feld's Carpet One was visited by retired Fire Department of New York firefighter Roger Kilfoil and presented with a piece of 9/11 World Trade Center Steel...
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25/7 Consulting purchases Greencastle area clients from Power on Hosting
(Local News ~ 12/16/15)
The local website design and hosting company,25/7 Consulting has clients both within the city and surrounding area. It boasts a wide selection of services from website development, hosting, domain name management and consulting services focused around businesses needs. 25/7 is also the only local Google for Work Partner...
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Herbert Gordon Hinkle
(Obituary ~ 12/16/15)
Herbert Gordon Hinkle, 72, Brazil, passed away Monday, Dec. 14, 2015 in his residence. He was born Sept. 12, 1943 in Putnam County to Herbert G. Hinkle Sr. and Olas (Gardner) Hinkle. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; two children, Russell Hinkle and Jennifer Mason, two stepsons, Steven Knight and wife Jolene, and Randy Knight and girlfriend Krystal Padgett...
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