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John 'Jack' C. Wright
(Obituary ~ 02/16/16)
John "Jack" C. Wright, 89, passed away on Monday, Feb. 15, 2016. He was born on Feb. 6, 1927 in Tulsa, Okla., the son of the late Merle and Dolly Alice Wright. The family moved to Onarga, Ill., where he graduated high school, leaving the following day for two years of service with the U. S. Navy based in California...
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Sheriff announces ISA scholarship
(Local News ~ 02/16/16)
Students pursing a degree in criminal justice studies could get a financial boost from the Indiana Sheriffs' Association. Putnam County Sheriff Scott Stockton announced recently that the Sheriff's Association will again be awarding college scholarships to qualified high school seniors or college students pursuing such degrees...
- Restaurant Inspections for January (Local News ~ 02/16/16)
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Covered Bridge Harmony to hold open house
(Local News ~ 02/16/16)
The women's barbershop chorus Covered Bridge Harmony will host an open house/guest night at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 22 at the Greencastle Middle School. The chorus hopes to bring a better understanding of their music to the community by a sing-along (or watch-along) night with a few easy songs. ...
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Russellville VFD to host spaghetti dinner Saturday
(Local News ~ 02/16/16)
RUSSELLVILLE -- The Russellville Volunteer Fire Department will host a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 20 at the Russellville Community Center. Serving will be from 4-8 p.m. Also included in the meal will be green beans, tossed salad, Texas toast, a variety of desserts and drinks...
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Chicken-and-noodle dinner to aid SPHS post prom
(Local News ~ 02/16/16)
The South Putnam Post Prom Committee will host a chicken-and-noodle dinner on Sunday, Feb. 21. The fundraiser is set for 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the Reelsville Volunteer Fire Department. All proceeds will go to benefit the South Putnam Post Prom. Public support of the event will help organizers provide a fun and safe environment for the students...
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New writers group being formed at the library
(Local News ~ 02/16/16)
The Putnam County Public Library is forming a monthly writers group for adult writers in all genres from novice to novelist. The group's first meeting is set for 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb 17 at the library, 103 E. Poplar St., Greencastle. The group will discuss what participants would like from a writers group -- reading, critiques, assignments, etc...
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Court News for 2-17-16
(Court News ~ 02/16/16)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases Candy J. Stogsdill, 41, Greencastle, possession of methamphetamine Russell Dean Zigler, 68, Cloverdale, Level 6 felony operating while intoxicated, Class C misdemeanor operating while intoxicated...
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Putnam Scanner for 2-17-16
(Police Logs ~ 02/16/16)
County Jail Three people were booked in to the Putnam County Jail on Monday. At 1:55 p.m. Nicole Lynn Johnson, 30, Coatesville, was booked in on a warrant. At 3:45 p.m. Candy JoAnn Stogsdill, 41, Greencastle, was housed at the jail for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia...
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Richard K. Ridgway
(Obituary ~ 02/16/16)
Richard K. Ridgway, 67, of Putnam County, died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016. He was born in Putnam County and was the son of the late Walter and Feba Ridgway. He graduated from Greencastle High School in 1967. Richard was in the Army Military Police during the Vietnam Conflict where he fought with distinction, ending his military career at Fort Hood, Texas, as a provost marshal...
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$25 million hotel, conference center coming to Plainfield
(Local News ~ 02/16/16)
PLAINFIELD -- The Hendricks County Tourism Commission, in partnership with Sun Companies, recently announced a multi-million-dollar agreement that will bring an Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center to Plainfield's Interstate 70 interchange. The project will be developed on land owned by the Tourism Commission at the intersection of Perry and Clarks Creek roads. ...
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Area 30 students bound for state skills competition in April
(Local News ~ 02/16/16)
Eleven Area 30 students will be making their way to Indianapolis in April after placing in the top three at the regional Skills USA competition recently. In information technology repair, North Putnam High School's Jessica Copeland placed first, Greencastle High School's Noah Barger took second and GHS's Cory O'Neal took third. Placing fourth and fifth, respectively, were GHS's Shawn Lowe Nally and Cloverdale High School's Tori (Victoria) Szalay...
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Marshal report in Roachdale shows busy month ahead
(Local News ~ 02/16/16)
ROACHDALE -- Town Marshal Mike Mahoy presented a list of updates, upgrades and coming events during Roachdale's monthly town hall meeting. Mahoy began his report by requesting a contract renewal for the use of tasers as a go-between for officer's body cameras and the town's computer system...
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2016 budget order, tax rates OK'd
(Local News ~ 02/16/16)
The Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) certified Putnam County's 2016 budget order and tax rates on Feb. 5, paving the way for on-time property tax bills. The budget certification puts the county in a position to have taxes due on May 10...
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Flurries Inside, Flurries Outside
(Local News ~ 02/16/16)
With a marquee invitation to "let the season begin," Greencastle landmark The Dairy Castle opened on Monday. As temperatures remained below freezing and snow lingered on the ground, it remained unclear exactly what "season" that was, but the weather didn't stop local ice cream addicts from keeping the summertime pit stop hopping. A full parking lot and a line that stretched around the building was a testament to the eatery's popularity, even in the chilly middle of February...
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Uncertain times, uncertain future
(Column ~ 02/16/16)
"The times, they are 'a changin'..." Singer-songwriter Bob Dylan first uttered these words more than 50 years ago and yet they still have an impact today. The Civil Rights movements, the decline of America's post-World War II prosperity and the liberal ideologies of the '60s undoubtedly had an influence on his lyrical choice, but why do they still ring true to people who were born 20 or even 30 years after his penny pencil first expressed the phrase?...
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An inspiration for science and overcoming hardship
(Column ~ 02/16/16)
Most likely, Jan. 5 was a day that local residents were still discussing college football bowl games, readjusting to work and school schedules after the holidays and gearing up all attempts to not break New Year's resolutions. While it did not appear on any calendars around the office, the date Jan. ...
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DPU students discover Cuban culture, healthcare in Winter Term course
(Local News ~ 02/16/16)
DePauw University student Katie Rust held in her hand a sheet of paper filled with directions, guiding the students to find various unmarked buildings throughout Marianao, a municipality in Cuba's capital. While not fluent in Spanish and being unfamiliar with Havana, Rust and her group wandered the streets, timidly asking strangers for directions...
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