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Homeowner arrested in shooting of contractor
(Local News ~ 04/07/16)
PUTNAMVILLE -- A 59-year-old rural Cloverdale man is facing four felony charges in connection with the March 25 shooting of a contractor who had been working on his property in southwestern Putnam County. After his arrest Thursday by Indiana State Police officers, Robert E. Young is being held at the Putnam County Jail on charges of:...
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GPD alerts public to jury-duty scam
(Local News ~ 04/07/16)
The Greencastle Police Department wants to make citizens aware of jury duty scams. Scammers are calling and telling potential victims that they have missed jury duty and must pay a fine or a warrant will be put out for their arrest. They are asking that the victim go to the local CVS, Kroger or Walmart and purchase a "recharge voucher," then later giving the scammers the numbers off the back of the card...
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DePauw School of Music Events: Week of April 11--17
(Local News ~ 04/07/16)
Among the events next week at the School of Music is the final Green Concert of the season with Decoda -- part of the ensemble's three-day "Performance Plus" residency April 14-16. Then on Sunday, the University Chorus and Chamber Singers pool their talents with the DePauw Percussion Ensemble, professors Sarah Lee and Jeanette Pope, student environmental fellow Madeline Piscetta and several invited guests, to present an afternoon of music, imagery, and community action in celebration of our wet planet.. ...
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Carole S. Burgess
(Obituary ~ 04/07/16)
Carole S. Burgess, 71 of Cloverdale, passed away April 4, 2016 at her residence. She was born May 21, 1944 in Meadville, Pa. She was the daughter of the late John and Ruby (Archer) Moody. She married Carlos Burgess on Feb. 6, 1965, and he survives. She served her country in the United States Army, and was a member of the Order of Eastern Star...
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Ridley, Ford Shine in "The Force Awakens"
(Entertainment ~ 04/07/16)
As a life-long fan of the Star Wars franchise I will admit I was more than a little concerned when the news broke in 2012 that George Lucas had sold his beloved saga to Disney. Not only did he sell it to Disney, but they were going to make a new trilogy set after the events of "Return of the Jedi."...
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Coble named top 60 senior
(High School Sports ~ 04/07/16)
Greencastle senior basketball player, Ryan Coble was named one of Hoosier Basketball's Top 60 seniors this year. Statistical evaluation, game observation and statewide research were conducted throughout the season and the 2016 state tournament to determine Hoosier Basketball Magazine's Top 60...
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Greencastle struggles at Edgewood Thursday
(High School Sports ~ 04/07/16)
ELLETTSVILLE -- The Greencastle Tiger Cub softball team had to battle a tough Edgewood Mustang team and the nasty weather. The only thing hot on the night was the Mustang bats as they plated 16 runs in a 16-6 five-inning victory. The Tiger Cubs without starting pitcher Skyler Hensley (sidelined by illness) struggled to contain the Edgewood offense. Edgewood knocked three home runs on the evening, two by sophomore Taylor Acuff...
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Kendall throws no-hitter against Tiger Cubs
(High School Sports ~ 04/07/16)
ROACHDALE -- The bitter weather from this year's winter just won't go away and Putnam County baseball players just can't escape the cold. Thursday night Greencastle and North Putnam toughed out the elements and the Cougars won big in Roachdale 15-1...
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I-70 Crash Update
(Local News ~ 04/07/16)
An overturned semi in western Putnam County slowed traffic in the westbound lanes of Interstate 70 Wednesday. The first report of the accident came from the ISP Putnamville Post's twitter feed at 11:49 a.m., with Sgt. Joe Watts reporting that troopers and other emergency agencies were responding to an overturned semi, driven by Patrick J. Okief, 74, of Chico, Tex., near the 31-mile marker approximately 10 miles west of Cloverdale...
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Kudos to 2016 Lilly Scholar choice, Zach Wilkerson
(Letter to the Editor ~ 04/07/16)
We would like to take this public opportunity to congratulate Zach Wilkerson for being named 2016 Lily Endowment Community Scholar by the Putnam County Communituy Foundation. We cannot imagine a more-deserving person. Over the years it has been our privilege and pleasure to watch Zach grow into the incredible young man that he's become...
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Recognizing our 9-1-1 dispatchers
(Letter to the Editor ~ 04/07/16)
This week is National Public Safety Telecommunications/911 Dispatchers Week. This week is a time that we thank the men and women who are the "first" first-responders in emergency services. They are the backbone of law enforcement. Officers go to work every day knowing they might be on duty by themselves with backup nearly 20 minutes away, but they know the 911 dispatchers are always there ready to do anything they can to assist officers. ...
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Politicians and Sexual Assault Awareness Month
(Column ~ 04/07/16)
Awareness Month. Far more than a mere chance to don a teal ribbon and say you support survivors, the month is a critical time for raising awareness about rape and sexual assault. On March 31, 2016, President Obama issued a statement acknowledging the continued importance of the month and highlighting some of his administration's initiatives. ...
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Teacher scholarships bill bipartisan success story
(Column ~ 04/07/16)
Editor's note: Submitted by Indiana House Speaker Brian Bosma (R-Indianapolis), author of House Enrolled Act 1002, and Gordon Hendry, Democratic member of the Indiana State Board of Education Teachers are one of Indiana's most critical resources, touching the lives of thousands of students and shaping the future of our state...
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Stop all that hugging, we're on deadline
(Column ~ 04/07/16)
April just seems to ooze with special weeks and quirky days as well as being a special month of noble observances. We all know by now -- thanks to the guys in teal ties and the girls in their mini-pearls -- that it's Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Thanks to the pinwheels, spinning their little heads off in the high winds recently on the courthouse lawn, we're told April is Child Abuse Prevention Month...
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Concerto competition winners to perform Sunday
(Local News ~ 04/07/16)
Always an audience favorite and a longstanding tradition within the DePauw University School of Music, the annual Concerto Competition Winners' Concert will be presented at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 10 in the Green Center's Kresge Auditorium. The DePauw University Orchestra, under the musical direction of Orcenith Smith, will accompany the soloists...
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Court News for 4-8-16
(Court News ~ 04/07/16)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases Carla A. Cochran, 36, Greencastle, Level 6 felony assisting a criminal Troy L. Morphew, 42, Greencastle, Level 6 felony forgery, Class A misdemeanor theft Elijah D. Isenhower, 25, Danville, Level 6 felony unlawful possession of a syringe...
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Putnam Scanner for 4-8-16
(Police Logs ~ 04/07/16)
County Jail Six people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. At 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Walter Warren, 31, Indianapolis, was housed at the jail on a warrant. At 11:10 a.m. Nathan Anthony Hoffman, 27, Adel, was taken into custody on a warrant...
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Bainbridge Elementary hosts spring carnival April 9
(Local News ~ 04/07/16)
BAINBRIDGE -- A sure sign of spring, Bainbridge Elementary will host its annual Spring Carnival this Saturday, April 9 from 5-8 p.m. A dinner, games and raffles for attendants of all ages will be available throughout the evening. The chicken-noodle dinner costs $5 for adults and $3 for children ages four and under. Pop and bottled water will be available for $1 extra...
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Disc golf event Sunday afternoon at Big Walnut
(Local News ~ 04/07/16)
Sunday afternoon, April 10 the Greencastle Parks and Recreation Department will be celebrating "Golfer's Day" Big Walnut Style. The public will be introduced to the sport of disc golf and can explore Big Walnut Sports Park at the same time. Registration will be from 1-1:45 p.m. at the southern shelter at the sports park, with a rules session at 1:45 and tee-off at 2 p.m...
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Registration open for April computer classes
(Local News ~ 04/07/16)
Putnam County Public Library will be offering two computer classes in April. On Friday, April 15, from noon until 2 p.m., Managing Your Digital Photos will discuss the basics of importing and exporting digital photographs, editing and resizing photos and sharing photos with friends and family on the Internet. It is a hands-on class so participants need to be proficient with a mouse...
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DPU's Bellani appointed to Denison post
(Local News ~ 04/07/16)
Rajesh "Raj" N. Bellani, who has served as dean of experiential learning and career planning at DePauw University since July 2012, has been appointed assistant to the president for strategic initiatives at Denison University, effective July 16. "It's been a wonderful opportunity to launch DePauw's Hubbard Center for Student Engagement and to a powerful platform to help students get an early start on planning their post-graduate lives," Bellani said. ...
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Girl Scouts present cancer care packets to Putnam County Hospital
(Local News ~ 04/07/16)
There were tears and smiles when Putnam County Girl Scout Troop 2276 presented care packets to the Putnam County Hospital Cancer Care Unit recently. Accompanied by parents and troop leaders, Grace Timm, 13, and eighth-graders Allison Staples (14), Brittany Ricketts (13) and Kenzie Wilson (12) filled the cancer unit lobby with large, colorful bags full of Biotene, ginger gum, head scarves and coloring books...
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