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Huge day of summer hoops in Indy
(Sports Column ~ 07/10/16)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Sunday was the culmination of the four-day Adidas Invitational boys' basketball tournament, with dozens of teams competing in four age divisions traveling from as far away as Australia and Canada. There are many such tournaments on the travel circuit from April through July, but this one was extra special since it took place during one of the few "open" recruiting periods when the college coaches may attend...
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Meet the 2016 Putnam County Fair Queen contestants
(Local News ~ 07/10/16)
Six young ladies will vie for the title of 2016 Miss Putnam County Fair Queen on Saturday, July 16. The contest will take place at 7 p.m. in the Fairgrounds Community Building. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $5. WTWO reporter and anchor Cody Adams, a 2008 North Putnam graduate, will serve as emcee...
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William 'Bill' E. McDonald Sr.
(Obituary ~ 07/10/16)
William "Bill" E. McDonald Sr., 67, Brazil, passed away Friday, July 8, 2016 at Union Hospital, Terre Haute. He was born on Oct. 24, 1948 in Brazil to the late Charles and Virginia (Geilhart) McDonald. Bill graduated from Brazil High School in 1966 and went on to marry Joyce Zimmerman...
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Ray C. Gilfoy
(Obituary ~ 07/10/16)
Ray C. Gilfoy, 60, passed away the morning of Saturday, July 9, 2016 at Union Hospital, Clinton. Ray was born Dec. 23, 1955 in Clinton, Ind., to Jack and Elizabeth (Manship) Gilfoy. He graduated from Clinton High School in 1974 and from Ivy Tech - Terre Haute in 1976 with an Associate of Science degree in accounting...
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Lawrence F. Gallagher
(Obituary ~ 07/10/16)
Lawrence F. Gallagher, 88, of Highland, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Delphine; loving children Dr. Patricia (Dr. Gary) Becker, Kathleen (Dan) Benassi, Anne (late Michael) Pickering, Mary Beth (John) Timko, Alice (John) Schulze and Christopher (Susan) Gallagher; 12 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and daughter-in-law Colleen (late Shawn) Gallagher...
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Groomers have big night at Lincoln Park Speedway with two wins
(Professional Sports ~ 07/10/16)
PUTNAMVILLE -- The Groomer Family served up a fitting party at Lincoln Park Speedway on Saturday night. The fourth running of the 'Slick Griffin Memorial' race for UMP Super Stocks opened the evening as Ralph Groomer carved a late race pass into a popular victory lane fest. Derek Groomer followed minutes later with a dominating win in the UMP Modified Division...
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Experience pioneer life at Turkey Run July 16
(Local News ~ 07/10/16)
MARSHALL -- Get a taste of life in the 1800s in Indiana during Turkey Run State Park's Pioneer Heritage Festival on Saturday, July 16. Activities include candle dipping, homemade ice cream, cornhusk doll and crosscut sawing. Activities will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the nature center. A $1-per-person donation is requested...
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Trust Patron Status
(Local News ~ 07/10/16)
Walmart Distribution continues as Trust Patron in 2016 for the Mary Allison Children's Trust. Kelly Nees-Perkins (second from left) of Walmart Distribution presents Mary Allison Children's Trust Treasurer Ginger Scott a check for $1,000 as board nember Matt Headley (left) and Vice President Joe Ferguson (right) look on. To learn more about how to become a Trust Patron persons may contact Ginger Scott at 655-2333 or any of the board members...
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Ivy Tech hosting enrollment events for fall
(Local News ~ 07/10/16)
Ivy Tech Community College is hosting enrollment events this month at its Greencastle campus, Avon site and Indy West site for the fall semester, which starts Aug. 22. Ivy Tech will be hosting local enrollment events Thursday, July 14 at the Greencastle campus. All events are from 9 a.m. through 5 p.m...
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Duo Cantabile performs Rachmaninoff Wednesday at Gobin
(Local News ~ 07/10/16)
The Greencastle Summer Music Festival continues Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. with a performance by Duo Cantabile, cellist Simona Barbu and pianist Nariaki Sugiura, a former faculty member at the DePauw School of Music. The free concert in Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church features lush works by the great Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninoff as well as short pieces from Japan and Argentina...
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Extension Office, PCH to host luncheon
(Local News ~ 07/10/16)
The Purdue Extension Office of Putnam County and Putnam County Hospital invite all women in the community to a complimentary luncheon at Putnam County Hospital to help kick off the Women Walk Putnam County, a walking program focused toward women. The luncheon is scheduled for noon Wednesday, Aug. ...
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Monrovia man, 22, dies in State Road 42 accident
(Local News ~ 07/10/16)
MONROVIA -- A 22-year-old Monrovia man was fatally injured in an accident early Sunday along State Road 42 in Morgan County. Tevin M. Bode was killed in a traffic accident that occurred at 1529 E. State Road 42, southwest of Mooresville, shortly after 8 a.m...
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Fillmore to start cracking down on abandoned vehicles
(Local News ~ 07/10/16)
FILLMORE -- Directed by the town council to do so at a recent meeting, the Fillmore Police Department has been taking care of abandoned vehicles in town. Marshal Darrel Bunten reported during the Thursday council meeting that 11 people have been cited in the last month for abandoned and immobile vehicles...
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Harry Potter midnight release party set July 30
(Local News ~ 07/10/16)
The Putnam County Public Library is partnering with Starbucks and Eli's Books to relive the magic of Harry Potter. On Saturday, July 30, from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., the PCPL will host a midnight release party, which will include games and activities for children and adults, crafts, a costume contest, food, prizes and more...
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Flint reunion July 30 at First Baptist Church
(Local News ~ 07/10/16)
The descendants of George Washington Flint will meet at the First Baptist Church, 404 Judson Drive, Greencastle, on Saturday, July 30. Attendees should plan to arrive between 12 and 12:45 with a pitch-in at 1 p.m. Providing a non-perishable item for the Putnam County Food Pantry is suggested...
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South Putnam to commence new school year first Friday in August
(Local News ~ 07/10/16)
The South Putnam Community School Corporation will open its 2016-17 school year on Friday, Aug. 5 for kindergarten through grade 12. All kindergarten students must be five years old on or before Aug. 1 in order to be eligible for enrollment. Students will be in attendance all day on Aug. 5 with lunch served. New students will need a copy of their birth certificates and immunization records. Proof of legal guardianship may be required...
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Square Deals
(Local News ~ 07/10/16)
Whether you are looking for creative bargains, as Greencastle resident Misti Scott (purple shirt) is while joining Cynthia White at Anita Akins' booth, or you're looking for some fresh produce or plants like the rhubarb Julie Burns found on her visit to vendor Jerry Williams' booth on Saturday, the Greencastle Farmers Market has a variety of home-grown and handmade items available each Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m...
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ParkFest to feature Mongrel Dogs, Saturday Shoes, Ryan Young
(Local News ~ 07/10/16)
The penultimate week of ParkFest 2016 will feature Mongrel Dogs, Saturday Shoes and Ryan Young. The concert takes place from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Robe-Ann Park Bob Flanigan Bandshell. Contrary to what was stated in recent ParkFest stories, this will not be the final show of the season. The 2016 series will conclude on Tuesday, July 19 with Mike VanRensselaer and Lexi Len and the Strangers...
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Assessed value dropping in Cloverdale
(Local News ~ 07/10/16)
CLOVERDALE -- During the June regular meeting of the Cloverdale Town Council, Clerk-Treasurer Cheryl Galloway reported that the recent total assessed value rate of the town had come in at $10 million, the exact amount that the rates have dropped in the last five years...
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Putnam CVB announces new tourism contract associate
(Local News ~ 07/10/16)
The Putnam County Convention and Visitor Bureau Inc. (CVB) and its new executive director Nancy Mark announce the appointment of Eric Freeman as a new contract associate. Beginning July 1, Freeman is on contract for one year to assist the CVB with developing quality of place initiatives; ultimately producing a destination development plan...
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Leaders of the Pack
(Local News ~ 07/10/16)
Riders spread out westbound along Indianapolis Road Saturday morning as a motorcycle ride leaves the Greencastle American Legion Post at the start of a benefit event organized to raise funds to help establish a new K9 program for the Greencastle Police Department. GPD Officer Kyle Lee (at left in top photo) leads the way as the group heads out to enjoy the ride on a beautiful summer Saturday...
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Onward, Upward
(Local News ~ 07/10/16)
Graduates of various Area 30 adult education programs moved their tassles from left to right during a small ceremony on June 24. From left: Abby Acton, Melissa Burton, Destinee Call, Sherry Hanley, Abigail Miller, Lonnie Morlan and Courtney Raleigh. ...
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