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Lauren Johnston crowned Miss Putnam County 2016
(Local News ~ 07/17/16)
Miss Putnam County 2015 Kristen Stevens passed on her crown to Lauren Elizabeth Johnston at the end of the 2016 Miss Putnam County Fair Queen contest Saturday night. "What am I not feeling?" Johnston said after tearful hugs and pictures with friends and family. ...
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Kathleen W. Bales
(Obituary ~ 07/17/16)
Kathleen W. Bales, 81, of Cloverdale, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2016. Born Jan. 31, 1935 in Putnam County, she was the daughter of Glen V. and Nellie M. (Hurt) Williams. She was a graduate of Cloverdale High School. Kathleen had worked as a waitress at Jackson's Double Decker, the Putnam Inn and the I-70 Truck Stop. She had also sold Avon for several years...
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'Reparation' film wraps up remarkable run with Indy Film Festival award
(Local News ~ 07/17/16)
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Putnam County-filmed indie thriller, "Reparation," has wrapped up its festival run by adding yet another festival win to its improbable streak. Kyle Ham and Steve Timm's "Reparation," starring Jon Huertas (of "Castle") and Marc Menchaca (of "Homeland"), captured the American Spectrum Award this past weekend at the 2016 Indy Film Festival -- the first time a Hoosier film has won in the category in the festival's history...
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Aspire Tobacco Cessation Program offered free to PC
(Local News ~ 07/17/16)
Most people try to quit seven to 10 times before they are successful. Each attempt is a learning experience and a step forward -- not a failure. Aspire is a multifaceted tobacco cessation program designed to help people break free from addiction and move toward a healthier life...
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Bobbie Lancaster to perform Wednesday at Gobin Festival
(Local News ~ 07/17/16)
The Greencastle Summer Music Festival welcomes local singer/songwriter Bobbie Lancaster back to the Gobin United Methodist stage this week. Wednesday's 7:30 p.m. concert will be the ninth event in a 13-week summer series that's mission is all about "friends making music for friends." The series brings internationally acclaimed classical, blues, folk and jazz artists to the Greencastle community...
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Murray marshal for Fair Parade Friday
(Local News ~ 07/17/16)
Sue Murray led the City of Greencastle for eight years, and now she will lead the 2016 Putnam County Fair Parade. This year's Putnam County Fair Parade is set to step off Friday, July 22 with the theme "Indiana's 200th: Cultivating Community, Progress and Grow."...
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Van Rensselaer, Lexi Len to play final ParkFest date of '16
(Local News ~ 07/17/16)
The final ParkFest date of 2016 is Tuesday at Robe-Ann Park in Greencastle with the bill featuring local favorite Mike Van Rensselaer as well as Bloomington-based Lexi Len and the Strangers. The 6:30-8 p.m. show takes place in the Bob Flanigan bandshell with food for sale from Anthony's New York Style Pizzeria...
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At the Library July 18-22
(Local News ~ 07/17/16)
JULY 18-22 Monday, July 18 -- Teen Movie Night, 5:30 -7:30 p.m. Join in once a month for popcorn and a movie after hours for teens ages 12-18.. This month's movie will be "Allegiant (Part 1)." For information and permission slips, contact Anna Nellis at anellis@pcpl21.org...
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Freeland tops field to win Bomber Mid-Season Championship
(Professional Sports ~ 07/17/16)
PUTNAMVILLE -- North Salem's Ryan Freeland captured Lincoln Park Speedway's Mid-season Bomber feature on Saturday night and got a boost in the season points. Freeland roared to a victory in the opening heat race of the night as the bombers took center stage at the 5/16th dirt Putnamville oval. ...
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Area 30 registration scheduled Aug. 2
(Local News ~ 07/17/16)
Area 30 Career Center's student registration will be conducted at the Career Center, 1 N. Calbert Way, Greencastle, on Tuesday, Aug. 2 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Students and parents need to fill out registration paperwork and pay lab fees at that time. Forms and fee information are available online at www.area30.k12.in.us...
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Auditions for 'Odd Couple' female version set at Playhouse
(Local News ~ 07/17/16)
Director Andrew Ranck will hold two sessions of auditions for the Putnam County Playhouse production of the Neil Simon comedy "The Odd Couple," the female version, in the rehearsal center at the Hazel Day Longden Theatre. The first session will be 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 24. The second will be Monday, July 25, at 7 p.m...
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Gleaners truck back in Bainbridge on Saturday
(Local News ~ 07/17/16)
BAINBRIDGE -- Gleaners Food Bank will again bring its Mobile Food Truck to the Bainbridge Community Building on Saturday, July 23. Food distribution will begin at 10 a.m. and continue until noon for anyone in need with no age or ID requirement. Participants are asked to bring their own boxes or food bags...
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Special night for Masters family
(High School Sports ~ 07/17/16)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Hundreds of players have competed in the 50-year history of the Indiana Football Coaches Association All-Star game, many of whom who went on to have successful collegiate careers and some to even make their marks at the professional level...
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