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Charles O. Gaston
(Obituary ~ 02/16/17)
Charles O. Gaston, 86, of Cloverdale, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017. Born Jan. 26, 1931 to the late Harris and Mildred (Henson) Gaston. Charles was retired from Allison Gas Turbine after 36 years and was a lifelong farmer. He was also member of the Greencastle Church of Christ...
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West Central Indiana Quail Forever banquet set Feb. 25 at fairgrounds
(Local News ~ 02/16/17)
The annual West Central Indiana Quail Forever Banquet is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 25 in the Community Building at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. Tickets for the event can be purchased at the door or at Humphrey’s Outdoor Power, 950 N. Jackson St., Greencastle...
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GHS vocal, piano students excel at contest
(Local News ~ 02/16/17)
TERRE HAUTE -- Greencastle High School vocalists and pianists competed and fared well in the District Solo Ensemble Contest Saturday, Feb. 4 at Terre Haute North High School. GHS results are as follows. Group III Gold Award – Dillon Sutherlin, Ephraim Hale, Michael Thede, Ben Wilkerson, ensemble; Alleesia Paul, Zaira Hendon, Hannah McCalister, Elizabeth Trumbo, ensemble; Tyler Hopper, vocal solo; Cody Jordan, vocal solo; Ben Wilkerson, vocal solo...
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Putnam Scanner 2-17-17
(Police Logs ~ 02/16/17)
Five people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Wednesday • At 6:16 p.m. John Alvin Mayfield, 33, Westville Correctional Facility, was taken into custody on a court order. • At 3:31 p.m. Lula Jean Dawson, 42, Indianapolis, was booked in on a local warrant...
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Tractor Supply store hosting FFA fundraiser
(Local News ~ 02/16/17)
The Greencastle Tractor Supply Co. store will collect donations during National FFA Week to support grants for FFA chapters in Indiana. During National FFA Week, Feb. 17-26, Tractor Supply shoppers can donate $1 or more at checkout. Donations will fund the Grants for Growing Program, which supports Indiana FFA chapters that are making a difference in their communities with unique and sustainable agricultural projects...
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Lecture, reception for Steele exhibition at DPU
(Local News ~ 02/16/17)
In honor of Indiana’s bicentennial celebration, the exhibition “From Munich to Brown County: The Life and Artwork of T.C. Steele” is on display at DePauw University’s Richard E. Peeler Art Center through June 11. It is free and open to the public. Indiana artist Theodore Clement (T.C.) Steele (1847-1926) is perhaps the most widely celebrated Hoosier Impressionist painter of the early 20th century...
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‘Being Mortal’ film, discussion slated Feb. 23 at hospital
(Local News ~ 02/16/17)
A free screening and discussion of the PBS Frontline film “Being Mortal,” based on the best-selling book by Dr. Atul Gawande of Harvard Medical School, is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 at Putnam County Hospital. The film is credited with sparking national conversation that brings medical professionals and community members together to discuss what matters most to patients and families facing difficult treatment decisions and how to have such conversations ahead of a medical crisis...
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Beyond Homeless recognized by Hoosier Heartland State Bank
(Local News ~ 02/16/17)
ROACHDALE -- Hoosier Heartland State Bank feted the winners of its second annual Shared Values Awards during a recent dinner. HHSB’s Shared Values event is designed to highlight local non-profits and help them gain exposure and much-needed funds. Approximately 200 nominations were received from the public, nominating 75 different non-profit organizations in Putnam and Montgomery counties...
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Men arrested in separate incidents after being found unconscious
(Local News ~ 02/16/17)
A pair of incidents involving unconscious subjects were investigated recently by Greencastle City Police. At 7:13 p.m. Wednesday, authorities were called to the vicinity of Black Lumber on North Indiana Street on the report of a suspected unconscious and intoxicated man...
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Indy man facing 7 charges in auto theft, fleeing case
(Local News ~ 02/16/17)
An Indianapolis man is facing seven preliminary charges after reportedly stealing a woman’s vehicle and attempting to flee from law enforcement. At approximately 11:20 a.m. Sunday, Officer Darrel Bunten was leaving the Greencastle Police Department (GPD), when he observed a female running frantically toward him from the Phillips 66 station, aka the Greencastle Mini Mart, which is located across North...
- She’s 102 Years Young (Local News ~ 02/16/17)
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Roachdale proceeds with Gavilon agreement
(Local News ~ 02/16/17)
ROACHDALE -- In a move that has the potential to save its town exponential amounts of money over a short period of time, the Roachdale town council agreed to move ahead with negotiations Tuesday in becoming Gavilon Grain LLC’s main natural gas supplier...
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Governor, First Lady dedicate Deer Creek Shooting Range
(Local News ~ 02/16/17)
PUTNAMVILLE — In Putnam County to open a new shooting range on Department of Natural Resources land in Warren Township, Gov. Eric Holcomb revealed Thursday that his heart may be with a different sporting activity popular with Hoosiers. “I was told last week we were going to open a shooting range and I put my basketball in the car,” the new governor commented to a round of laughs...
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Fight cancer, get involved with Relay for Life
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/16/17)
To Putnam County residents who want to make a difference in fighting cancer: We can safely say we all know one or more people affected by the disease of cancer. The disease can impact anyone, young or old, co-workers, friends and family. We have an opportunity as a community to help change this and “fight back.”...
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Councilmen urge care in word choice
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/16/17)
To the Editor: In the Monday, Feb. 13 edition of The Banner Graphic, a headline touted “Eight illegal aliens in custody following Saturday traffic stop.” We encourage the Banner Graphic to avoid using such hurtful language in the future. Regardless of your political leanings, human beings are not “illegal.” They may, in fact, conduct acts that are illegal, but that does not constitute a change in their identification. We don’t call others who are accused of crimes “illegal.”...
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FEATURED ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kieffer Vittetow, South Putnam
(High School Sports ~ 02/16/17)
Kieffer Vittetow is a senior at South Putnam who runs cross country and track. Banner Graphic: How did you get interested in running? Kieffer Vittetow: “I started running cross country in the fall of my sixth-grade year. I was really into football at that time also, and after my eighth-grade year I decided just to run. I started putting in the miles and I really liked it. Not just because of winning, but it was something I could do on my own and get better at.”...
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This weekend's basketball game previews
(High School Sports ~ 02/16/17)
Game time: 7:30 p.m. varsity tipoff So far: Greencastle had a two-game winning streak snapped last Friday with a loss to Cloverdale in the championship game of the Putnam County Classic. Southmont won seven of its first eight games before losing seven straight...
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Tigers defeat Wabash 70-50 for big Senior Night victory
(College Sports ~ 02/16/17)
No overtime was needed in this outing between DePauw University and Wabash College, as the Tigers sent their seniors home happy on Senior Night with a 70-50 victory on Wednesday. After their last two meetings couldn’t be decided in regulation, the Tigers took control early and led throughout after tying the game at 8-8 early on...
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DePauw grad happy to cancel all-star break plans to coach
(College Sports ~ 02/16/17)
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Brad Stevens was preparing to have this weekend off. A family trip was in the works, likely to someplace relatively close to home like New York or Washington. The getaway is still happening. The days off have been cancelled. Stevens — a DePauw University graduate — has never been to an NBA All-Star Game, and that’s about to change. ...
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Prep wrestling takes center stage
(High School Sports ~ 02/16/17)
South Putnam has never had a state champion wrestler, but senior Kyle Shaffer hopes to change that fact this weekend at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Shaffer is one of 16 competitors remaining in the 195-pound weight class in the Indiana High School Athletic Association state tournament, and will kick off action tonight by putting his 46-0 record on the line against junior David Delph (39-4) of Frankton...
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Six swimmers going to sectional finals
(High School Sports ~ 02/16/17)
TERRE HAUTE -- Several Putnam County athletes qualified for Saturday's finals and consolation rounds in the Terre Haute South boys' swimming sectional preliminaries on Thursday at the Vigo County Aquatic Center. Topping the individual performances was North Putnam senior Joe Davis, who recorded the third-best preliminary time in the 200-yard individual medley at 2:04.57. Davis also qualified for the sectional finals in the 100-yard breaststroke with a fifth-place time of 1:03.91...
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