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At the Library: Aug. 28 - Sept. 2
(Local News ~ 08/25/17)
-- Imagination Portal Unplugged, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Looking for a little quiet time? Enjoy the Imagination Portal without monitors, video games, or music in the background. -- Community Help Desk, 2 - 4 p.m.: A computer technician will be available to diagnose and repair your electronics. Most computers repaired in 20 minutes or recommended to a professional...
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Scholars, donors celebrated at Community Foundation event
(Local News ~ 08/25/17)
The Putnam County Community Foundation celebrated local scholars and donors earlier this month during their Donor Scholar Reception. The annual reception at the Putnam County Fairgrounds Community Building is an opportunity for scholarship recipients and donors or representatives to meet one another and celebrate their continuing education. Forty scholars who received scholarship awards through the Community Foundation were present among more than 120 attendees...
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Baby and Me program returns Sept. 5 at PCPL
(Local News ~ 08/25/17)
Putnam County parents are invited to join the Putnam County Public Library every Tuesday at 11 a.m., beginning Sept. 5, for the Baby and Me program. The group will share songs, action rhymes, a book and enjoy some playtime. Activities are designed to allow parents to bond with their baby, get to know other moms and gain skills that help prepare baby for reading and writing later on...
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Court News for Aug. 26, 2017
(Court News ~ 08/25/17)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Stefanie M. Wells, 32, Jasonville, Level 6 felony possession of cocaine, Level 6 felony possession of a narcotic drug Enrico D. Ross, 37, Jasonville, Level 6 felony possession of cocaine, Level 6 felony possession of a narcotic drug...
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Passing trooper’s car at 20 over results in marijuana arrest
(Local News ~ 08/25/17)
TERRE HAUTE — A 44-year-old Los Angeles man was arrested on drug charges Friday morning after he passing an Indiana State Police trooper’s car going 20 mph over the speed limit on Interstate 70. About 10 a.m., Brandon L. Thomas was reportedly eastbound, driving a 2017 Kia Soul at 75 mph in a 55-mph zone near the seven-mile marker, while passing an Indiana State Police trooper on the right...
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BCB finale to commemorate the day Sousa came to town
(Local News ~ 08/25/17)
BRAZIL -- The Brazil Concert Band, under the direction of Matthew S. Huber, will present “The Day Sousa and His Band Came to Brazil” for the grand finale of the summer band season Sunday, Aug. 27. The free concert will take place rain or shine at Brazil’s Forest Park at 7:30 p.m...
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Banner Effort
(Local News ~ 08/25/17)
Capturing premier breeder and premier exhibitor honors at the just-concluded 2017 Indiana State Fair Angus Show in Indianapolis, Wilson Cattle Co., Cloverdale, brings home the winning banners...
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Upgraded aquaculture lab at South Putnam up and running
(Local News ~ 08/25/17)
South Putnam ag teachers Amanda King and Cassie Lehman reported on the finished updates to the aquaculture, plant and food safety facilities during the South Putnam School Board’s recent regular meeting. Aside from receiving a general clean-up, the fish facility now has six nursery tanks with numerous three-inch fish, four research tanks currently housing goldfish and a quarantine tank for show-and-tell fish...
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William Preston Adams
(Obituary ~ 08/25/17)
William Preston Adams, 87, a longtime Greencastle resident, passed away on Aug. 19, 2017 at his current home in Reelsville from complications of Parkinson's disease. Preston was born Jan. 12, 1930 in Madison, Fla., the son of Julius and Lillian Adams...
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Project pipeline running full for Greencastle
(Local News ~ 08/25/17)
From land appraisals to survey work to a running tally of projects in the pipeline, some busy construction years loom within the City of Greencastle. That point was driven home to the Greencastle Redevelopment Commission at its August meeting by Mayor Bill Dory...
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James E. Jordan
(Obituary ~ 08/25/17)
James E. Jordan passed away peacefully at Brown County Health and Living on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was 86 years old. James was born on Dec. 29, 1930 in Poland, Ind., the son of Clarence and Thelma (Talbott) Jordan. James served proudly during the Korean War in the U.S. Army, receiving a Purple Heart during his service...
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Crown Street festival long on local talent
(Local News ~ 08/25/17)
The Family and Youth Community Development Program (FYCDP) will host its annual Crown Street Music Festival fundraiser on Sept. 3, the Sunday of Labor Day Weekend, with five acts performing in a show that begins at 1 p.m. The festival will be staged in the backyard of the Crown Street Community Center at 605 S. Crown St., Greencastle, with all local acts on the schedule...
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