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Joan M. Kirkham
(Obituary ~ 11/13/17)
Joan M. Kirkham, 85, Greencastle, passed away early Sunday morning, Nov. 12, 2017 at her residence. Joan was born Oct. 31, 1932 in Elkhart County, Ind., the daughter of Edward and Edith (Anglemyer) Ummel. She was a 1950 graduate of Beaver Dam High School in Kosciusko County, Ind...
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Kent Bruce Mecum
(Obituary ~ 11/13/17)
Kent Bruce Mecum, 87, of Greencastle, died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis after a rapid decline in health. He was born in Chicago, Ill., on June 22, 1930. His wife Maria de los Angeles Orozco-Galvez preceded him in death...
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Nov. 29 program to focus on Indiana farmland rental
(Local News ~ 11/13/17)
Throughout the year, many individuals ask what the “going rate” is for farmland rental prices. That is a difficult question to answer. The rate fluctuates and is highly dependent on the individual farm ground being discussed. To assist individuals in understanding the different aspects of farmland rental, Purdue Extension and the Putnam County Soil & Water Conservation District are hosting a Farmland Rental in Indiana program on Wednesday, Nov. 29...
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Free prostate screening offered Nov. 28 at PCH
(Local News ~ 11/13/17)
The Putnam County Hospital Cancer Center will be holding its annual free prostate screening on Tuesday, Nov. 28 from 9 a.m. to noon and 5-7 p.m. Who should consider this free screening? If you are male, 50 years of age or older or African American male, 45 years of age or older, or are male and have a father/brother with prostate cancer and 45 years of age or older...
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Non-Food Pantry sets distribution Saturday
(Local News ~ 11/13/17)
The Putnam County Non-Food Pantry, hosted by St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, will be distributing items from 12:30-3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18 in the parish hall at 520 E. Seminary St., Greencastle. In order to be eligible for these items, persons must bring proof of Putnam County residence...
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Quilts of Valor program Saturday at Lifespring Church
(Local News ~ 11/13/17)
The One Stitch at a Time Purdue Extension Quilt Club will honor living local veterans on Saturday, Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. at the Life Spring Church, located on U.S. 36, a half-mile east of the intersection of U.S. 231 and 36. The program follows the Quilts of Valor guidelines and presents quilts to living veterans...
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Eagles set Thanksgiving dinner Saturday night
(Local News ~ 11/13/17)
Greencastle Eagles Aeries 4388 will have Thanksgiving dinner on Saturday, Nov. 18. Dinner is scheduled from 5 to 7:30 p.m. It is free to members and $5 for non-members. The country band 90 Proof will perform from 8 p.m until midnight. Both the dinner and the music are open to the public...
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Fine art show and sale set for Nov. 17-18 at PCCS site
(Local News ~ 11/13/17)
Just in time for the holidays comes an opportunity to view and shop for original art. Dozens of artists from west-central Indiana will show and sell their works at the InteGREATive Art event scheduled for Friday, Nov. 17 from 5:30-9 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Putnam County Comprehensive Services’ new facility at 630 Tennessee St. in Greencastle...
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Fire Truck
(Local News ~ 11/13/17)
Sirens disrupted a sleepy Monday morning on the city’s east side as a fire engine rolled onto Avenue D in response to a dump truck fire. Responding at 7:39 a.m., Greencastle Fire Department units arrived at 1138 Avenue D to find the cab of the truck fully involved...
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Putnam Scanner for Nov. 14, 2017
(Police Logs ~ 11/13/17)
Fifteen persons were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Sunday • At 3:23 a.m. Corey Len Duff Jr., 21, Greencastle, was lodged at the jail on a Marion County warrant. • At 2:32 a.m. Cory Alexander Schovanec, 22, Lubbock, Texas, was taken into custody for trespassing and public intoxication...
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Tri-Kappa sets Dec. 2 as Breakfast with Santa
(Local News ~ 11/13/17)
Beta Psi chapter of Tri-Kappa sorority in Greencastle will host its 26th annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 2 at Deer Meadow Primary School. The program is scheduled 8-11 a.m. with breakfast served until 10:30 a.m. Cost of admission is $5 per person (adult or child)...
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GHS Spell Bowl team takes fourth in the state
(Local News ~ 11/13/17)
WEST LAFAYETTE -- Despite having three spellers post perfect scores and another miss only one word, the Greencastle High School Spell Bowl team came up three points short of a possible second straight state championship in competition Saturday at Purdue University...
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Baird addresses sacrifice during Veterans Day ceremony
(Local News ~ 11/13/17)
Saturday morning it was chilly enough that the bubbling waters of the plaza fountain were frozen on the north side of the courthouse as the annual Veterans Day program came to life amid the constant hum of Monon Bell traffic headed south on Jackson Street or around the block to Starbucks...
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Foundation names three Lilly finalists
(Local News ~ 11/13/17)
Three Putnam County high school seniors have been named as finalists for the Putnam County Community Foundation’s 2018 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar. The prestigious award goes to an outstanding graduating high school senior in Putnam County. The Lilly Endowment Community Scholar will be awarded a full-tuition scholarship, including a $900 book stipend per year, for four years to any accredited school in Indiana...
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Cloverdale Chamber of Commerce seeking input, new members
(Local News ~ 11/13/17)
The Cloverdale Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking design ideas for Cloverdale welcome billboards. The billboards will be located next to each other on Interstate 70 exit 41 (by the truck stop) to offer amenities and welcome travelers to the "Gateway to Putnam County."...
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Five varied dwellings on Delts’ Home Tour Sunday
(Local News ~ 11/13/17)
The 35th annual Holiday Home Tour, presented by Theta Chapter, Delta Theta Tau Sorority, will be on Sunday, Nov. 19. Tickets for the 1-5 p.m. home tour are $8 and are available at Myers’ Market, Eitel’s Florist, Almost Home, Completely Nuts & Candy Co., Creative Touch and from any Delt member...
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