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Russell Lee Saathoff Jr.
(Obituary ~ 03/06/18)
Russell Lee Saathoff Jr., 59, of Greencastle, passed away Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, at his residence. Russell was born in Greencastle on Sept. 14, 1958, the son of Russell Lee Sr., and Loretta June (Thompson) Saathoff. He was a graduate of Greencastle High School...
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Mary Jane Humphrey
(Obituary ~ 03/06/18)
Mary Jane Humphrey, 86, formerly of Greencastle, passed away peacefully on Nov. 26, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio. She was preceded in death by husband Keith, daughter Debbie Boiter, parents Roy and Jeanette Albright, brothers Bob Albright and Richard Albright and sisters Lois Ann Albright and June DeWeese...
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No major injuries in Shadowlawn rollover
(Local News ~ 03/06/18)
A Greencastle woman and her daughter escaped without serious injury when she rolled her car on Shadowlawn Avenue Tuesday evening. Danielle Painter, 29, told Greencastle Police officers she left McDonald’s just prior to the 6:13 p.m. crash and was westbound on Shadowlawn in a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta...
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No major injuries in Tuesday rollover
(Local News ~ 03/06/18)
A Greencastle woman and her daughter escaped without serious injury when she rolled her car on Shadowlawn Avenue Tuesday evening. Danielle Painter, 29, told Greencastle Police officers she left McDonald’s just prior to the 6:13 p.m. crash and was westbound on Shadowlawn in a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta...
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Stopsign changes due for final Council action
(Local News ~ 03/06/18)
New four-way stopsigns for two of Greencastle’s most dangerous local intersections await the green light Thursday when the City Council convenes for its March meeting. The 7 p.m. Council session at City Hall is open to the public and will include consideration of Ordinance 2018-1, designating stop intersections, on second and final reading...
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’80s prom motif set for next museum murder mystery event
(Local News ~ 03/06/18)
A recent poll placed on the Putnam County Museum Facebook page has yielded quite an impressive response. You have voted, Putnam County, and the museum has listened. You, the community, want a flashback to ‘80s prom night, filled with fishnets, shoulder pads and enough Aquanet to kill three ozone layers. Check out the event page at www.Facebook.com/PutnamCoMuseum under the tab labeled “Events” to see updates regarding these two Museum Mystery Events...
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Ag Day set for Saturday at fairgrounds
(Local News ~ 03/06/18)
A third-generation Putnam County farmer who is putting a new twist on production agriculture will share his experiences Saturday morning during the 2018 Putnam County Ag Day program. Noah Poynter will speak on drone use in production agricutlure during the Saturday event at Putnam County Fairgrounds Community Building...
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Putnam Scanner for March 7, 2018
(Police Logs ~ 03/06/18)
Sheriff’s Department A Fillmore man was booked in the Putnam County Jail early Monday following a one-vehicle crash Sunday evening. At 8:56 p.m. 28-year-old Justin W. Lewis was northbound on County Road 1025 East near County Road 725 South in a 1999 Chevrolet pickup...
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Crawfordsville woman fatally injured in U.S. 231 accident during morning fog at Linden
(Local News ~ 03/06/18)
LINDEN -- A two-vehicle accident on fog-shrouded U.S. 231 at the Linden overpass Tuesday morning claimed the life of a 47-year-old Montgomery County woman. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reported that Dana R. Record, of Crawfordsville, was northbound on U.S. 231 at approximately 5:30 a.m. when she lost control of her 2005 Jeep Liberty and went into the southbound lane, 10 miles north of Crawfordsville...
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GHS product featured in comedy at Crawfordsville
(Local News ~ 03/06/18)
Michaela Semak, a 2017 Greencastle High School graduate with a number of GHS and Putnam County Playhouse acting roles to her credit, is appearing in the Vanity Theater production of “39 Steps” at Crawfordsville this weekend, March 9-11. Friday and Saturday evening performances start at 7:30 p.m., while Saturday and Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m...
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Vegan pitch-in luncheon Monday at library
(Local News ~ 03/06/18)
On Monday, March 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the public is invited to join the Putnam County Public Library’s Live Local, Think Global series for a pitch-in lunch featuring plant-based foods. You can get a taste of how to eat healthier while also positively affecting climate change...
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FEATURED ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Evan Crowe, Greencastle
(High School Sports ~ 03/06/18)
Evan Crowe is a senior at Greencastle and participates in soccer and football. ——— Banner Graphic: Talk about sports, their role in your life and what you have learned from them. Evan Crowe: “Sports have taught me discipline and how to be a team player, as well as keeping me in shape. I like the nerves before the game, it’s great. I love playing the game with friends and how you get to bond with them.”...
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Stein chosen Small School All-State; Combs gets honorable mention
(High School Sports ~ 03/06/18)
Senior Lillie Stein of South Putnam was chosen to the Small School All-State team recently by the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association. Stein, who led the Eagles to their second straight sectional championship this year, led her team in scoring with 16.8 points per game and in rebounding with 6.3. She also averaged 3.4 steals and 3.0 assists per game...
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Meyer excited to begin college career at Marian
(College Sports ~ 03/06/18)
Maggie Meyer waited patiently for the opportunity to play college volleyball, seeing several of her travel teammates finalize their deals. Once an opportunity came to be from Marian University, Meyer jumped at the chance and recently signed her national letter-of-intent to attend the Indianapolis NAIA school...
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