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Hope’s Way reopens April 21, adding wedding, party venue to its stable
(Local News ~ 03/09/18)
BAINBRIDGE -- April 21 is the opening date for the 2018 season at Hope’s Way Recreation Center for children with special needs and their families. Hope’s Way is a 26-acre ranch located just east of Bainbridge. For the last 17 years, Hope’s Way has provided free recreation for families from over 16 counties...
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Look for new 4-way stopsigns as soon as this coming week
(Local News ~ 03/09/18)
With final approval green-lighting an ordinance establishing new four-way stopsigns at two of Greencastle’s most congested local intersections, installation of the new signs could come as early as next week, the City Council was told Thursday night...
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Attorney struck in crosswalk, driver could be charged
(Local News ~ 03/09/18)
A Greencastle attorney, attempting to cross Washington Street in a crosswalk on the south side of the Putnam County Courthouse, was struck by a car and knocked to the ground Friday, City Police reported. As Trudy Selvia, 48, reportedly walked in front of a stopped eastbound 2014 Ford Fusion, driven by Donna Clark, 60, Greencastle, the car started forward, striking Selvia and knocking her to the ground, Greencastle Police Chief Tom Sutherlin reported...
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Rescuers Beebe and Lee honored for saving local homeowner's life
(Local News ~ 03/09/18)
A 71-year-old Greencastle woman owes her life to the quick actions of two local emergency responders, and Thursday night, the City of Greencastle honored the men for their heroism. Greencastle Fire Department Lt. Brock Beebe and Greencastle Police Officer Kyle Lee were honored during a ceremony at the outset of the March City Council session at City Hall. ...
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Woman apprehended after high-speed chase through three counties
(Local News ~ 03/09/18)
PARKERSBURG — A West Lafayette woman was arrested just north of the Montgomery-Putnam county line Thursday night after leading police on a chase through parts of three counties. Now 42-year-old Shannon Kay McMullen is housed at the Parke County Jail facing felony charges and a $10,000 bond...
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Informational meeting about next Getting Ahead group March 13 at the Library
(Local News ~ 03/09/18)
The ninth “Getting Ahead in a Just Getting By World” group will begin April 3. An informational meeting on the program is set for Tuesday, March 13 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the downstairs Kiwanis room of the Putnam County Public Library. The group is open to those who are barely getting by, living paycheck to paycheck but want to get ahead. With Getting Ahead, hope is just around the corner...
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Martin Muschara
(Obituary ~ 03/09/18)
Martin Muschara, 62, of Greencastle, passed away Monday, March 5, 2018 in his home. He was born in Torrence, Calif., on Nov. 28, 1955 to Beulah Hoyle and Frank Muschara. Martin worked at International Automotive Components in Greencastle. He had a mysterious and kind soul. While Martin didn’t have much means for himself, he still tried to help the homeless when he could...
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Year-round camping reservations, spring discount available at state parks
(Local News ~ 03/09/18)
Indiana State Parks are now offering advance campsite reservations for spring, winter and fall. Camping has always been available year-round at state parks. But in the past, campers could not reserve a site in advance between November and April. Sites were available only by registering on-site the day of camping, and they were administered on a first-come, first-served basis...
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Four teams take court at McAnally for regional games Saturday
(High School Sports ~ 03/09/18)
While the Cloverdale boys’ basketball team heads to Greenfield-Central Saturday for Class 2A regional action, there are still games to be played right here in Putnam County as Greencastle hosts the Class 3A regional. In the 10 a.m. game, No. 7 Danville (20-4) will take on defending state champion and second-ranked Indianapolis Attucks (20-4)...
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SP’s Stein earns top player honor
(High School Sports ~ 03/09/18)
The 2017-18 all-Putnam County girls’ basketball team closely resembles last year’s edition, with five of the seven players being repeat members – and three of them placing on the honor squad for the third straight year. South Putnam senior Lillie Stein, one of the third-year all-county members, was voted as the county’s Player of the Year by the county’s coaches after leading the Eagles to their second straight sectional title...
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PCH offers tips with Patient Safety Awareness Week March 12-16.
(Local News ~ 03/09/18)
In recognition of Patient Safety Awareness Week, Putnam County Hospital (PCH) offers a number of tips to help patients stay safe and take an active role in their care. Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 12-16, is observed annually to raise awareness of important patient safety issues...
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Accomplished alumni return to School of Music March 12-19
(Local News ~ 03/09/18)
Included in the School of Music’s event schedule next week will be the return to campus of two accomplished alumni, tenor Thomas Cooley, a 1991 graduate of DePauw University, and the Tony Award-winning actress and singer Alice Ripley, a member of DePauw’s class of 1985...
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First Financial to host first-time homebuyers’ seminar on March 20
(Local News ~ 03/09/18)
First Financial Bank is hosting a free first-time homebuyers seminar on Tuesday, March 20 in Greencastle. The 6-8 p.m. seminar will be conducted at Prime Real Estate, 25 E. Franklin St. The seminar is designed to help homebuyers who may have questions on the following:...
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Acclaimed author Robin Black coming to DePauw
(Local News ~ 03/09/18)
Robin Black, author of the acclaimed “If I Loved You, I Would Tell You This” and the recent “Crash Course: Essays From Where Writing and Life Collide,” will visit DePauw University on Wednesday, March 14. Black will present a 7:30 p.m. reading as a guest of the James and Marilou Kelly Writers Series...
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ISP promotes Donna Elam to assistant commander of Special Investigations Division
(Local News ~ 03/09/18)
Indiana State Police Supt. Douglas Carter has promoted Lt. Donna M. Elam to the rank of captain to serve as assistant commander of the Indiana State Police Special Investigations Division. The Special Investigations Command oversees the Drug Enforcement Section and the Special Investigations Section which includes the Public Corruption, Organized Crime, Human Trafficking and Auto Theft units...
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Putnam Scanner for March 10, 2018
(Police Logs ~ 03/09/18)
County Jail Two people were booked in the Putnam County Jail on Thursday. • At 11:31 a.m. Ryan Keith Basler, 33, Greencastle, was lodged at the jail on a local warrant and a Montgomery County warrant. • At 4:21 a.m. Zachary Keith Gootee, 40, Indianapolis, was booked in on a local warrant...
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Court News for March 10, 2018
(Court News ~ 03/09/18)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases Shrese Singletary, 26, Springfield, Mass., Level 3 felony possession of methamphetamine, Class B misdemeanor possession of marijuana Devin A. Myers, 24, Greencastle, Level 6 felony theft of a firearm, Class B misdemeanor criminal mischief...
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