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Skeletal remains found near Van Bibber Lake
(Local News ~ 04/26/18)
VAN BIBBER LAKE -- The discovery of what appears to be human skeletal remains in the Van Bibber Lake area northwestern of Greencastle is under investigation by Indiana State Police criminal investigation detectives and crime scene investigators from the Putnamville Post, along with the Putnam County Coroner's Office...
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City Council seeking candidates for school board appointee
(Local News ~ 04/26/18)
The Greencastle City Council is seeking candidates for the Greencastle Community Schools Board of Trustees. The position is a four-year term. The seat, currently filled by Lisa Lazar, will commence on July 1, 2018 and continue until June 30, 2022. Applications are available at City Hall, 1 N. Locust St., and also on the city's website at www.cityofgreencastle.com. Completed applications will be accepted at City Hall until noon Friday, May 18...
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Kapatti 'Katie' Elizabeth Ingram-Thompson
(Obituary ~ 04/26/18)
Kapatti "Katie" Elizabeth Ingram-Thompson, 42, of Greencastle, passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at Hendricks Regional Hospital. Katie was born in Greenfield on July 3, 1975, the daughter of Herman Eugene and Julia Elizabeth (Davidson) Ingram,...
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ISP recognizes three Putnamville troopers, including Trooper of Year Bell
(Local News ~ 04/26/18)
PUTNAMVILLE -- Indiana State Police Supt. Douglas G. Carter and his primary staff recognized three Putnamville troopers their hard work and dedication in a recent awards program for ISP employees at the Indiana Government Center. Trooper Justin B. Bell, a two-year ISP veteran, was presented the 2017 Trooper of the District Award for the Putnamville District...
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Two men injured in one-vehicle U.S. 40 crash
(Local News ~ 04/26/18)
PUTNAMVILLE -- Two men were injured in a one-vehicle accident Wednesday on U.S. 40 in western Putnam County. At approximately 1:45 p.m., Indiana State Police and Putnam County emergency agencies responded to a pickup truck crash on westbound U.S. 40 near County Road 325 West...
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William Austin Whitmer
(Obituary ~ 04/26/18)
William Austin Whitmer, 75, of Bainbridge, passed away at his home Thursday, April 26, 2018. He was born on June 13, 1942 in Eugene, Ore., to the late Lee and Neva (Buehler) Whitmer. On Jan. 5, 1963 in Indianapolis, he married Linda (Hindman) Whitmer. She survives...
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University Band offers ‘Ode to Joy’ Sunday at Green Center
(Local News ~ 04/26/18)
Although spring showers may bring flowers, in Greencastle they seem to also bring an abundance of music. Before heading over to the fairgrounds Sunday for the Spring Fling Music Fest benefiting the Putnam County Non-Food Pantry, the DePauw University Band invites the community to its spring 2018 concert benefiting the Putnam County Emergency Food Pantry (PCEFP)...
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Water quality panel set Monday at PCPL
(Local News ~ 04/26/18)
The Putnam County Public Library will host a panel discussion on the impact of water quality on the environment and community health on Monday, April 30 at 6:30 p.m. The program is free and open to the public. Panelists will include Dr. Margo Tucker, assistant director of the Downstream Project and assistant counsel for energy and environment for the Citizens Action Coalition; Jeanne Pope, professor of geosciences at DePauw University, who developed a new research program in 2012 to investigate and address agricultural runoff in Putnam County with Nick Meszaros, senior geosciences major; Sheryl Myers, founding director of Heart of the River Coalition and White River Watchers; and Jody Arthur, founding member and board member of the Indiana Water Monitoring Council who has worked in the Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s Office of Water Quality her entire career.. ...
- GHS Top 10 Percent (Local News ~ 04/26/18)
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Star Wars party at library on May 4
(Local News ~ 04/26/18)
May the fourth be with you at the Putnam County Public Library. Star Wars fans and all others are invited to stop by the library, 103 E. Poplar St., Greencastle, any time between 5 and 7 p.m. on Friday, May 4 for Star Wars-related snacks, crafts and activities for padawans of all ages...
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Officer elections set Tuesday at Eagles 4388
(Local News ~ 04/26/18)
Eagles Aerie 4388, Greencastle, will host officer elections from noon-6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1. Candidates were nominated at a recent meeting and now members will have the opportunity to cast their votes on Tuesday. The lodge is located at 207 Elizabeth St., Greencastle...
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Court News for April 27, 2018
(Court News ~ 04/26/18)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases Chelsea R. Demetro, 26, Indianapolis, Level 4 felony possession of cocaine, Level 5 felony possession of methamphetamine Anthony K. McDonald, 32, Cloverdale, Level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine, Class B misdemeanor possession of marijuana...
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Putnam Scanner for April 27, 2018
(Police Logs ~ 04/26/18)
County Jail Five people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Wednesday • At 9:31 p.m. Michael Allen Kessler, 71, Greencastle, was lodged at the jail on a local warrant. • At 5:48 p.m. Stephanie Danielle Ray, 32, Indianapolis, was taken into custody on an out-of-county warrant...
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Trooper stops motorcycle speeding along at 114 mph on I-70
(Local News ~ 04/26/18)
CLOVERDALE -- A 23-year-old New York motorcyclist, claiming he was "just checking out" his bike, was ticketed for going in excess of 100 mph and cited for reckless driving Wednesday on Interstate 70 in Putnam County, Indiana State Police at Putnamville reported...
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Steve Cash seeking commissioner seat on Democrat ballot
(Local News ~ 04/26/18)
Steve Cash is seeking the 2nd District seat on the Putnam County Board of Commissioners and is the lone Democrat on the May 8 primary ballot. “I believe the commissioner’s position needs someone who has displayed leadership,” Cash said. “From being South Putnam’s first president of the Honor Society to my current position as president of Putnam County Farm Bureau Inc. ...
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Spring Fling Music Fest gives real experience to GHS management students
(Local News ~ 04/26/18)
In a textbook example of getting the curriculum out of the textbook, the Principals of Business Management class at Greencastle High School has become “Concert Planning 101” this year. Or at least it goes something like that. Through a partnership between teacher Brittany Labhart and the Putnam County Coalition for Education and the Creative Arts (better known as The Castle), the students have been asked to take the principals they learn in class and apply it to a concert benefitting a local non-profit.. ...
- Fillmore Walk-a-thon (Local News ~ 04/26/18)
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PREP ROUNDUP: Bennett records ace as Cubs keep rolling
(High School Sports ~ 04/26/18)
Greencastle’s Jake Bennett has done just about everything so far in this spring’s high school golf season except sink a hole-in-one. Bennett checked off that box on Wednesday, acing the No. 2 hole at Windy Hill with his first career ace in his team’s 164-171 win over Tri-West...
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NFL draft: Colts take Irish lineman with first-round pick
(Professional Sports ~ 04/26/18)
INDIANAPOLIS — Quenton Nelson, welcome to Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Colts selected Nelson, considered by many to be the best offensive lineman prospect to enter the NFL Draft in the last couple decades, with the No. 6-overall pick in the NFL Draft on Thursday night...
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