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Greencastle’s Newgent returns to LPS victory lane in super stocks
(Professional Sports ~ 08/21/18)
PUTNAMVILLE — The pits and stands were full for the return of the Midwest Sprint Car Series at Lincoln Park Speedway on Saturday night, and fans were not disappointed with the on-track action. Brent Beauchamp pulled away by several car lengths to win the $3,000 top prize after a wild battle for nearly the entire duration of the 30-lap main event. ...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Cougar runners get off to good start
(High School Sports ~ 08/21/18)
North Putnam’s cross country teams got off to good starts last weekend, sweeping North Montgomery in dual meets on Friday and competing well in the Fountain Central Invitational on Saturday. Against North Montgomery, Zach Huff won the two-mile boys’ race in 11:26 as the Cougars won 21-36...
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Motivational speaker who inspires students to be 'unstoppable' at CHS Aug. 29-31
(Local News ~ 08/21/18)
CLOVERDALE -- Drugs, suicide, bullying and underachievement are issues motivational speaker Craig Conrad will address with students and the public on three days, Wednesday through Friday, Aug. 29-31 at the Cloverdale High School gymnasium. "Conrad brings tangible ways to look at life as a great opportunity," noted Kathy Morgan Endeavor's customer engagement and media relations coordinator...
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Kent 'Fraz' Dale Frazier
(Obituary ~ 08/21/18)
Kent "Fraz" Dale Frazier, 61, of Indianapolis, was taken from family and friends way too early on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018. Kent was born on Oct. 9, 1956, in Crawfordsville to the late Garland and Joan Frazier of Cataract Lake. Kent leaves behind a son, Konner Frazier of Texas; a daughter, Karlee Smith of Camby; three grandsons: Keegan, Kolton and Kobe Smith; two sisters, Karen Frazier of New Palestine, and Marsha Jimenez of Helotes, Texas; two nephews, Kirt Andrews and Kyle Andrews of Texas; and five great-nephews and great-nieces, Kennedy, Ian, Shaun, Kaithe and Karis Andrews.. ...
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Troni Bruce Miller
(Obituary ~ 08/21/18)
Troni Bruce Miller, 60, Greencastle, passed away on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018. Troni was born in Putnam County on Dec. 3, 1957, the son of Raymond Eugene and Martha (Fisher) Miller. He married Jena Miller. A memorial service for Troni will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25 at the Moose Lodge, 212 W. Franklin St., Greencastle...
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William 'Bill' Leo Wheeler
(Obituary ~ 08/21/18)
William (Bill) Leo Wheeler, 74, flew away to his heavenly home Monday, Aug. 20, 2018. He was born in Terre Haute on Sept. 3, 1943 to the late William Lodell and Vera Louise (Lowe) Wheeler. Bill served as a soldier in the U.S. Army for 20 years (retired in 1983). ...
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Marilyn Gayle Wager
(Obituary ~ 08/21/18)
Marilyn Gayle Wager, 88, of Greencastle, passed away on Aug. 21, 2018, at the Millpond Health Campus. She was born at home in Clinton Falls on Sept. 3, 1929 to Marion A. and Delsa M. (Thomas) Brattain. Marilyn grew up in the Clinton Falls, Russellville and New Market communities, graduating from New Market High School...
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Non-Food Pantry distribution set Saturday
(Local News ~ 08/21/18)
The Putnam County Non-Food Pantry, hosted by St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, will be distributing items from 12:30 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25, in the parish hall at 520 E. Seminary St. In order to be eligible for these items, bring proof of Putnam County residence...
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Putnam Scanner for August 22, 2018
(Police Logs ~ 08/21/18)
County Jail Six people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Tuesday • At 5:18 a.m. Antwan Jermaine Hall, 29, Indianapolis, was housed at the jail on a local warrant. • At 12:27 a.m. Krystal Lee McFadden-Smith, 31, Fillmore, was booked in on a local warrant...
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Bray: Indiana Senate Republicans offering paid internships for 2019
(Local News ~ 08/21/18)
The Indiana Senate Republican Caucus is offering paid spring-semester internships in its legislative, legal, policy, communications and information technology offices during the 2019 session of the Indiana General Assembly, State Sen. Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) has announced...
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Self-management diabetes class starts Sept. 4 at PCH
(Local News ~ 08/21/18)
Everyone With Diabetes Counts, a diabetes self-management class, will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 4 at Putnam County Hospital. The six-week series is free and open to anyone with diabetes or prediabetes, their families and/or support person(s). Topics will include Understanding the Human Body, Understanding Risk Factors for Diabetes, Monitoring Your Body, Get Up and Move, Meal Planning, Diabetes Complications, Medications and Medical Care and Living with Diabetes...
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Jenna Nees receives Achievement Award from national ag agents association
(Local News ~ 08/21/18)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Immediately following the Putnam County Fair, one of Putnam County’s Extension educators found herself needing to pack for a work-related trip while her colleagues were likely recovering from the madness of the previous week. However, the trip also provided some major recognition for Putnam County Ag and Natural Resources Educator Jenna Nees, as she was recognized as a recipient of the 2018 Achievement Award from the National Association of County Agriculture Agents (NACAA)...
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All school board races remain uncontested as filing deadline looms
(Local News ~ 08/21/18)
With days remaining until the school board filing deadline, none of eight local school board positions set to appear on local ballots has more than one candidate. Two of the spots remained unfilled entirely as of late Tuesday morning. The deadline to file for one of these positions is noon on Friday, Aug. 24...
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City Councilmen converse, comment on variety of community issues
(Local News ~ 08/21/18)
Conversing with three of the City Council's more communicative members, a dozen community residents shared thoughts on a wide range of local issues Monday night during the latest Community Conversation session at City Hall. Sharing Council insight into some of the challenges facing Greencastle and its environs, Councilmen Steve Fields, Mark Hammer and Gary Lemon addressed issues ranging from jobs, wages and housing to the community center/YMCA project and the upcoming Indianapolis Road reconstruction effort.. ...
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Court News for August 22, 2018
(Court News ~ 08/21/18)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases Raymond D. Gray, 26, Poland, Level 5 felony intimidation, two counts of Level 6 felony pointing a firearm, Level 6 felony criminal recklessness Brandon Prosser, 24, Greencastle, Level 6 felony intimidation...
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Greencastle native's award-winning short film gets Bloomington premiere Sunday
(Local News ~ 08/21/18)
A Greencastle native, whose animation attraction began in a darkened Ashley Square Cinema, will premiere his award-winning animated short film, "The Encounter," Sunday, Aug. 26 in Bloomington. The 7-8 p.m. event at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave., is free and open to the public. No tickets are necessary...
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FEATURED ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Thomas Fanning, South Putnam
(High School Sports ~ 08/21/18)
Thomas Fanning is a senior at South Putnam and participates in tennis, basketball and golf. ——— Banner Graphic: What do you like best about playing sports, and what have you learned from them? Thomas Fanning: “I have learned a lot here at South, especially from all the different coaches. ...
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Eagles continue to get votes; upset gets Cascade into top 10
(High School Sports ~ 08/21/18)
South Putnam received votes in the Associated Press high school football rankings for the second straight week. The Eagles received four voting points after their 6-0 win over Cloverdale and stand in a tie with Triton for 22nd place in Class A. Cascade, which upset Hendricks County rival Danville 28-21 to christen its new artificial playing surface, received 22 points to rank 10th in Class 2A...
- Hometown jersey night (High School Sports ~ 08/21/18)
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Rumble strips on U.S. 231 resurfacing project will need relocated, INDOT says
(Local News ~ 08/21/18)
Some areas of the recent U.S. 231 repaving project stretching from Greencastle to Cloverdale will soon have to be revamped, Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) officials have confirmed. Rumble strips in those areas on the newly paved roadway were incorrectly placed, making the road narrower than what was planned...
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