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Bobby Ray Broadstreet
(Obituary ~ 10/29/18)
Bobby Ray Broadstreet, 86, of Stilesville, gained his wings on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Fillmore on Jan. 9, 1932 to Harold and Juanita Broadstreet. Bob married Laura Alice Nichols on Sept. 26, 1952. He was preceded in death by both parents; his sisters, Marjorie Broadstreet, Patricia Skinner and Janet Springer; and brothers Maurice and Marvin Broadstreet...
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Dorothy 'Dottie' Rose McCleary Campbell
(Obituary ~ 10/29/18)
Dorothy ("Dottie") Rose McCleary Campbell passed away on Oct. 21, 2018 at age 88. Dorothy lived her life with the intention of enjoying every moment. Her goal was to use up every drop of living and arrive at life's finish line in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out and loudly proclaiming, "Wow, what a ride!"...
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Paul Jonathon Fischer
(Obituary ~ 10/29/18)
Paul Jonathon Fischer, 60, of Carmel, passed away Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018 in the McGivney Health Care in Carmel. Born Aug. 23, 1958 in Greencastle, he was the son of Everett A. Fischer and Mary Lena Fischer. Paul had worked as a press operator for a plastics plant...
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Patricia L. Berger
(Obituary ~ 10/29/18)
Patricia L. Berger, 89, of Cloverdale passed away Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. She was born July 3, 1929 to the late Fred and Mary (Gribben) Manning. Patricia married Ted Berger on Aug. 16, 1958, and he preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Monica Whitkanack and her husband John, Michael Berger, Mark Berger, Patricia Ann Berger, Rita Lotz and her husband Roy; sister Mariella Sabotin; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren...
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Charles F. 'Sonny' Wood
(Obituary ~ 10/29/18)
Charles F. "Sonny" Wood, 76, of Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Arrangements are pending at Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home, Greencastle.
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Clovers, Eagles to tip off girls’ hoop season tonight
(High School Sports ~ 10/29/18)
Cloverdale and South Putnam will open the girls’ high school basketball season for Putnam County schools tonight as they meet at Central Elementary starting at 7:30 p.m. The game was scheduled for South Putnam’s regular home court, but a renovation project is not yet completed...
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Emma Wilson cruises to repeat state XC title
(High School Sports ~ 10/29/18)
TERRE HAUTE — A lot of words can describe Emma Wilson and her illustrious high school cross country career, which concluded on Saturday with her second straight state championship. Greencastle coach Craig Jordan found a pretty fitting adjective. “Emma is amazing,” he said. “She ran a great race to become the first girl in Indiana history to repeat 5K cross country state titles. She did a great job of focusing on herself and minimizing external pressure.”...
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Fall carnival moved to inside to Inn at DePauw
(Local News ~ 10/29/18)
With a 90-percent chance of rain in the forecast for Wednesday, the fall carnival set to coincide with downtown trick-or-treating has been moved to an inside location. Originally slated for the Vine Street parking lot from 4-6 p.m. on Halloween, the event will now take place in the Inn at DePauw social center...
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Masquerade winners named at Russellville Halloween Social
(Local News ~ 10/29/18)
RUSSELLVILLE -- A large crowd was in attendance Saturday, Oct. 27 at the annual Russellville Halloween Social at the Russellville Community Center. Darrell Wiatt, president of the Russellville Community Center, announced the winners as follows: Best Character -- 1st - Jameson Higgins; 2nd - Ryder Kashman; 3rd - Tinsley Campbell; 4th - Weston Britton; 5th - Savannah Boler; 6th - Sidney Hodgen; 7th - Hayden Crabb; 8th - Abby White; 9th - Jessie Wethington; 10th - Colton Jones...
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Time to consider fire safety when heating home with wood
(Local News ~ 10/29/18)
Early this week, when driving to and from work, the reality of how cold it is and how many homeowners in Putnam County are choosing to heat their houses with wood, truly sank in. Some of the houses had thick dark smoke coming from them, while others you could barely tell had any smoke. ...
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Star Student
(Local News ~ 10/29/18)
For displaying responsibility through her words and actions, Greencastle High School senior Gretchen Weliever (center) is one of two GHS students honored as Character Education Program Star Students for September.
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Poland veteran Lucas presented Purple Heart by Sen. Young
(Local News ~ 10/29/18)
BRAZIL – U.S. Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.) Monday attended a military service medal ceremony at the Clay County Courthouse at Brazil where he presented Paul Lucas of Poland with the Purple Heart he earned during the Korean War. Lucas was also presented Lucas with several other medals he earned, including the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars, Combat Infantry Badge (1st Award), and United Nations Service Medals...
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Families can make global impact through Operation Christmas Child
(Local News ~ 10/29/18)
Sites in the Greencastle area will be among 5,000 U.S. drop-off locations collecting shoebox gifts for children overseas during Operation Christmas Child’s National Collection Week, Nov. 12-19. Greencastle families, churches and groups are busy transforming empty shoeboxes into fun gifts filled with toys, school supplies and hygiene items. ...
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Halloween party set at library on Oct. 31
(Local News ~ 10/29/18)
The Putnam County Public Library will host a Halloween party on Wednesday, Oct. 31. Youngsters are invited to wear costumes, enjoy some spooky science and pick up a free book and some treats. Books have been donated by the Friends of the Library, thanks to membership and donations...
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Black Market Vinyl to play Halloween show
(Local News ~ 10/29/18)
The Greencastle band Black Market Vinyl is scheduled to play The Fluttering Duck’s Halloween night show on Wednesday, Oct 31. Music is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. Persons must be 21 and older to get in. The Duck is located inside the Inn at DePauw, 2 W. Seminary St., Greencastle...
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Putnam Scanner for October 30, 2018
(Police Logs ~ 10/29/18)
County Jail Ten people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Sunday • At 6:39 p.m. McKenzie Cheyenne King, 22, Pana, Ill., was lodged at the jail for domestic battery in the presence of a minor, neglect of a dependent and reckless driving...
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Wanted: Hunters to help hungry Hoosiers ‘Meat the Need’ effort
(Local News ~ 10/29/18)
Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry reminds all hunters and landowners about its deer donation program. After hunters have filled their freezer, they can help feed those in need in their area by donating to Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry’s “Meat the Need” initiative...
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Purdue ‘CSI guy’ Tate set for Nov. 7 Purdue Club of Putnam County dinner
(Local News ~ 10/29/18)
David Tate, director of Medical Laboratory and Forensic Sciences at Purdue University for 38 years, will be the featured speaker at a dinner program sponsored by the Purdue Club of Putnam County on Wednesday, Nov. 7. The 6:30 p.m. dinner will take place at Autumn Glen, 98 N. 10th St., Greencastle...
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Painting the Town
(Local News ~ 10/29/18)
Downtown businesses get a little more spooky with their storefronts painted with Halloween-themed designs Monday morning.
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4th District candidate Tobi Beck gets endorsement from Mayor Dory
(Local News ~ 10/29/18)
With just a week of campaigning remaining, District 4 congressional candidate Tobi Beck spent Monday morning in Greencastle, learning a few things about small business issues and real estate concerns, and picking up an endorsement from Mayor Bill Dory along the way...
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Burris named new senior GM of Rust Indiana properties
(Local News ~ 10/29/18)
Jeanne Burris, general manager and advertising manager for The Brazil Times, has new responsibilities added to her current role. Burris has been named senior general manager of the four Rust Publishing publications in Indiana — the Banner Graphic (Greencastle), Greene County Daily World (Linton), The Shopper and The Times...
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Election Day is one week from today
(Local News ~ 10/29/18)
The U.S. Senate ads have reached the height of their nastiness. Early voting has been going for nearly three weeks. Our mailboxes are even more cluttered with junk mail than normal. That’s right, election season is in full swing with the 2018 midterm elections just one week away...
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Russellville Community Church sets smorgasbord event
(Local News ~ 10/29/18)
RUSSELLVILLE -- The Russellville Community Church will have its annual Country Store and Smorgasbord on Saturday, Nov. 3 at the church. The country store opens at 4 p.m. with a variety of homemade baked goods and crafts. The smorgasbord starts at 5 p.m., with a large variety of food, including ham loaf, turkey and chicken and noodles. A free-will offering will be accepted for the meal...
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