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Virginia tops Texas Tech in OT for NCAA title
(College Sports ~ 04/09/19)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest on the NCAA Tournament championship game between Virginia and Texas Tech (all times local): 10:48 p.m. Virginia has won the first men’s basketball championship in school history, getting a career-high 27 points from De’Andre Hunter and clutch play from Kyle Guy to beat Texas Tech 85-77 in overtime...
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Tanker semi gets stuck on railroad crossing in Warren Township
(Local News ~ 04/09/19)
PUTNAMVILLE — Any motorist familiar with the country roads between Greencastle and Putnamville knows the treacherous railroad crossing on County Road 550 South just east of County Road 75 West. They also probably know that it’s just as well to avoid this Warren Township intersection in foul weather, in a stick shift and in just about anything much larger than a pickup...
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Darel Frank Lindquist
(Obituary ~ 04/09/19)
Darel Frank Lindquist, 72, of Greencastle, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2019. For his full obituary and condolences, please visit www.indianafuneralcare.com.
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Locust Street closed for DPU work Thursday, Friday
(Local News ~ 04/09/19)
As part of preparation work for the new DePauw University first-year residence hall project, a full street closure of Locust Street from north of Howard Street to south of Olive Street is scheduled for Thursday and Friday, April 11-12. The work will involve installing a water tap under Locust Street...
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Supermarket Sweep event April 22 to aid local food pantries
(Local News ~ 04/09/19)
The DePauw University Hartman Center for Civic Engagement and the Purdue Extension Office of Putnam County invite the public to take part in their inaugural Supermarket Sweep. Supermarket Sweep is a philanthropy event where teams (or individual shoppers) shop for and donate needed items to local food pantries. The event will take place on Monday, April 22 from 10 a.m.-11 p.m. at the Greencastle Kroger store, 821 Indianapolis Rd. All are welcome to participate and make a donation...
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Plan commission to consider wind farms, A1 changes
(Local News ~ 04/09/19)
A pair of big decisions loom for the nine-member County Plan Commission when it convenes on Thursday evening. At hand will be the questions of how the county will handle requests to place wind energy conversion systems (wind turbines) as well as the future of development standards for the A1 (Ag Protection) district...
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Joseph Conrad Gruener
(Obituary ~ 04/09/19)
Joseph Conrad Gruener, 52, Knightsville, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019 at his home after a tragic accident. He was born on March 16, 1967 in Morristown, N.J., to the late Herbert and Theresa (Dallen) Gruener. Joe graduated from Eminence High School in 1985...
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Indiana Court of Appeals invites public to hearing Monday on DePauw campus
(Local News ~ 04/09/19)
On Monday, April 15, DePauw University students, faculty and staff, and those in Putnam County community will again have an opportunity to see first-hand the workings of the justice system. As it has each spring for more than a decade, the Indiana Court of Appeals will come to the DePauw campus to hold a session which the public is invited to attend...
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Accident knocks out power to Greencastle neighborhood for more than 6 hours
(Local News ~ 04/09/19)
A one-car accident blamed on a loose dog knocked out power to a neighborhood on Greencastle's northeast side for more than six hours Monday night. Greencastle City Police reported that Joyce Dixon-Fyle, 65, Greencastle, lost control of her 2000 Volvo about 7 p.m. when a dog ran out in front of her as she drove along North Arlington Street, just south of Highwood Avenue.
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Linda Lu Hartman
(Obituary ~ 04/09/19)
Linda Lu (Proctor) Hartman, 75, of Bainbridge, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on Nov. 3, 1943 in Greencastle to Ivan and Lucile (Crosby) Proctor. She graduated from Bainbridge High School in 1961. She was a member of Bainbridge Christian Church...
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Annual Poland Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt Saturday
(Local News ~ 04/09/19)
POLAND -- The Annual Poland Community Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for Saturday, April 13 at the Poland Lions Park. Activity will begin at 1 p.m. with hunts in two age groups -- up through age four and ages five and over. Participants should bring their own baskets...
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Are hazardous wastes lurking in your home or garage?
(Local News ~ 04/09/19)
We’ve all seen warning labels on cleaners, garden chemicals, paint products and automotive fluids using words like toxic, caution and danger. These products can contain very harmful chemicals that can be poisonous if ingested, burn your skin or cause other serious health and respiratory issues, West Central Solid Waste District officials warn...
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Putnam Scanner for April 10, 2019
(Police Logs ~ 04/09/19)
County Jail Three people were booked in the Putnam County Jail on Monday. • At 11:53 p.m. Aaron William Pena, 33, Greencastle, was lodged at the jail for driving while intoxicated with a prior conviction. • At 10:21 a.m. Aaron DeWayne Sanders, 50, Indianapolis, was taken into custody on a local traffic warrant...
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‘Trojan Women’ tragedy to be staged this weekend at DePauw
(Local News ~ 04/09/19)
With chaos and terror surrounding them, the women of Troy must figure out how to survive when all hope is lost. DePauw University Theatre presents Euripides’ famous tragedy “Trojan Women” (adapted by Ellen McLaughlin). Performances of “Trojan Women” are in Moore Theatre at the Green Center for the Performing Arts from Thursday, April 11 through Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee on Sunday, April 14 at 1 p.m...
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DPU Concerto Competition winners to take center stage Sunday
(Local News ~ 04/09/19)
In one of the DePauw School of Music’s most anticipated events of the year, winners of the schoolwide Concerto Competition will take center stage as soloists with the DePauw University Orchestra on Sunday, April 14. The concert, conducted by the orchestra’s music director Orcenith Smith, will be given at 4 p.m. in Kresge Auditorium of the Judson and Joyce Green Center for the Performing Arts, 605 S. College Ave...
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New Putnam County Extension health and human sciences educator introduced
(Local News ~ 04/09/19)
Abbi Sampson is the new health and human sciences educator in Putnam County. She recently passed her registered dietitian examination and is a certified dietitian for the state of Indiana. Sampson also holds a ServSafe license with the National Restaurant Association. Sampson has passions for food insecurity, food and nutrition education, food safety, and lifestyle wellness...
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Easter Surprise
(Local News ~ 04/09/19)
Responding to the call with the Greencastle Park and Recreation Department in need of a bicycle donor for its annual Easter Egg Hunt is Carpenter Realtors
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Possible human remains near Lieber turn out to be deer
(Local News ~ 04/09/19)
CLOVERDALE -- For about 90 minutes Tuesday evening, area authorities thought they might have a death investigation on their hands. About 5:30 p.m. a mushroom hunter searching for morels in the vicinity of 11587 Meridian Line Rd. near Lieber State Recreation Area called 911 to report finding possible human remains...
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Accident knocks out power in city for more than 6 hours
(Local News ~ 04/09/19)
A one-car accident blamed on a loose dog knocked out power to a neighborhood on Greencastle’s northeast side for more than six hours Monday night. Greencastle City Police reported that Joyce Dixon-Fyle, 65, Greencastle, lost control of her 2000 Volvo about 7 p.m. when a dog ran out in front of her as she drove along North Arlington Street, just south of Highwood Avenue...
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Grand Day at Fillmore
(Local News ~ 04/09/19)
Combining Grandparents Day with the Book Fair, students enjoy the best of both worlds at Fillmore Elementary.
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DAZE WORK: Fields finding himself in good company as ISSA award winner
(Local News ~ 04/09/19)
GREENWOOD -- Chances are, if you’ve lived in Putnam County sometime during the last 40 years and played sports or had a kid or two who did, Steve Fields has written about you or someone near and dear to you. Today, I’m writing about him. You see, I’ve hired Fields twice as Banner Graphic sports editor...
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Roachdale issues boil order advisory
(Local News ~ 04/09/19)
ROACHDALE -- In consultation with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, it has been determined that Roachdale water customers should boil their drinking water, the town office announced Tuesday afternoon. The precautionary measure is recommended because of a drinking water problem being experienced within the service area...
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Boys' Indiana All-Stars announced
(High School Sports ~ 04/09/19)
Fifteen players have been selected for the 2019 IndyStar Indiana Boys All-Stars, it was announced Tuesday. Thirteen of the chosen group will play three games in June -- one exhibition game against the Indiana Junior All-Stars as well as home-and-home contests against the Kentucky All-Stars. Two of the players are being honored as All-Stars, but injuries will prevent them from participating in the games...
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FEATURED ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jaren Rossok, Cloverdale
(High School Sports ~ 04/09/19)
Jaren Rossok is a senior at Cloverdale and participates in baseball. ——— Banner Graphic: How important are sports to you, and what have you learned from them? JR: “Sports have been a way for me to connect with my friends and family and talk about things throughout the day and throughout life. I have learned teamwork and leadership, and being able to learn from people and also be able to lead.”...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Tiger Cubs pick up big win at White River Valley
(High School Sports ~ 04/09/19)
SWITZ CITY — Greencastle scored runs in all five innings to record a 14-3 high school baseball win at White River Valley on Monday evening. “The bats finally came to life today and we were able to produce with some timely hits,” Greencastle coach Ben Wells said. “On Saturday against Eminence, we left 18 runners on base, but we did not have that issue tonight which was great to see.”...
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Virginia primed for long stretch of success
(College Sports ~ 04/09/19)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kyle Guy had every reason to look toward next season the moment last season ended, a stunning and humiliating loss to UMBC in the NCAA Tournament forcing him into what he called “a dark place.” Instead, the junior guard ruminated over the loss for weeks...
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COUNTY SOFTBALL: Rally falls short for North Putnam
(High School Sports ~ 04/09/19)
BAINBRIDGE — South Putnam and North Putnam squared off in each team’s opening game of Western Indiana Conference play on Tuesday night. The Eagles used a hot start and then held off the Cougars late in the game to pick up a 12-9 victory in high school softball...
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COUNTY BASEBALL: South uses big bats to defeat North
(High School Sports ~ 04/09/19)
BAINBRIDGE — As the old adage made famous by Earl Weaver goes, "Momentum is only as good as the next day’s starting pitcher." More often than not, when that saying is being thrown around, it’s typically referring to a team keeping a winning streak alive...
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UPDATE: Sprocket Mural Works co-founder to speech moved to Inn at DePauw
(Local News ~ 04/09/19)
Megan Caruso, co-founder of Harrisburg, Pa.-based Sprocket Mural Works, will speak Thursday, April 11 in the Inn at DePauw's Emerson Room, about how we are affected by our surroundings and the role the arts play in providing a shared narrative within communities. Everyone interested in art, especially public art and quality of life, is invited to the free 7 p.m. presentation...
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