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Local officials confirm fifth COVID death, 81 total cases
(Local News ~ 05/06/20)
The Putnam County Health Department on Wednesday announced the fifth death of a Putnam County resident from COVID-19, confirming a Tuesday report from the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH). No further information about the individual will be released due to privacy laws...
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GCSC set to name new superintendent Monday
(Local News ~ 05/06/20)
Following a search so long that children were actually attending school in person when it began, Greencastle is poised to name a new school superintendent on Monday. The Greencastle School Board will meet in special session at 6:30 p.m. to approve and introduce the person who will replace current Supt. Jeff Hubble on July 1...
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Library Board approves gradual reopening plan
(Local News ~ 05/06/20)
Staff and officials of the Putnam County Public Library did what they believed was best by closing the building back in March. Now, they have a fluid plan for reopening the library. Library Director Matt McClelland laid out to the Library Board how this multi-phase plan could work during its regular session held remotely through Zoom a week ago...
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Brandi Lynn Callahan
(Obituary ~ 05/06/20)
Brandi Lynn Callahan, 44, Greencastle, died suddenly on May 4, 2020. Brandi was born in Greencastle on March 1, 1976, the daughter of Robert and Beverly New. She was a beloved mother to Owen, whom she loved and adored. Survivors include her sister, Jessica (Paul) Hirt; Kimberly (Paul) Rooksberry; and was an aunt to Douglas, Sam, Ethan and Josie...
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Signs of the Times
(Local News ~ 05/06/20)
Having missed most of their final semester of high school and with the end of e-learning only days away now, the seniors of Greencastle High School are being honored in a different way. Around the GHS parking lot, 125 signs dot the edge of the sidewalks, each one bearing the name of one Greencastle senior.
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Group shows appreciation for servers, bartenders
(Local News ~ 05/06/20)
The result of a recent GoFundMe campaign by local businesses and individuals, seven Moore’s Bar staff members each received $455.05 recently. The group collected the money to reach out and help local bartenders and servers who have been affected by the shutdowns of COVID-19...
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Putnamville staff, offenders work to prevent spread of COVID-19
(Local News ~ 05/06/20)
While positive cases are continually growing throughout the country and the state, staff and offenders at the Putnamville Correctional Facility are working to mitigate the spread of and exposure to COVID-19. The facility has produced masks that were given to staff and offenders. Staff members are having temperatures taken every day prior to entering the facility, and anyone who has a fever of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher is sent home...
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FREE ACCESS: IHSAA reverses course, opens high school sports on July 1
(High School Sports ~ 05/06/20)
The Indiana High School Athletic Association took a huge step on Wednesday toward the resumption of interscholastic sports in the fall by eliminating the "moratorium" week scheduled for the end of June and allowing schools to have workouts and training sessions starting July 1...
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INDOT project will improve bridge decks on U.S. 36 in Putnam County
(Local News ~ 05/06/20)
The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced lane restrictions begin Monday, May 11 on the U.S. 36 bridge over Big Walnut Creek located just east of Bainbridge. The contractor also plans to begin work on the U.S. 36 bridge over Monocah Creek next week, located just west of Groveland...
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Buzzi Unicem-Lone Star Industries recognized for environmental excellence
(Local News ~ 05/06/20)
In recognition of environmental stewardship, Buzzi Unicem USA recently achieved a Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) Conservation Certification tier award of GOLD for 2018-2021. The award is in recognition of sustainability initiatives involving Buzzi’s Putnam Nature Trail (People Pathways), white tailed deer species management and wetlands conservation habit awareness program at the Lone Star Industries Inc. Greencastle plant in Putnam County...
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