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Health Department to host second mass vaccination site Saturday at South Putnam
(Local News ~ 04/12/21)
The Putnam County Health Department has announced a second mass vaccination clinic, set for Saturday, April 17 at South Putnam High School. The site will be administering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, available to anyone 18 years and older. Second dose appointments will be necessary 28 days later...
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Community center project keeps slowly moving along
(Local News ~ 04/12/21)
Albeit slowly, the Greencastle Community Center/YMCA project is moving along, the City Council was told at its April meeting. The next step in the project, City Attorney Laurie Hardwick reported, is going out for proposals for construction management services on the project...
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Mad Dash
(Local News ~ 04/12/21)
Rain was not enough to dissuade some excited youngsters from taking their share of sweet treats during the Reelsville Volunteer Fire Department’s Easter egg hunt Saturday afternoon. Meanwhile, seven-year-old Isaac Hastings of Reelsville picks up one of his eggs...
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Attempted rape suspect in custody at Putnam County Jail
(Local News ~ 04/12/21)
Wanted for allegedy attempting to rape a mentally disabled victim last fall, a Greencastle man is now lodged at the Putnam County Jail. Jason F. Beelby, 45, was booked in at 4:20 p.m. Saturday on a warrant for Level 3 attempted rape when the victim is mentally disabled or deficient...
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Salvation Army needing advisory council volunteers
(Local News ~ 04/12/21)
The Salvation Army is seeking volunteers to form an advisory council for Putnam County’s service extension. Members meet locally four times a year and work together to conduct the annual Red Kettle Campaign and plan other activities. The Red Kettle Campaign raised $1,280 last year. This is what the Salvation Army of Putnam County has available in 2021 to assist those in need...
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‘Celebrating Communal Covid Creativity’ next for virtual festival
(Local News ~ 04/12/21)
“Celebrating Communal Covid Creativity” is the theme of this week’s 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Greencastle Virtual Music Festival event, A livestreamed discussion and performance, it is available on Zoom at http://gvmf.live, simultaneously rebroadcast at facebook.com/greencastlevirtualmusic and at youtube.gvmf.live...
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Indianapolis man arrested for Saturday DUI incident
(Local News ~ 04/12/21)
An out-of-county man was arrested Saturday morning after a drunk-driving incident in which both a street sign and a mailbox were damaged. At about 7:25 a.m., Putnam County Dispatch received a report of a vehicle westbound on Veterans Memorial Highway that had disregarded the stop at the intersection with Jackson Street. It was noted that the vehicle had done so at a high rate of speed...
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GAC announces Adult Visual Arts Exhibit: ‘Living Local’
(Local News ~ 04/12/21)
The Greencastle Arts Council, in collaboration with the Putnam County Museum, is currently accepting submissions to the second annual Putnam County Adult Visual Arts Exhibition: “Living Local.” Deadline for online submission of work is May 16. The exhibit, which will take place at the museum, is scheduled to open on July 1 and conclude with a closing reception for the artists Sunday, Sept. 26 from 2-4 p.m. Both the exhibit and the reception are open to the public...
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Mary Allison helps bring speaker to Area 30
(Local News ~ 04/12/21)
With support from the Mary Allison Children’s Trust, the Area 30 Career Center was able to host live virtual presentations from nationally recognized motivational speaker Nathan Harmon recently. Harmon gave two different sessions to over 300 Area 30 students, and addressed topics related to mental health, leadership and character development...
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Robert D. Wright
(Obituary ~ 04/12/21)
Robert D. Wright, 84, of Greencastle, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021. He was born Nov. 30, 1936 to the late Claude and Doris ( Shipley) Wright. Robert served his country in the Army from 1954 to 1960. After his time in the military he worked quality control for BDP/Carrier Heating and Cooling until he retired...
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Sharon Kay Micallef
(Obituary ~ 04/12/21)
Sharon Kay Micallef, 78, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at the Olathe Hospice House House in Olathe, Kan. She was preced in death by her husband Giuseppe, father Gilbert, mother Frances, brother William and stepson Paul (Kristy). Sharon is survived by her children, Kim, Gregg (Michelle), Teresa (Dan) and Stephanie (KC); siblings Shirley (the late Paul), Debbie (Jim), William Beams (Vicky) and Diane Hood; grandchildren Meagan (Greg), Savannah (Derrick), Harry (her four-legged grandson), Brandi, Cheyenne, Dalton (Julie), Logan (Jess), Zachary, Joel (Bethany), Jeslyn (Shane), Presley and Paul Jr.; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews, including Robbie, who she spent her last years with, along with her twin sister Shirley.. ...
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‘Kadeo’ Kaden William Lewis
(Obituary ~ 04/12/21)
“Kadeo” Kaden William Lewis, 17, of Plainfield, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Born May 7, 2003 in Danville, he was the son of Kelly and Crystal (Sutherlin) Lewis. Kadeo was a junior at Cascade High School and a member of the wrestling team. He was a fun loving kid who enjoyed his wild hair, letting it fly on the wrestling mat (his patented spladle) and spending time with all his friends and family...
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Gear up for gardening
(Local News ~ 04/12/21)
Research shows that cultivating plants is beneficial for us. Gardening has been associated with improvements in attitudes toward health and nutrition, better school performance for kids and community spirit. Every April, communities, groups and individuals celebrate National Garden Month. Gardening can be a great way to enjoy being outside, get exercise and grow fruits and vegetables...
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Putnam Scanner for April 13, 2021
(Police Logs ~ 04/12/21)
Eight people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Sunday • At 10:17 p.m. Brandi L. Clodfelter, 39, Clayton, was lodged at the jail for possession of methamphetamine and unlawful possession of a syringe. • At 10:48 a.m. Jennifer M. Buttery, 28, Attica, was taken into custody on a writ of body attachment for two counts of driving with a suspended license with a prior conviction...
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MHAoPC accepting 2021 nominations for annual awards
(Local News ~ 04/12/21)
Mental Health America of Putnam County (MHAoPC) is now accepting nominations for its 2021 Person and Educator of the Year awards. These awards recognize the work a particular teacher or a community member has done regarding mental health. They can be people who shared mental resources in the community, coordinated organized events or workshops regarding mental health or had an impact on an individual personally...
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Presbyterian Church hosts screening of new film ‘The Father’
(Local News ~ 04/12/21)
Greencastle Presbyterian Church will be hosting a watch party of the new film “The Father” starring Anthony Hopkins on Wednesday, April 14 at noon. Lauded for Hopkins’ performance, the movie depicts caring for an aging parent or loved one. The film is being shown as part of an effort to raise awareness about National Healthcare Decisions Day, and is an opportunity for others to connect about facing end-of-life issues...
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Kindergarten round-up dates set in Greencastle
(Local News ~ 04/12/21)
Kindergarten round-up dates have been set for students entering kindergarten in Greencastle Community School Corporation for the 2021-22 school year. Ridpath round-up will take place Wednesday, April 21 from 1-6:30 p.m. Round-up at Deer Meadow will take place Thursday, April 22 from 1-6:30 p.m...
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Art Walk event slated at DePauw this weekend
(Local News ~ 04/12/21)
Art Walk, a celebration of artists and creators in the DePauw University community, is scheduled this weekend. Hosted and created by student members of the DePauw Contemporary Ensemble, it’s a three-day festival running from Friday, April 16 through Sunday, April 18. It will consist of a small number of socially distanced live performances all around campus, a number of live-streamed concerts, and more than 40 digital exhibits...
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Faith, Hope & Love food distribution set Saturday
(Local News ~ 04/12/21)
BAINBRIDGE — Food distribution will take place this Saturday at Faith, Hope & Love Food Pantry. The event will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. at the 1700 W. U.S. 36, Bainbridge. Distribution takes place the first and third Saturday of each month.
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Majority of Americans want to talk about end-of-life care
(Local News ~ 04/12/21)
The Putnam County Hospice and Palliative Care Association (PCHPCA) is sharing the results of a national survey by The Conversation Project, which reveals that the comfort zone is growing larger for having end-of-life care conversations. More than half (53 percent) of Americans now say they would feel relieved if a loved one started “the conversation.”...
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