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Man wanted for shooting in Cunot
(Local News ~ 09/30/21)
CUNOT — Police in Owen County and surrounding areas are searching for a man they believe shot another from a moving vehicle on Wednesday. Deputies from the Owen County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the area of Upper Cliff Road near Poland regarding a man who had been shot in the leg...
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Redevelopment hears brief community center project update
(Local News ~ 09/30/21)
In one of its shortest meetings ever, the Greencastle Redevelopment Commission heard even a more brief update on the planned Community Center/YMCA project. Selection of a construction management firm has been the most recent hold-up. “Hopefully we can have a contract here shortly, the attorneys have been working on a contract,” Mayor Bill Dory said while noting that the Fundraising Committee of the Community Center project is poised to make a presentation to the Putnam County Community Foundation Board.. ...
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County Council could again consider cumulative capital development tax
(Local News ~ 09/30/21)
Last considered four years ago and roundly rejected by the Putnam County Council, the county could again consider establishing a cumulative capital development (CCD) fund. With the 2022 county budget up for final approval next month, the Council has been more seriously considering such matters recently, between recent budget hearings and their regular September meeting on Tuesday...
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Honoring Vernon Jordan
(Local News ~ 09/30/21)
As part of the festivities leading up to the inauguration of Lori White as DePauw University’s new president, the campus community honored one of its own Thursday afternoon with its newest dormitory being named in honor of 1957 graduate Vernon Jordan Jr.
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Oktoberfest to be staged at St. Paul’s this Saturday
(Local News ~ 09/30/21)
Fresh from a church expansion/renovation and one year removed from a curtailed fundraiser due to COVID-19, St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Greencastle will host its seventh annual Oktoberfest event this Saturday, Oct. 2. ...
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Pedal Putnam event slated Saturday
(Local News ~ 09/30/21)
With routes of 12, 40 and 62 miles available, the Pedal Putnam event is set for Saturday, Oct. 2 in Putnam County. The event will take place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and be headquartered at Big Walnut Sports Park. The event will be chip-timed and with the three routes, designed for families and cyclists of all abilities to enjoy Putnam County’s covered bridges, waterfalls, public art and countryside...
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Ivy Tech Greencastle part of $285 million campaign
(Local News ~ 09/30/21)
Through a multi-million-dollar campaign, Ivy Tech Community College is providing an opportunity for communities across the state to help strengthen its impact. The Greencastle campus is part of this effort. Community leaders gathered for an event at the campus Thursday evening to celebrate the public launch of this $285 million effort, which is aimed at encouraging investment into the institution and its students...
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FEATURED SENIOR ATHLETE: Ethan Mosier, Cloverdale
(High School Sports ~ 09/30/21)
Ethan is a senior at Cloverdale and participates in one sports, football. ——— Banner Graphic: How important are sports to you, and what have you learned from them? Ethan Mosier: “I enjoy sports. They’ve taught me about leadership and how to be able to follow and understand people.”...
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Greencastle advances to sectional final with South Putnam win
(High School Sports ~ 09/30/21)
BRAZIL — Handed a draw on the smaller half of the field, Greencastle and South Putnam squared of Thursday night with a spot in the IHSAA Northview Boys’ Tennis Sectional final the reward for the winner. Despite a shuffle in the lineup, the Tiger Cubs breezed into the final with a 4-1 win that finished the Eagles’ season...
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Football Friday: Eagles battle for WIC crown; Tiger Cubs tangle with Clovers; Cougars look west for win
(High School Sports ~ 09/30/21)
Two-thirds of the 2021 season is complete and as a result, most of the WIC small school decision standings have been set. South Putnam has a chance to clinch the division with its final conference game at Brown County with the Nashville-based Eagles needing to win in order to force a three-way split of the title with Greencastle...
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Allen Ray Seward
(Obituary ~ 09/30/21)
Allen Ray Seward, born Aug. 9, 1940 in Parke County, passed from the Earth to Heaven, unexpectedly, at home on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021. All that knew him knew of his compassion, generosity and caring nature for others, always ready and willing to help those in need...
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Dewayne W. Wilson
(Obituary ~ 09/30/21)
Dewayne W. Wilson, 78, of Greencastle, passed away Monday, Sept. 27, 2021 in the Hendricks Regional Hospital. Born Nov. 13, 1942 in Indianapolis, he was the son of William Lester Wilson and Mable (Lycan) Wilson. He married Julie Friend, and she survives...
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James ‘Jim’ E. Church
(Obituary ~ 09/30/21)
James “Jim” E. Church claimed his spiritual inheritance in Heaven on Sept. 27, 2021. He was 82, born in Coalmont, Ind., on July 17, 1939 to Coy Blan “Mike” Church and Eldred Craig Church Bicard Greenwood. Jim graduated from Linton-Stockton High School in 1957. He proudly served three years in the U.S. Navy prior to graduation from Indiana State University in 1964 with a BS degree in music education and a MS degree in 1965...
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James M. Huter
(Obituary ~ 09/30/21)
James M. Huter, 72, of Terre Haute, passed unexpectedly on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. He was affectionately known as Jim or Jimmy by friends and family. Jim was born in Louisville, Ky., and he was a graduate of Henryville High School. Jimmy loved dogs, large and small, and enjoyed spending time with friends. Jim had a passion for riding motorcycles and never knew a stranger...
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Fire alarm, cooking safety urged for Fire Prevention Week
(Local News ~ 09/30/21)
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and State Farm Insurance agent Brad Tucker have teamed up with the Greencastle Fire Department to support Fire Prevention Week, an annual public awareness campaign that promotes critical home fire safety messages...
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Service Learning Day slated for Oct. 22 at Cloverdale HS
(Local News ~ 09/30/21)
CLOVERDALE — Cloverdale High School will host its fourth Service Learning Day on Friday, Oct. 22 from 12:45-2:45 p.m. Students are encouraged to participate in the half-day service learning opportunity to foster respect and social responsibility. Any community member can get assistance with gutter cleaning, raking leaves and other similar maintenance tasks...
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Three organizations honor DePauw’s environmental efforts
(Local News ~ 09/30/21)
DePauw University’s commitment to environmental protection and sustainability recently has been recognized in three ways. DePauw was among the winners of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence for its campus energy master plan. ...
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Court News for Oct. 1, 2021
(Court News ~ 09/30/21)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Allen L. Kennedy, 58, Cloverdale, Level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine, Class A misdemeanor criminal trespass Richard L. Wood, 59, Roachdale, Class A misdemeanor domestic battery...
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Putnam Scanner for Oct. 1, 2021
(Police Logs ~ 09/30/21)
County Jail Wednesday • At 12:47 p.m. Aysia R. Dawson, 25, Indianapolis, was lodged at the jail for driving with a suspended license. Tuesday • At 10:05 p.m. Kyle A. Hendrick, 25, Crawfordsville, was taken into custody for theft and domestic battery...
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Giving Ways
(Local News ~ 09/30/21)
Part of a day of giving to support health and wellness, Greencastle Walmart Supercenter presents a $2,000 donation to the Putnam County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Wednesday afternoon...
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Brent L. Nichols
(Obituary ~ 09/30/21)
Brent Nichols, 63, of Fillmore, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021 Brent was born on Oct. 28, 1957 in Greencastle, to Ralph E. and Betty M. (Comer) Nichols. He was a lifelong mechanic who could fix just about anything. He enjoyed being in nature and roaming around the woods hunting for ginseng and mushrooms. He also enjoyed music, playing guitar and attending open mic nights at Fountain Square in Indianapolis...
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