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Scammed traveler remains in Putnam County one week later
(Local News ~ 05/11/23)
A Kansas woman remains stranded in Putnam County one week after local police an other agencies came to her aid when her car broke down on Interstate 70 last Friday. The woman, who is wheelchair-bound and recently scammed out of her money, is being housed at Beyond Homeless in Greencastle while awaiting nearly $5,000 in repairs on her accessible van — likely the only viable way to get her and her powerchair back to Kansas...
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Impaired semi driver causes traffic back-up on Interstate 70
(Local News ~ 05/11/23)
PUTNAMVILLE -- Troopers from the Indiana State Police Putnamville Post and other first responders were dispatched near the 32-mile marker westbound on Interstate 70 after an accident involving two commercial motor vehicles at approximately 11:25 a.m. Thursday...
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Parking study to focus on potential downtown hotel, new housing development
(Local News ~ 05/11/23)
Potential development of a 63-room downtown Greencastle hotel and a 50- to 100-unit housing development near DePauw University has spawned the need for a downtown, hotel, mixed-use parking demand study. “We’ve been approached about a development downtown that’s going to require additional parking,” Mayor Bill Dory said, alluding to the hotel project without being specific at the recent meeting of the Greencastle Redevelopment Commission (RDC)...
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Fourth Leadership Academy cohort graduates Wednesday
(Local News ~ 05/11/23)
Concluding 11 weeks of tackling a variety of topics related to leadership, the Putnam County Leadership Academy graduated its fourth cohort on Wednesday. The short ceremony was held at Ivy Tech to celebrate 14 professionals from nine local organizations and businesses. Considered the 12th and final one, the occasion culminated 11 sessions in which they learned about communication and personal development...
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Goods for Sullivan
(Local News ~ 05/11/23)
Girl Scout Daisy Troop 1142 stands with an abundance of food and hygiene products for those affected by the tornado that struck Sullivan on March 31. The items were collected over two weeks at school offices at Cloverdale Schools, the Cloverdale Post Office and Value Market...
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North Putnam tops county teams at WIC Boys' Track Meet
(High School Sports ~ 05/11/23)
BRAZIL – North Putnam led the way for the Putnam County schools at the WIC Boys’ Track and Field Meet Thursday night, finishing sixth overall on 55 points. Greencastle finished ninth on 45.50 points, half a point behind Brown County, while Cloverdale was 10th on 19 points and South Putnam 11th on 14 points...
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Reelsville man wanted in connection with Brazil homicide
(Local News ~ 05/11/23)
BRAZIL — Area police are looking for Jon Luke Benjamin McGuff in connection with a deadly shooting in Brazil on Thursday afternoon. McGuff is armed and dangerous, according to Indiana State Police Sgt. Matt Ames. Ames said the Clay County Sheriff’s Department Dispatch received a 911 call at 3:50 p.m. on Thursday reporting shots fired...
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Fillmore announces pair of road closures
(Local News ~ 05/11/23)
FILLMORE — Road work will force the closure of a pair of roads in Fillmore in the coming week. On Monday, May 15, Cardinal Road will be closed just east of Main Street for repairs to a bridge. The project is expected to last one day, weather permitting...
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Cincinnati Circus to headline Second Saturday this weekend
(Local News ~ 05/11/23)
Second Saturday, Greencastle’s free, family-friendly event returns this weekend with a circus show. An aerial artist and juggler will be coming all the way from Cincinnati to entertain kids and parents alike. Plus, this year’s Second Saturday has an entirely new format to help families enjoy the evening...
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Reelsville VFD breakfast set Saturday
(Local News ~ 05/11/23)
REELSVILLE — The Reelsville Volunteer Fire Department will host its monthly breakfast this Saturday, March 13. The meal is for a free-will donation and served from 7-11 a.m. The department is located at 7748 S. CR 625 West, off of U.S. 40 next to Cook Lumber...
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