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West Nile virus confirmed in Putnam County mosquitos
(Local News ~ 08/07/23)
Indiana Department of Health officials have confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus in mosquitos in Putnam County. As of August 3, no human cases had been detected. However, health officials are encouraging all Hoosiers to take steps to protect themselves from insects and diseases they may carry...
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Greencastle home damaged in fire Monday
(Local News ~ 08/07/23)
Though an animal casualty was reported, no one was hurt in a fire that heavily damaged a home in Greencastle Monday morning. A box alarm was dispatched at about 5:30 a.m. for a structure fire at 409 1/2 Ohio St. Greencastle Fire Chief John Burgess first arrived at the residence and found flames coming from the rear...
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Water problem appears to be under control at YMCA site
(Local News ~ 08/07/23)
The wet soil problem at the site of the Wellness Center/YMCA appears to be in the rear-view mirror. That’s the word after testing at the site on Friday and installation last week of underdrains along the north and east sides of the building site west of Ballard Lane and east of the Walmart store along the south side of State Road 240...
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Admirers recall the softer side of ‘gentle giant’ Mike Meyer
(Local News ~ 08/07/23)
A gentle giant. A big softie. Those weren’t descriptors of Mike Meyer that one often heard outside of those who knew him best. Yet that’s the side of the longtime Greencastle High School English teacher and football coach that’s showing through in the outpouring of love and grief since his death on Friday, Aug. 4...
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CROSS COUNTRY PREVIEWS: South Putnam boys aim for sectional progress; Cloverdale consolidates under new coach Green
(High School Sports ~ 08/07/23)
The Eagles often found themselves nipping at North Putnam’s heels at boys’ events throughout the 2022 cross country season, a place behind the Cougars at each of the county, conference and sectional meets, but will look to surpass the northern county school as the 2023 season moves along...
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BOYS’ TENNIS PREVIEWS: Greencastle shuffles pack with more experienced roster; South Putnam adds position to lineup with additional roster member
(High School Sports ~ 08/07/23)
Another sport that sees postseason changes on the horizon, both Greencastle and South Putnam will be changing sectionals and will see further changes from the regional onward starting in the 2023 season. The Tiger Cubs and Eagles will now head to a four-team sectional held at Mooresville, facing the Pioneers and Martinsville. From there, the sectional winner heads to Brownsburg, as do any No. 1 singles or doubles individuals that are not defeated in the sectional round...
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Peters, Kelsey to perform Wednesday
(Local News ~ 08/07/23)
Singer/songwriter Joe Peters and multi-genre improvising guitarist Michael Kelsey are the featured performers in Wednesday’s Greencastle Summer Music Festival performance. The free 7:30 p.m. concert in Gobin Church is a gift to the community from the more than 60 donors who are at the core of the GSMF family of audience members, as well as all those who have contributed to the GSMF’s endowment at the Putnam County Community Foundation. ...
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Lost Hollow cuts ribbon on brewing operation
(Local News ~ 08/07/23)
Open for business as a restaurant since June, Lost Hollow Beer Co. officially added a brewery operation to its repertoire this weekend. Located at 102 E. Franklin St., Greencastle, in the old Wasser building, Lost Hollow has already become another downtown gathering spot with its variety of foods and beers...
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Clyda Brock Miller
(Obituary ~ 08/07/23)
Clyda Brock Miller, 90, Greencastle, passed away Friday afternoon, Aug. 4, 2023 at Autumn Glen in Greencastle. She was born in Woollum, Ky., on Sept. 28, 1932 the daughter of James and Sallie Trent Brock. She was a member of the New Maysville Community Church. Clyda loved her sweets and cookies, playing cards and especially visiting with her siblings...
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James Michael Cooper
(Obituary ~ 08/07/23)
James Michael Cooper Sr., 77, of Cloverdale, went to be with the Lord on Aug. 6, 2023. He was born April 6, 1946 in Indianapolis to the late James and Helen (Brady) Cooper. He married Laura (Faletic) Cooper on June 11, 1966, and she survives. He was a member of the Clayton Christian Church and honorably served his country in the United States Air Force...
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Betty J. Dye
(Obituary ~ 08/07/23)
Betty J. Dye, 81, of Coatesville, went to be with the Lord Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. She was born in Harrodsburg, Ky., on Aug. 8, 1941 to the late Phillip and Veda (Vickrey) Conner. She married Jasper Dye Sept. 3, 1957 and he preceded her in death June 4, 2007....
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PCHPCA: Vital Medical Information Files available in new locations
(Local News ~ 08/07/23)
The Putnam County Hospice and Palliative Care Association (PCHPCA) has announced the availability of free Vital Medical Information Files at added locations throughout the county. The Vital Medical Information File is a bright red, magnetic envelope that is designed to hold all of a person’s medical information and forms. It is kept on the refrigerator so this information is easily accessible when going to the doctor or to EMTs in an emergency...
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John Dee Allen
(Obituary ~ 08/07/23)
John Dee Allen, 88, of Greencastle, passed away on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023. Born in Greencastle Feb. 19, 1935, he was the son of Bayard Scobee and Frances (Browning) Allen. He was a basketball player and a 1953 graduate of Greencastle High School. He married Suzanne Glore on Oct. 13, 1957...
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Crawfordsville explosion kills 2, injures another
(Local News ~ 08/07/23)
CRAWFORDSVILLE (AP) — Two people in their 90s died and a third person was injured when a fire and reported explosion destroyed a home in Montgomery County, authorities said. Crawfordsville Fire Chief Scott Busenbark said crews were called Saturday morning to a house fire and found one person on the home’s front lawn. He said the injured person was flown by helicopter to an Indianapolis hospital in stable condition, WXIN-TV reported...
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Greencastle residents collect school supplies for children overseas
(Local News ~ 08/07/23)
As the school year begins, shoebox packers are making use of back-to-school prices to purchase gifts and essential items for children in need around the world. Residents in Greencastle are collecting school supplies, along with personal care items and fun toys, to pack in shoeboxes. Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, will deliver these gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 100 countries...
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Michael Edward Meyer
(Obituary ~ 08/07/23)
Michael Edward Meyer passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023. Born on Nov. 12, 1962, he was the eldest son of Edward and Mary Ann (Armer) Meyer. A 1981 Greencastle graduate, Mike was a three-sport, varsity athlete (football, baseball and wrestling). ...
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Extension offering virtual succession planning series
(Local News ~ 08/07/23)
To successfully guide a farm operation from generation to generation, farm owners and families need to have a plan for where they are going and knowledge of how they will fund that transition. The “Farming Together: Cultivating Relationships and Having the Cash to Bring in the Next Generation” workshop will be held as a three-day lunchtime series for farm families in August. The Purdue Extension Succession Planning Team is hosting this virtual series on Aug. 15, 16 and 17 from 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m...
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