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City, university seek community input during Tuesday forum
(Local News ~ 08/24/23)
As the City of Greencastle and DePauw University move forward in looking at infrastructre needs, the two entities are seeking community input. The city and university were recently awarded a $250,000 planning grant by the Lilly Endowment that will be used to develop a plan to address infrastructure needs related to housing, recreation, education and aesthetics...
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Thursday Fatal
(Local News ~ 08/24/23)
First responders upright a vehicle after a fatal incident near Clinton Falls Thursday afternoon...
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President White highlights city-university partnership
(Local News ~ 08/24/23)
DePauw University President Lori White used a recent meeting with community leaders to highlight where the university has been, where it is and where it’s heading. White used much of the time during her 30-plus minute address at the State of the University breakfast to talk about strengthening the bond between the city and the institution...
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County moves forward with Dunbar Bridge project
(Local News ~ 08/24/23)
After being rejected for a federal aid project on Dunbar Bridge earlier this year, the Putnam County Highway Department is taking a new approach. In the midst of deciding on federal funding this spring, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) asked localities to consider fully funding the engineering and right-of-way acquisition for the projects...
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Russellville Town Council touches on tree issues
(Local News ~ 08/24/23)
RUSSELLVILLE — The main topics of a short regular meeting, the Russellville Town Council revisited two issues Wednesday evening concerning trees. The council first followed up with resident Mary Nichols, who queried last month the liability of a tree on Fordice Street, which she believed to be on town property...
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Tiger Cubs turn in second win in two days against Indian Creek
(High School Sports ~ 08/24/23)
The Greencastle Tiger Cub boys’ soccer team used a high-pressure offense to frustrate the Indian Creek Braves on Wednesday night. The Cubs overcame a slow start, scoring-wise, to defeat the Braves 4-0 in Western Indiana Conference play. “We want to control the ball, set the tempo and frustrate other teams,” Greencastle head coach JD Sims said...
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FEATURED SENIOR ATHLETE: Maddie Landry, Greencastle
(High School Sports ~ 08/24/23)
Maddie is a senior at Greencastle and participates in two sports, volleyball and tennis. ——— Banner Graphic: How important are sports to you, and what have you learned from them? Maddie Landry: “Sports are really important to me because they help me stay active, get exercise and make me feel better. I’ve learned a lot of leadership, how to stay mentally tough and be active in the community.”...
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Cougars rally to reverse sweep Patriots
(High School Sports ~ 08/24/23)
SPENCER — High school volleyball is a game of emotion, momentum, and skill. North Putnam added a dimension to that with resiliency as they came back from being down 2-0 on the road at Owen Valley to rally for 3-2 victory over the Patriots. The Cougars dropped the first two sets 26-24 and 25-22 before exerting their dominance and winning 25-13, 25-15 and then 15-12 to win their sixth straight contest. ...
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Barbara J. Cox
(Obituary ~ 08/24/23)
Barbara J. Cox, 89, of Greencastle, passed away on Aug. 23, 2023. She was born July 16, 1934 to the late Verlin and Erma (Dawson) Sims. Barbara is survived by her children, Jim (Katrinka) Bassett, Nancy (Jeff) Capps, Cindy Stapert and Kenny Bassett; brother Leon Sims; stepchildren Darren (Kathy) Cox, Donna Cox, Linda (Larry) Cowin, Larry (Judy) Cox and Juanita Albin; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren...
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Betty Joan (McFarland) Thomas
(Obituary ~ 08/24/23)
Betty Joan (McFarland) Thomas of Greencastle, passed away peacefully on Aug. 21, 2023, at the age of 95. Born on June 9, 1928, she was the daughter of John C. and Nina Atlanta (Smith) Westfall, and sister of James “Jim,” George and Robert “RJ” Westfall and Mary Lou (Westfall) Schnurpel. She is survived by brother RJ...
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Carolyn Sue Wilson and James Thomas Wilson
(Obituary ~ 08/24/23)
Carolyn Sue Wilson (Terry) was born on Oct. 23, 1937 and passed away on Aug. 16, 2023. She was the daughter of Ruth and Glen Terry. James Thomas Wilson “Jim” was born on Oct. 5, 1936 and passed away on Aug. 19, 2023. He was the son of Peggy and Woody Wilson...
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PCHPCA offering new My Advance Directives folders
(Local News ~ 08/24/23)
The Putnam County Hospice and Palliative Care Association (PCHPCA) is offering a new resource to all Putnam County adults wishing to choose a legal health care representative and complete advance health care directives. The My Advance Directives folder is a deep blue color and full of information, such as how to choose a health care representative and how to be one, as well as fact sheets about life-prolonging treatments...
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