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Haddon tops first all-girl lineup to win Supreme Showmanship (7/26/24)By JARED JERNAGAN, EditorA few minutes after Emmie Haddon was named the 2024 Supreme Showmanship champion at the Putnam County 4-H Fair, older brother Hunter shared what could have been a private family joke. “Bailey,” he said to a fellow Haddon sibling, “now we don’t have to show against her anymore!” A round of laughter erupted in the fairgrounds indoor arena, but this wouldn’t have been a thought that was just on the minds of the Haddon family...
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Councilman announces City Council Office Hours lunch series (7/26/24)2Greencastle City Council Member Vincent Aguirre has announced a new series of City Council Office Hours sessions, inviting residents to join for informal lunch sessions to discuss community matters. These gatherings, open to all, will provide an opportunity for residents of Greencastle, particularly those from the Fourth Ward, to share their ideas, concerns and thoughts on city governance in a relaxed setting...
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Jameson Allen Memorial Fund established to help save other lives (7/25/24)The family of a toddler who died last winter is hoping to help avoid that fate for other local families. Jameson Allen was just 18 months old when he went into cardiac arrest. “On Feb. 21, 2024, our lives were forever changed,” the family said in a release. “What started out as a normal day, ended in tragedy. That afternoon we received a call that Jameson was unconscious and 911 had been called.”...
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Family Fun Day pays homage to local businesses (7/25/24)By ERIC BERNSEE, Editor EmeritusWith a theme of “Happiness is Putnam County home grown,” the annual Family Fun Day program at the Putnam County Fair featured seven local businesses from a flower farm to meat markets to soap makers. With Sandy Rissler, president of the host Allspice Club, emceeing the program, she took the Community Building East crowd on a journey around Putnam County with stops at:...
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City may consider outdoor area for 2025 First Fridays (7/25/24)11By ERIC BERNSEE, Editor EmeritusIn the aftermath of securing the $19 million Stellar Grant that helped revitalize Greencastle’s downtown, city officials looked to other locations for ideas on how to expand business opportunities. One of those pointed to an increase in specialty restaurants by allowing additional alcoholic beverage permits in the designated downtown area...
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Greencastle schools making final preparations for semester (7/25/24)By JARED JERNAGAN, EditorDuring a meeting at which perhaps the biggest news was who was there, not what was on the agenda Monday, the Greencastle School Board heard of prep work being performed for the 2024-25 school year. New members Kathryn Dory and Jimmy Beasley made their first public appearances as school board members, joining veteran members Dale Pierce and Ed Wilson...
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City Water Department to flush hydrants next week (7/25/24)The Greencastle Water Department will spend two — possibly three — afternoons and evenings next week flushing fire hydrants throughout the city. Ed Phillips of the Water Department said the flushing process will run from approximatley noon through 10-11 p.m. each day on Tuesday, July 30, Wednesday, July 31 and possibly Thursday, Aug. 1...
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Children’s Theatre Workshop performances set Saturday at PCPH (7/25/24)The annual Children’s Theatre Workshop is happening at Putnam County Playhouse this week, July 22-27. Director Caroline Good has assembled her staff, and there are about 30 participants involved. The workshop will conclude with a presentation of three original plays on Saturday, July 27 at 7 p.m. Admission is free thanks to a grant from Arts Illiana...
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BCB to celebrate Delta Theta Tau (7/25/24)BRAZIL — The Brazil Concert Band, directed by Matthew S. Huber, will present “100 Years of Delts” on Sunday, July 28 at 8 p.m. in Forest Park, rain or shine. The year 2024 is the centennial of the sorority Delta Theta Tau. Dr. Miranda Goodale, BCB French hornist, will introduce area members of the Delts and their mission...
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Greencastle man arrested in theft, I-70 chase near Hagerstown (7/25/24)HAGERSTOWN -- A 31-year-old Putnam County man has been arrested in Wayne County as a suspect in a burglary and vehicle chase earlier this week. Wayne County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded Monday to a reported burglary at a residence on State Road 1, south of Hagerstown. Upon investigation, deputies discovered signs of forced entry into both a barn and the garage attached to the house...
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4-H’er’s piano project full of history, mystery (7/22/24)3By JARED JERNAGAN, EditorThere’s a little bit of mystery to one of the most interesting projects in the Putnam County Fair 4-H Exhibit Hall this year. Eighth-year 4-H’er Stone Stauch, the son of Courtney Williams and Adam Stauch, has clearly taken an antique upright piano and turned it into a beautiful coffee bar. The project is also a clear choice for grand champion in the home environment category...
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DAZE WORK: Animal stories adorn the fair and more (7/22/24)3By ERIC BERNSEE, Editor EmeritusSome of the stories I’m about to share might make a lot more sense if I didn’t live smack dab in the middle of Greencastle. But then I’ve always been a sucker for a good animal story. I blame it on listening to WLS radio in Chicago and cutting my teeth on Superjock Larry Lujack doing a darkly humorous segment called “Animal Stories.” In the daily bit, “Ol’ Uncle Lar” would share some wild tale gleaned from the wire services with Little Snot-Nosed Tommy, who was always worried the featured animal would somehow be hurt in the making of the joke embellished by the brutal sarcasm of Lujack.. ...
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GCSC to cut ribbon on new spaces at GHS, GMS July 30 (7/22/24)3By JARED JERNAGAN, EditorThe result of three years of work and a $32 million bond issuance, the final pieces of a major construction project for Greencastle Community Schools is finally ready to be unveiled. While none of the five school buildings in the corporation were untouched during the project, no area received more upgrades than the connected campuses of Greencastle High School and Greencastle Middle School, work that was completed during the summer months...
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Pianist Kigawa presents two recitals in Greencastle this week (7/22/24)Virtuoso pianist Taka Kigawa returns to Greencastle from his home in New York and a recent series of concerts in Japan to perform two 7:30 p.m. recitals as the Greencastle Summer Music Festival continues this week. On Wednesday, he performs music by Beethoven (the “Pathetique” sonata) and Chopin (the 24 Preludes). On Thursday, he presents the complete Etudes by György Ligeti (1923-2006) in a special bonus concert of approximately 45 minutes...
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McGinnis, Lancaster to play Parkfest Tuesday (7/22/24)As Parkfest enters the homestretch of the 2024 season with just two shows left, this week will feature Haley McGinnis and Bobbie Lancaster. Presented by the Greencastle Civic League and Greencastle Parks & Recreation, the show is set for 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Robe-Ann Park bandshell...
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CAC to IURC: Affordability must be considered in Duke rate case (7/22/24)5The Citizens Action Coalition (CAC), working with outside counsel Earthjustice, has filed testimony in the pending electric rate case of Duke Energy Indiana, making numerous recommendations to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) intended to mitigate the impact of this obscene proposal on captive ratepayers...
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Lane of westbound U.S. 40 to close temporarily near Stilesville Aug. 5 (7/22/24)STILESVILLE -- A temporary lane closure on westbound U.S. 40, just west of Stilesville, has been announced by the Indiana Department of Transportation. Beginning on or after Monday, Aug. 5, crews will shut down the right westbound lane on U.S. 40 between State Road 240 and State Road 75. Bridge work, including cleaning, painting and scour protection, will be taking place during this time...
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Non-Food Pantry distribution Saturday at St. Andrew’s (7/22/24)The Putnam County Non-Food Pantry will be distributing cleaning and hygiene products on Saturday, July 27 from noon-2 p.m. at Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 520 E. Seminary St., Greencastle. A light lunch will be served. Attendees should bring verification of Putnam County residence — either a driver’s license or a recent utilities bill — if they didn’t have one with them on a previous visit...
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Gleaners drive-through set Saturday at Bainbridge (7/22/24)BAINBRIDGE — Gleaners food distribution will again take place in the parking lot of Bainbridge Elementary School as a drive-through event on Saturday, July 27. The event, which runs from 10 a.m. until food runs out, is open to all in need. No identification is required...
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Putnam County Fair now under way (7/19/24)1With the Putnam County Fair officially kicked off, Jori Beasley leads her llama through the obstacle course Friday during the 4-H llama and alpaca show.
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Waterline project discussion boils over to Board of Works (7/18/24)37By ERIC BERNSEE, Editor EmeritusDiscussion of the waterline portion of the Washington Street/U.S. 231 reconstruction project dominated the July meeting of the Greencastle Board of Public Works Wednesday afternoon. Less than a week after the City Council confronted angry business owners and residents about an unannounced disruption of water service that left some shops high and dry as communication efforts fell short of appeasing those affected most, the discussion moved to the Board of Works...
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South Putnam accepts bid of $9.8 million for fieldhouse (7/18/24)7By this time next year, an entirely new set of athletic facilities should be available to South Putnam student-athletes. On Wednesday evening, the South Putnam School Board accepted a $9.8 million bid from Peterson Co. for the new fieldhouse project at South Putnam Middle School/High School...
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5-2 City Council vote OKs economic target area (7/18/24)4By ERIC BERNSEE, Editor EmeritusFor what is believed to be the first time in the post-IBM era in Greencastle, a parcel of land targeted as an economic development area was met with a split vote of the Greencastle City Council. During the July meeting of the Council, a 1.245-acre tract along Tennessee Street, being developed by Chris Harcourt of C&R Quality Rentals as Willow Grove as a four-building, eight-duplex project, was the subject of Ordinance 2024-9, declaring the 815 Tennessee St. ...
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Health Department could move into new home (7/18/24)17By JARED JERNAGAN, EditorHemmed in at its current home and with a landlord not interested in renting more space, the Putnam County Health Department may soon find itself in a new home. Earlier this week, both the Putnam County Commissioners and Putnam County Council approved the expenditure of no more than $3,500 in grant money to get two appraisals performed on the old Fresenius Kidney Care building at 316 Medic Way, Greencastle, as a possible new home for the health department...
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County will not pursue federal funding on Bridge 45 (7/18/24)11By JARED JERNAGAN, EditorIn a meeting featuring updates on several county bridges, perhaps the most notable news was a bridge that won’t be getting any work. Bridge 45 on County Road 900 East (Hendricks County line) over Big Walnut Creek in Jackson Township will not be the subject of a federal aid project after the three Putnam County Commissioners all told County Engineer Jim Peck not to pursue the funding during their Monday meeting...