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South Putnam rebounds, defeats Rockville 27-20
(High School Sports ~ 09/04/10)
ROCKVILLE -- For one half at Rockville High School, South Putnam looked as vulnerable as it had in the second half against Tri-West. The Rox were blasting holes in the Eagle defense. The offense was stagnant, managing to collect two first downs. Seemingly every call, every break was going against the visitors...
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CHS dealt first loss of the season vs. Monrovia
(High School Sports ~ 09/04/10)
MONROVIA -- Cloverdale opened the football season with runaway back-to-back victories, but coach Kyle Winkler knew neither of the vanquished foes were of the quality of Friday's foe, Monrovia. Coach Kyle Winkler believed the Clovers were on the same talent level. He also knew the Clovers would have to step up and play aggressively on the line of scrimmage to succeed against the Bulldogs. Cloverdale didn't deliver, losing 24-0 in a West Central Conference game at Monrovia...
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North Putnam cruises to 3-0 with 31-point victory
(High School Sports ~ 09/04/10)
ROACHDALE -- North Putnam football coach Greg Barrett said Friday's 38-7 home victory over Cascade was a testament to his players' character. After being flagged seven times for 70 yards and turning the ball over twice, the Cougars went into halftime with only a 7-0 lead. North Putnam responded to that adversity by scoring the first 31 second-half points and didn't allow a touchdown until the final minute of the contest...
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Greencastle edges Mustangs, wins 13-12
(High School Sports ~ 09/04/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Electric. That singular word could describe Friday evening at Greencastle's Harbison Stadium as the Tiger Cubs improved to 2-1 with their dramatic 13-12 win over Edgewood. It took three quarters for the magic to happen, but it happened nonetheless. The Tiger Cubs relied heavily on their run game, but it was through the air that delivered them the victory late in the fourth quarter...
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New Arrivals
(Births ~ 09/04/10)
Congratulations to the following families on their new additions: * Cynthia and Jason Ford, Coatesville, a boy born Aug. 25. * Hali Gruener and Joe Nicholls, Cloverdale, a girl born Sept. 1.
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Gentry - 67th
(Anniversary ~ 09/04/10)
Burton and Elsie Gentry of Greencastle will celebrate their 67th anniversary on Sept. 10. Burton Abrell Gentry and Elsie White were married by the Rev. Kenneth Brady in Spencer on Sept. 10, 1943. Burton retired from I.B.M. The couple has two daughters, Linda Frost and husband John and Loreeta Fowler, both of Greencastle. ...
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Beasley - Sterling
(Wedding ~ 09/04/10)
Sarah Terese Beasley and Drake Allan Sterling were united in marriage June 19 in an evening ceremony at East Glen Meharry Hall, DePauw University, Greencastle. Sarah, the daughter of Jeff and Terri Beasley, Reelsville, graduated from South Putnam High School in 2006 and after completing her student teaching this fall will graduate from Indiana State University with a degree in elementary education...
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Entomology program planned
(Local News ~ 09/04/10)
The Greencastle Parks and Recreation Department, in cooperation with the DePauw University Entomology Club and the Greencastle School Corp., invites the public to register for "What's That Bug?" What's the difference between insects and bugs? What does an entomologist do?...
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Mill Pond Health Campus to host 2010 Newcomer Reception
(Local News ~ 09/04/10)
GREENCASTLE -- The Greater Greencastle Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Mill Pond Health Campus are pleased to host the newest residents to the community during the annual Newcomer Reception on Oct. 2 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Mill Pond, 1014 Millpond Lane...
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Couple arrested for burglary
(Local News ~ 09/04/10)
BELLEVILLE -- Thursday at approximately 1 p.m. Indiana State Police detectives from the Putnamville Post arrested a Coatesville man and his girlfriend and charged them with burglary and theft at a Danville residence. Detectives Jeff Hearon and Sam Stearley were investigating burglaries that had been reported in the area and had developed information that a possible suspect would be in the area of U.S. 40 and State Road 75 and could possibly be in possession of stolen articles...
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New reading event at PCPL aimed at kids of all ages
(Local News ~ 09/04/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Parents and children looking for a bonding activity can now look forward to The Putnam County Public Library's (PCPL) Family Time every Tuesday at 7 p.m., starting this Tuesday. Family Time is a new reading event at the PCPL. Cortina Ziuchkovski, a children's librarian who runs the event, said "Going on a Bear Hunt" will be the first book read...
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Helen Gertrude Boler
(Obituary ~ 09/04/10)
Helen Gertrude Boller, 90, of Crawfordsville, formerly of Russellville, died at Hickory Creek at Sunset Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010 in Greencastle. She was born Feb. 19, 1920 to Luther and Bertha Black Anderson in Paris, Ill. She married Charles William Boller on July 16, 1940 in Greencastle, and he died in 1989...
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MLB great Lee Smith helps local business celebrate
(Local News ~ 09/04/10)
GREENCASTLE -- As Almost Home owner Gail Smith describes her restaurant's upcoming 20th anniversary celebration, she could also be describing her business after 20 years. "It's pretty much exploded into something bigger than expected," Smith said. Smith herself expresses a certain level of surprise that her restaurant has been right there on the square at 17 West Franklin Street for two decades. She said people tell her they cannot believe it's been 20 years...
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Mayor shares what makes city great
(Column ~ 09/04/10)
GREENCASTLE -- How often do we actually stop and take a look around at the great things happening in Greencastle? Do we show appreciation for the folks and organizations that are making a difference in our community? The answer to both of these questions is, "Not often enough."...
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Cloverdale police officer dismissed
(Local News ~ 09/04/10)
The Town Council of Cloverdale voted to dismiss officer Timothy Walker from the Cloverdale Police Department at a Safety Board meeting on Sept. 3. The dismissal occurred at the recommendation of Cloverdale Town Marshal Jon Chadd and is effective midnight Sept. 10...
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State Champion
(Local News ~ 09/04/10)
Grace Aker, a 2010 South Putnam graduate, recently took sweepstakes in the entomology project at the Indiana State Fair. Aker is the daughter of Stephen Aker and Vicki Timm of Reelsville.
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Bumgardner - McDermit
(Engagement ~ 09/04/10)
Roy and Dana Bumgardner of Greencastle would like to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Kayla Diane, to George Calvin-Brock McDermit. George is the son of George and Donna McDemit of Greencastle. He is a 2006 graduate of South Putnam High School and a 2008 graduate of Vincennes University...
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