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Bonnie L. Sowder
(Obituary ~ 11/08/13)
Bonnie L. Sowder, 68, of Bainbridge, passed away at her residence on Thursday Nov. 7, 2013. She was born on Dec. 31, 1944 to Cecil J. and Margaret Catherine Reynolds Cloncs. She worked for 30 years at TDS Telecom in Roachdale and was the singer for the "Just for Kicks Band" for eight years...
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M. Maxene Taylor
(Obituary ~ 11/08/13)
M. Maxene Taylor, 89, of Greensburg, passed away on Friday, Nov. 8, 2013, at the Arbor Grove Nursing Home. She was born on Jan. 5, 1924 in Petersburg, Ind., the daughter of Millard and Myfamwy Hayes. Maxene enjoyed painting and sewing. She also loved animals, especially stray animals. Over the last several years she frequented the senior center daily and formerly played piano and organ at the Petersburg Presbyterian Church...
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Traditional Veterans Day ceremony set for Monday morning at courthouse
(Local News ~ 11/08/13)
The traditional Veterans Day ceremony conducted annually on the south side of the Putnam County Courthouse will take place on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11. The combined Honor Guard of Greencastle VFW Post 1550 and American Legion Post 58 will conduct the ceremony beginning at 11 a.m...
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GHA offices closed all week for training
(Local News ~ 11/08/13)
Greencastle Housing Authority offices will be closed the week of Nov. 11-15 and will reopen on Monday, Nov. 18. The GHA office at 309 E. Franklin St., Greencastle, will be closed all week for software upgrade and training.
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ArtsFest concludes Sunday with concert by DPU choirs
(Local News ~ 11/08/13)
The final presentation of ArtsFest 2013 -- an eight--day campuswide immersion into the arts centered on this year's theme of "Art and the Quest" -- will be a choral concert exploring the stages of a hero's journey, as described by Joseph Campbell and interpreted through the eyes of DePauw University's Director of Choirs Gregory Ristow...
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Chess, genealogy special events on PCPL schedule
(Local News ~ 11/08/13)
The Putnam County Public Library will offer a one-night course titled "Chess by James" from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13. Attendees may learn the basics of chess and more advanced players can come, play and hone their skills. Chess instructor James Champion is employed at PCPL as a substitute reference librarian...
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Gospel Servants Quartet to play Abundant Life Baptist
(Local News ~ 11/08/13)
Abundant Life Baptist Church will host the Gospel Servants Quartet for a 6 p.m. concert on Sunday, Nov. 10. The church is located at the corner of U.S. 40 and State Road 243 in Putnamville.
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GCC announces lead pastor John Tischer joining with Mark Miller
(Local News ~ 11/08/13)
Greencastle Christian Church (GCC) is pleased to announce that John Tischer has been called to be the lead pastor for the congregation. As lead pastor, John will provide leadership and vision to the GCC congregation as it grows in discipleship of its members and outreach to the community...
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Scanner for Nov. 9
(Police Logs ~ 11/08/13)
County Jail Four people were booked into the Putnam County Jail recently. At 2:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Richard M. Woods, 36, Indianapolis, was booked in for nonsupport of a dependent. At 8 a.m. on Thursday, James Winford Mowery, 28, Quincy, was arrested for criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, intimidation and public intoxication...
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The Diary of Anne Frank
(Local News ~ 11/08/13)
South Putnam High School will present "The Diary of Anne Frank" this evening at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door. The cast and crew of the production include (front, from left) Savannah Calhoun as Margot, Cora Neudeck as Anne, Noah Taylor as Peter, (middle) Chloe Maginity as Mrs. ...
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Bainbridge Fire Department purchases new fire truck
(Local News ~ 11/08/13)
BAINBRIDGE -- The Bainbridge Fire Department welcomed a new member and vital part of its operation this week -- a new fire truck. This truck is the second one added to the district in the past six months. Clinton Township procured a new truck earlier this year...
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Reelsville Water upgrades to bring savings, consistency
(Local News ~ 11/08/13)
For each of the approximately 900 residential customers of the Reelsville Water Authority, the recent announcement of a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant will mean real, concrete upgrades in how their water is delivered. Changes they will even be able to see in their own yards...
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North Putnam gets renovation project on track
(Local News ~ 11/08/13)
The North Putnam School Board has decided to move forward on the heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and renovation project at Roachdale Elementary. In a special session of the North Putnam School Board Thursday night the board and public heard from Andy Cooper of Johnson Melloh Solutions concerning what the renovation of Roachdale Elementary would entail and what options the corporation has to fix up the school...
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Promoting Literacy
(Local News ~ 11/08/13)
Greencastle Middle School students and their families participated in the seventh annual Amazing Race for Literacy night on Thursday. The event, which coincides with the school's Scholastic Book Fair, includes a variety of activities in which families compete to earn prizes along with a free book. Gus Manion (center) with his parents Tim and Crystal works on a science project during the evening...
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Brentlinger is October Teacher of the Month
(Local News ~ 11/08/13)
With a teaching style that fosters an engaging and welcoming classroom for students and parents, Deer Meadow Primary School second-grade teacher Laura Brentlinger is the November Banner Graphic Teacher of the Month. "Mrs. Brentlinger has been a great teacher for my twin boys," the nomination reads, noting the boys have been in Brentlinger's class for first and second grade. "My boys come home and talk about how much they have learned and experiments they have done...
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