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Thelma M. Sloan
(Obituary ~ 06/08/14)
Thelma M. Sloan, 100, passed away Friday, June 6, 2014 in the Good Samaritan Nursing home in Jasonville. She was born Dec. 24, 1913 to Edward and Anna Mary (Caudwell) Vaughn in Midland, Ind. Survivors include her daughter, Ann (Bob) Mowery, and sister, Gale Klein of South Bend; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren, 13 great-great grandchildren and three stepchildren...
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Harold R. Pierson
(Obituary ~ 06/08/14)
Harold R. Pierson, age 87, of Coatesville, passed away Saturday afternoon, June 7, 2014 in his residence. Born May 2, 1927 in New Winchester, he was the son of Benny Pierson and Ercie (Sears) Pierson. He married Marie "Ileen" Wright, and she survives...
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LaConda 'Bobbie' Bray
(Obituary ~ 06/08/14)
LaConda "Bobbie" Bray, 74, of Amo, passed away Saturday afternoon, June 7, 2014 in the Kindred Transitional care and Rehabilitation center in Greenwood. Born Nov. 14, 1939 in Greencastle, she was the daughter of William Taylor and Mildred (Frye) Taylor...
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Second 'Getting Ahead' class graduates
(Local News ~ 06/08/14)
The second class of "Getting Ahead in a Just Getting by World" in Greencastle has completed, and four graduates celebrated on Thursday, May 29. The class includes 15 three-hour sessions and is for the under resourced in our community who desire to "get ahead." The goal is to help each "investigator" become freer, more autonomous and more likely to become partners in the process of building a better community...
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'Touch-a-Truck' fundraiser set for Saturday at GHS lot
(Local News ~ 06/08/14)
Local residents are invited to "rev up your imagination" for the Friends of the Putnam County Public Library's second annual Touch a Truck event. Touch a Truck is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 14 at the Greencastle High School lower parking lot...
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Youth Theatre Workshop to get 'Shakespeared' with 'Macbeth'
(Local News ~ 06/08/14)
Putnam County Playhouse will conduct its annual "Shakespeared!" Youth Theatre Workshop beginning Monday, June 16. This year each group will create and perform a version of Shakespeare's "Macbeth." The middle schoolers, directed by TJ Tincher, will present a more traditional version of the play, while the high school group, directed by program creator Caroline Good, will collaborate on a post-apocalyptic satirical version with the obligatory soundtrack of popular music, chase scenes and cultural references bringing the play's essence to life.. ...
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Strauss 150th birthday party as music festival continues
(Local News ~ 06/08/14)
Gorgeous, lush music and delicious birthday cake are slated for Wednesday night as the 150th birthday of composer Richard Strauss is celebrated at this week's free Greencastle Summer Music Festival concert at Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church, beginning at 7:30 p.m...
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Greencastle Chamber of Commerce Bowling Bonanza
(Local News ~ 06/08/14)
The Greencastle Chamber of Commerce will stage its annual Bowling Scramble fundraiser on Friday, June 20 at A 'n J Bowl. Registration will be open until June 16 or until all lanes are full, whichever comes first. Teams are to consist of four individuals and the $140-per-team cost includes lunch, three games of bowling, shoe rental, snack basket and one pitcher per team, as well as eligibility for door prizes...
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More than 1,000 DPU alumni celebrate Reunion Weekend
(Local News ~ 06/08/14)
More than 1,000 DePauw University alumni returned to Greencastle for the weekend to visit campus, see all the new amenities and rekindle old friendships during the annual Alumni Weekend event. "We all still have so much to give," Vernon O. "Bud" Hamilton Jr. ...
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Bland Jr. continues win streak with a win at Lincoln Park Speedway
(Community Sports ~ 06/08/14)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor PUTNAMVILLE-- While the car count may have been smaller than usual, Lincoln Park Speedway provided an electric surface for the drivers on hand Saturday night. Jeff Bland Jr. has had a stunning two-week run with several wins over the last month. ...
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Celebrity Bowling Bash held at A n' J Bowl benefits FCA
(Community Sports ~ 06/08/14)
A n' J bowl is no unknown site in Putnam County. It's also no stranger to giving back to the Greencastle area. In the past it's been able to work with DePauw university, the Relay for Life, and the South Putnam wresting team among other organizations all to help raise money and awareness in Putnam County...
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Public can tour DePauw's Ireland House restoration
(Local News ~ 06/08/14)
On Saturday, June 14, the historic John Ireland House will be open to the public from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The 1887 Italianate home at 429 Anderson St. in Greencastle has been painstakingly restored by DePauw University. This will be the only opportunity for most to see the inside of this exquisite building...
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Steve Alford to speak at GCC men's event June 18
(Local News ~ 06/08/14)
Greencastle Christian Church will offer the men of the community a unique opportunity when it welcomes an Indiana basketball legend on Wednesday, June 18. Current UCLA coach Steve Alford will speak to the men of GCC and the community from 6-7 p.m. that evening in the church worship center...
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Cloverdale to celebrate its 175th birthday Saturday
(Local News ~ 06/08/14)
CLOVERDALE -- The Town of Cloverdale will be marking its 175th birthday with an all-day celebration on Saturday. The town-wide event will include live music in the Town Hall parking lot from 11 a.m.-9 p.m., bounce houses, vendors and more. "There's activities going on all through town," Deputy Clerk Brandy Anderson said. "This is the first event Cloverdale has had in quite some time and we are very excited."...
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Community Foundation reaches historic $10 million milestone
(Local News ~ 06/08/14)
Friday morning during its Spring Grant Breakfast at Area 30 Career Center, the Putnam County Community Foundation announced reaching an historic milestone: Awarding $10 million in grants and scholarships enriching life in Putnam County. "Since inception, the Community Foundation has been entrusted with $21 million," Foundation President Ellie Ypma said. "We have given away $10 million, and today we have more than $25 million that we are investing and growing for the future of our county...
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Dr. Macy to mark 40 years in medical practice on Tuesday
(Local News ~ 06/08/14)
With a fine sense of humor and a great outlook on life, Greencastle physician Dr. Warren Macy continues to practice, practice, practice. Yet many of his contemporaries have moved on to retirement or other business pursuits. The building that housed his first office is now an apartment complex. Even the hospital where he delivered his first Putnam County baby -- as well as the last one ever at the facility -- has become residential space...
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Dine with a Doc to feature Nicholas Woodall
(Local News ~ 06/08/14)
Senior Education Ministries Inc. presents Dine with a Doc on the fourth Monday of every month from 10 a.m.-noon at Putnam County Hospital. Dine with a doc is a free program that welcomes the local senior public to hear the doctor of the month present an educational topic while enjoying a complimentary lunch...
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Black cutworm 2014
(Column ~ 06/08/14)
Purdue specialists are recommending scouting fields continually for black cutworms. In years where planting is delayed, black cutworms seem to be more prevalent. According to Christian Krupke, a Purdue entomologist, Indiana has some of the highest numbers of black cutworm moths ever recorded. ...
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