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Pianist Nissman to open Faculty Select Series at DePauw
(Local News ~ 09/21/14)
On Wednesday evening, local audiences have the opportunity to hear one of the great proponents of romantic pianism perform in the intimacy of Thompson Recital Hall, when DePauw University is honored to present internationally recognized pianist Barbara Nissman for the opening concert on the School of Music's Faculty Select Series...
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From the Heart
(Local News ~ 09/21/14)
Surronded by Walmart associates and family members (above) Saturday afternoon, cancer patient Yvonne Dwigans receives a $1,715 check from Transportation Manager Todd Stoltey at a Walmart Heart Event Saturday at the Greencastle Walmart Transportation Center. ...
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Marilyn Kay Braden
(Obituary ~ 09/21/14)
Marilyn Kay Braden, 66, of Queen Creek, Ariz., passed away on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014. Marilyn was born on Oct. 2, 1947 in Greencastle to Harding Fenwick and Rosemary Kinney Fenwick. She graduated from Cloverdale High School and Indiana State University, where she obtained her B.S. degree in nursing...
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Russellville Remembers
(Local News ~ 09/21/14)
Going to a knee in an attempt to make a catch, Kathryn Kinsel takes part in the water balloon toss Saturday at the Adolescent Depression and Awareness Event in Russellville. Organized in memory of Dalton Thrush, who took his life last month, proceeds from the event went first to helping the Thrush family with funeral expenses and then to youth suicide prevention programs...
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I-70 traffic stop turns into two arrests
(Local News ~ 09/21/14)
BRAZIL -- Making a somewhat routine traffic stop on Interstate 70 Saturday night, Indiana State Police Trooper Yan Dravigne endded up arresting a Kentucky driver and his passenger on a variety of charges. At 11:15 p.m., the Putnamville trooper stopped an eastbound gold 2000 Nissan for improper lane change and following too closely near the 21-mile marker, two miles west of State Road 59, in Clay County...
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A Second Helping
(Local News ~ 09/21/14)
The Taste of Putnam County produced a repeat winner of the Golden Plate Award Saturday in Mill Pond Health Campus. Mill Pond food service director Patty Shugars accepts the award from Greencastle Chamber President Brett Hurley as Brooke Trissel (left) and Don Smith of Mill Pond hold their banner. Those attending the event voted for the booth with the best food...
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Pedal and Pound People
(Local News ~ 09/21/14)
A bright and beautiful Saturday morning sent dozens of walkers and riders to the People Pathways for the trail organization's Pedal and Pound event along the Putnam County portion (Greencastle to Coatesville) of the Vandalia Trail. Among the riders celebrating the completed section of the trail, Joe and Sherri Reagin of Lizton who started at the Coatesville end. ...
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Non-food pantry distribution set for Saturday
(Local News ~ 09/21/14)
The Putnam County Non-Food Pantry, hosted by St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, will be distributing items from 1-3 pm on Saturday, Sept. 27, in the parish hall at 520 E. Seminary St., Greencastle. In order to be eligible for those items, persons must bring proof of Putnam County residence...
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GPD taking back unwanted prescription drugs Sept. 27
(Local News ~ 09/21/14)
The public will have another opportunity to rid their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs, thanks to the efforts of Greencastle Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Residents are invited and encourged to bring their medications to Greencastle High School, 910 E. Washington St., for proper disposal on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m...
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Turnovers costly for Tiger's team in NCAC loss
(College Sports ~ 09/21/14)
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio - DePauw outgained 18th-ranked Wittenberg, 427-350, but the visiting Tigers committed seven turnovers that led to 28 points as the hosts took a 34-17 win in the North Coast Athletic Conference opener for both schools. Both teams are now 1-1 overall...
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DePauw to host Eat Local Challenge, Farmers Market Tuesday afternoon
(Local News ~ 09/21/14)
In an effort to get the community to eat local, DePauw University and Bon Appetit will be hosting their inaugural Eat Local Challenge, which will coincide with a Farmer's Market on Tuesday afternoon. Both events are set to begin at 11 a.m. outside the Hub on campus with the Eat Local Challenge ending at 2 p.m. and the Farmer's Market at 4 p.m...
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Fillmore chicken sign returned
(Local News ~ 09/21/14)
FILLMORE -- The case of the missing chicken has been solved, partially at least. Fillmore Town Marshal Darrel Bunten reported that the 55th Annual Fillmore Chicken Barbecue sign, which was stolen on Friday, Sept. 12 from the Crown Industires lawn has been returned...
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Nolan's Ninjas whiffleball tourney to take place Sept. 27
(Local News ~ 09/21/14)
The family of Nolan O'Hair, a little boy who suffers from the effects of autism, is seeking participants for the second annual whiffleball tournament, which will benefit the benefit the Autism Speaks Foundation on Saturday, Sept. 27. The double-elimination whiffle ball tournament, will take place on the baseball diamonds behind Fillmore Elementary beginning at 11 a.m...
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Cab service now available in Greencastle
(Local News ~ 09/21/14)
Using his grandmother as inspiration and having a strong desire to help the community, Putnam County native David Evens has officially launched a full service cab company, A Cab, in Greencastle. "My grandmother was my inspiration," Evens said. "Fifteen years ago, she rode a cab into town every single day in Greencastle. I think this community sorely needed a full service cab company and it has fulfilled two purposes in my life and that's serving the community and making a living doing that."...
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Watch the Birdie
(Local News ~ 09/21/14)
Using 19th-century photo skills and equipment Saturday, R. T. Hartsaw, a Putnam County native, takes a photo of Saraellen and Harl Peters of Greencastle at the Putnam County Museum. Hartsaw's efforts produced a tintype, like the earlier one in the developing stages featuring the likeness of Jet and Danielle Kaiser of Greencastle...
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Retirement party set for Capt. Hanlon Wednesday
(Local News ~ 09/21/14)
The public is invited to join the Greencastle Police Department as it says goodbye to veteran Police Officer Capt. Mike Hanlon, who is retiring after more than 30 years of service to the department and the community. "Please come out and thank Capt. Mike Hanlon for his service as he leaves the Greencastle Police Department and starts a new adventure in life," Greencastle Police Chief Tom Sutherlin urged...
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Taste Treats
(Local News ~ 09/21/14)
The fifth Taste of Putnam County event Saturday at the Dixie Chopper Business Center provided local residents a chance to sample items on the menus of local eateries. Patty Shugars (above) of Mill Pond Health Campus, which won the Golden Plate Award, dishes up a plate featuring a roast beef slider and cheesy potato soup for one hungry attendee, while Jackie Hopkins of Moore's Bar ladles up some loaded chicken and dumpling soup for a customer. ...
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Storms end North Putnam girls' golf season early
(High School Sports ~ 09/21/14)
BROWNSBURG--The North Putnam girls' golf team came to the Brownsburg sectionals for the second year in a row Saturday. West Chase Golf Club hosted the tournament. With only two Cougar golfers finished, storms came in around 7:30 p.m. and forced the meet to end. Most golfers still had at least two holes left to complete, but the decision was made to end the meet and take the results from the finished golfers...
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Cornerstone to hold youth conference Sept. 27
(Local News ~ 09/21/14)
In an effort to bring young children and teens together the Unashamed Youth Ministry of the Cornerstone Baptist Church will once again be hosting a free youth conference at the Putnam County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 5-11 p.m. Like previous years, the conference aims to help bring together the youth of Putnam County together, no matter what their faith may be...
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Bridgewater heading to Regional
(High School Sports ~ 09/21/14)
By Trent scott For the Banner Graphic BRAZIL--After nearly seven hours of play, Greencastle senior Lauren Bridgewater became the last Putnam County golfer standing after IHSAA sectional play Saturday afternoon. Bridgewater advanced to the Smock regional as an individual without a team after shooting a round of 89 and will be joined by Rockville's Alexia Leer and Northview's Keirsten Mikesell, both of whom also shot 89...
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Food Pantry looking for more donations and new director
(Local News ~ 09/21/14)
The Putnam County Emergency Food Pantry is desperately in need of funding and food donations. And very soon, a new director. As of Wednesday, the pantry has served 466 adults and 264 children with a total number of households at 241 -- the equivalent to 6,570 meals...
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Collins keeps PGA Tour Card with Web.com Tour Championship finish
(Professional Sports ~ 09/21/14)
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- While a 157th-place finish on the PGA Tour money list was not enough to keep Cloverdale resident Chad Collins on the tour in the upcoming season, his finish Sunday in the Web.com Tour Championship will do the trick. Collins fired a six-under 274 in the four-day event to finish in a tie for seventh...
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United Way kickoff slated at Myers' anniversary barbecue
(Local News ~ 09/21/14)
The United Way of Putnam County will kick off its 2014-15 campaign on Saturday, Sept. 27 in partnership with Myers' Market's first anniversary Barbecue Fest. Myers' Market, 302 E. Washington St., Greencastle, is helping kick off the annual United We Dine event by donating a portion of its proceeds for the day. ...
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What do you want to do when you grow up?
(Column ~ 09/21/14)
Many youth will go through 50 or more career decisions in year while growing up. This week it may be a policeman, next week a fireman, the next a wildlife biologist, etc. Considering careers is good. However, a more important decision is to plan and make the decision for educational determination. In other words, make college or post-secondary education decisions in kindergarten and the career decisions will follow and can come much later...
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