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Americans 'a little more pleased with ourselves,' and that's a liability, Brooks tells Ubben audience
(Local News ~ 10/05/14)
A shift in American values "undergirds some of the problems in our politics and makes it harder for young people to lead the sort of rich, full lives that we all want them to lead," New York Times columnist and bestselling author David Brooks told a DePauw University audience Saturday night...
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Barbecue Kings
(Local News ~ 10/05/14)
Tony Riggen (left) accepts the firstplace spatula for the barbecue competition from Joe Buser at the 2014 Roachdale Rib and Blues Fest, an event Buser has already begun planning for next year.
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Vectren extends call center hours
(Local News ~ 10/05/14)
In preparation for the upcoming heating season, Vectren is extending its call center support hours for the month of October. October is traditionally an active month for natural gas customers who are preparing for colder temperatures by reconnecting gas service or inquiring about energy assistance programs...
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Mr. Monopoly to visit Greencaste McDonald's Oct. 9
(Local News ~ 10/05/14)
Mr. Monopoly will make a visit to the Greencastle McDonald's location at 940 Indianapolis Rd. on Thursday, Oct. 9 from 12-1 p.m. Through Oct. 27, Monopoly is back at McDonald's. Players can purchase various menu items for a chance to win a variety of prizes, including $1 million, vacation trips, fuel for a year...
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Senior Center sets Oct. 15 Halloween progressive dinner
(Local News ~ 10/05/14)
The Putnam County Senior Center will host a progressive dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 15, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Mill Pond Health Campus and The Waters of Greencastle are sponsors of the event. The cost is $10 per person. Seniors are invited to enjoy an evening of fun, prizes and entertainment. Costumes are optional...
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GHS alumni chili supper to take place Friday
(Local News ~ 10/05/14)
The Greencastle High School Alumni Association will be hosting an all-you-can-eat chili supper prior to the homecoming game on Friday, Oct. 10. Chili will be served in the GHS cafeteria from 5-7 p.m. Along with the chili, homemade desserts by the board members will be available...
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UFO investigation group to give Oct. 11 presentation at PCPL
(Local News ~ 10/05/14)
The Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) will give a public presentation at the Putnam County Public Library (PCPL) from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11. MUFON is the world's oldest and largest investigative body into the UFO phenomenon. MUFON's aim is to be the refuge for inquisitive minds seeking answers to that most ancient of questions, "Are we alone in the universe?"...
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United We Dine effort under way for United Way
(Local News ~ 10/05/14)
The United Way of Putnam County officially kicked off its annual fundraising campaign on Saturday, Sept. 27 at the anniversary celebration for Myers' Market. "We wanted to thank the public for coming out and supporting us at our kickoff," Putnam County United Way Executive Director Jennifer Edwards said. "We had an amazing turnout and loved seeing the families throughout the day take part in the various activities."...
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Higher bills and new town council member coming up for Fillmore
(Local News ~ 10/05/14)
FILLMORE -- Change was the order of the day as the Fillmore Town Council conducted its monthly meeting Thursday night at Town Hall. Changes will be coming in the form of higher utility bills and a new council member. The news of increased water and sewer rates is hardly surprising to council members, although this does not make it welcome news...
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Phang to play Schubert masterpiece in Faculty Select Concert
(Local News ~ 10/05/14)
DePauw University School of Music professor May Phang will perform a recital of solo piano works Monday night (tonight), including Franz Schubert's monumental "Sonata in B-flat Major." The concert is set for 7:30 p.m. in Thompson Recital Hall, located within the Green Center for the Performing Arts...
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Tigers improve to 3-1 with win on Old Gold Day
(Local News ~ 10/05/14)
On a cold and blustery fall afternoon at Blackstock Stadium, DePauw rushed for 238 yards and improved to 3-1 overall and 2-1 in the North Coast Athletic Conference with a 27-15 Old Gold Day win over Denison. The Big Red dropped to 2-3 overall and 1-3 in conference play...
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GMS cross country girls are state runners-ups
(High School Sports ~ 10/05/14)
CARMEL--The girls' cross country team of Greencastle Middle School scored second in the state at the Indiana Middle School cross country Championships on Saturday at Carmel. Emma Wilson won the race in the small schools girls 3K event. Her time of 10:47.3 led all runners, and was a repeat state victory for the GMS eighth-grader...
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Cross country teams run at County Tourney
(High School Sports ~ 10/05/14)
By JOHNATHON GOODE For the Banner Graphic South Putnam High School hosted the 2014 county tournament, along with the conference tournament earlier this week and they will also host a sectional next Saturday. County teams arrived to the home of the Eagles to be met by the bone-chilling wind and a 5,000-meter course. Spectators stayed in their cars as long as possible to break away from the atmospheric conditions and when they got out, they were bundled up as much as they could stand to walk...
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Sectional title goes to Greencastle boys' team
(High School Sports ~ 10/05/14)
BRAZIL--When Greencastle and Northview's boys' tennis teams met earlier this year, the Knights rallied in two of their three wins to give the Tiger Cubs their first team loss of the season. Saturday, with the IHSAA Sectional No. 45 title riding on the outcome of the rematch, Greencastle avenged that loss, picking up three straight-set wins to oust the Knights 3-2 and win the school's first sectional title since 2005...
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Your comments will keep 'The Pulse' beating this week
(Local News ~ 10/05/14)
Some engaged readers and writers got us off to a good start with our inaugural issue of "The Pulse of Putnam County" on Saturday, Sept. 27. But that was just the beginning of the conversation. The staff here at the Banner Graphic would like to see an ongoing discussion through this new forum, with citizens exchanging ideas on the topics that affect Putnam County and beyond...
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DePauw Theatre season to open Oct. 9-12 with 'Parade'
(Local News ~ 10/05/14)
DePauw University Theatre will open its 2014-15 season with the Tony Award-winning musical "Parade," which dramatizes the 1913 trial of Leo Frank, a Jewish factory manager, for the alleged rape and murder of a 13-year-old employee, Mary Phagan. DPU junior Julie Strauser portrays Lucille Frank with senior Joey Leppek as Leo Frank)...
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Rib and Blues Fest a success for RRCA
(Local News ~ 10/05/14)
ROACHDALE -- Although the weather was chilly, Roachdale's Rib and Blues Fest received a warm welcome Saturday as music, barbecue and community collided with 40-degree temperatures and smiling faces. Approximately 100 people were in attendance at any given time during Saturday's family-friendly event, including Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson, in what organizer Joe Buser is planning as an annual event for the first Saturday of every October...
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Beverly E. Neeley
(Obituary ~ 10/05/14)
Beverly E. Neeley, 51 of Quincy, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. She was born May 1, 1963 in Greencastle, and was the daughter of Roscoe E. and Hazel M. (Cody) Partin. She married Gary D. Neeley on Dec. 4, 1994, and he survives. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church, Cunot...
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