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Veterans' benefits slated to be discussed at Autumn Glen Nov. 13
(Local News ~ 11/02/14)
On Tuesday, Nov. 13 Carlotta Katra, an accredited agent with the Department of Veterans Affairs, will present information on veterans' benefits to help senior veterans with rising medical expenses at Autumn Glen, 98 N. 10th St. (Round Barn Road), Greencastle...
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Kiwanis Keys
(Local News ~ 11/02/14)
Cara Goodin (left), president of Greencastle Kiwanis Club, presents a check to officers of the Greencastle High School Key Club in support of their philanthropies. Mallory Meyer (second left), Riley Anderson and Lily Spencer receive the funds after relating plans for the upcoming school year. ...
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Understanding truths about mental health
(Local News ~ 11/02/14)
Are you or someone you know having trouble doing the things you like to do or need to do because of how you feel -- like going to school, work or hanging out with friends? Are you or someone you know having a rough day? Have you or someone you know been feeling down for a while?...
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Dec. 6 Reindeer Run 5K to benefit Giving Tree effort
(Local News ~ 11/02/14)
On Saturday, Dec. 6, the DePauw University Chapter of Mortar Board and Putnam County's Giving Tree will be hosting the inaugural Reindeer Run/Walk 5K race at the DePauw Nature Park. The Giving Tree is a local organization that serves approximately 300 families and cumulatively more than 700 children during the holiday months. The organization fundraises to provide children and families with both gifts and necessities during the holiday season...
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Mary Allison Trust gives schools flexibility in helping students
(Local News ~ 11/02/14)
Mary Allison's memorial to her daughter Molly, which began more than 125 years ago, continues to do good things for the students of Putnam County. Every year each of the eight Putnam County elementary schools receive a sum of $1,000 from the Mary Allison Children's Trust Fund...
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Tiger soccer defeats Denison, secures NCAC tourney berth
(College Sports ~ 11/02/14)
Trailing Denison by just two points in the North Coast Athletic Conference standings, the goal was simple for the DePauw men's soccer team: Win and advance to NCAC postseason play. The Tigers did just that, knocking off the Big Red by a final score of 3-2...
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PCH partnering with emergency physician group
(Local News ~ 11/02/14)
Putnam County Hospital, an established rural critical access hospital, has started a new partnership with OPYS Physician Services in Greencastle. OPYS will provide emergency medicine management and staffing services for the hospital's emergency department...
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Putnam County CERT sets open house for Nov. 10
(Local News ~ 11/02/14)
The Putnam County Emergency Operations Center, located at 1600 W. CR 225 South in Greencastle, will be hosting an open house at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov 10. Interested individuals are encouraged to attend and have the opportunity to learn more about the Putnam County Community Emergency Response Team...
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First Friday events continue but inside various venues
(Local News ~ 11/02/14)
Organizers of Greencastle First Friday efforts, which have grown in participation and created momentum over spring, summer and early fall, will now take an indoor approach until an expected May return to outside activities on and around the square. "It is going to be a little different for the cold months," noted Tami Van Rensselaer, Development Center executive assistant who has joined forces with Gail Smith of Almost Home/Swizzle Stick to coordinate local First Friday efforts...
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Mill Pond Health Campus honored for customer service
(Local News ~ 11/02/14)
Mill Pond Health Campus in Greencastle received the President's Award or Platinum Award for excellence at the Trilogy Health Services 2014 Fall Meeting in Fort Wayne Oct. 7-8. The award was based on customer satisfaction results from a semi-annual survey that is sent to residents' family members. Mill Pond Health Campus received recognition for its customer satisfaction scores in Staff Attitude, Quality of Nursing Care, Food Quality, Activity Programming and Appearance/Cleanliness...
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Beyond Homeless eyes additional volunteers, sets Nov. 11 info meeting
(Local News ~ 11/02/14)
Beyond Homeless is interested in recruiting some additional volunteer staff. Such volunteers are community members who become part of the Beyond Homeless team. Team members apply for volunteer jobs covering weekly shift(s) as a site supervisor. The volunteers attend monthly staff meetings and actively participate in shelter operations...
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DePauw football team dominates Wooster
(College Sports ~ 11/02/14)
WOOSTER, Ohio -- DePauw's football team scored on the second play of the game and then four of its first six offensive possessions of the first half on the way to a 42-13 North Coast Athletic Conference win Saturday at Wooster. The Tigers improved to 6-2 overall and 5-2 in the NCAC, while the Fighting Scots dropped to 3-5 overall and 3-4 in conference play...
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Property taxes due Monday, Nov. 10
(Local News ~ 11/02/14)
Putnam County Treasurer Sharon Owens would like to remind property owners that fall tax installments are due on Monday, Nov. 10. Property owners will have four different options by which to pay their taxes. Taxes can be paid at one of four banks, Old National Bank, First National Bank, Tri-County Bank and North Salem State Bank. However, taxpayers must have their tax statement with them in order to make a payment at the bank locations...
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Miriah Cherry, Kady McKean co-winners of 2014 Spirit of 4-H
(Local News ~ 11/02/14)
Putnam County 4-H families joined together Sunday afternoon to recognize volunteers and acknowledge the achievement and accomplishments of 4-H members. The highest award in the local 4-H program is the Spirit of 4-H Award which is sponsored by Bittles and Hurt and Hopkins-Rector funeral homes...
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Dust in the Wind
(Local News ~ 11/02/14)
Piles of East Seminary Street leaves are turned into dust in the wind as the Greencastle Street Department leaf vacuum, being operated by Andrew Rogers, continues its rounds through city neighborhoods. With city leaf-collection efforts just beginning last Monday, the crew has been ahead of schedule thus far, trying to knock down the large piles that have already been raked curbside (and not into the street). ...
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Where to vote in Tuesday's election
(Local News ~ 11/02/14)
The polls are open for the election from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday. Putnam County precincts and polling places are: Clinton: Van Bibber Lake Conservancy. Cloverdale 1: Cloverdale High School. Cloverdale 2: Stardust Hills Clubhouse. Cloverdale 3: Cloverdale Town Hall...
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General Election Candidates 2014
(Local News ~ 11/02/14)
Who will be on your ballot on Tuesday?
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No races to watch at county level
(Local News ~ 11/02/14)
In an election devoid of intrigue at the county level, certain pockets of Putnam County still have unanswered questions heading into Tuesday's general election. No contested races exist at the county level, but it's another story the Town of Cloverdale, North Putnam and Cloverdale school boards and three townships...
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New clinic and wellness center now open in Greencastle
(Local News ~ 11/02/14)
Seeing a need for community accessible clinics as one's primary and acute health care provider, Total Health MD has now opened its doors offering unlimited access to a clinic, zero co-pay, on-site laboratory services, affordable prescription, minor surgeries, women's health, respiratory services, wellness/preventive care and Sports/School physicals...
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