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T.J. Smith sentenced to 14 months in prison
(Local News ~ 12/04/14)
TERRE HAUTE -- Describing what he saw as a law officer who badly strayed from his original intentions, a federal judge on Thursday sentenced former Putnam County Deputy Terry Joe "T.J." Smith to 14 months in prison. The result of Smith's conviction on two Class C felony counts of deprivation of civil rights under color of law, U.S. District Judge William T. Lawrence handed...
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Rose Ellen Rose
(Obituary ~ 12/04/14)
Rose Ellen Rose, 61, of Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014. Born May 19, 1953 in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of Ralph and Rita (Basso) Simpson. She was a 1971 graduate of North Putnam High School. She married Ronald J. Rose on Nov. 6, 1971, and he survives...
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Immigration topic for Monday's Defenders of Liberty meeting
(Local News ~ 12/04/14)
Immigration has been at the forefront of topics of discussion in Washington, D.C. in recent weeks, and the topic will be featured locally Monday, Dec. 8 when the Greencastle Defenders of Liberty conduct their monthly meeting. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Dixie Chopper Business Center at the Putnam County Airport, 102 Ballard Lane, Greencastle...
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Local potter Cooper presents annual exhibit, sale Dec. 6-7
(Local News ~ 12/04/14)
FILLMORE -- Local potter Scott Cooper has been selling his handmade wares in Putnam County for 15 years. This weekend, he will open his studio to the public for the annual St. Earth Pottery holiday exhibit and sale. The event is set for Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6-7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m...
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Johnson Nichols to offer free flu shots
(Local News ~ 12/04/14)
Johnson Nichols Health Clinic and Walgreens are partnering to host a Flu Shot Clinic on Friday, Dec. 12 from 1-3 p.m. at the new clinic location in the Putnam County Hospital, 1542 Bloomington St., Greencastle. Shots will be available for ages 12 and up, but children under 18 will require parental consent...
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Vectern offering 'Gift of Energy' this season
(Local News ~ 12/04/14)
Vectren is again offering its "Gift of Energy" program this holiday season, which allows individuals to make a payment toward the Vectren energy bill of a friend, family member or neighbor. The monetary pledge will be displayed on the recipient's next bill as a payment. Both the donor and recipient will receive an official Gift of Energy certificate in the mail, listing the donor's name, recipient's name and the amount of the pledge. If desired, the donor can remain anonymous...
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DAR honors Shinns for Zaring home restoration
(Local News ~ 12/04/14)
Along with annually celebrating the achievements of a DAR Good Citizen chosen from among seniors at the four Putnam County high schools, the Washburn Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), has been honoring a local resident for his or her preservation efforts...
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Greencastle Civic League will wrap your holiday gifts
(Local News ~ 12/04/14)
The holiday season can be exhausting, so the Greencastle Civic League can help by wrapping your gifts for you. Persons may bring their gifts to 2 W. Washington St. (the corner of Indiana Street), and members of the Greencastle Civic League will box, wrap and decorate them...
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Bainbridge VFD to sponsor cookies with Santa
(Local News ~ 12/04/14)
BAINBRIDGE -- The Bainbridge Volunteer Fire Department will host cookies with Santa on Saturday. Santa Claus will be at the fire station from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Participants are also encouraged to bring a non-perishable item, as the fire department is sponsoring a food drive to benefit the 2 Fish Food Pantry...
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New movie to be filmed partially in Greencastle
(Local News ~ 12/04/14)
between the season of giving of thanks and the giving of gifts, the City of Greencastle appears to be getting quite a present. Film producer Brian Boswell -- whose parents (Larry and Sandra Rains Boswell) grew up in Greencastle -- has chosen the community as the Indiana location for his new movie scheduled for production next year...
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Pajama Game
(Local News ~ 12/04/14)
Wearing their pajamas to school for an evening of fun Tuesday night, students in kindergarten through second grade at Fillmore Elementary enjoy Sleepytime Storytime. Volunteer reader Tawni Harris (above) reads "The Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bell" to a group of youngsters in the school library. ...
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South Putnam girls struggle in 62-28 loss to Warriors
(High School Sports ~ 12/04/14)
The South Putnam girls' basketball team didn't fare too well when Danville came to visit on Wednesday. The Eagles were unable to close the gap and lost 62-28. The Lady Eagles (2-4) were only down 10-6 after one quarter. Freshman Miranda Bieghlar scored twice with sophomore Jenna Carmichael adding a bucket...
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Seven county players make honorable mention all-state
(High School Sports ~ 12/04/14)
Seven Putnam County athletes made the honorable mention lists of the Indiana all-state football teams released Thursday by the Associated press. Greencastle led the way, with three players named to three spots on the Class 3A honorable mention. Senior Nate Tesmer led the way for the Tiger Cubs, selected as both a tight end and a defensive linemen. He was joined by fellow seniors Zach Secrest at linebacker and Sedrick Weinschenk at kicker...
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Featured Athlete of the Week: Mitchell Johnson, Swim team, Greencastle High School
(High School Sports ~ 12/04/14)
Mitchell Johnson is a senior on Greencastle High School's swim team. He was born March 3, 1997 to Dennis and Brenda Johnson. He has one sister named Elizabeth. Mitchell enjoys watching sports channels like ESPN. His favorite movies are "Remember the Titans" and "Miracle."...
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Second quarter dooms Cougars
(High School Sports ~ 12/04/14)
SPENCER--North Putnam tried making it two in a row Thursday night against the Owen Valley Patriots. The girls' basketball team won Tuesday against Riverton Parke, but it have failed to win consecutive games since 2012 when they won three. That streak continues as they lost, 53-31...
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Greencastle swim team takes on Terre Haute South
(High School Sports ~ 12/04/14)
The Greencastle swim team swam well Thursday but came up short in point totals against Terre Haute South. The boys' result was 103-83, while the Lady Tiger Sharks fell 125-58. Greencastle won seven events on the night, including the men's 200-yard IM, the women's 200-yard medley relay and a come-from-behind victory in the men's 400-yard freestyle relay...
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