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No prison time added in Smith resentencing
(Local News ~ 04/15/16)
TERRE HAUTE -- A federal judge Friday morning reimposed the exact same sentence previously handed down to a former Putnam County sheriff's deputy and Greencastle city councilman. In what amounted to a procedural matter, Judge William T. Lawrence resentenced T.J. Smith, 39, Greencastle, to the original 14-month sentence he imposed in December 2014...
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Eagles lose to Warriors 3-1
(High School Sports ~ 04/15/16)
On a day where the bats were swinging and connecting for the Eagle baseball team the grounders just weren't finding any gaps in the infield as South Putnam fell at home to Covenant Christian 3-1. "We executed everything exactly the way we wanted to," Eagle coach Zach Love said. "We put the ball into play. Our pitchers pitched well. The only thing I didn't like was the score at the end of the game."...
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Featured Athlete of the Week: Alex Lesko, Tennis South Putnam High School
(High School Sports ~ 04/15/16)
Alex Lesko was born on Dec. 18, 1997 to Cathy and Steve Lesko. She enjoys cheese pizza and watching Grey's Anatomy. In addition to playing tennis for South Putnam, the senior also manages the swim team and is in FCCLA. Her favorite subject in school is math and her favorite teacher is Tiffany Dickson...
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Eagles fall to Edgewood
(High School Sports ~ 04/15/16)
ELLETTSVILLE-- The South Putnam Eagle softball team traveled to Edgewood on Thursday night to play in a WIC cross-divisional game. The Eagles left their luck at home though as they had runners in scoring position five of seven innings, but were only able to manage one run in a 9-1 loss...
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Cougars, Eagles run at South Putnam
(High School Sports ~ 04/15/16)
The North Putnam and South Putnam boys' and girls' track team split the meet Thursday at South Putnam with the Cougar girls' winning 75-47 and the Eagle boys' winning 90-65. The Lady Cougars picked up points from all over and field events such as the first and second-place finish from Adri Millican and Emily Gasho as well as Gasho's first-place discus throw helped NPHS to its win...
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Lois Costin
(Obituary ~ 04/15/16)
Lois Costin, 94, of Greencastle, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Mill Pond Health Campus. She was born March 31, 1922 in Hart County, Ga. She was the daughter of the late Ira and Eula (Dyer) Williams. She married Noble Costin on July 21, 1945, and preceded her in death Dec. 11, 2014...
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Three student-written plays to be presented at DPU this weekend
(Local News ~ 04/15/16)
Three original plays written by DePauw University students will be presented by DePauw University Theatre through April 17. They include "The Parable of the Pear," written by Zach Manges '16; "The Ventriloquist" by Bristy Skiles '17; and "The Balloon Man," which is the work of Billy Burke '17...
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Clover softball wins Thursday
(High School Sports ~ 04/15/16)
After a close loss in nine innings to Monrovia Cloverdale's softball team pulled out a win at Brown County Thurday 4-1. The Clovers used a three-run inning to go up 3-1 against the Eagles and added another one in the fifth for good measure. "We were able to put together another solid night and improved to 3-2, 1-0 in the WIC," Clover coach Jim Spencer said. The low-scoring game was a function of good play in the field as Lauren Meek only ptched three strikeouts with just one walk...
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County tennis teams both earn tough wins
(High School Sports ~ 04/15/16)
The South Putnam girls' tennis team responded to its loss to Greencastle with a win at Turkey Run Wednesday. The doubles swept the Warriors with the No. 1 doubles team of Allison Bunton and Meredith Trump winning 6-0, and 4-6 and the No. 2 doubles team of Kaylee Hubbard and Alicia Haywood winning 6-2 and 6-3...
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Clovers take loss at Clover Meadows
(High School Sports ~ 04/15/16)
CLOVERDALE -- The Cloverdale boys' golf team fell at Clover Meadows against Linton-Stockton Thursday 168-180. CHS' two lowest were Kyler Galloway and Chase Snyder who both shot a 43. "Chase is starting to find his game again. He had a much improved round over Tuesday.," Clover coach Doug Wokoun said. ...
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GHS track team runs at OVHS
(High School Sports ~ 04/15/16)
SPENCER -- This week's weather finally permitted the Greencastle track team a chance to compete. The Tiger Cubs took on ran at Owen Valley with Monrovia and the girls' walked away victorious taking first with 96 over Owen Valley's 38 and Monrovia's 24...
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Greencastle softball beats Athenians
(High School Sports ~ 04/15/16)
CRAWFORDSVILLE-- Big hits and big runs led to a big win for the Greencastle softball team who traveled to Crawfordsville the night before the Putnam County Tournament. The Tiger Cubs came up big Friday ,winning 16-5 in six innings after its 15-8 loss to West Vigo...
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Council OKs Heartland tax abatement effort
(Local News ~ 04/15/16)
Following action by the Greencastle City Council this week, Heartland Automotive is cleared to proceed with a new expansion project that will mean $8.3 million in additional capital investment and 43 new fulltime positions at the East Side manufacturing plant...
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Bainbridge sets Clean-up Day
(Local News ~ 04/15/16)
BAINBRIDGE -- Free services will be offered to residents of Bainbridge throughout the day on Saturday, May 7 in efforts by the town to provide a virtual spring cleaning for its citizens. Construction dumpsters, tree-stump removal and volunteers will be available all day at Bainbridge's town hall, located at 201 N. Grant Ave...
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Area 30 grads receive dual credit
(Local News ~ 04/15/16)
Fifty-two percent of 2015 graduates passed either dual-credit assessments or certification exams, Vice Director Chad Nunley reported at Tuesday's Area 30 Career Center board meeting. Greencastle students constitute the majority of those at 92 pupils, followed by North Putnam at 54 and South Putnam at 43. Cloverdale posted 38 students and Eminence 19...
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Syrian refugees to visit Gobin UMC on Sunday
(Local News ~ 04/15/16)
Syrian refugee families will visit Greencastle this Sunday to share a meal, meet local families and share their stories. The event will take place from noon-2 p.m. at Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church, 307 Simpson St. The event is sponsored by the Karam Foundation, Syrian-American Council of Indiana and Gobin UMC...
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Cash-Ruble Wedding
(Local News ~ 04/15/16)
Mallory Jo Cash of Greencastle and Kolby Christian Ruble of Wilkinson are planning to be married in Greencastle on May 21, 2016. Mallory is the daughter of Bart and Kathy Cash of Greencastle. She is a 2013 graduate of South Putnam High School. She attends Indiana State University and will be finishing her degree at Indiana University East for elementary education and a minor in mild intervention...
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Putnam County Scanner for 4-16-16
(Police Logs ~ 04/15/16)
Four people were booked in the Putnam County Jail on Thursday. At 9:42 a.m. Melvin Dale Jones, 58, Cloverdale, was lodged at the jail on a warrant. At noon Joseph Scott Copeland, 29, Indianapolis, was booked in on a warrant. At 8:52 p.m. Jerome Zeller, 36, Roachdale, was arrested on a warrant...
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Court News for 4-16-16
(Court News ~ 04/15/16)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. John C. Stogsdill III, 40, Greenwood, Level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine, Class B misdemeanor possession of marijuana Larry D. Patterson Jr., 35, Cloverdale, Level 6 felony driving while intoxicated, Class C misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, Level 6 felony driving with a BAC of .08 or more, Class C misdemeanor driving with a BAC of .08 or more...
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At the Library
(Local News ~ 04/15/16)
April 17-23 Monday, April 18 -- Imagination Portal Unplugged, 9 a.m.-noon Enjoy the Imagination Portal without monitors, video games or music in the background. -- Community Help Desk, 2-4 p.m. Tech Help Desk has a computer technician available for one-on-one assistance using software and electronic devices, and can help diagnose and repair computers and devices...
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Highway accident sends three to Hendricks, four to Putnam County hospitals
(Local News ~ 04/15/16)
BAINBRIDGE -- A collision involving two vehicles on U.S. 231 North saw seven patients sent to area hospitals Friday afternoon. Three, more serious injuries were reported with those transported to Hendricks Regional Health in Danville and four sent to Putnam County Hospital...
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