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Lois Jean Spencer
(Obituary ~ 04/24/16)
Lois Jean Spencer, 68, of Greencastle, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016. Arrangements are pending with the Bittles and Hurt Funeral Home, Greencastle.
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Kenneth D. Finchum
(Obituary ~ 04/24/16)
Kenneth D. Finchum, 76 of Greencastle, passed away Monday, April 18, 2016 at Putnam County Hospital. He was born May 23, 1939 in Greencastle. He was the son of Estel L. and Sylvia S. (Poynter) Finchum. He married Sharon (Passwater) Finchum on Nov. 27, 2004, and she survives...
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Georgia Mildred January
(Obituary ~ 04/24/16)
Georgia Mildred January, Reelsville, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. She was 92 years old. She was born in Scottsville, Ky., and lived in Indianapolis. Mrs. January was a kindergarten teacher for more than 25 years in the IPS school system. Upon her retirement, she and her beloved husband, Joseph relocated to Reelsville, where they resided until the time of her passing...
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Almanza claims 'Bomber Spring Fling'; Boller takes Super Stock
(Professional Sports ~ 04/24/16)
PUTNAMVILLE -- A lightning quick track was the setting for Saturday's battle for the checkered flag over four classes of action at Lincoln Park Speedway. Shane Cockrum won the sprint car A-main by barely a car length over Brady Short. Jake Humphrey was the UMP Modified winner with Josh Boller winning his second UMP Super Stock feature of the season. Jordan Almanza parlayed a bit of good fortune into a $500 victory in the "Bomber Spring Fling."...
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Tiger Cubs place fifth in Bob Arnett Invitational at TH South
(High School Sports ~ 04/24/16)
ished fifth in the Bob Arnett Invitational tourney on Saturday hosted by Terre Haute South at Rea Park. Jake Bennett shot a 79 to lead the Tiger Cubs, finishing tied for 10th overall. Greencastle coach Steve Paquin notes one specific part of the tourney as keeping his team from finishing higher...
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Sacred Nations to host events in Putnam County
(Local News ~ 04/24/16)
The Sacred Nations Cultural Center invites the public to upcoming educational events as well as its largest annual event, the Sacred Nations Sundance, all hosted in Putnam County. Sitting Bull's great-grandson, Ernie LaPointe, will present a lecture on Saturday, April 30...
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DePauw baseball team completes weekend sweep of Wabash
(College Sports ~ 04/24/16)
The DePauw baseball team took 10-3 and 9-5 wins on Sunday and swept their four-game series with Wabash to move to 18-15 overall and close North Coast Athletic Conference play with an 8-8 record. Wabash fell to 16-16 overall and 6-6 in the NCAC with a four-game series with Denison remaining on their NCAC schedule...
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GPD conducting Drug Take Back Day Saturday at GHS
(Local News ~ 04/24/16)
Drug Take Back Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the main parking lot at Greencastle High School, 910 E. Washington St. The Greencastle Police Department (GPD) is again teaming up with the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) to take unwanted, expired or unused medications out of peoples' homes and medicine cabinets...
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Thompson honored on UIndy senior day
(College Sports ~ 04/24/16)
e No. 2-ranked University of Indianapolis softball team notched a pair of wins on its annual Senior Day Saturday. The Greyhounds (now 46-3, 27-3 GLVC) started the day with a special recognition of its senior class, and went on to hand visiting Truman losses of 5-1 and 3-2, with the latter featuring a walk-off home run by Tayler Weck...
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Putnam County Scanner for 4-25-16
(Police Logs ~ 04/24/16)
The Greencastle Fire Department recently responded to 16 dispatches, one medical assist and one lift assist. At 12:20 a.m. on Tuesday, GFD assisted the Roachdale Fire Department in the extinguishment of a structure fire (barn) at 11448 N. County Road 25 West...
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GMS Jazz Band to join DPU Jazz Ensemble Wednesday
(Local News ~ 04/24/16)
The DePauw Jazz Ensemble will welcome the Greencastle Middle School Jazz Band to the Kresge Auditorium stage Wednesday, April 27 for the ensemble's last concert of the semester. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the DePauw University Green Center for the Performing Arts...
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Collins cards best-ever PGA finish
(Professional Sports ~ 04/24/16)
Chad Collins of Cloverdale recorded his career-best finish on the PGA Tour on Sunday, finishing third in the PGA Valero Open at San Antonio, Texas.
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DPU piano students of May Phang slate musical party for Thursday at M2
(Local News ~ 04/24/16)
The piano studio of DePauw University professor May Phang invites the public to a musical party at Music on the Square on Thursday, April 28. The free 7:30 p.m. concert will feature new dance music for solo piano by living composers of different nationalities, each written in the composer's own unique musical style...
- Doing a Lot of Good (Local News ~ 04/24/16)
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South 43 Water Association to host informational meeting on customer insurance program
(Local News ~ 04/24/16)
The South 43 Water Association, Inc. will conduct an informational meeting about ServLine, a new customer insurance program Tuesday, April 26 at 6 p.m. in the Kiwanis Room of the Putnam County Public Library. The ServLine insurance program will cover water loss (with no deductible), repairs or replacement of a water line in a timely fashion. ...
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PCH slates events to raise funds, fight cancer
(Local News ~ 04/24/16)
Putnam County Hospital has announced a number of events designed to raise money for Relay for Life, thanks to the partnership in local businesses. PCH is working to raise awareness and funds toward the fight against cancer, hospital officials said. The events include:...
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Creekmore wins 2016 Dancing with the Putnam County Stars, Legan top fundraiser
(Local News ~ 04/24/16)
With feet tapping and crowds cheering, two contestants thanked their lucky stars Saturday as they walked away from the Putnam County Fairgrounds indoor arena. Drawing copious envy, Putnam County's 2016 Dancing with the Stars participants Logan Kuhne and Allison Creekmore took home the title of champion after a routine described by many as "unorthodox...
- Tad Bit of Blues, BBQ and Bourbon (Local News ~ 04/24/16)
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Court News for 4-25-16
(Court News ~ 04/24/16)
The following cases have been filed recently in Putnam County courts. Jona Bryant, 41, Elk City, Okla., Level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine, Class C misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia Billy L. Nevins, 53, Bridgeton, Level 6 felony resisting law enforcement, Level 6 felony driving as a habitual traffic offender...
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