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Kaeff leads county's boys' track state finals qualifiers
(High School Sports ~ 05/27/16)
BLOOMINGTON -- Timed sporting events like track and field can be predictably mundane, with the "seeded" times previously turned in by the competitors often varying by small margins and the predicted victors coming out on top. Cloverdale's Nick Blundell would have none of that scenario on Thursday night in the boys' regional cross country meet at Bloomington North, turning in a second-place performance in the 800-meter run that chopped more than a second off his seeded time to qualify for next weekend's state finals.. ...
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Council addresses security concerns
(Local News ~ 05/27/16)
During a particularly eventful meeting Thursday evening, the Putnam County Council approved the creation of seven new positions, all of which will add to the security of county buildings. The most publicly visible of these positions is a pair of full-time bailiffs to serve the two county court rooms...
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YMCA supporters asking: Why not us, why not now?
(Local News ~ 05/27/16)
If positive vibes can indeed spur action, the support shown this week by about 50 community members attending a public meeting on the possibility of a community center for Greencastle and Putnam County bodes well for the idea. Although no official action has been taken by the City of Greencastle or the Wabash Valley YMCA Board of Directors -- save a memorandum of understanding between those entities and a pending partnership with Putnam County Hospital as well -- all signs seemed to point favorably Tuesday night toward fulfillment of such a project.. ...
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McNeeley to retire after tenure at First Baptist Church
(Local News ~ 05/27/16)
In an oft-quoted verse from the gospel of Matthew, Christ promised to make two of his disciples "fishers of men." After 32 years of answering that call in the ministry, retiring First Baptist Church Pastor Randy McNeely will soon be happy to have more time as a simple "fisher of fish."...
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Meyer signs to swim for FSC
(High School Sports ~ 05/27/16)
Greencastle High School senior Mallary Meyer has decided to continue her athletic career and education at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Fla. "Mallary has been a wonderful asset to our program, demonstrating all day every day high levels of every characteristic we look for in a Tiger Shark," GHS Coach Kent Menzel said about Meyer. ...
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Cougars strike early to defeat Monrovia
(High School Sports ~ 05/27/16)
The North Putnam Cougars opened sectional baseball play on Wednesday night at home against the Monrovia Bulldogs, leaving little doubt in advancing to the second round with a 10-3 victory. North Putnam will play South Putnam at 10 a.m. Monday in the semifinals, with the winner advancing to the 7 p.m. championship game later that day...
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NP falls to Southmont; golfers win big
(High School Sports ~ 05/27/16)
CLINTON -- North Putnam ran into a hard-hitting and speedy Southmont team on Wednesday in the Class 2A South Vermillion sectional, with the Mounties recording a 10-2 victory. North Putnam managed just a single by Mia Runnels in the first three innings, before eventually breaking through in the fourth...
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Featured Athlete of the Week: Kelsey Helterbrand, Cloverdale
(High School Sports ~ 05/27/16)
Kelsey Helterbrand will be a senior at Cloverdale High School this fall and is a three-sport athlete competing in volleyball, basketball and softball. Banner Graphic: Which sports do you play, and do you like any of them better than the others? KH: Volleyball, basketball and softball. ...
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Great catch
(High School Sports ~ 05/27/16)
Greencastle outfielder Kaylee Evans hauls in a fly ball against Danville on Thursday evening in sectional action at Indian Creek. Danville defeated Greencastle 14-0.
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North Putnam grad Nelson named North Vermillion superintendent
(Local News ~ 05/27/16)
CAYUGA -- North Putnam High School graduate Dan Nelson has been named superintendent of the North Vermillion School Corporation. Currently principal of Seeger Memorial High School, Nelson will take over as the new superintendent effective July 1. He is the son of Linda Nelson, retired former food service director for Greencastle Schools, and husband Robert of Russellville...
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DePauw School of Music Events
(Local News ~ 05/27/16)
DePauw School of Music Events Week of May 30--June 5 Guest Artist Concert: Caroline Lizotte, harp "Lizotte Plays Lizotte" Friday, June 3 7:30 p.m. Green Center, Thompson Recital Hall Canadian harpist Caroline Lizotte, internationally renowned as both a performer and as author of some of the most influential harp repertoire of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, presents "Lizotte Plays Lizotte" for the culminating concert on the first day of the Anne Adams Foundation Awards and the Grandjany Awards competitions at DePauw's Green Center, June 3--4.. ...
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Donna Gail Lyons
(Obituary ~ 05/27/16)
Donna Gail Lyons, 73, of Richmond, Ky., formerly of Russellville, Ind., passed away Monday, May 23, 2016, at Baptist Health-Richmond. She was born March 1, 1943, in Huntington, W.Va., to the late Melvin and Agnes Stamper. She was a retired HeadStart employee and a member of the Browns Valley Christian Church...
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Who's News for Saturday, May 28, 2016
(Local News ~ 05/27/16)
Joining more than 300 high school students, agriculture students from Cloverdale High School recently competed in the annual Ag Day hosted by Ivy Tech Community College Wabash Valley. Cloverdale teams won three events. The team of MASON THOMPSON, MACKY WILLIS and KAYLYN COUCH took first prize in engineering...
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DePauw School of Music schedule
(Local News ~ 05/27/16)
Guest Artist Concert: Caroline Lizotte, harp "Lizotte Plays Lizotte" 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 3 Green Center, Thompson Recital Hall Canadian harpist Caroline Lizotte, internationally renowned as both a performer and as author of some of the most influential harp repertoire of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, presents "Lizotte Plays Lizotte" for the culminating concert on the first day of the Anne Adams Foundation Awards and the Grandjany Awards competitions at DePauw's Green Center, June 3--4.. ...
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Abundant Life Baptist Church to host revival June 5-8
(Local News ~ 05/27/16)
PUTNAMVILLE -- Abundant Life Baptist Church will host a revival with Dr. Bill Saye on June 5-8. Saye was a well-known drug dealer before turning to God. He will give the testimony of how God saved him from the death penalty and hell. The revival will kick off with the regular 10 a.m. service on Sunday, June 5...
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Beck-Byrd Engagement
(Engagement ~ 05/27/16)
Charles Ryan Byrd and Megan Renee Beck, both from Greencastle, are set to get married June 4 in Las Vegas.
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Burris - 60th Anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 05/27/16)
Crawford "Crow" and Sondra "Son" Burris will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house in their home from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, June 4. They reside at 5032 E. CR 300 South, Greencastle. They look forward to seeing friends and family...
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World Finance Opens
(Local News ~ 05/27/16)
Greater Greencastle Chamber of Commerce representatives welcome World Finance Corp. to Greencastle with a ribbon-cutting ceremony this week at the company's 1752 Indianapolis Rd. location (in the outlots in front of the Walmart store). The office, which specializes in loans and tax service, is open 9 a.m. ...
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Finley celebrates 60th anniversary of ordination
(Local News ~ 05/27/16)
Rev. Dr. E. Dean Finley of Greencastle marked the 60th anniversary of his ordination on Friday, May 27. Finley, born in Indianapolis and a lifetime Hoosier, graduated from Tech High School in 1946. He attended Butler University and was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity, which was at that time mainly a service organization...
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Carb Day coincidence yields mashed potatoes
(Local News ~ 05/27/16)
BRAZIL -- While it was Carb Day Friday at Indianapolis, potatoes are what made headlines in west-central Indiana. Just before 2 a.m. Friday, a westbound semi-trailer hauling a load of potatoes overturned along Interstate 70 between the Putnamville and Brazil exits...
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Paul D. Evens
(Obituary ~ 05/27/16)
Paul D. Evens, 76, Fillmore, passed away Friday, May 27, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Indianapolis on March 8, 1940, the son of Elmer Wood and Vietta Stites Evens. He married Wanda Nichols Evens on July 9, 1961, and she preceded him on May 16, 2015...
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Masonic Temple Fish Fry slated for June 2-3
(Local News ~ 05/27/16)
The Greencastle Masonic Temple, 118 E Washington St., will have its annual Fish Fry Thursday and Friday, June 2-3. Serving is scheduled for 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Carry-outs will be available. Persons may call ahead to 655-5220.
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Reelsville Alumni banquet set June 4 at Central
(Local News ~ 05/27/16)
REELSVILLE -- The 2016 Reelsville Alumni Association banquet will take place on Saturday, June 4 at the Central Elementary School gym. Social hour will be from 4:30-6:30 p.m. with meal and business meeting to follow. For reservations persons may call Helen Martin at 765-672-4656...
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Court News for 5-28-16
(Court News ~ 05/27/16)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases Zachary L. Fleming, 36, Santa Claus, Level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony unlawful possession of a syringe, Class B misdemeanor possession of marijuana, Class B misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia...
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Putnam Scanner for 5-25-16
(Police Logs ~ 05/27/16)
City Police One arrest was reported Friday morning by Greencastle City Police officers. At 12:45 a.m., Briana Jackson, 22, Greencastle, was arrested at a Berry Street residence by Officer Elsiana Crosby. Lodged in the Putnam County Jail, Jackson was picked up on a Putnam County warrant carrying the original charge of theft...
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Robinson, Lancaster to usher in 12th season of Music Festival at Gobin
(Local News ~ 05/27/16)
Bobbie Lancaster and Tad Robinson will kick off the 12th summer of the Greencastle Summer Music Festival this coming Wednesday, June 1 in Greencastle's Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church with "Pops from a Blues Perspective." The 7:30 p.m. concert will feature songs by Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, Carol King, The Beatles and Bill Withers...
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Memorial Day ceremonies set
(Local News ~ 05/27/16)
Memorial Day services are scheduled for Monday, May 30 in several Putnam County locations. At 10 a.m. Monday, the Veterans Section at Forest Hill Cemetery in Greencastle will be the scene of the traditional Memorial Day observance conducted by the Honor Guard composed of Greencastle American Legion Post 58 and Greencastle VFW Post 1550 members...
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Children offered free meals as part of school's summer strategy
(Local News ~ 05/27/16)
As part of the USDA Summer Feeding Program, one Greencastle employee will yet again be spearheading a summer-long campaign to help feed the children of Putnam County. Debbie Carrico, who serves throughout the year as director of food services for Greencastle schools, will be traveling around the city this summer in an activity-bus designated to hand out free meals to children aged 18 and younger...
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PCF recognizes vets, plans Legion post
(Local News ~ 05/27/16)
PUTNAMVILLE -- Preparing to introduce its own American Legion post this summer, the Putnamville Correctional Facility (PCF) hosted a small flag ceremony Thursday in preparation for Memorial Day. PCF Chaplain Jacinda Estle-Cronau and four minimum-security veteran offenders placed American flags at the entrance to the Putnamville Correctional Facility Cemetery to recognize all veterans...
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Make a Joyful Noise
(Local News ~ 05/27/16)
Living up to Principal Russ Hesler's favorite phrase, Friday was indeed "a great day to be a Tiger Cub," as 120 Greencastle High School graduates walked across the stage and received their diplomas. Methods of celebration took a number of colorful forms, including Kendra Sutherlin (above) playing her flute with the band prior to the ceremony, a number of students adding some personal flair to their mortarboards (near right) and Jakob Buis (far right)watching with joy as confetti poppers unofficially mark the completion of the ceremony.. ...
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Versatile Carrington ready to play anywhere for Stars
(High School Sports ~ 05/27/16)
In any team-oriented situation, the ability to perform multiple tasks is advantageous in not only individual success but for the team to accomplish its goals. Makenzi Carrington (formerly Myers), who will graduate today from South Putnam after a standout softball career for the Eagles, will utilize her multi-talented softball skills next spring when she suits up for Division III Dominican University in River Forest, Ill...
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