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Tiger Cubs, Cougars tie for 11th in golf regional
(High School Sports ~ 06/10/16)
WASHINGTON -- Greencastle and North Putnam concluded their boys' golf seasons on Thursday by tying for 11th place in the Washington Regional played at the Country Oaks Golf Course. Greencastle had 14 penalty strokes and numerous three putts during the round, which coach Steve Paquin said contributed to its 329 score...
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Schatz leads all 40 laps in Outlaws' win
(Other Sports ~ 06/10/16)
PUTNAMVILLE -- Seven-time World of Outlaws CraftsmanŽ Sprint Car Series champion Donny Schatz held off a red-hot David Gravel on a green-white-checkered finish to claim his eighth victory of the season at Lincoln Park Speedway on Wednesday night. Making their first trip since 1988 to the track located just an hour from Indianapolis, the World of Outlaws returned with a thrilling show that saw Schatz hold on to the lead for all 40 laps to claim the victory and tie Brad Sweet atop the championship standings.. ...
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Neese has fun on cold night
(High School Sports ~ 06/10/16)
BLOOMINGTON -- Cooper Neese has played in a lot of basketball games in his life, but probably not many in which his team was dominated as badly as it was on Tuesday. Neese was a member of the Indiana Junior All-Stars, a hand-picked team designed to play two exhibition contests against the Indiana All-Stars as preparation for this weekend's two-game series against Kentucky...
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PC Youth Development Commission says 'Thank you, Putnam County'
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/10/16)
To the Editor: On behalf of the Putnam County Youth Development Commission we wish to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the Putnam County community for the ongoing support of our 8th annual event "Dancing with the Putnam County Stars." Words cannot begin to express how humbled we are to live in such an exceptional community that embraces our mission of serving the children and youth of Putnam County. ...
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What it takes to be an effective citizen
(Column ~ 06/10/16)
It's so easy in a presidential election year to forget that our system is not about a single person. This year especially, when the dynamics of the presidential contest have dominated news coverage so thoroughly that even the Senate and House races have largely disappeared from view, the crucial role that citizens play -- apart from serving as voters in the presidential drama -- isn't even an afterthought...
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The comment section: Not the place to stage a proper election
(Editorial ~ 06/10/16)
Since the launch of the current iteration of our website back in 2007, the Banner Graphic has abided by a few rules in the comment section of bannergraphic.com. The official company line is as follows: Refrain from obscenity in your comments, and to keep discussions civil, don't say anything in a way your grandmother would be ashamed to read...
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Bainbridge Improvement Society to host barbecue
(Local News ~ 06/10/16)
The Bainbridge Improvement Society will serve pulled pork barbecue at the Bainbridge Community Center on June 17. Serving will run from 4-8 p.m. Besides pulled pork, the menu will include slaw, baked beans, chips, dessert and drinks. Sandwiches are available for $4.50 or a full meal for $9. All proceeds will go to the BIS...
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Court News of June 10, 2016
(Court News ~ 06/10/16)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Jacob Wright, 25, Greencastle, Level 6 felony domestic battery Anthony Burnett, 25, Fillmore, Class B misdemeanor criminal mischief Michael J. Wallace, 27, Greencastle, Class A misdemeanor theft...
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Hollis Smith Shepherd
(Obituary ~ 06/10/16)
Hollis Smith Shepherd, 76, Greencastle, passed away Friday, June 3, 2016. Hollis was born May 11, 1940 in Lansing, N.C., the son of Everett and Ethel Shepherd. He is survived by his wife of 41 years Mitzi and five children, three from a previous marriage, Hollis J. ...
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Putnam Scanner for June 10, 2016
(Police Logs ~ 06/10/16)
Eleven people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. At 5:32 p.m. on Wednesday, Chad Ray Bryson, 42, Greencastle, was taken into custody on a warrant for nonsupport of a dependent. At 4:35 p.m. Jose Santos Rangel, 34, Charlestown, was housed at the jail for theft...
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New chef, new day dawning at Almost Home
(Local News ~ 06/10/16)
Things are really cooking in downtown Greencastle. From spiffy new storefronts to exciting additions like Music on the Square to new restaurants, brew pubs and even more options being planned. Not about to be left behind in this restaurant renaissance, Almost Home owner Gail Smith has bold new ideas for her acclaimed eatery, now in its 26th year...
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Suspected rock throwers also face Putnam charges
(Local News ~ 06/10/16)
Already facing 38 charges for similar crimes allegedly committed in their home county, two Owen County men each face four more felony counts for rock throwing incidents in southern Putnam County. Travis J. Lester, 23, and Johnathan J. Koeling, 25, both of Freedom, face four counts each of criminal recklessness, Level 6 felonies...
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GFD Golf Scramble receives donation
(Local News ~ 06/10/16)
Banner Graphic/Chelsea Modglin The Greencastle Fire Department's 17th Annual Golf Scramble received a $1,000 donation from the Terre Haute Chapter of Carpenters (IKORCC, Local 133) on Wednesday. So far, 19 teams have signed up to participate in the scramble, and funds from this year's event are set to benefit the Hoosier Burn Camp. ...
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Leona Irene Patrick
(Obituary ~ 06/10/16)
Irene Patrick, 83, of Quincy, passed away at her home on Thursday, June 9, 2016. She was born Oct. 20, 1932 in Clinton County, Ind. She was the daughter of the late Dorn and Evelyn (Woods) Culberson. She married the late Carl Patrick on Jan. 23, 1955...
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County grads chosen for WVFCA game
(High School Sports ~ 06/10/16)
Eleven players and one coach from Putnam County will be participating in the Wabash Valley Football Coaches Association's 12th annual All-Star Game on June 25 at Terre Haute North at 7:30 p.m. Greeencastle will be represented by Anthony Rossok and Chase Chew, while North Putnam grads Brayden White, Bobby Scheele, Brad Hodges, Daniel Huffman and Bailey Allen will also be competing...
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At the Library
(Local News ~ 06/10/16)
June 13-18 Monday, June 13 -- Imagination Portal Unplugged, 9 a.m.-noon. Enjoy the Imagination Portal without monitors, video games or music in the background. -- Lunch Bunch, 12:30-1:15 p.m. Bring your own sack lunch to the library and listen to a chapter book read aloud...
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Public hearing in Cloverdale Tuesday
(Local News ~ 06/10/16)
CLOVERDALE -- The Cloverdale Town Council will host a public hearing Tuesday, June 14 at 6:45 p.m. in the Town Hall at 154 S. Main St. Kristy Jerrell will discuss the grant process for revitalization of historic buildings in downtown Cloverdale with business owners...
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Court News for 6-11-2016
(Court News ~ 06/10/16)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases Billy L. Jones Jr., 39, Cloverdale, Level 5 felony possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony unlawful possession of a syringe, Class A misdemeanor resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor driving with a suspended, Class C misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia...
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Putnam Scanner for 6-11-16
(Police Logs ~ 06/10/16)
County Jail Two people were booked in the Putnam County Jail on Thursday. At 11:35 a.m. Stanley Dennison, 46, Indianapolis, was housed at the jail on a warrant. At 9:26 a.m. Ashley Nicole Osborne, 35, Monrovia, was taken into custody on a warrant...
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Juliet 'Judy' Coleman
(Obituary ~ 06/10/16)
Juliet "Judy" Coleman, 91, of rural Waveland, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2016 with family at her side at Clinton Gardens in Clinton. She was born at home on June 14, 1924 in Greene Township in Parke County. She was the daughter of Fred and Jessie Heslar Spencer. She was a graduate of Greene Township High School and Central Normal College in Danville, where she majored in music...
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Nancy Marie Mays
(Obituary ~ 06/10/16)
Nancy Marie (Hammond) Mays, 74, Greencastle, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2016. She was born on July 27, 1941 in Greencastle to Albert and Marie Hammond. Nancy was a 1959 graduate of Fillmore High School. She attended New Providence Baptist Church in Mt. Meridian...
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Two-Time Champ
(Local News ~ 06/10/16)
On the Flipside Gymnastics and Cheerleading recently competed in the 2016 AAU Cheerleading National Finals in Springfield, Ill. Cheerleader Gayle Baugh competed in both the Junior Level 3 solo competition and the Junior Level 3 duo competition with her partner Mika Mozawa...
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Upcoming Local VBS
(Local News ~ 06/10/16)
With summer break upon us, a number of local churches are conducting vacation Bible school. Send VBS listings for your church to jjernagan@bannergraphic.com. All ages welcome to attend vacation Bible school at Cloverdale Church of Christ, 155 N. Main St...
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Who's News for Saturday, June 11, 2016
(Local News ~ 06/10/16)
South Putnam alumna CARLIE RENE~ NICHOLS was named to the dean's list for the spring semester at Oakland City University. A junior majoring in English and journalism, Nichols has made the dean's list four times at Oakland City. She spent this semester as the assistant editor for the campus newspaper The Collegian...
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Ivy Tech hosting enrollment event Monday for fall classes
(Local News ~ 06/10/16)
Ivy Tech Community College is hosting enrollment events this month at its Greencastle campus, Avon site and Indy West site for the fall semester, which starts Aug. 22. Ivy Tech will be hosting an enrollment events Monday, June 13 at the Greencastle Campus, June 20 at its Avon site and June 21 at its Indy West site...
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Greencastle man dies in Illinois auto accident
(Local News ~ 06/10/16)
LAWRENCVILLE, Ill. -- A Greencastle man was pronounced dead Thursday after his pickup truck hit a tree of of U.S. 50 in Lawrence County, Ill. Brad A. Edwards, 38, was pronounced dead at the scene, Illinois State Police reported. The accident happened around 8:40 a.m. (CT) just west of Lawrenceville...
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VIDEO: 18 local youngsters complete challenges of Police Boot Camp
(Local News ~ 06/10/16)
The Greencastle Police Department and Greencastle Parks and Recreation Department conducted their annual Police Boot Camp for local youth at Robe-Ann Park from June 6-10...
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Allen family makes big impact in small world
(Local News ~ 06/10/16)
The Allen brothers have been around the world (literally), down the street and up in space. Yet they remain as down-to-earth as you would think two products of Greencastle and Crawfordsville might be. For it's indeed a small world, brothers David and Joe Allen -- sons of Harriett (Taylor) and Joseph Percival "Perk" Allen III -- agreed in taking some 50 visitors to the Putnam County Museum on a sentimental journey through Allen family history...
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South Putnam High School receives AP honors
(Local News ~ 06/10/16)
Soon after its recognition as a Four-Star School by the Indiana Department of Education (DOE), The College Board has commended South Putnam High School and 51 other Indiana schools for graduating at least 25 percent of its students with a score of 3 or higher on Advanced Placement (AP) Exams...
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