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Bryce Rector new GHS boys' basketball coach
(Local News ~ 06/21/16)
The Greencastle Community School Corporation Board of Trustees Monday night appointed Bryce Rector as Greencastle High School varsity boys' basketball coach and math teacher. Rector has been selected to lead the GHS Tiger Cubs boys' basketball program as head coach beginning with the 2016-17 season...
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Rector thrilled with opportunity
(High School Sports ~ 06/21/16)
Bryce Rector had not yet been a part of the Greencastle High School boys' basketball program for 24 hours yet, but Tuesday evening's meet-and-greet session gave the new Tiger Cub boys' head coach a great first impression. "The fact that you're coming out to something like this shows me the support already that this community gives to its basketball program," said Rector, speaking to approximately 50 parents and players prior to an open gym session. ...
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Ben Wells named GHS varsity baseball coach
(High School Sports ~ 06/21/16)
The Greencastle Community School Corporation Board of Trustees Monday night appointed Ben Wells as varsity baseball coach. Wells has been selected to lead the GHS Tiger Cubs baseball program as the head coach beginning with the spring 2017 season. Wells has been a member of the Greencastle Middle School faculty since 2010 as a social studies teacher...
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Charles McCullough
(Obituary ~ 06/21/16)
Charles McCullough, 67, passed away June 18, 2016 at The Waters in Greencastle. He was born Feb. 18, 1949 to Oral and Cordelia Elmore McCullough of Coatesville. They preceded him in death. Charles McCullough enjoyed most of his life in Putnam County. He loved life on the farm as a child and young man, including many years in 4-H with his hogs, ponies and Jersey cows. He loved the outdoors, animals, card games, hunting, music, horses, old television shows, squirt guns and visiting with friends...
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Playhouse Youth Workshop to present 'Shakespeared!' Saturday
(Local News ~ 06/21/16)
The annual Putnam County Playhouse Youth Theater Workshop will present "Shakespeared!" on Saturday, June 25. The program will start at 7 p.m. on stage at the Hazel Day Longden Theatre on Round Barn Road in Greencastle. Tickets are $3 each for ages 13 and up. Admission is free for those 12 and under. The box office will open at 6:30 p.m...
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Shades Chautauqua and centennial celebration this weekend
(Local News ~ 06/21/16)
WAVELAND -- The fifth annual Chautauqua at Shades State Park, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 24-26, will coincide with a celebration of 100 years of Indiana State Parks. Music, storytelling, hikes, food and more are planned for the celebration. On Friday, musician Tom Rosnowski will perform at 8 p.m., followed by a campfire and s'mores...
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Avis E. Lawson
(Obituary ~ 06/21/16)
Avis E. Lawson, 97, of Greencastle, passed away Tuesday morning, June 21, 2016 in her residence. Born July 6, 1918 in Duffield, Va., she was the daughter of Floyd Lawson and Florence (Peters) Lawson. She married Amos Lawson and he preceded her. Avis worked for 23 years at RCA as a tester, retiring in 1977...
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Mildred I. Jones
(Obituary ~ 06/21/16)
Mildred I. Jones, 94, of Gosport, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2016 at her home in Gosport. Calling for Mildred will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday, June 23 at Chandler Funeral Home/Whitaker Chapel in Gosport. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, June 24 at the funeral home...
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Reba Mae Porter
(Obituary ~ 06/21/16)
Reba Mae Porter, 86, formerly of Greencastle, died Tuesday, June 21, 2016 after a brief illness. Mrs. Porter was born Dec. 28, 1929 in Belle Union to the late Roy and Dana Wheeler. She was a 1947 graduate of Belle Union High School. Reba wed Roy O. Porter on Feb. 19, 1954, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 9, 2000...
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Putnam County Scanner 6-22-16
(Police Logs ~ 06/21/16)
Several people have been booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. At 3:39 p.m. on Monday, Jessica Marie Holsapple, 40, Cloverdale, was housed at the jail on a warrant for possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia. At 11:15 a.m. Adam Michael Perkins, 28, Zionsville, was booked in on a warrant for driving while intoxicated and possession of marijuana...
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Court News for 6-22-16
(Court News ~ 06/21/16)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Ricky D. Golden Jr., 33, Greencastle, Level 6 felony residential entry Jennifer D. Keller, 31, Greencastle, Level 6 felony auto theft Meagen N. Anderson, 24, Quincy, Level 6 felony unlawful possession of a syringe, Class A misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance...
- Pulling No Punches (Local News ~ 06/21/16)
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SAWs seeking additional builds
(Local News ~ 06/21/16)
SAWs, the Mission of the Greencastle Presbyterian Church that provides handicap ramps to residents in need in Putnam County, is well into its eighth year of building ramps. Currently SAWs still has openings for additional builds in 2016 for those that might need it...
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Duke Energy donates utility poles to ISU's Sycamore Outdoor Center
(Local News ~ 06/21/16)
BRAZIL -- On Monday, Duke Energy crews from Greencastle and Brazil were boring large holes in the earth and setting utility poles. Not for electrical service but as a donation to the Indiana State University Sycamore Outdoor Center. Matt Porter, the center's resource manager, said the poles will be used for equipment to teach team building...
- Educational Endeavor (Local News ~ 06/21/16)
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Putnam County Museum seeks photos of Putnam County covered bridges
(Local News ~ 06/21/16)
The Putnam County Museum is seeking seeking photos of Putnam County covered bridges that no longer exist. While once there were more than 20 covered bridges in the county, now there are but nine, Museum Executive Director Lisa Mock noted. "Please give us the opportunity to scan your photos of these old bridges," Mock urged...
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USA Volleyball to host free Friday clinic locally
(Community Sports ~ 06/21/16)
DePauw is serving as the host of the USA Volleyball College National Team training camp this week. On Friday, the USA program is hosting a free volleyball clinic for K-12 girls from 3-4 p.m. in Neal Fieldhouse, with registration beginning at 2:30 p.m. in the lobby...
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High school staff, players pass on football knowledge
(High School Sports ~ 06/21/16)
Fundamentals in any sport are crucial at all levels, from youth leagues to the professional ranks. The Greencastle High School coaching staff and players have spent the past two nights teaching what they know to approximately 70 players from the Greencastle Youth Football League in a camp at the high school field...
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