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'Exciting time' to be part of political process, Defenders told
(Local News ~ 08/09/16)
On a day when 50 Republican national security experts made a point to call out their party's own presidential candidate as "too erratic" for the White House, local representatives voiced at least mild support for the Donald Trump-Mike Pence GOP ticket in appearances Monday night in Greencastle...
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Mystery of those pesky corn flies? Experts don't even know why they're swarming
(Local News ~ 08/09/16)
If you have been outdoors at all the past couple of weeks, you know three things .. It's hot, extremely hot. It's humid, horribly humid. And pesky flying bugs seem to be swarming around us whenever we go. During First Friday on the square in Greencastle the other night, you couldn't keep them from dive-bombing your Myers' Market loaded nachos. Turn the wrong way and you just might inhale one or see one get stuck by the wings in your gooey cheese...
- Video headlines for August 9, 2016 (Local News ~ 08/09/16)
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6 people injured, 2 seriously, in Monday morning crash
(Local News ~ 08/09/16)
CLOVERDALE -- A pair of Indianapolis residents were airlifted from the scene of an early-morning wreck on Interstate 70 Monday. Matthew J. Goode, 38, and Frances M. Moore, 62, were both flown from the scene to nearby trauma centers following the single-vehicle crash...
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South Street improvements to continue east of Fairview
(Local News ~ 08/09/16)
The City of Greencastle has announced that on Wednesday, Aug. 10, the South Street construction project work will begin east of Fairview Street. As a result, South Street will be closed from Fairview Street to Zinc Mill Road. At this time, the intersection of South Street and Zinc Mill Road will remain open. However, the intersection will be closed in the future for improvements to the intersection...
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Cloverdale Community Schools to host Thursday open house
(Local News ~ 08/09/16)
Cloverdale Community Schools will host open houses at each building on Thursday, Aug. 11. Times have been staggered to allow families to visit each school if needed. Cloverdale High School: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Cloverdale Middle School: 6-7 p.m. Cloverdale Elementary School: 6:30-7:30 p.m...
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Barbara L. Mercer
(Obituary ~ 08/09/16)
Barbara L. Mercer, 74, a former Indianapolis resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, Aug. 8, 2016 at her daughter's residence in Shelbyville. She was born June 6, 1942 to Arnold Pennington and Wilma (Ford) Pennington in Indianapolis...
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Benita Lee Williamson
(Obituary ~ 08/09/16)
Benita Lee (Hawk) Williamson, 80, of Mt. Meridian, passed away on Friday, Aug. 5, 2016. She was born on April 18, 1936 in Mitchell, Ind., to the late Jesse E. and Dottie Irene (Pruett) Hawk. She was married to Donald Lee Williamson on June 6, 1987. He preceded her in death...
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Lebanon beats Tiger Cubs, NP
(High School Sports ~ 08/09/16)
Lebanon had five of the top six individual players and easily defeated Greencastle 197-236 on Monday in girls' high school golf action at Windy Hill. North Putnam also participated in the meet, but was not eligible for the team competition with only three players...
- Clover golfers host Linton, Northview (High School Sports ~ 08/09/16)
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Cloverdale Community Schools to host open house
(Local News ~ 08/09/16)
Cloverdale Community Schools will host open houses at each building on Thursday, Aug. 11. Times have been staggered to allow families to visit each school if needed. Cloverdale High School: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Cloverdale Middle School: 6-7 p.m. Cloverdale Elementary School: 6:30-7:30 p.m...
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Union Chapel to host gospel concert Aug. 14
(Local News ~ 08/09/16)
The Union Chapel United Methodist Church will host the James Family Singers for a Sunday, Aug. 14 gospel concert. Hailing from the Center Point United Methodist Church, the James Family will perform at 6 p.m. The Union Chapel United Methodist Church is located west of Morton on U.S. 36. The public is invited...
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Putnam Scanner for 8-10-16
(Police Logs ~ 08/09/16)
County Jail Fourteen people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Monday At 11:21 p.m. Christopher Ryan Skojac, 27, Quincy, was lodged at the jail on a local warrant. At 10:50 p.m. Dylan Tyler Woolen, 21, Eminence, was arrested on a local warrant...
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Court News for 8-10-2016
(Court News ~ 08/09/16)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases Keith A. Clampitt, 30, Avon, Level 6 felony theft, Class A misdemeanor home improvement fraud Ty A. Mourey, 20, Greencastle, two counts of Level 6 felony theft James Allen Smith, 35, Greencastle, Level 6 felony battery against a public safety official, Class B misdemeanor disorderly conduct, Class C misdemeanor driving while intoxicated...
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'1776' to open Thursday at Putnam County Playhouse
(Local News ~ 08/09/16)
The 55th season of Putnam County Playhouse continues with a production of "1776," opening Thursday, Aug. 11 at the Hazel Day Longden Barn Theatre in Greencastle. The musical runs Aug. 11-13 and Aug. 17-20. Tickets are $10 and can be reserved by calling the box office at 653-5880 from 5-7 p.m. Monday through Saturday...
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