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Putnam County oral history project seeking participants
(Local News ~ 01/05/17)
Documenting and preserving family histories can be undertaken in many ways. One approach concentrates on the examination of public records, such as census records, church records, wills and deeds. Another way focuses on the examination of various materials in the possession of family members, such as diaries, photo albums, business records and artifacts. A third effort is concerned with recording oral history interviews with family members about the aspects of their lives and memories...
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DePauw VP Anthony Jones steps down, Babington assumes admission efforts
(Local News ~ 01/05/17)
Anthony E. Jones, vice president for enrollment management at DePauw University, is leaving his post effective immediately in order to be closer to his family, the university has announced. DePauw President D. Mark McCoy has appointed Cindy Babington, his chief of staff and the person Jones succeeded, to serve in the VP post until a permanent replacement is found...
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Girl Scout Cookie sales to begin Saturday
(Local News ~ 01/05/17)
Girl Scout Cookie sales begin on Saturday, Jan. 7, and cookies will be delivered to troop leaders on Saturday, Jan. 28. Girl Scouts will be taking orders, and once the cookies arrive will have booths at several locations. Eight varieties are available this year, including two new cookies that sell for $5 a box: Girl Scout S'mores and Toffee-tastic...
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Robert L. Sterchi
(Obituary ~ 01/05/17)
Robert L. Sterchi, 70, of Quincy, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017 at his home. Born Aug. 10, 1946 to the late Robert and Freda (Lawson) Sterchi. Robert was a Vietnam War veteran, serving in the Army. He was also a retired truck driver. He is survived by his daughter, Angie Sterchi Pursell; Jeff Pursell; grandchildren Savanah Pursell and Sydney Pursell; great-grandchild Nash; and nephew Sean...
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Jay Randolph Mark
(Obituary ~ 01/05/17)
Jay Randolph Mark, 66, Greencastle, passed away peacefully at home with his family on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017 after an extended battle with cancer. Affectionately known as "Randy" or "JR," Jay was born May 18, 1950 in Greencastle to Harold Wayne Mark and Paula Eiteljorge Mark...
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DePauw School of Music Events Jan. 9-15
(Local News ~ 01/05/17)
DePauw School of Music Events Week of Jan. 9--15 DePauw Chamber Symphony Winter Term 2017 Pre-Tour Concert Orcenith Smith, music director Nicole Brockmann, viola Monday, Jan. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Green Center, Kresge Auditorium Come by Kresge to hear the DePauw Chamber Orchestra and wish the ensemble bon voyage before its Winter Term tour to the UK. ...
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2016 Kids Christmas Party a success
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/05/17)
To the Editor: On Saturday, Dec. 10, the Greencastle Sons of the American Legion Squadron 58, along with the Women’s Auxiliary, held our annual breakfast and Christmas party with Santa. We had 36 children registered with nearly 80 adults. Our Legion hall was packed...
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Emergency Food Pantry thankful for support
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/05/17)
To the Editor: The Putnam County Emergency Food Pantry, Board of Directors and other volunteers thank the Putnam County community, churches, organizations, businesses and schools for their continued support to the Emergency Food Pantry here in our county...
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Anthem protests not likely to go away
(Column ~ 01/05/17)
NFL player Colin Kaepernick kneeling for the National Anthem this season and not standing at attention, as is the routine. Kaepernick’s actions were controversial to say the least and they created a wave of support, as well as backlash. Kaepernick was outraged at the oppression of minorities around the country and this act of protest was in response. ...
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Court News for Jan. 6, 2017
(Court News ~ 01/05/17)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Kathy A. Willard, 54, Danville, Level 6 felony resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor invasion of privacy, Class A misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance, Class C misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia, Class A misdemeanor invasion of privacy...
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Putnam Scanner for Jan. 6, 2017
(Police Logs ~ 01/05/17)
Eight people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Wednesday • At 3:48 p.m. Geri Danyel Capps, 27, Greencastle, was lodged at the jail on a warrant. • At 2:21 p.m. Crystal Gail Morphey-Costin, 37, Greencastle, was housed at the jail on a local warrant...
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More charges possible for trio arrested in New Year’s Eve burglaries
(Local News ~ 01/05/17)
Having already made their initial appearances in Putnam Circuit Court Tuesday afternoon on multiple counts of burglary and other crimes, three Marion County residents could be facing further charges in the case. Seth D. Bay, 40, Indianapolis; Regina C. Taylor, 36, Camby; and Christopher S. Horn, 42, Indianapolis, each face between five and seven charges in the case...
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Putnam County accidents few in year’s first snowfall
(Local News ~ 01/05/17)
While Putnam County pretty well dodged a weather bullet Thursday, and as a result of that, even weather-related accidents were at a minimum locally. Perhaps the most serious came about 3 p.m. Thursday when Indiana State Police and Putnam County emergency agencies responded to a one-vehicle crash on County Road 525 East, just south of U.S. 40...
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Greencastle swimmers win pair at Edgewood
(High School Sports ~ 01/05/17)
ELLETTSVILLE – Greencastle won a pair of high school swimming meets from Edgewood on Tuesday, winning the girls’ meet 102-76 and edging the Mustangs 93-92 in the boys’ meet. “We expected a close meet on both sides of the pool, and we were definitely not disappointed,” GHS coach Kent Menzel said. “Though the girls were in command throughout the evening, the boys fought race by race to pull out the win.”...
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South Putnam routs Shakamak
(High School Sports ~ 01/05/17)
South Putnam’s girls shook off a bad first quarter on Tuesday night to defeat Shakamak 57-26 in girls’ high school basketball. The Eagles managed just five points in the opening period, burdened by six turnovers. Shakamak had eight miscues in the period, and the Eagles managed to hold a 5-4 lead at the first stop...
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FEATURED ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Gracie Smith, Greencastle
(High School Sports ~ 01/05/17)
Gracie Smith is a senior basketball player at Greencastle High School. Her brother, Hunter, plays football at Franklin College. She has played on a summer travel team in Illinois. While some high school students dislike writing, she wants to have a career as a writer...
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Tigers win 2017 openers
(College Sports ~ 01/05/17)
Five Tigers scored in double figures as 19th-ranked DePauw collected its 10th straight win and improved to 13-1 overall and 5-0 in the North Coast Athletic Conference with a 70-59 win over visiting Ohio Wesleyan on Wednesday. Ohio Wesleyan got out to as much as a five-point lead and held a 13-10 advantage before the Tigers scored the final 12 points of the opening quarter, including 10 from Emily Budde, to take a 22-13 lead at the quarter break...
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This weekend's basketball game previews
(High School Sports ~ 01/05/17)
Game time: 7:30 p.m. varsity tipoff History: The Clovers won 69-59 last year on their homecourt and have won the last two meetings between the teams. So far: The Clovers won the consolation bracket championship of the First Financial Wabash Valley Classic last week with a 3-1 record, while Owen Valley went 1-2 in the tourney. The Patriots have gone 3-3 since a 0-4 start under new coach Roger Fleetwood...
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Tiger Cubs fall to TH South in OT
(High School Sports ~ 01/05/17)
TERRE HAUTE — Greencastle entered Wednesday night’s girls’ basketball game at Terre Haute South with really nothing to lose. The Braves were a new addition to the Tiger Cub schedule, in an attempt to get a game in before tonight’s huge Western Indiana Conference game at Northview...
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