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Former deputy T.J. Smith again faces resentencing
(Local News ~ 06/19/17)
Out of federal prison for more than a year, a former Putnam County sheriff’s deputy and Greencastle city council will again face resentencing in federal court. And when Terre Joe “T.J.” Smith appears in court, it will be in front of a new sentencing judge. A panel of three judges from 7th District Court of Appeals released its ruling on Monday that the case be remanded to the district court due to the “light sentence” of 14 months that has twice been imposed on Smith by U.S. District Judge William T. Lawrence...
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Driver, two others airlifted after West Walnut Street accident
(Local News ~ 06/19/17)
A serious one-vehicle accident Saturday evening near the entrance to the DePauw University Nature Park, just west of Greencastle on County Road 125 South (West Walnut Street Road), and sent four persons to the hospital. The 2008 Ford F-350 extended cab pickup truck involved in that 8:54 p.m. accident was reportedly occupied by four persons and two dogs...
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Greencastle man, 24, dies after being ejected in one-car accident
(Local News ~ 06/19/17)
A 24-year-old Greencastle man was fatally injured in a one-car accident Saturday night on County Road 250 North, west of Brick Chapel. Thomas Jason "T.J." Franklin was ejected from the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon he was driving westbound on CR 250 North between CR 375 West and 400 West and pronounced dead at the scene of the 8:55 p.m. accident, the Putnam County Sheriff''s Department reported...
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Glenn McCammack
(Obituary ~ 06/19/17)
Glenn McCammack, 84, of Sun City, Ariz., passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017. He was born June 10, 1933, one mile from Belle Union. Glenn served in the United States Army. He worked for Western Southern Life Insurance Co. and Indiana State Farm, but his true passion was being a farmer in Belle Union. He had been retired since 1994...
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Billy Bruce Ziegelman Sr.
(Obituary ~ 06/19/17)
Billy Bruce Ziegelman Sr., 83, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 18, 2017. Billy was born in Putnam County to Robert and Gertrude (France) Ziegelman on Nov. 4, 1933. Billy was a member of the Armed Forces, 1955-57. Billy worked for Public Service Indiana, now Duke Energy for 25 years, where he retired...
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Claude Eugene Boswell
(Obituary ~ 06/19/17)
Claude Eugene Boswell, 90, of Kingsport, Tenn., died Sunday, June 18, 2017, at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport. He was born in Greencastle on July 21, 1926, the son of Omer V. and Grace I. (Ellis) Boswell. He married Dorothy Maxine McLin on May 25, 1945, and they were residents of Putnam County, Ind., until the fall of 2005, when they moved to Kingsport, Tenn...
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Hot streaks continue for LPS feature winners
(Professional Sports ~ 06/19/17)
PUTNAMVILLE – The early stages of summer have proven lucrative to several drivers at Lincoln Park Speedway. Cullen Goodman won his fourth consecutive UMP Super Stock feature race and Derek Groomer dominated the UMP Modified main event to extend his win streak to four as well. Not to be outdone, Brownsburg hot shoe AJ Hopkins passed Brent Beauchamp after a spirited battle with seven laps to go to score the sprint car victory...
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Byron Nelson Woodall
(Obituary ~ 06/19/17)
Byron Nelson Woodall, 79, husband, dad and dear friend to all, died peacefully on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Hendricks Regional Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones. Nelson was born on Nov. 14, 1937 in the family home in Wanamaker, Ind., to James Nicholas Woodall and Gladys Bernadine (Williamson). He moved, with his family, to Greencastle in February 1947 and called it home for the rest of his life...
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Robert 'Rob' Aden Brown
(Obituary ~ 06/19/17)
Robert "Rob" Aden Brown, 44, of Greencastle, passed away June 11, 2017 peacefully at his home from a short battle of cancer. He was born Nov. 16, 1972 in Greencastle to Robert "Bob" Brown and Lynn (Elliott) Brown, who both survive. He is also survived by his sister, Bobbie (Brown) Eubanks and her husband Tod; his three children, Cierra, Blade and Lindsey Brown; his long-time significant other, Gloria (Wright) Carpenter; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and loved ones from Gloria's family...
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Thomas Cade
(Obituary ~ 06/19/17)
Thomas Cade, 91, of Lafayette, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2017 at Creasy Springs in Lafayette. He was born on July 8, 1925, in Vigo County to Everett and Viola (File) Cade. He married Joyce Everman on Nov. 26, 1952. Thomas is survived by his wife of 65 years, Joyce Cade of Lafayette; daughter, Vivia Lee Houck and husband Jon of Rockford, Ill.; son, Trent Thomas Cade of Lafayette; grandchildren, Stephan Jon Houck and wife Sydney, Elise Grogan and husband Jacob, Victoria Faith Cade and Ellen Renae Cade; a brother-in-law, Donald Everman; and many nieces and nephews.. ...
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Thomas Jason Franklin
(Obituary ~ 06/19/17)
Thomas Jason Franklin, 24, Greencastle, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017. Thomas was born in Greencastle on March 2, 1993, the son of Thomas R. Franklin (Debbie), and Rae Jean (Rogers) Franklin-Keyt, (Mark), and attended North Putnam High School...
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Music from Mozart to Ellington set for summer fest Wednesday
(Local News ~ 06/19/17)
The Greencastle Summer Music Festival continues on Wednesday, June 21 at Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church with a 7:30 p.m. performance featuring violinist Allison Edberg Nyquist, her father, clarinetist and nuclear physicist Gareth Guest, and pianist Claude Cymerman...
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PCH Cancer Center offering navigation program to patients
(Local News ~ 06/19/17)
The care team members at Putnam County Hospital Cancer Center have developed a Breast and Lung Cancer Navigation Program. Navigation is a process of care management that begins when a person receives a suspicious finding on their mammogram, nodule in their lung or a cancer diagnosis. This one-on-one assistance helps to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment by addressing needs that may arise during this experience...
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Gleaners food truck returns to Bainbridge Saturday
(Local News ~ 06/19/17)
BAINBRIDGE — The Gleaners Mobile Food Truck will be at the Bainbridge Community Building parking lot from 10-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 24. It should be noted that the community building is rented for an event that day, so Gleaners food pick-up will be conducted in the parking lot, rain or shine...
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Putnam Scanner 6-20-17
(Police Logs ~ 06/19/17)
Several people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Sunday • At 3 a.m. Amanda Louise Bland, 35, Cloverdale, was lodged at the jail for false informing and assisting a criminal. • At 2:36 a.m. William Aton Grogan, 40, Greencastle, was taken into custody for false informing, parole violation and probation violation...
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Understanding health benefits of drinking water
(Column ~ 06/19/17)
As warmer temperatures approach us, we oftentimes want to enjoy those summer time sweets that seem to satisfy our taste buds, but not necessarily satisfying to our waistline. We tend to forget about a refreshing, low-calorie, mouth-watering, inexpensive drink that is commonly known as water...
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Teen Harry Potter night June 26 at PCPL
(Local News ~ 06/19/17)
The Putnam County Public Library will host an interactive viewing of the first Harry Potter movie on Monday, June 26 at 5 p.m. Participants will follow a script to relive the magic. Everyone will receive a gift bag packed with props to help act out the scenes. Costumes are encouraged...
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Non-Food Pantry sets distribution Saturday
(Local News ~ 06/19/17)
The Putnam County Non-food Pantry, hosted by St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, will be distributing items from 12:30-3 p.m. on Saturday, June 24 in the parish hall at 520 E. Seminary St., Greencastle. In order to be eligible for these items, persons must bring proof of Putnam County residence...
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Putnam Pride picnic set at Robe-Ann Park
(Local News ~ 06/19/17)
The Putnam Pride Initiative, a newly formed group of LGBTQ+ people and allies, will enjoy a picnic at Robe-Ann Park on Saturday, June 24 from 5-7 p.m. Attendees should look for the rainbow flags at shelterhouse No. 5, next to the Emerald Palace playground...
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Strawberry Social set June 24 at Autumn Glen
(Local News ~ 06/19/17)
Autumn Glen Assisted Living Community will have its annual Strawberry Social on Saturday, June 24. The longest running annual event at Autumn Glen, 98 S. 10th St., Greencastle, is scheduled for 1-3 p.m. Freshly prepared strawberry shortcake, ice cream and live music with Joe Clymer will be featured. The event will also include a dunk tank...
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GHS, SPHS honored for AP exam success
(Local News ~ 06/19/17)
Greencastle and South Putnam high schools were among 73 Indiana schools honored during an Indiana AP Recognition ceremony at the Statehouse, according to State Rep. Jim Baird (R-Greencastle). The Indiana Department of Education and Indiana College Board celebrated the success of these schools, where at least 25 percent of the graduating class earned a score of three or higher on at least one AP exam...
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Larry Tippin to discuss recent Pearl Bryan research at museum
(Local News ~ 06/19/17)
The Putnam County Museum will host Larry Tippin, Putnam County historian and PCM board member, when he presents a freshly researched, two-part presentation of the history of the Bryan Family in Putnam County, and the “Life and Times of Pearl Bryan.”...
- Keep on Truckin’ (Local News ~ 06/19/17)
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