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American Family Insurance collecting, delivering relief items for Harvey victims
(Local News ~ 08/28/17)
American Family Insurance, located in Greencastle and Terre Haute, is collecting relief items for victims of Hurricane Harvey and will deliver them Wednesday, Aug. 30. Items needed are water, blankets, baby food, paper goods, hygiene products, ready-to-eat food, diapers, baby wipes, hand sanitizer, bleach and cleaning supplies...
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Doris Jean Long
(Obituary ~ 08/28/17)
Doris Jean Long, 84, of Greencastle, passed away at home, with her family by her side on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017. She was born Dec. 27, 1932, in Marion County, the daughter of Basil E. and Lorene (McCammack) Baldwin. Doris married Russell H. Long on July 17, 1950. He preceded her in death, after 66 years of marriage, on Aug. 15, 2016...
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Willard O. Bumgardner
(Obituary ~ 08/28/17)
Willard O. Bumgardner, 79, of Greencastle, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017. Born May 15, 1938 in Elrod, Ky., he was the son of Joe and Ida M (Bullock) Bumgardner. Willard retired from Cardinal Contracting after 34 years of hard work. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene, Greencastle and Teamsters Union 716. Willard loved his family, Saturday night at the track, living life with his best friend and wife, "Tootsie."...
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Event canceled with HSPA executive director
(Local News ~ 08/28/17)
The 4 p.m. Monday event at DePauw with the executive director of the Hoosier State Press Association has been canceled. Stephen Key was scheduled to speak in Watson Forum at the DePauw University Pulliam Center for Contemporary Media but had to cancel for a family emergency. DePauw officials say they will try to reschedule as soon as possible.
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Dealing with bites from outdoor pests
(Local News ~ 08/28/17)
With Labor Day weekend coming up, I thought it was a great idea to provide everyone with a few tidbits of information related to bites from outdoor pests. First, it is important to realize that some individuals are allergic to insect bites. Therefore, if a person is stung and has a rash develop over most of their body, has trouble breathing, feels dizzy, feels sick or throws up, or has chest pains, then it warrants a trip to the emergency room (and/or calling 9-1-1)...
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Updated tax statements mailed to Van Bibber property owners
(Local News ~ 08/28/17)
Kathy Minnick, Putnam County treasurer, announced that updated property tax statements have been mailed to Van Bibber Lake Estates property owners. Those who do not receive their statement by Friday, Sept. 22 can inquire about its status by contacting the Putnam County Treasurer’s Office via phone 653-4510 or e-mail treasurer@putnamcountyin.us...
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Annual North Putnam All-Class Blue and Orange Banquet set
(Local News ~ 08/28/17)
The North Putnam Alumni Association is announcing its annual All-Class Blue and Orange Banquet to be held at the high school cafeteria beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 with a school open house and tour. A catered dinner and a social gathering will begin at 6 p.m. with a program following at 7:30. An after party and social will move to the Harrison Street Tavern in Russellville, beginning at 9 p.m. and ending at midnight...
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2017 Cougar Challenge investing in North Putnam students
(Local News ~ 08/28/17)
The North Putnam Alumni Association has partnered with the Putnam County Community Foundation to create a service endowment for NP students. This September the alumni association will be finishing a two-year fundraising challenge to raise $12,000. It will be concluding the fundraising push at this year’s annual banquet...
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Putnam Scanner for Aug. 29, 2017
(Police Logs ~ 08/28/17)
Nine people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Sunday • At 5:25 p.m. Lee Arthur Driver, 20, Indianapolis, was lodged at the jail for possession of marijuana and driving while intoxicated. Saturday • At 8:30 p.m. Edward Nathaniel Willis, 46, Greencastle, was taken into custody for possession of methamphetamine and possession of marijuana...
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CoderDojo event set Saturday at CastleMakers
(Local News ~ 08/28/17)
Castlemakers CoderDojo, a free community-based computer programming club open to all young people, will meet Saturday, Sept. 2 from 1-4 p.m. at 19 E. Franklin St., Greencastle. Young people may learn about coding, build a website, create a game or bring something they’d like to learn...
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One Eye, once more: Final Clody’s scramble set Sept. 9
(Local News ~ 08/28/17)
After 25 years and nearly $200,000 in fundraising, a unique Putnam County tradition is coming to an end. Clody’s One Eye, still touting itself as the world’s only one-eye golf tournament, is set for one last round on Saturday, Sept. 9 at Old Hickory Golf Course...
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Susan Kay Lanham
(Obituary ~ 08/28/17)
Susan Kay Lanham, 67, of Bainbridge, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, surrounded by her family. Born July 20, 1950 in Greencastle, the daughter of Robert Ernest and Mary Catherine (Lukenbill) Boswell. She was a 1968 graduate of Bainbridge High School...
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Crashing the Party
(Local News ~ 08/28/17)
The party took to the streets around the courthouse square Saturday night for the eighth annual Greencastle Music Festival as Louisville Crasher lead singer Mark Maxwell crashes the crowd to sing his opening number, followed later in the evening by Greencastle native Don Von Tress performing “Achy Breaky Heart,” a song he wrote 25 years ago...
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Greencastle’s Newgent wins second super stock A-main
(Professional Sports ~ 08/28/17)
PUTNAMVILLE – As the season winds down at Lincoln Park Speedway, the points races are beginning to tighten up, which makes every feature event that much more important to those chasing a championship. On Saturday night, RJ Pruitt claimed his first UMP Modified feature victory to help him nudge closer to second place in the points standings at the Putnamville oval...
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PREP ROUNDUP: No. 18 Tiger Cub soccer edges No. 23 Danville
(High School Sports ~ 08/28/17)
Greencastle’s No. 18-ranked boys’ soccer team picked up a big 2-0 win on Thursday over 23rd-ranked Danville. “This is always a fun battle to watch, and we had our best performance of the season,” coach J.D. Sims said. “The first half Greencastle did not see a lot in the attack, playing in much of their own half. Greencastle controlled the ball holding on to possession and eventually found a counter attack.”...
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First Friday to again offer local 'Taste'
(Local News ~ 08/28/17)
Spurred on by the success of the 2016 partnership that brought Greencastle First Friday attendees to the annual Taste of Putnam County event, Main Street Greencastle and the Greater Greencastle Chamber of Commerce have teamed up again this year. The upcoming First Friday event, set for 6-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1 in downtown Greencastle, will again feature the Chamber's Taste of Putnam County event...
- Tiger Cubs dominate, win WIC golf title (High School Sports ~ 08/28/17)
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