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District Champs
(Local News ~ 12/01/17)
North Putnam FFA’s novice parliamentary team -- (from left) Carter Thomas, 7; Keely Black, 7; Alaina Fritz, 8; Shelby Hilton, 8; Jayden Simpson, 8; Seth Ariens, 8; Handley Everman, 8; Ruby Sullivan, 7; Katie Fry, 7; Emma Bayless, 8 -- were recently named District VII parliamentary procedure champions. This is the second time North Putnam has sent a team to sectionals, having done so two years ago.
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Moss promoted to re-entry coordinator at Putnamville
(Local News ~ 12/01/17)
Warden Brian Smith and the Putnamville Correctional Facility recently announced the promotion of Brady Moss to the position of re-entry coordinator effective Tuesday, Dec. 5. Moss started his career at PCF as a correction officer in 2012. In 2014 he was promoted to Program Coordinator 4, in which he supervised the recycling program and the Shifting Gears Program...
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Kiwanis continues Riley support
(Local News ~ 12/01/17)
Presenting a $1,500 check to Riley Children’s Hospital representative Amber Miller (center) are Greencastle Kiwanis Club President Pam Bowman and Vice President Andrew Ranck. During her presentation to the local club, Miller highlighted how Kiwanis has been a supporter of Riley through fundraisers since 1919 — five years before the Indianapolis hospital even opened its doors...
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Karen Sue Tucker
(Obituary ~ 12/01/17)
Karen Sue Tucker, 70, of Greencastle, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. She was born Jan. 23, 1947 in Lafayette, the daughter of James M. and Wilma R. (Rohler) Hockema. She was a graduate of Petersburg High School. Karen had also attended the University of Evansville...
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Dr. Richel settling into role at Franklin Street Dental
(Local News ~ 12/01/17)
Back under local ownership and featuring a dentist with prior Greencastle ties, the dental practice at 819 E. Franklin St. rolled out a new name this fall. Now owned by Dr. Dennis and Emily Knuth of Greencastle Hometown Dental, the rechristened Franklin Street Dental is part of The Hometown Dental Group with patients under the care of Dr. Richel Geisse...
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Putnam Scanner 12-2-17
(Police Logs ~ 12/01/17)
Eight people were booked in the Putnam County Jail on Thursday. • At 8:09 p.m. Brandon Lee Rabe, 29, Plainfield, was lodged at the jail for possession of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of a syringe and possession of paraphernalia with a prior conviction...
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Court News 12-2-17
(Court News ~ 12/01/17)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Martin W. Mishler, 60, Greencastle, Class A misdemeanor driving with a BAC of .15 or more, Class C misdemeanor driving while intoxicated Bryan P. Stevens, 46, Greencastle, Class A misdemeanor driving while intoxicated endangering a person, Class A misdemeanor driving with a BAC of .15 or more...
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At the Library Dec. 4 -9
(Local News ~ 12/01/17)
• Imagination Portal Unplugged, 9 a.m. - noon: Looking for a little quiet time? Enjoy the Imagination Portal without monitors, video games, or music in the background. • Community Help Desk, 2 - 4 p.m.: A computer technician available to diagnose and repair your electronics. Most computer problems repaired in 20 minutes or recommended to a professional...
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PCF gardens produce vegetables for local food pantries
(Local News ~ 12/01/17)
PUTNAMVILLE -- Many economically challenged residents in Putnam County and surrounding areas will be eating healthier thanks to produce donated by the Putnamville Correctional Facility (PCF). Under the direction of Correctional Officer Steven Elzy, several Putnamville offenders invested hundreds of manhours performing spring planting and fall harvesting and were recently rewarded with a bountiful harvest of more than 16,000 pounds -- 16,760 to be exact...
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Several December programs set for City Parks Department
(Local News ~ 12/01/17)
The Greencastle Parks and Recreation Department has several programs coming up in December. Interested persons can sign up for the annual Holiday Challenge contest at City Hall to be judged Thursday, Dec. 9 at the monthly Park Board meeting. Create either a gingerbread house with a winter twist or Santa Claus Lego creation...
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VFW to host free veterans’ dinner on Dec. 7
(Local News ~ 12/01/17)
In commemoration of the attack on Pearl Harbor and the servicemen who gave their lives on Dec. 7, 1941, Greencastle VFW 1550 will host a dinner for veterans on Thursday, Dec. 7. Dinner of turkey with all the fixings will be served at 6 p.m. at the Greencastle post, 819 S. Jackson St...
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ONI Risk Partners acquires HBG Insurance & Bonds
(Local News ~ 12/01/17)
ONI Risk Partners, one of the Midwest’s largest independent insurance brokers, will acquire Greencastle-based HBG Insurance & Bonds, a leading privately-owned Indiana agency since 1916, ONI has announced. The HBG team joins ONI’s 300+ insurance professionals serving business and individual clients throughout Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky...
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In memory of Katherine Harbison
(Local News ~ 12/01/17)
With its much anticipated parking lot project finally completed, the Putnam County Public Library (PCPL) officially put on the final touches with a memorial to the person who made it all possible: Katherine Harbison, avid cat lover, loyal library patron and next-door neighbor...
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‘Meet the Future’ at Ubben Lecture
(Local News ~ 12/01/17)
Artificial intelligence (A.I.) is making the “rise of machines” -- once the stuff of science fiction -- a reality. As “60 Minutes” reported on Oct. 9, “It might not be long before machines begin thinking for themselves -- creatively, independently, and sometimes with better judgment than a human.”...
- Coming to Town (Local News ~ 12/01/17)
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Wardlow - 50th Anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 12/01/17)
Jerry and Nancy Wardlow will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, Dec. 8. They were married on Dec. 8, 1967.
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