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Slide correction project to close SR 59 next week
(Local News ~ 07/02/18)
MANSFIELD -- The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced a slide correction project that will close State Road 59 in Parke County between the Clay/Parke County Line Road and CR 700 East on or after Tuesday, July 10. This slide correction project will stabilize the slope by constructing a reinforced soil slope wall system. That will involve excavating the side slope to a depth of approximately 15 feet below the roadway elevation and replacing a pipe structure...
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Summer Music Festival to feature American culture, air conditioning
(Local News ~ 07/02/18)
Rain or shine, blisteringly hot or (very unlikely) frigidly cold, the Greencastle Summer Music Festival will celebrate the Fourth of July in the air-conditioned and rain-proof sanctuary of Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church with a special program celebrating American culture, featuring pianists Claude Cymerman and Steve Snyder, storyteller Bill Wieland and singer/songleader Mike Van Rensselaer...
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‘Attacking’ hurdles key for DePauw-bound Kaeff
(College Sports ~ 07/02/18)
By Joey Bennett Sports Editor CLOVERDALE — Two-time state hurdles finalist Tyler Kaeff of Cloverdale will be taking his skills to DePauw University this fall. Kaeff, who qualified for both the high and low hurdles as a sophomore and in the high hurdles as a senior, will also be playing football for the Tigers...
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South's Plunkett to play in Top 100 event
(High School Sports ~ 07/02/18)
The 16th annual IBCA/IHSAA Underclass Showcase events have been set for July 9 and July 16 at Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis. Staged by the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association with support from the Indiana High School Athletic Association, the Underclass Showcase events are designed to give exposure to approximately 200 of the top basketball prospects (about 100 boys and about 100 girls) from across the state to colleges across the state and nation...
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Celebrate 4 Fireworks Sponsors
(Local News ~ 07/02/18)
Check out the sponsors for this years Robe-Ann fireworks display.
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Court News for July 3, 2018
(Court News ~ 07/02/18)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases James L. Jones, 26, Greencastle, Level 6 felony driving as a habitual traffic violator John B. Inman Jr., 22, Indianapolis, Level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony unlawful possession of a syringe, Class a misdemeanor resisting law enforcement...
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Putnam Scanner for July 3, 2018
(Police Logs ~ 07/02/18)
County Jail Ten people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Monday • At 12:25 a.m. Stephen Dwayne Hubbard, 29, Spencer, was housed at the jail for refusal to identify self, resisting law enforcement, driving with a suspended license and on two Monroe County warrants...
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Beware of poison ivy this time of year
(Local News ~ 07/02/18)
One of the poisonous hazards that homeowners often deal with this time of year is poison ivy. Some individuals are lucky and never seem to get it, but others can be 10 feet away from it and still end up with it. The best way to avoid the irritation is by learning how to properly identify poison ivy. There are two different forms of poison ivy found in Indiana. They include a low-growing shrub and a climbing vine...
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Bainbridge fireworks set for Saturday
(Local News ~ 07/02/18)
BAINBRIDGE -- The Town of Bainbridge will again celebrate Independence Day in style with a fireworks display this Saturday, July 7. The display will start at dusk, and will be set off by Mortonville Fireworks, which is based in Bainbridge. Spectators are welcome to watch the display by Designs by Donna and Friends and other locations, but are asked to be courteous in regard to town residents and businesses...
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State Sen. Bray to serve on study committees
(Local News ~ 07/02/18)
State Sen. Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) will serve on four study committees, council and subcommittees during the summer and fall to help prepare lawmakers for the 2019 legislative session. Bray, who represent District 37 which includes the southern half of Putnam County, will serve on the following panels:...
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Summer Music Festival to feature American culture, air conditioning
(Local News ~ 07/02/18)
Rain or shine, blisteringly hot or (very unlikely) frigidly cold, the Greencastle Summer Music Festival will celebrate the Fourth of July in the air-conditioned and rain-proof sanctuary of Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church with a special program celebrating American culture, featuring pianists Claude Cymerman and Steve Snyder, storyteller Bill Wieland and singer/songleader Mike Van Rensselaer...
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Oversized games, mini barn raffle at July First Friday
(Local News ~ 07/02/18)
Bringing the fun of some oversized games and the chance to win a mini barn made by Greencastle High School technology students, Black Lumber is the sponsor of the Friday, July 6 First Friday event in downtown Greencastle. As always, the Main Street Greencastle event will feature plenty of music, food and drinks throughout the downtown district...
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Baker’s Benches
(Local News ~ 07/02/18)
wo shady resting places have recently been added to Micaela Cancilla Park, immediately west of Mama Nunz restaurant in Greencastle’s South End, thanks to a donation of two covered benches from the Baker family in memory of the late Glenn Baker of Baker’s Septic Services.
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Parties make two late additions to Greencastle Township races
(Local News ~ 07/02/18)
A mostly uneventful filing period for the general election ended Monday with just two vacancies filled by the parties. While many ballot spots were filled prior to the May primary elections, the Democratic and Republican parties had until noon on Monday to fill any remaining vacancies on their respective tickets...
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