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Rowland Laverne Sims
(Obituary ~ 11/12/18)
Rowland Laverne Sims, 72, of Greencastle, passed away Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, at Mill Pond Health Campus. Rowland was born in Greencastle on March 24, 1946, the son of Paul W. Sims and Nannie E. (Furney) Sims-Lancaster, and was a 1964 graduate of Greencastle High School...
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William R. Alexander II
(Obituary ~ 11/12/18)
William R. (Bill) Alexander II, 89, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018 in Eustis, Fla. He was born on April 9, 1929 in Indianapolis. Bill retired from the Allison Division of General Motors where he worked as a quality assurance inspector. His service at Allison was broken by a nearly 20-year career as a terminal manager in the trucking industry...
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Elizabeth S. 'Betty' Graffis
(Obituary ~ 11/12/18)
Friends of Betty and Tom Graffis are invited to join the family at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17 to share memories and fellowship followed by a 3 p.m. Celebration of the Life of Elizabeth S. " Betty" Graffis at the Bittles and Hurt Funeral Home, Greencastle...
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Coroner’s office locates family of deceased Greencastle man
(Local News ~ 11/12/18)
UPDATE 3:04 p.m.: The family of Richard L. Ross, 77, Greencastle, has been located, Deputy Coroner Todd Zeiner has announced. The Greencastle man died Sunday of natural causes and investigators could not at first locate any family members. Zeiner credited Diana Brumfield of the Putnam County Public Library for providing genealogical data...
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Jackie ‘Jack’ Ray Jones
(Obituary ~ 11/12/18)
Jackie “Jack” Ray Jones, 78, of Roachdale, peacefully went to be with the Lord surrounded by his family on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. He was born Feb. 11, 1940, the son of the late James M. and Nellie (McFerran) Jones. On July 26, 1958 in Fillmore, he married Caroline (Robinson) Jones. She survives...
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James B. Hessler
(Obituary ~ 11/12/18)
James B. Hessler, 77, of Stilesville passed away Nov. 7, 2018. Born July 21, 1941, he was the son of the late James and Mary (Clodfelter) Hessler. James married Mary Stepp on July 10, 1959, and she survives. He is survived by his wife, Mary Hessler; children James Hessler Jr. ...
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Herschell Edwin Asher
(Obituary ~ 11/12/18)
Herschell Edwin Asher, 90 of Roachdale, passed away Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 surrounded by his family at the home of his daughter in Fincastle. He was born March 18, 1928 in Brownsburg to Byron and Nina Asher. He was raised on the family farm just outside of Roachdale. H...
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Wyatt Melvin Brummett
(Obituary ~ 11/12/18)
Wyatt Melvin Brummett passed away peacefully at home on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018 from complications due to Parkinson's and Lewy Body's disease in Hudson Fla. He was 80 years old. Wyatt married Betty Macy on June 1, 1958, and she survives. Also surviving are Wyatt (Jana)Brummett Jr., Bev (Matt) Land, Jan Brummett, Greg (Lisa) Brummett and brother Jack (Donna) Brummett, 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren...
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Detective ‘Super Heroes’
(Local News ~ 11/12/18)
Indiana State Police detectives from the Putnamville Post were recognized for their commitment and dedication to their community Friday morning at the Susie’s Place “Everyday Super Heroes Breakfast” in Terre Haute.
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‘Best of Indiana’ campaign ranks favorite state parks
(Local News ~ 11/12/18)
MARSHALL -- Turkey Run State Park has been named the best state park in Indiana by the Indiana Office of Tourism Development’s 2018 Best of Indiana people’s choice campaign. Turkey Run topped the list, with Brown County State Park coming in second and McCormick’s Creek State Park third...
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Hunger and Homeless Week
(Local News ~ 11/12/18)
Designating Nov. 10-16 National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, Greencastle Mayor Bill Dory (seated, center) signs a proclamation to that effect recently at City Hall.
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‘Music for Memories’ jukebox concert Sunday at DPU
(Local News ~ 11/12/18)
“Music for Memories” will host an interactive “jukebox” concert performed by DePauw University School of Music students that will allow audiences to pick the playlist through donations. The funds raised will support dementia research and bring awareness to the greater Greencastle community...
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Are you recycling or ‘wishcycling’?
(Local News ~ 11/12/18)
America Recycles Day is Thursday, Nov. 15 and the staff members at the West Central Solid Waste District would like to spotlight that often confusing or frustrating ritual that residents try to do for the sake of our environment. Now that most recycling is done in single stream (putting mixed recyclables in the same container) there seems to be a lot of “wishcycling” going on...
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InteGREATive Art Show, sale slated for Friday, Saturday
(Local News ~ 11/12/18)
Green Light Studios and the Greencastle Arts Council will conduct the second annual InteGREATive Art Show and sale Friday and Saturday, Nov. 16-17. The free, public event is scheduled for 6-9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Putnam County Comprehensive Services, 630 Tennessee St., Greencastle, entering in the rear (south side) of the building...
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Non-Food Pantry distribution set Saturday
(Local News ~ 11/12/18)
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 Nov. 17, in the parish hall at 520 E. Seminary St., Greencastle. Organizers have moved the distribution date one week earlier in order to avoid the Thanksgiving holiday...
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Prof. Townsend earns lifetime service award for her work
(Local News ~ 11/12/18)
Computer science Prof. Gloria Childress Townsend, who chairs the department at DePauw University, has been selected as the 2019 recipient of the SIGCSE (Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education) Award for Lifetime Service to the computer science education community...
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Breakfast with Santa Dec. 1 at Deer Meadow
(Local News ~ 11/12/18)
Beta Psi Chapter of Tri-Kappa sorority in Greencastle will host its 27th annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 1 at Deer Meadow Primary School, 1000 Meadow Lane, Greencastle. The program is scheduled 8-11 a.m. with breakfast served until 10:30 a.m. Cost of admission is $5 per person (adult or child)...
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Crafty Creations
(Local News ~ 11/12/18)
With some 80 vendors offering a variety of items for sale, Greencastle Middle School is a busy place Saturday morning.
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Thank You for Your Service
(Local News ~ 11/12/18)
On a Veterans Day that also marked the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day as the end of World War I, the traditional celebration unfolds on the Putnam County Courthouse Square Sunday morning.
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Bison hand Tiger Cubs first loss; Clovers win big, stay undefeated
(High School Sports ~ 11/12/18)
Greencastle’s four girls’ basketball opponents have gotten progressively better this season. The Tiger Cubs knocked off Cascade, Edgewood and Owen Valley to start the season as new coach Tod Windlan tries to piece his team together and implement his system...
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Today's girls' basketball preview capsules
(High School Sports ~ 11/12/18)
The coaches: Dustin Oakley is in his third year at Southmont. Tod Windlan is in his first year at Greencastle. So far: Southmont lost 48-31 to Clinton Central and 59-44 to North Vermillion and beat Fountain Central 54-33. Greencastle beat Cascade 73-45, Edgewood 55-42 and Owen Valley 60-50 in overtime before losing 55-46 to Benton Central...
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SPORTS BRIEFS: Tiger Cubs plan scrimmage, chili supper on Saturday
(High School Sports ~ 11/12/18)
The Greencastle High School boys’ basketball team will host a chili supper on Saturday immediately following the 2 p.m. scrimmage with Marquette Catholic in the McAnally Center hospitality room. The team invites friends and supporters of the program to enjoy soups, sandwiches and drinks, all served free of charge...
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BENNETT'S MINUTES: New South court good to go for county; game schedule switched
(Sports Column ~ 11/12/18)
Installation of a new basketball playing floor at South Putnam took a little longer than expected, but is now complete and ready for this weekend’s girls’ county tournament. Fans should take note that while the first-round pairings are unchanged, the original order of the games has been switched to allow the Eagles to play in the first game on their new court...
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Fourth-place finish gets Wilson return nationals trip
(High School Sports ~ 11/12/18)
TERRE HAUTE — Facing hundreds of the top runners from Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan and Missouri, Greencastle’s Emma Wilson placed fourth on Sunday at the Nike Cross Regionals at the LaVern Gibson Championship Course. Wilson, who had won her second straight high school state championship on that course two weeks earlier in a time of 17:53.9, placed fourth in 17:41.8 on a cold afternoon...
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City Planning hoping to see big results with 2017 energy code
(Local News ~ 11/12/18)
As the year is coming to a close, Putnam County is continuing to see a modest interest in the construction of new homes. Thanks to the implementation of new regulations, they will be energy efficient and save homeowners thousands of dollars. In February 2017, city officials approved the enforcement of an energy code which sets minimal standards for sustainability and conservation. ...
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Delta Theta Tau Holiday Home Tour set for Nov. 18
(Local News ~ 11/12/18)
The Delta Theta Tau Holiday Home Tour is filled with an explosion of Christmas this year. Each of the homes has a unique style and lots of Christmas decorations to be seen. The Holiday Home Tour will be held on Sunday, Nov. 18 from 2-6 p.m. Tickets are $8 each and can be purchased at Almost Home, Eitel's & Co. ...
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