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Dixie Chopper ceases manufacturing locally
(Local News ~ 11/27/18)
FILLMORE -- After nearly 40 years, Dixie Chopper has reportedly made its last lawnmower in Putnam County. The 120 employees responsible for manufacturing the "World's Fastest Lawn Mower" were told Tuesday that the majority of them are being let go as further manufacturing will be done elsewhere, now that Dixie Chopper is a Jacobsen/Textron company...
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Larry Tippin to give Dec. 4 talk on Pearl Bryan book at PCPL
(Local News ~ 11/27/18)
Putnam County Historian Larry Tippin will speak on his newly published, limited-edition book, "The Betrayal of Pearl Bryan: Unraveling the Gilded Age Mystery That Captivated a Nation," on Tuesday, Dec. 4 at Putnam County Public Library. The 6:30 p.m. program is free and open to the public at the library, 103 E. Poplar St., Greencastle...
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Christmas luncheons in Ivy Gallery set Dec. 7, 13
(Local News ~ 11/27/18)
The award-winning Culinary Arts students at Area 30 Career Center will celebrate Christmas in the Ivy Gallery with a pair of holiday luncheon events, Culinary Arts instructor Mary Anne Birt has announced. The Christmas luncheons are set for Friday, Dec. 7 and Thursday, Dec. 13 with seating beginning at noon...
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Duo back in Putnam County Jail after 15 years on run
(Local News ~ 11/27/18)
Having successfully evaded authorities for 15 years, a pair of former Putnam County residents were found last spring, living under assumed names, in Polk County, Fla. With resolution to some of their court cases in Florida, Derrick Holman, 52, and Michele Cox, 49, both of Polk City, Fla., were booked into the Putnam County Jail on Sunday and made their appearance in Putnam Circuit Court on Monday morning...
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Strube leaving Tzouanakis for Central Office post
(Local News ~ 11/27/18)
A year that has already featured Tzouanakis Intermediate School being closed for more than a month took another unexpected twist on Monday. Jon Strube, principal of the school since 2011, is moving to a position in the school corporation Central Office...
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Cultivating your farmers’ market knowledge
(Local News ~ 11/27/18)
Farmers’ markets are a vital part of Indiana’s local food system. They allow consumers to interact and develop relationships directly with the farmers who grow the produce. This process has allowed knowledge to be shared on how to utilize the produce and about food safety...
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Grant finalists present regional development plans
(Local News ~ 11/27/18)
INDIANAPOLIS – The Office of Community and Rural Affairs has announced five finalists have completed the last step in the Stellar Communities designation process. The program encourages Hoosier communities to work toward comprehensive regional planning...
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Check Please
(Local News ~ 11/27/18)
Capt. Russ Evans (left) of the Putnam County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) accepts a check from Troy Scott following a recent fundraiser at Charlie’s.
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2019 DNR state park permits available
(Local News ~ 11/27/18)
Annual entrance permits, horse tags, off-road cycling permits and lake permits for 2019 are on sale now at DNR Division of State Parks property offices. With a daily entrance fee of $7 per car at DNR properties, in-state visitors who buy a pass can make their money back on their eighth visit...
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K. Scott Sparks Trio to play Jazz at The Duck Thursday
(Local News ~ 11/27/18)
Following a week off for Thanksgiving, Jazz at The Duck is back this week, with the K. Scott Sparks Trio playing the Thursday event at the Fluttering Duck inside The Inn at DePauw. The concert series takes place from 8:30-10:30 p.m. each Thursday that DePauw University is in session...
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Mobility of global culture to be examined in ‘Baggage Claims’ art exhibit at DePauw
(Local News ~ 11/27/18)
The work of 18 international artists who use suitcases, trunks and crates to create works of art are being exhibited at DePauw University’s Richard E. Peeler Art Center through Dec. 9. The works in “Baggage Claims” express provocative ideas about the mobility of global culture...
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DePauw Christmas tree lighting set Thursday
(Local News ~ 11/27/18)
Christmas at DePauw, the sixth-annual tree lighting and carol singing event, is set for 7 p.m. on Thursday in the Ubben Quad. Community members and families are invited to attend the caroling, hot drinks and cookies and the countdown to lighting the large tree on campus...
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Court News for November 28, 2018
(Court News ~ 11/27/18)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases Matthew A. Stevens, 42, Cloverdale, Level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine Todd O. Carter, 42, Reelsville, Class C misdemeanor driving with a BAC of .08 or more, Class C misdemeanor driving while intoxicated...
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Putnam Scanner for November 28, 2018
(Police Logs ~ 11/27/18)
County Jail One person was booked in the Putnam County Jail on Monday. • At 9:45 a.m. Matthew Allen Stevens, 42, Cloverdale, was lodged at the jail for possession of methamphetamine. Sheriff’s Department Putnam County sheriff’s deputies investigated two recent property-damage crashes...
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DePauw faculty no-confidence vote sends message
(Local News ~ 11/27/18)
Faculty members at DePauw University have approved a resolution of no confidence in the school’s president over finances and his response to racist messages found last spring. While the vote apparently has no real power, faulty members say they wanted it to send a message...
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Spreading the Spirit
(Local News ~ 11/27/18)
Doing their part to get the city ready for the Christmas season, Greencastle firefighters decorate downtown light poles with Christmas flags and garland.
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Win over Danville pushes Tiger Cubs into AP voting
(High School Sports ~ 11/27/18)
A huge overtime victory on Saturday night over previously top-10 ranked Danville has vaulted Greencastle into the “others receiving votes” category in the weekly Associated Press boys’ basketball rankings. The Tiger Cubs are in a four-way tie for 17th place along with Batesville, Danville and South Bend Washington...
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BENNETT'S MINUTES: State finals don’t go as hoped for Burgess, Crabtree
(Sports Column ~ 11/27/18)
The pair of former Putnam County football coaches who took teams to Indianapolis last weekend for the state finals wound up on the short end in two very different games. On Friday, former South Putnam coach Troy Burgess saw his team battle Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger to a scoreless tie through regulation in the 4A title game, and eventually lose 16-10 in a state finals-record four overtimes...
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FEATURED ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jaxon Parmley, Greencastle
(High School Sports ~ 11/27/18)
Jaxon Parmley is a senior at Greencastle and participates in golf. ——— Banner Graphic: How important are sports to you, and what have you learned from them? Jaxon Parmley: “Sports have definitely taught me a lot. I play golf pretty much all day every day when the weather allows during the season. ...
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Cubs own worst enemy in 74-67 loss to Tri-West
(High School Sports ~ 11/27/18)
By Joey Bennett Sports Editor LIZTON — Self-inflicted wounds. Unforced errors. Pick your own metaphor. Greencastle’s 25 turnovers and inability to corral missed shots on Tuesday night cost the Tiger Cubs a game they had a chance to win, a 74-67 loss to Tri-West...
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North battles Clovers tough in loss
(High School Sports ~ 11/27/18)
CLOVERDALE — The Cloverdale Lady Clover basketball team was able to overcome an improving North Putnam Cougar basketball team on Tuesday night, 60-45 in girls’ high school basketball. The Clovers were able to methodically pull away from a resilient Cougar squad behind 27 points from Sammie Shrum and a big double-double night, 18 points and 20 rebounds, from Tori Combs...
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