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Charlotte ‘Sherry’ M. Moberly Kruse
(Obituary ~ 11/07/19)
Charlotte (Sherry) M. Moberly Kruse, Little Rock, Ark., a long-time resident of Greencastle, entered eternal life on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, after a two-year battle with cancer, at home surrounded by loved ones. Born in 1937 in Chicago, Sherry was the beloved wife of the late Henry J. Kruse Sr., beloved daughter of the late Richard E. Moberly and Charlotte M. Ebbole Moberly Benson, sister to the late Rita E. Moberly Zucco...
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DePauw University Band presents concert with guest Albrecht Von Gaudecker
(Local News ~ 11/07/19)
Organist Albrecht von Gaudecker will join the DePauw University Band for a performance of “Symphonie Concertante” by Joseph Jongen during a concert at the Green Center for the Performing Arts this Sunday. The university band’s second performance of the 2019-20 season will begin at 4 p.m. in Kresge Auditorium...
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LAST MINUTE MUSINGS: You should always carry a spare
(Column ~ 11/07/19)
There have been a few changes in the Jernagan family this week. The first, and most visible, is that my wife Nicole is no longer in the employ of Tri-County Bank & Trust. After nine years, she was ready to not have to drive from Greencastle to Roachdale and back each day...
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Jackson Township Community Band to give Veterans Day performance
(Local News ~ 11/07/19)
The Jackson Township Community Band, directed by Matthew Huber, will perform in the rotunda of the Clay County Courthouse at 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11. This is the JTCB’s longest continually-running event, as it was first performed on Nov. 11, 1918 when the armistice between the Allies and Germany went into effect at “the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month,” thus ending the Great War. It later became known as World War I when America entered World War II...
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Tox-Away Days disposed 146 tons of hazardous material this year
(Local News ~ 11/07/19)
Making an effort to safely remove toxic and hazardous materials that can affect the health and safety of residents is why the West Central Solid Waste District (WCSWD) began sponsoring Tox-Away Days in 1997. In 2019, WCSWD’s one-day collection events removed 139,000 pounds of tires, 44,490 pounds of appliances, 39,727 pounds of electronics, 168 pounds of medications and sharps and 73,701 pounds of other harmful wastes (such as pesticides, fuels, oil, oil-based paint, fluorescent tubes, cleansers and chemicals) throughout Montgomery, Parke and Putnam counties.. ...
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Court News for November 8, 2019
(Court News ~ 11/07/19)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases David Eads, 31, Putnamville Correctional Facility, Level 5 felony trafficking a controlled substance with an inmate Robert Lee Washburn, 39, Roachdale, Class A misdemeanor criminal trespass...
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Indiana state park properties to close for deer hunts
(Local News ~ 11/07/19)
Select Indiana state park properties will close temporarily for controlled deer management hunts in the coming weeks. Each hunt runs two days. The first hunt is on Monday, Nov. 18 and Tuesday, Nov. 19. The second is on Monday, Dec. 2 and Tuesday, Dec. 3. The participating state park properties will close to the general public on the evening before each of the two hunts...
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Putnam Scanner for November 8, 2019
(Police Logs ~ 11/07/19)
County Jail Five people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Thursday • At 2:23 a.m. Nicolle Annette Fulk, 34, Reelsville, was taken into custody for dealing in methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, illegal drug labs-possession or sale of precursors and possession of paraphernalia...
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LWV event to host Moms Demand Action representative Nov. 14
(Local News ~ 11/07/19)
Gun violence has become a pervasive issue in American politics. Every year, more than 36,000 Americans are killed in acts of gun violence and approximately 100,000 more are shot and injured. Additionally, firearms are the second leading cause of death for children and teens and the first leading cause of death for black children and teens in the U.S. Every year, nearly 3,000 children and teens are shot and killed and approximately 15,600 are shot and injured...
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Roachdale bean supper set Saturday
(Local News ~ 11/07/19)
ROACHDALE — The 51st-annual Roachdale Volunteer Fire Department bean supper is set for Saturday, Nov. 9 at the fire station, 202 N. Indiana St. Beginning at 5 p.m., bean lovers can pay what they want and eat what they want from a selection that includes ham and beans, hot dogs, coneys, cornbread, coleslaw, cakes and pies...
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Happy Meal, happy family business for Greencastle’s Jedeles
(Local News ~ 11/07/19)
McDonald’s has been a part of Bob Jedele’s life so long his career even predates the legendary Happy Meal. And he’s probably happier about it than anyone who’s ever worn a red wig and big floppy shoes. After all, as McDonald’s happily marks the 40th anniversary of its Happy Meal, Jedele is on the precipice of some landmark dates of his own...
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Lori Ann Rowings
(Obituary ~ 11/07/19)
Lori Ann Rowings, 58, of Greencastle, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, at her residence surrounded by her family. Lori was born in Greencastle on March 15, 1961, the daughter of Alva “Ray” and Darlene (Cash) Brattain. Ms. Rowings was a very artistic person; she crafted many items and works of art. She enjoyed riding her Harley. Lori loved spending time with her family and friends...
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GCSC contract unrest points to statewide issue
(Local News ~ 11/07/19)
A show of solidarity by Greencastle teachers Wednesday evening was likely just the shadow of what state lawmakers will be hearing from teachers and other school officials from around the state in less than two weeks. With the final approval of the contract between Greencastle Community Schools and the Greencastle Classroom Teachers Association (GCTA) set for a special meeting Wednesday, a number of teachers stood outside before the meeting, expressing their displeasure with the current state of affairs...
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