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Beginning to Look a lot Like...
(Local News ~ 11/23/20)
With garland already hanging from some of the street lamps in downtown Greencastle, the Putnam County Courthouse dons its holiday spirit Monday afternoon. Custodian Michael Phillips makes sure the light displays on the north side of the courthouse are secured. The familiar light strands spanning the building, as well as the light-up wreath over the south entrance, were also put up Monday.
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DAZE WORK: Look around and enjoy the rat race
(Column ~ 11/23/20)
That legendary philosopher Ferris Bueller perhaps said it best. “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” In this Year of Our Lord 2020, that’s possibly even better advice than when the movie came out in 1986. Although Ferris was in the shower with a head full of shampoo at the time, I can commiserate, having come to my senses half asleep in my bed at 3 a.m...
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Courthouse access limited again as of Nov. 30
(Local News ~ 11/23/20)
With COVID-19 cases on the rise everywhere, including Putnam County, officials will again be limiting access to the Putnam County Courthouse beginning Monday, Nov. 30. The announcement was made in a memo to Putnam County employees late Monday afternoon that stated “the Putnam County Commissioners have decided as of Nov. 30, 2020 the courthouse will be closed to the public. Each office will see taxpayers by appointment only. The employees will report to work as usual.”...
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PCCF awards grants to Putnam County schools
(Local News ~ 11/23/20)
The Putnam County Community Foundation recognizes the challenges COVID-19 has created for local schools. To best serve each school and their unique needs at this time, the Foundation recently awarded $500 grants to each of the 17 schools serving Putnam County, including Area 30...
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North Putnam board approves policy changes
(Local News ~ 11/23/20)
ROACHDALE -- Following additions and deletions to their school board’s policy, North Putnam students, parents, teachers and staff will have new expectations to follow and uphold. The North Putnam School Board considered these multiple changes during its regular session held Thursday evening...
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Mary Frances (Andrews) Snyder
(Obituary ~ 11/23/20)
Mary Frances (Andrews) Snyder, 75, Greencastle, passed away on Nov. 11, 2020 after a decade-long battle with dementia. Mary Frances was born on May 3, 1945 in Indianapolis to Dee and Frances (Enochs) Andrews. She was a 1963 graduate of Broad Ripple High school and a 1968 graduate of Indiana State University...
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Madge Wheeler Lydick
(Obituary ~ 11/23/20)
Madge Wheeler Lydick, 93, Coatesville, passed away Nov. 20, 2020 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born northwest of Reno, Ind. on Dec. 30, 1926, the daughter of Gilbert Wheeler and Jewell Kelly Wheeler Ludlow. She married her high school sweetheart Willard Lydick on Nov. 8, 1947 and he survives...
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Corny P. Gossett
(Obituary ~ 11/23/20)
Corny P. Gossett, 86, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 at MHP Medical Center. She was born in a log cabin in Fillmore on July 6, 1934. She graduated from Fillmore High School in 1952. She also earned a degree from Indiana Business College...
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Roy Franklin Lancaster
(Obituary ~ 11/23/20)
Roy Franklin Lancaster, 78, of Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020. Born Jan. 6, 1942 in Greencastle, he was the son of Samuel and Mary (O’Neal) Lancaster. He was a United States Navy veteran and a member of the American Legion. Roy retired from IBM in 1995, where he had worked as an analyst...
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ISP says: Buckle up and designate sober driver
(Local News ~ 11/23/20)
PUTNAMVILLE -- Thanksgiving is normally one of the busiest travel times of the year. While the pandemic may have impacted plans with family this year, the Indiana State Police wants to remind motorists who plan to travel during the holiday season to buckle up and drive sober...
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Attorney Michael Goss welcomes son to practice as new lawyer
(Local News ~ 11/23/20)
Local Attorney Michael Goss is welcoming a new lawyer to his practice. He didn’t have to look far to find someone to fill the position. Adam Goss, Michael’s son, was recently admitted to the practice of law in Indiana and is taking on a new role at the firm...
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Beyond Homeless Thrift Store
(Local News ~ 11/23/20)
Supporting the mission of Beyond Homeless Inc., the recently renovated Beyond Homeless Boutique and Thrift Store offers new and gently-used merchandise for sale to the public and provides clothing and household items to families in need at no charge...
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Who’s News for Nov. 24, 2020
(Local News ~ 11/23/20)
Madeline Graham, a member of the Colgate University Class of 2022, has earned the spring 2020 dean’s award with distinction. Graham is an arts and humanities major from Greencastle and is a graduate of Middlesex School. Students who receive a term grade point average of 3.6 or higher while completing at least three courses during the spring 2020 semester earn the dean’s award with distinction...
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Putnamville troopers honored by ISP
(Local News ~ 11/23/20)
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana State Police recently recognized four officers of the Putnamville State Police Post during an annual awards and recognition ceremony held last Friday in Indianapolis. Sgt. Matt Ames was awarded a Combat Action Award for action he took in Vigo County earlier this year...
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First Habitat golf scramble a success
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/23/20)
To the Editor: Habitat for Humanity would like to thank all of those who participated in our first Golf Scramble held on Sept. 11. Specifically, we would like to thank all our sponsors who helped raise $4,560 (net profit): Brickyard Raffle, Endeavor Communications, English Family Farms, Roachdale Building Supplies, North Salem State Bank, David Berry, Clover Meadows Golf Course, Langdon Team, York Chevrolet, Mike Goss, Brad Tucker, F.C. ...
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Nazarene Church welcomes new pastor
(Local News ~ 11/23/20)
Greencastle Church of the Nazarene will welcome its new pastor and his family on Sunday, Dec. 6. Pastor James Diaz and wife Ashley will now be serving the Greencastle congregation in the roles formerly occupied by the recently-retired Bob and Jane Muncie...
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PCHPCA: Hospice is about living
(Local News ~ 11/23/20)
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, and the Putnam County Hospice and Palliative Care Association (PCHPCA) and other programs across the country are reaching out to raise awareness. This year’s theme is “It’s About How You Live,” a message that underscores the reality that hospice and palliative care are about how people choose to live with serious illness or during their final months...
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Putnam Scanner for Nov. 24, 2020
(Police Logs ~ 11/23/20)
Eight people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Sunday • At 9:25 p.m. Eric M. Teles-Cuatlacuatl, 22, Indianapolis, was lodged at the jail on an out-of-county warrant and for driving with a suspended license. Saturday • At 5:12 p.m. Brandon W. Wickline, 36, Indianapolis, was taken into custody on a Marion County warrant...
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Fighting hunger takes center stage at DePauw Theatre’s ‘A Christmas Carol’
(Local News ~ 11/23/20)
This year has been anything but normal, but the DePauw Theatre’s production of “A Christmas Carol” hopes to provide holiday cheer with a time-honored story. Due to COVID-19, this year’s production will take place virtually online with a free livestream on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m...
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Tri-Kappa Breakfast with Santa to include COVID precautions
(Local News ~ 11/23/20)
When Santa Claus comes to town to have breakfast on Saturday, Dec. 5, he’ll be taking some extra precautions to help keep everyone safe. Greencastle Tri-Kappa members, who are hosting the 29th annual event at Deer Meadow Primary School from 8-11 a.m. (breakfast ends at 10:30), assure that masks will be required and hand sanitizer will be provided...
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Fireplace safety
(Local News ~ 11/23/20)
With the cold weather we are experiencing and the cold weather certain to come this winter, it is important to discuss home heating related to fireplace safety. In the past, houses have burned because of soot collecting around the top of the chimney catching fire. That soot then rolls off onto the roof, catching the roof on fire. Therefore, it is extremely important that you inspect and clean the chimney and stove or fireplace prior to starting a fire...
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County Council to conduct special session Dec. 7
(Local News ~ 11/23/20)
The Putnam County Council will meet in special session at 11:15 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 7 to consider additional appropriation requests.
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