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Signs of the Times
(Local News ~ 05/24/21)
In a DePauw University commencement ceremony unlike any that’s come before, the class of 2021 takes its first steps into life after college on Saturday. Even after more than a year, the signs of the COVID-19 pandemic remain everywhere...
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City Board of Works selects Bryan as newest firefighter
(Local News ~ 05/24/21)
Following candidate interviews and a Greencastle Fire Department Board of Captains recommendation, the Board of Public Works and Safety has hired a new city firefighter, replacing Tyler Hatfield. Hatfield, who had been with GFD since December 2016, has left the department to join firefighting forces that battle forest fires along the West Coast each year...
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Special Park Board meeting on LWCF Grant Thursday night
(Local News ~ 05/24/21)
On Thursday evening, May 27 at 7 p.m. in City Hall, the Greencastle Board of Park Commissioners will conduct a special board meeting to discuss an application for federal grant funding through the Land and Water Conservation Fund grant offered by the State of Indiana Department of Natural Resources...
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Antique tractor show brings family, friends together
(Local News ~ 05/24/21)
To look at Jason Clodfelter’s vintage Allis-Chalmers tractor, one might think he had spent years restoring antique machinery. With the way the bright orange of the 1961 D15 Series 1 gleamed in the sunlight Saturday afternoon at the Putnam County Fairgrounds, he might have spent years on this one piece of equipment alone...
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County Council approves pair of personnel items
(Local News ~ 05/24/21)
A light agenda for the Putnam County Council during its May meeting was nonetheless important to a pair of county employees. Assessor Janet Brown was granted approval for a temporary part-time employee while one of her full-time employees is on maternity leave...
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Bainbridge to receive $160,000 in COVID-19 grant money
(Local News ~ 05/24/21)
Bainbridge will be receiving $160,000 over two years, said Brandy Ault, deputy clerk treasurer, at Thursday’s meeting of the town council. The Federal COVID-19 Phase III grant will be split into two parts, one half received this year and one half in 2022. Ault said she learned of the plan at a recent meeting with state officials but there is no indication when the first $80,000 payment will be received or how it will be used...
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James Harvey ‘Cy’ Young
(Obituary ~ 05/24/21)
James Harvey Young, 73, known as Cy to his Greencastle friends, died on Thursday, May 20, 2021 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. Cy was born May 30, 1947 to Dorothy Hood and Cyrus Clifton Young in Princeton, N.J. He lived there until the end of his freshman year in high school, but his love for the town continued throughout his life. He regularly read the local Princeton paper and would pass on things he had read to family...
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Louis Lynn Baldwin
(Obituary ~ 05/24/21)
Louis Lynn Baldwin, 78, of Greencastle, previously of Cloverdale and Quincy, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021. Louis was born on Dec. 26, 1942 in Greencastle to the late Richard and Leatha Smith Baldwin. Louis was married to Sharon Kay Fowler Baldwin on April 11, 1992...
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David A. Wood
(Obituary ~ 05/24/21)
David went up to the spirit in the sky May 15, 2021. David was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. David had many achievements in his life but he was especially proud and honored to co-chair the project that led to the Korea-Vietnam monument that now stands on the northeast corner of the Putnam County Courthouse lawn. With the willing participation of the local VFW and the American Legion, 10 months later a dedication followed honoring all who served in Korea and Vietnam...
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Summer Music Festival announces 2021 schedule
(Local News ~ 05/24/21)
The Greencastle Summer Music Festival, which since 2005 (except for the 2020 COVID-19 shutdown) has presented a live concert in Gobin Church every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. from Memorial Day through mid-August, announces its 2021 season of 12 Wednesday live, in-person concerts, starting Wednesday June 2...
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Beulah Marie Corbin
(Obituary ~ 05/24/21)
Beulah Marie Corbin, 80, of Greencastle, passed away on May 6, 2021. She was born May 23, 1940 to Carl and Gladys (Terry) Phillips. She graduated from Fillmore High School in 1958. Beulah was married to Larry Kent Corbin on May 10, 1958. She was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Her hobbies were reading, crocheting, bowling and golfing...
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Michael Jon Byrer
(Obituary ~ 05/24/21)
Michael Jon Byrer, 73, of Bowling Green, Ind., passed away at The Waters of Greencastle, on Sunday, May 23, 2021. Michael was born on Dec. 3, 1947, in Indianapolis, the son of John Byrer and Betty (Ward) Byrer. He served in the Army and was honorably discharged...
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Putnam Scanner for May 25, 2021
(Police Logs ~ 05/24/21)
Seven people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Sunday • At 7:41 a.m. John R. Thomas, 30, Spencer, was lodged at the jail for driving with a suspended license with a prior conviction. • At 7:38 a.m. Rosario R. Vela Jr., 42, Indianapolis, was taken into custody for nonsupport of a dependent child...
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Transforming Effort
(Local News ~ 05/24/21)
The Kiwanis Club of Greencastle got back to “near normal” as they gathered at the Inn at DePauw for the first time since February 2020. Judi Purvis gave an update on Transformers as it reboots its programs after a slowdown due to COVID-19...
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Time to kick off grilling season
(Local News ~ 05/24/21)
Did you know that May is National Beef Month? With Memorial Day right around the corner, it’s time to fire up your grills and officially start summer. Five Simple Tips for Grilling Meat 1. Consider Your Cut: While classics such as strip steak and ribeye can be an easy go-to, there are endless options when it comes to cuts of beef. Some beef cuts, other than ground beef, that are best for grilling include shoulder steak, tenderloin roast/filet, coulotte roast, kabobs and skirt steaks...
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Non-Food Pantry distribution set Saturday
(Local News ~ 05/24/21)
The Putnam County Non-Food Pantry, hosted by St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, will be distributing non-food items from noon until 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 29 at the church at 520 E. Seminary St., Greencastle. Out of concerns for safety, only pre-packaged bags of items will be distributed, as well as sack lunches...
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Greencastle Schools to again serve free summer meals
(Local News ~ 05/24/21)
Greencastle Schools will be serving meals during the summer months of June and July. Breakfast and Lunch are free for any child 18 and younger. Meals may be consumed off site. Parents or guardians may pick up the meals with the children not present...
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