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County considers storage, tech upgrades
(Local News ~ 09/20/21)
The disrepair of the former Putnam County Courthouse Annex and technology at the Putnam County Courthouse — both ongoing concerns for the county — were prominent parts of the Putnam County Commissioners meeting on Monday. The former annex — Greencastle’s Jones School before it was turned over to the county in 2001 — is rapidly deteriorating and putting the records stored inside at risk...
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New city contract could bring trash bill increase
(Local News ~ 09/20/21)
Changes to Greencastle residents’ trash bills and recycling endeavors are likely on the horizon as the current city contract expires before the end of the year. The city’s current trash contract with Republic Services, which has maintained a $10 monthly rate for 15 years, will expire in November...
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Car seat clinic set for Wednesday at GHS
(Local News ~ 09/20/21)
The Greencastle Police Department will conduct its annual car seat clinic this Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. as a requirement for its being a permanent fitting station. The department is partnering with Greencastle Schools this year and will be hosting the event in the student parking lot of the Greencastle High School, 910 E. Washington St., Greencastle...
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Homecoming Hopefuls
(Local News ~ 09/20/21)
North Putnam High School Fall Homecoming 2021 senior queen candidates (from left) are Katie Fry, Ashley Weir, Ember Keck and Haley Dickson. The crowning of the queen and her court will be at halftime of the football game versus Cascade Friday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m...
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Grill ’Em Up
(Local News ~ 09/20/21)
With a substantial crowd coming in, volunteer firemen Richard “Woody” Wood (right) and Darrel Bunten put some final charring and sauce on succulent white meat as the Fillmore Chicken Barbecue gets under way....
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Menzel, Greencastle middle school boys win at Tiger Cub Invitational
(High School Sports ~ 09/20/21)
Ahead of a big week for county cross country, Greencastle hosted the Tiger Cub Invitational Saturday morning at Big Walnut Sports Park. The Tiger Cubs finished second in the boys’ high school race on 54 points behind Southmont on 47 points while South Putnam was third on 56 points, Cloverdale finished fourth on 83 points and Sullivan finished fifth on 101 points....
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Newby, Shaner and Lawless advance to IHSAA Girls’ Golf Regional
(High School Sports ~ 09/20/21)
By Trent Scott Sports Editor BRAZIL – Three Putnam County golfers extended their season over the weekend as sectional play took place in the IHSAA Girls’ Golf State Tournament. At Forest Park GC in Brazil on Friday, South Putnam’s Madi Newby and Greencastle’s Kadence Shaner qualified for the Roncalli Regional, as would North Putnam’s Ashley Lawless a day later at Harrison Hills GC in Attica...
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Crary, Lyons honored as National Merit semifinalists
(Local News ~ 09/20/21)
Two Putnam County students were recently announced as semifinalists for the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. Greencastle High School's Casey Crary and North Putnam High School’s Ellis Lyons are among approximately 16,000 students who have an opportunity to advance in the competition for some 7,500 scholarships worth nearly $30 million which will be offered next spring...
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Patricia Joanne (Hughes) Ebel
(Obituary ~ 09/20/21)
Patricia Joanne (Hughes) Ebel, 65, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving daughter, Elizabeth, her life partner and angel, David Cole, and her best friend, Kathy Johnson. The family is deeply saddened by her death, though they rejoice in knowing that she is now with her savior in heaven...
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I-70 westbound patching project under way from Cloverdale to Monrovia exit
(Local News ~ 09/20/21)
CLOVERDALE – A patching project is under way on Interstate 70 westbound through eastern Putnam County. The contractor is currently strengthening the inside four-foot shoulder, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced. Work is scheduled to last through this weekend, weather permitting. Traffic will then be shifted into the left lane while patching work occurs in the right lane...
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Communiversity concert Tuesday to feature Projeto Arcomusical
(Local News ~ 09/20/21)
The DePauw University School of Music will welcome guest artist Arcomusical for a Communiversity Concert on Tuesday, Sept 21. The Communiversity series brings in guests of all backgrounds and styles to give educational concerts at Music on the Square, the School of Music’s community space at the corner of Indiana and Franklin streets on the Putnam County Courthouse Square...
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Marjorie Lee Grimes
(Obituary ~ 09/20/21)
Marjorie Lee Grimes, 88, of Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, at Mill Pond Health Campus. Marjorie was born in Putnam County on Jan. 22, 1933, the daughter of Gilbert Edgar and Ruth Edna (Harris) Pettit. Mrs. Grimes worked for Mallory’s, KFC and Charlie Brown’s Barbeque, where she worked 16 years before her retirement...
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Tourism body shopping around collection of Dillinger artifacts
(Local News ~ 09/20/21)
HAMMOND — A northwest Indiana tourism body is reportedly shopping around its collection of John Dillinger memorabilia. The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority is considering unloading the artifacts, including a photo of the 1930s gangster’s lifeless face, one of his submachine guns and his original tombstone from Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis...
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Vaccinations, COVID testing to be available at Cloverdale INDOT site
(Local News ~ 09/20/21)
CLOVERDALE -- The Indiana Department of Health has announced it will have a mobile COVID-19 vaccine unit Tuesday and Wednesday at the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) Cloverdale Substation office, 10 High St.. The vaccine unit will be available at the INDOT site from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday and 1-5 p.m. Wednesday...
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Communiversity concert Tuesday to feature Projeto Arcomusical
(Local News ~ 09/20/21)
The DePauw University School of Music will welcome guest artist Arcomusical for a Communiversity Concert on Tuesday, Sept 21. The Communiversity series brings in guests of all backgrounds and styles to give educational concerts at Music on the Square, the School of Music’s community space at the corner of Indiana and Franklin streets on the Putnam County Courthouse Square...
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Baird: Connect to training, careers in fast-growing fields
(Local News ~ 09/20/21)
State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) urges Hoosiers to join the thousands who are already taking advantage of Indiana’s Next Level Jobs certificate program to skill up at no cost and obtain a higher-paying job. With many high-wage positions requiring specially trained workers, Baird said Hoosiers can skill up for free with a Next Level Jobs Workforce Ready Grant, which covers tuition costs for those earning a high-value certificate from Ivy Tech Community College or Vincennes University...
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Spaghetti dinner fundraiser set Sept. 26 for Community Christmas Choir
(Local News ~ 09/20/21)
RUSSELLVILLE — The Russellville Community Center will host a spaghetti dinner fundraiser for the Community Christmas Choir at noon Sunday, Sept. 26. The meal will be provided for an at-will offering and proceeds will go toward expenses for the 2021 Community Christmas Cantata...
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Russellville Rhythm and Ribs festival Saturday
(Local News ~ 09/20/21)
RUSSELLVILLE — Featuring a rib cook-off and live music, the Russellville Rhythm and Ribs festival is planned Saturday. The event will feature live music, vendors and a rib cook-off on Harrison Street from noon-11 p.m. The rib cook-off winners will be announced on the main stage at 5 p.m...
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Gleaners drive-through set Saturday in Bainbridge
(Local News ~ 09/20/21)
BAINBRIDGE — Gleaners food distribution will again be at the Bainbridge Elementary School on South Washington Street as a drive-through event on Saturday, Sept. 25. The event, which runs from 10 a.m. until food runs out, is open to all in need. Volunteers are needed by 9 a.m. to help with loading boxed food items and traffic control...
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Non-Food Pantry distribution set Saturday
(Local News ~ 09/20/21)
The Putnam County Non-Food Pantry will be distributing non-food items from noon-3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 520 E. Seminary St., Greencastle. This will be a drive-through distribution of products only. Because of safety concerns, only pre-packaged bags will be distributed. Sack lunches will be given out...
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National 4-H Week and Paper Clover campaign
(Local News ~ 09/20/21)
For the 78th consecutive year, millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni across the country will celebrate National 4-H Week Oct. 3-9. This year’s theme, Find Your Spark, is a campaign that will give kids more opportunities to discover career paths and empower youth with the skills they need to succeed in life and career...
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Berry Street festival set to return Oct. 2
(Local News ~ 09/20/21)
A Greencastle fall staple, gone since 2017, is set to make its return on Saturday, Oct. 2. The Berry Street Festival is set for 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on, fittingly, Berry Street from Indiana Street to College Avenue. The event will feature food, knickknacks, music and other entertainment...
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Putnam Scanner for Sept. 21, 2021
(Police Logs ~ 09/20/21)
Three people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Sunday • At 3:10 p.m. Tami A. Havey, 50, Bloomington, was lodged at the jail on a Morgan County warrant. Saturday • At 1:22 a.m. Amie D. Slevin, 38, Clinton, was taken into custody on a warrant...
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Learning about what unites us
(Local News ~ 09/20/21)
While catching up recently, an old friend and colleague asked what I like most about my job. Without hesitation, I replied, “The people.” I have never shied away from a cup of coffee and a great conversation, and fortunately, both are plentiful in my line of work. Each talk is an opportunity to learn, grow, laugh, comfort, and at times, even have a spirited debate...
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