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First Friday to return this week
(Local News ~ 05/02/22)
The long-awaited return of the Greencastle First Friday program is scheduled for Friday, May 6 at the traditional Putnam County Courthouse Square and South Indiana Street locations. Official times for First Friday are 6-11 p.m. First Friday events are scheduled monthly through October...
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August groundbreaking likely for community center
(Local News ~ 05/02/22)
First it was all about creating partnerships, then it was Covid, now it’s supply chain issues that keep slowing the progress of Greencastle’s new community center/YMCA. Regardless, some visible signs of progress lie ahead, Mayor Bill Dory told the Greencastle Redevelopment Commission (RDC) at its April meeting...
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Catherine Hodge named Indiana Academic All-Star
(Local News ~ 05/02/22)
Having earned honors ranging from the Putnam County Lilly Scholarship to being voted South Putnam’s homecoming queen last year, being one of 40 Indiana high school seniors recently named an Indiana Academic All-Star is another notch in Catherine Hodge’s belt of accolades...
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DePauw secures NCAC softball regular season title, tournament top spot with Hiram split
(College Sports ~ 05/02/22)
HIRAM, OH — Sixth-ranked DePauw University secured the outright North Coast Athletic Conference regular season title Monday after a split at Hiram. The Tigers defeated the Terriers 3-0 in the first game of a doubleheader, clinching the conference title in the process thanks to Paige Price’s fifth inning triple and a sac fly from Jade Mejia Wick and Kelsey Bernhard single in the sixth inning to account for all three runs...
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Rachel Mandeville resigns from North Putnam School Board
(Local News ~ 05/02/22)
BAINBRIDGE – Elected to the body in 2020 and having previously served as its secretary, Rachel Mandeville has resigned as the Monroe Township representative on the North Putnam School Board. An announcement Monday stated that Mandeville’s resignation was effective immediately...
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Greencastle Kiwanis turns 101; pancake breakfast returns May 7
(Local News ~ 05/02/22)
May 2022 will mark the 101st anniversary of the Kiwanis Club of Greencastle. The local club was founded only five years after the initial founding of Kiwanis International in Detroit. The local club gathers every Thursday at noon at the Inn at DePauw. Three times a month a guest speaker is invited to update the club on their needs, their initiatives and their successes in the community. Recent examples have been presentations by Beyond Homeless, Transformers and the Non-Food Pantry...
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Tox-Away Day set for Saturday, May 14
(Local News ~ 05/02/22)
The first Tox-Away Day of 2022 is scheduled for Saturday, May 14 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Area 30 Career Center in Greencastle. There should be no arrivals before 7:45 a.m. as it can cause traffic congestion and interfere with set-up. West Central Solid Waste District events are open to residents of Parke and Putnam counties only and will be held rain or shine...
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Tiger women runner-up, men sixth at North Coast Athletic Conference Golf Championships
(College Sports ~ 05/02/22)
MANSFIELD, OH — DePauw shot a 1,057 (353-356-348) and finished second to Denison at the North Coast Athletic Conference Women’s Golf Championships at Westbrook C.C. The Big Red won with a 978 (318-325-335). Paige Sanfelippo earned first team all-NCAC honors by finishing fifth with a 254 (88-83-83). Earning second team all-conference accolades were Ashley Long who finished in a tie for eighth with a 266 (88-92-86) and Sydney Weiner in 10th at 267 (87-89-91)...
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Tigers run win streak to seven ahead of visit from Little Giants
(College Sports ~ 05/02/22)
DePauw extended its win streak to seven following a doubleheader sweep of visiting Ohio Wesleyan by scores of 3-1 and 12-10. The Tigers improved to 17-15 overall and 8-6 in the NCAC, while the Battling Bishops dropped to 9-25 overall and 2-12 in conference play...
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Tiger Cubs lose tough road game to Mounties
(High School Sports ~ 05/02/22)
NEW MARKET — It wasn’t the ending the Tiger Cubs wanted to see. A Southmont hit with two outs in the bottom of the seventh scored the winning run, and Greencastle lost to the Mounties 3-2. The Tiger Cubs had scored two unearned runs, including one in the top of the seventh to tie the game, and were one out from forcing extra innings, when Southmont sophomore Jacob Fox stuck a bat in front of a 3-2 pitch and punched it into right field, allowing the winning run to cross...
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North Putnam battles, falls short of Cascade; Tiger Cubs, Cougars earn quick wins on softball diamond
(High School Sports ~ 05/02/22)
ROACHDALE — The North Putnam Cougars baseball team faced an uphill battle facing the number four ranked 2A team, the Cascade Cadets. The Cougars left 10 runners on base in an 8-1 home loss Thursday night. After holding the Cadets in the top half of the first, the Cougars threatened in the bottom half. ...
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John H. Mahoney Sr.
(Obituary ~ 05/02/22)
John H. Mahoney, Sr., 83, of New Port Richey, Fla., formerly of Greencastle, passed away on April 9, 2022. Jack, as he was known to family and friends, was born in Tarrytown, N.Y., on May 14, 1938 to the late Charles and Marion Straube Mahoney. He was married for over 50 years to Donna Rice Mahoney, who preceded him in death. They were married on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1962. ...
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Mark Kent Thomas
(Obituary ~ 05/02/22)
Mark Kent Thomas, 64, of Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022. Born March 18, 1958 in Greencastle, he was the son of David A. and Louise Thomas. Mark had worked several years as detailer for York Pontiac. He also worked as a landscaper for several years...
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Math prof-turned-administrator named new DePauw vice president for finance
(Local News ~ 05/02/22)
Andrea Young, a mathematician-turned-college administrator, will be DePauw University’s next vice president for finance and administration, President Lori White announced Monday. She will start July 15. Young, who also will be chief financial officer, has been interim president of Ripon College since January, having been appointed to the interim position as Ripon’s Board of Trustees searches for a new president. ...
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Tree Time
(Local News ~ 05/02/22)
After reading the Arbor Day Proclamation recognizing April 29 as National Arbor Day prior to the planting of four trees in conjunction with Friday’s celebration at Robe-Ann Park, Greencastle Mayor Bill Dory joins Greencastle Civic League representatives Kate Knaul and Kristen Wells in planting the trees...
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Add flavor to foods with herbs and spices
(Local News ~ 05/02/22)
Herbs and spices add fabulous flavor and color to food without adding salt, fat or sugar. Cooking with herbs and spices is also a great way to introduce a variety of flavors to children while helping foods look more appetizing. The terms “herbs” and “spices” are often used interchangeably and are sometimes referred to as “seasonings,” however they are different. ...
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Putnam Scanner for May 3, 2022
(Police Logs ~ 05/02/22)
Seven people have been booked int he Putnam County Jail recently. Sunday • At 11:01 p.m. Ashley H. Wagner, 36, Terre Haute, was lodged at the jail on a warrant for nonsupport of a dependent. • At 8:50 a.m. Joseph R. Colborn, 29, Martinsville, was taken into custody for possession of a controlled substance, possession of paraphernalia and on a Brown County warrant...
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William 'Bill' Thomas Terrell
(Obituary ~ 05/02/22)
William “Bill” Thomas Terrell passed away peacefully on March 17, 2022 at his North Fort Myers, Fla., home. He was born on Jan. 16, 1947, the third child of seven siblings of the late Russell A. Terrell and Blemyre B. (Miller) Terrell. He is survived by his wife, Judy A. (Withem) Terrell...
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Grace Clinic mobile unit available Monday
(Local News ~ 05/02/22)
Grace Clinic Health Professional, a division of Hamilton Center Inc., will have its mobile unit available on Monday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Greencastle. The mobile unit will be in the parking lot shared by Beyond Homeless, the Putnam County Housing Authority and the Putnam County Emergency Food Pantry offering free screenings for height/weight, blood pressure, depression and navigation services...
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Off-road race set May 21, 22 in Russell Township
(Local News ~ 05/02/22)
Organizers would like to give notice that there will be an ATV/dirt bike race at 9277 N. CR 525 West, Russellville, on May 21 and 22.
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Gleaners drive-through set Saturday in Bainbridge
(Local News ~ 05/02/22)
BAINBRIDGE — Gleaners food distribution will again be at the Bainbridge Elementary School on South Washington Street as a drive-through event on Saturday, May 7. The distribution is earlier in May due to a scheduling conflict. The event, which runs from 10 a.m. until food runs out, is open to all in need...
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Musicians plan ‘An evening of songs for Ukraine’ May 11
(Local News ~ 05/02/22)
In an attempt to bring local assistance to an international problem, local musicians and businesses will come together for a benefit concert and taco bar on Wednesday, May 11. “An evening of songs for Ukraine” is set for 6-8:30 p.m. at Almost Home Restaurant and Bar, featuring Bobbie Lancaster, Derek Chastain, Parker Black and Matt and Wednesday Rees...
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Outstanding DPU seniors awarded Murad Medal, Walker Cup
(Local News ~ 05/02/22)
Two outstanding seniors won the most prestigious awards DePauw University makes to its newest graduates. Christina Bourantas, who hails from Wilmington, Del., won the Walker Cup, awarded to the senior who has contributed the most to DePauw over the student’s four years...
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