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Recovery Raw: Walking people through recovery for five years
(Local News ~ 05/23/22)
The way it was in prison. Six words you won’t hear a former inmate say — at least not wistfully. And yet for Eric Rippy — recovering painkiller addict, former felon, recovery coach, husband to Brooke, dad to Emmy — the words cross his lips quite often...
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To Make an Impact
(Local News ~ 05/23/22)
Almost constantly with a smile as she presents members of the DePauw University class of 2022 with their diplomas, President Lori White greets a graduate as she walks across the stage during commencement Sunday morning...
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Local wildland firefighter steps up in cardiac emergency
(Local News ~ 05/23/22)
TELL CITY – When it comes to being a wildland firefighter, Tyler Hatfield would say it is just different from working as a “structure” firefighter. In essence, though, it reflects the grunt life he is accustomed to in the first place...
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Graduations set this weekend for Putnam County schools
(Local News ~ 05/23/22)
As is tradition locally, Memorial Day weekend will kick off with commencement ceremonies for all four Putnam County high schools. The graduations will be spaced out for those who want or need to attend more than one ceremony as follows: • Greencastle High School: 7 p.m. Friday...
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Mental Health America seeking award nominees
(Local News ~ 05/23/22)
Mental Health America of Putnam County is soliciting nominations for its annual awards for Person of the Year and Educator of the Year, inviting the public to help recognize those individuals who are worthy of this award. “In this end-of-the-pandemic, we all certainly have those who we feel deserve recognition in helping either an individual’s or a group of people’s mental health,” MHAoPC Executive Director Karen Martoglio said...
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Area 30 celebrates accomplishments of senior class
(Local News ~ 05/23/22)
Area high school seniors were recognized for their accomplishments as students at Area 30 Career Center recently. As such, more than $18,000 in scholarship money was also awarded. Accompanied onstage by current Asst. Director Chad Nunley and Director of Student Services Sharon Bone, outgoing Executive Director Lora Busch remarked that students at Area 30 this year earned 220 different state, national and industry certifications...
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Three local nonprofits awarded United Way funding
(Local News ~ 05/23/22)
United Way of Central Indiana recently selected three local nonprofits to receive a total of $50,000 in grants as part of a special fund for organizations in Putnam County who are working to help people in need achieve their greatest potential. Family Support Services of West Central Indiana, Transformers of Putnam County and Beyond Homeless all received grants...
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Schmitz grand slam punctuates 10-run third as Cougars rout Wolves
(High School Sports ~ 05/23/22)
CLINTON – After a week of no games, North Putnam needed to be patient just a little bit longer at the start of IHSAA Softball Class 2A Sectional No. 44’s second game against Parke Heritage. The first meeting between the two teams had ended 15-11 with the Cougars having to rally from an early deficit but no rally was needed Monday night as a 10-run third inning, capped by a Brilye Schmitz grand slam, was enough in an 11-1 win over the Wolves in five innings...
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Greencastle strikes early to knock out Cloverdale
(High School Sports ~ 05/23/22)
CLINTON – Hit hard and hit fast. That’s been the crux of Greencastle’s softball campaign during the 2022 season, one in which the Tiger Cubs have averaged more runs in the first two innings than at any other part of the game. Monday was another winning example as a five-run first inning would be enough to open IHSAA Softball Class 2A Sectional No. 44 with a win over Cloverdale 10-2...
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Maurice Earl Nevins
(Obituary ~ 05/23/22)
Maurice Earl Nevins, 91, of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Earl was born in Tulia, Texas, on July 31, 1930, the son of Shurley Robert and Anna Laura (Rukes) Nevins. He was a graduate of Bridgeton High School...
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Didn’t Dodge the Issues: Heartfelt thanks to our community
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/23/22)
To the editor: Mental Health America of Putnam County (MHAoPC) would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for its support of our recent “Don’t Dodge the Issues” Dodgeball Tournament. Held April 30, it was a perfect time to kick off May as Mental Health Awareness Month and bring together young and seasoned players to participate in the sheer joy and determination of dodgeball...
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Rep. Baird: Law will help fix nursing shortage
(Local News ~ 05/23/22)
National Nurses Week was May 6-12, and State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) supports a new law to help Indiana’s health care heroes and alleviate the nursing shortage. With 4,300 nursing job openings statewide, Baird said the new law will boost the health care workforce pipeline by providing flexibility to Indiana’s nurses seeking licensure. ...
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Share the Dream this summer
(Local News ~ 05/23/22)
For any community foundation, it is vital to support the growth of our endowments, ensuring that they can continue to provide for our community for years to come. This summer, as we have done for nearly 20 years, the Putnam County Community Foundation has invited eligible endowments to participate in our Share the Dream matching gift program in hopes of growing their funds and their impact...
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Indiana State Police remind motorists to ‘Click It or Ticket’ this Memorial Day
(Local News ~ 05/23/22)
PUTNAMVILLE -- The Indiana State Police Post at Putnamville, along with other agencies across Indiana, will be increasing patrols as part of the national “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaign ahead of Memorial Day weekend. For the next three weeks, officers will be out in full force making sure drivers and passengers are buckled up and children are properly secure...
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Area 30 hosting celebration for retiring director Lora Busch
(Local News ~ 05/23/22)
A retirement open house for Lora Busch will be hosted at Area 30 Career Center this Wednesday, May 25 from 2-5 p.m. The event will be held in the community room at Area 30, 1 N. Calbert Way, Greencastle. Busch is retiring from Area 30 after serving as its executive director for the last 14 years...
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Non-food pantry distribution set Saturday
(Local News ~ 05/23/22)
The Putnam County Non-Food Pantry, hosted by St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, will be distributing items on Saturday, May 28 from noon-3 p.m. at the church, 520 E. Seminary St., Greencastle. This will be a drive-through distribution of products. Because of safety concerns, only pre-packaged bags will be given out, and there will not be a choice of items. Sack lunches will be provided...
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United Way seeks volunteers for June 24
(Local News ~ 05/23/22)
Putnam County residents are invited to join hundreds of volunteers on June 24 partnering with United Way of Central Indiana and local nonprofits across the seven-county region for an organized day of volunteering and community service. It’s one day when everyone can “Go All IN.”...
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Emma Jane Hepworth Hendrickson
(Obituary ~ 05/23/22)
Emma Jane Hepworth Hendrickson, 81, a resident of Greencastle, passed away at Asbury Towers on Tuesday, May 18, 2022. Born on Feb. 7, 1941 in Whitehall, Mich. Janie was the daughter of the late Samuel E. Hepworth and the late Katherine Bastin Hepworth...
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Putnam Scanner for May 24, 2022
(Police Logs ~ 05/23/22)
Seven people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Sunday • At 11:34 p.m. Freddi C. Gonzalez, 34, Greencastle, was taken into custody for driving with an ACE of .10 or more. • At 1:50 a.m. Heather L. Mannix, 40, Poland, was housed at the jail for driving with a suspended license with a prior conviction...
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Greencastle finishes fourth, North Putnam fifth at THS track sectional
(High School Sports ~ 05/23/22)
TERRE HAUTE — Eight Putnam County individuals and two relays will participate in the Bloomington North Regional this Thursday after qualifying from the IHSAA Terre Haute South Boys’ Track and Field Sectional Thursday and Friday. Greencastle would edge out North Putnam for the top county spot, finishing fourth on 58 points while the Cougars finished fifth on 55 points. Cloverdale was 10th on 19 points while South Putnam finished 12th on eight points...
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