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Ivy Tech, PCCF announce $100,000 gift to support Ivy Tech Greencastle students
(Local News ~ 06/13/22)
Ivy Tech Community College and the Putnam County Community Foundation have announced the first distribution of a $100,000 grant to impact educational opportunities for students pursuing their post-secondary education path at Ivy Tech Community College in Greencastle...
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United Way volunteers needed June 24
(Local News ~ 06/13/22)
United Way of Central Indiana is looking for volunteers for Go All IN Day, an organized day of volunteering and community service across the region. On June 24, hundreds of volunteers will complete projects for nonprofits, grassroots organizations and community groups throughout Central Indiana...
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White shares goal for flourishing Greencastle-DePauw partnership
(Local News ~ 06/13/22)
A flourishing DePauw University and a flourishing Greencastle go hand in hand, DePauw President Lori White told the City Council during its June meeting at City Hall. Invited by Mayor Bill Dory to speak to the group and share the heart of DePauw’s latest strategic planning initiative, President White assured that the relationship between the university and Greencastle must “continue to flourish.”...
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New Stuart Fabe novella ‘write’ at home in Putnam County
(Local News ~ 06/13/22)
As a self-described “old city feller” who’s now been living in rural Putnam County for 17 years, it’s not exaggerating to say that Stuart Fabe has a love affair with his adopted home. From gourd art grown and produced with partner Marla Helton to breathtaking pictures of the night sky over various Putnam County landmarks, it’s safe to say that the Cincinnati native’s adopted pastoral surroundings have provided him with artistic opportunities the Queen City simply could not...
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City Council to make school board pick Wednesday night
(Local News ~ 06/13/22)
The Greencastle City Council is expected to make its decision Wednesday evening on one of two seats its appoints to the Greencastle Community Schools Board of Trustees. Incumbent Russell Harvey and three other candidates -- Derek Jorgensen, Jennifer Noll and Lee Price -- will be interviewed by members of the Council in a public session beginning at 6 p.m. at City Hall...
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Riding for Charlie
(Local News ~ 06/13/22)
Though the weather was a bit iffy earlier in the morning, local motorcycle enthusiasts are excited to roll out of Fillmore as the eighth-annual Charlie Johnston Memorial Ride gets under way Saturday. The trip is made in memory of the Fillmore volunteer firefighter who was killed in a collision in 2013...
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Music festival continues Wednesday with Percussion Group DePauw
(Local News ~ 06/13/22)
The Greencastle Summer Music Festival continues its 18th season of Wednesday 7:30 p.m. concerts this week in the air-conditioned comfort of Gobin Church with Percussion Group DePauw. A project established by Ming-Hui Kuo and Ben Hogan, the group consists of DePauw faculty, staff and alumni...
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Tools for School seeks participants, sponsors for 2022
(Local News ~ 06/13/22)
The annual Tools for School campaign is now under way. Anyone needing assistance for a child or children is encouraged to go to philtheneed.net and click on the Tools for School button to sign up. Each child receives a new backpack with the supplies needed for his or her grade level along with a new pair of shoes. Deadline to sign up is June 24...
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Putnam County All-WIC, Academic All-WIC athletes for 2022 spring sports announced
(High School Sports ~ 06/13/22)
With the conclusion of the spring sports season, the WIC has released its All-WIC Spring Athletes and All-WIC All-Academic Athletes for the 2022 spring sports seasons. Athletes in baseball, softball and girls’ tennis named to the All-WIC team are chosen by the conference coaches of their respective sport...
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Dash 4 Cash set Saturday at Krambo’s
(Local News ~ 06/13/22)
With the idea, as always, of helping people in need, the annual Krambo’s Dash 4 Cash scavenger hunt is set for Saturday, June 18 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event will take place rain or shine with a starting and ending point of Krambo’s Motorcycle Service and Painting, 4248 West U.S. 40, Greencastle (Manhattan)...
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Councilman says road project in Fillmore on hold
(Local News ~ 06/13/22)
FILLMORE – With it being hoped that the project could be completed this summer, repaving Westwood Road and East Street in Fillmore is being postponed until this time next year. Making no guarantees, Council President Meredith Trusty announced during the Fillmore Town Council’s rescheduled regular meeting Thursday that the project was being put on hold due to “hoops” like grant money and procuring bids now in process...
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Robert B. Perry
(Obituary ~ 06/13/22)
Robert B. Perry died on May 21, 2022 at the age of 92 at home with his daughter Robin (Perry) Ewers and son Steve Perry by his side. Mr. Perry was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Sharon Louise Perry, who died July 21, 2020. Mr. Perry was a sergeant in the U.S. Army and fought in the Korean War, where he received a Purple Heart, 3 battle clusters and the CIB, among other citations. He led U.S. troops off Hill 303 during the infamous Hill 303 massacre...
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Living with Low Vision meeting set June 21
(Local News ~ 06/13/22)
There will be a “Living with Low Vision” meeting, Tuesday, June 21 at the Putnam County Comprehensive Services, 630 Tennessee St., Greencastle, from 10-11 a.m. The guest speaker will be Danny Wayne Beemer, Low Vision Program director from The Wabash Independent Living and Learning Center...
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Patch work on I-70 westbound to start Friday
(Local News ~ 06/13/22)
CLOVERDALE -- Lane restrictions on Interstate 70 westbound between State Road 39 and U.S. 231 will be in place for patch work starting on or after Friday, June 17, the Indiana Department of Transportation has announced. The westbound lane will be restricted to 12 feet on Friday, starting at 9 p.m. to the following Friday at 6 a.m., and will repeat. The work is expected to last through the beginning of August, weather permitting...
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Hospital offering sports physicals June 23
(Local News ~ 06/13/22)
Putnam County Hospital will offer sports physicals on June 23 for 2022-23 high school and middle school athletes. The event will take place from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, June 23. Cost will be $20 per student with 100 percent of the money going back to the school corporations...
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Russellville High School alumni banquet Saturday
(Local News ~ 06/13/22)
RUSSELLVILLE – The Russellville High School alumni banquet will be held on Saturday, June 18 at the Russellville Community Center, 300 N. Harrison St. A meet-and-greet will be held at 4 p.m., with dinner being served at 6 p.m. To make reservations, persons may call Nellie Thompson at 765-362-0998 or email her at nelliert@sbcglobalnet...
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Grief support group meeting Thursday at Gobin
(Local News ~ 06/13/22)
An open grief support group will be held on Thursday, June 16 at 7 p.m. in the west lassroom carea of Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church. This group is provided by Dusk-to-Dawn Bereavement Services through a Putnam County Community Foundation grant...
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Thomas Paul ‘T.P.’ Huffman
(Obituary ~ 06/13/22)
Thomas Paul “T.P.” Huffman, 97, of Greencastle passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022 at The Waters of Greencastle. T.P. served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He was the oldest living veteran in Putnam County. A celebration of T.P.’s life will take place at Eagles Lodge 4388 on Saturday, June 18. The celebration will start at 4 p.m., and dinner of pulled pork with side and dessert for $10.00 a plate...
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Putnam Scanner for June 14, 2022
(Police Logs ~ 06/13/22)
Five people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Sunday • At 8:20 p.m. Allen L. Hodge, 43, Brazil, was lodged at the jail for driving while intoxicated. Saturday • At 9:41 p.m. Glen K. Miller, 57, Fortville, was taken into custody for driving while intoxicated...
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