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Grand champion dresser caps four generations of Thompson woodworkers
(Local News ~ 07/25/22)
Sometimes it’s about more than a purple ribbon. Sure, Seth Thompson claimed the grand champion in woodworking at the 2022 Putnam County 4-H Fair. And, sure, the award-winning dresser, a finely-crafted beauty of red oak, is the culmination of three months of planning and work as well as 10 years of 4-H...
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County Council OKs first step to solar farm
(Local News ~ 07/25/22)
RUSSELLVILLE — Montgomery County’s loss might eventually become Putnam County’s gain. However, county officials are not trying to get ahead of themselves in what promises to be a long process. For now, though, it’s safe to say that the Putnam County Council seems favorable to the idea of utilizing tax abatement to bring a 200-megawatt solar farm to 2,300 acres of Russell Township in northern Putnam County...
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LAST-MINUTE MUSINGS: Go the the fair, see something you haven’t seen before
(Column ~ 07/25/22)
If you go to the ballpark, they say, and you’ll see something you’ve never seen before. I’ve been finding that to be true at the Putnam County Fair for 16 summers now. For example, have you ever seen a Marana Bohemian swing? Actually, you probably have. It’s one of those comfortable looking swings that can’t seem to decide whether it’s a hammock or a chair...
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Katie Hodgen earns llama/alpaca success despite recent surgery
(Local News ~ 07/25/22)
As any 4-H’er would tell you, success at the fair is contingent on the preparation long in advance. It is the time spent working and bonding with an animal and figuring out how to get around the arena. Doing it with crutches on a bad leg adds another element of difficulty. But Katie Hodgen did so during the llama/alpaca show Friday evening, and her dedication paid off with both a grand championship and a reserve championship...
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Nine students complete Ivy Tech ASAP program
(Local News ~ 07/25/22)
Ivy Tech Community College celebrated the graduates of the Associate Accelerated Program (ASAP) on Friday, July 22 at the Greencastle campus. The nine students completed their associate degrees and are ready to transfer to four-year colleges to earn their bachelor’s degrees or begin their careers...
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It’s Electric
(Local News ~ 07/25/22)
While much of the attention on Sunday storm damage at the Putnam County Fairgrounds was from wind, lightning did more than its share of damage around town, such as on Anderson Street, where Heather Wright reports that she and her mother were sitting on the front porch not 50 feet from a tree that was stuck. The blast threw bark around the yard and left streaks down the side of the tree...
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Moose plans Summerfest and teen dance July 30
(Local News ~ 07/25/22)
The Greencastle Moose Lodge will host Summerfest and a teen dance on Saturday, July 30. Summerfest will take place from 2-6 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Festivities will include a bounce house, tricycle races, cornhold, bottle toss and more. Children can compete for school supplies in the games...
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Rep. Baird: New scholarship accounts empower parents, children with disabilities
(Local News ~ 07/25/22)
State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) encourages families of students with disabilities to apply for Indiana’s new Education Scholarship Account Program to expand academic opportunities for their children. The program, established through legislation supported by Baird, gives parents more tools to help meet their child’s academic needs...
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Piano and saxophone featured Wednesday at Gobin music festival
(Local News ~ 07/25/22)
Taking a break from the fair? The Greencastle Summer Music Festival continues its series of weekly 7:30 p.m. Wednesday indoor, air-conditioned concerts in Gobin Church, presenting three of Indiana’s finest classical musicians. DePauw University piano professor May Phang will open the program, followed by Israeli pianist Galit Gertsenzon and saxophonist George Wolfe, professor emeritus at Ball State University, presenting a program that celebrates music by composers who perished in the Holocaust...
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Susan Jane Stewart
(Obituary ~ 07/25/22)
Susan Jane (Brown) Stewart, 75, of Cloverdale, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at home surrounded by family after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Susan was born on Nov. 13, 1946 in Terre Haute to the late William Brown and Velma (Fenwick) Brown Lyons...
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David Alan VanSickle
(Obituary ~ 07/25/22)
David Alan VanSickle, 57, of Roachdale, went to his heavenly home on Friday, July 22, 2022. He was born on April 2, 1965 in Greencastle to David R. and Loretta (Ray) VanSickle. He was married to Nanetta “Jo” (Knowling) VanSickle, and she survives. David attended North Putnam High School as well as Roachdale Baptist Academy...
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Program to help businesses become the ‘employer of choice’
(Local News ~ 07/25/22)
In addition to the daily responsibilities of keeping an agricultural operation running, farm managers, owners and agribusiness providers also have to become human resource specialists in their quest to find and retain the best employees. To help develop those skills, Purdue Extension will offer the Becoming the Employer of Choice program virtually starting on Aug. ...
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Langdon team first in Mary Allison outing
(Local News ~ 07/25/22)
CLOVERDALE — While the day started out soggy, the rain slowed and eventually stopped for players to get in 18 holes for the Mary Allison Children’s Trust’s 17th-annual golf outing at Clover Meadows on July 8. The Langdon Team of Dale Long, Stacie Langdon, Rick Langdon and Eric Gessner came in first place, while the Brad Tucker-State Farm Team of Al Tucker, Dean Cooper, Chad Kelley and Brad Tucker took second and the McCammon Agency Team of Mark McCammon, Jerry Wallace, Rodger Zimmerman and Scott Stansbery was third.. ...
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West Central, PCHD offering free needle clippers
(Local News ~ 07/25/22)
West Central Solid Waste District is partnering with the Putnam County Health Department to provide free needle clippers that safely clip and store up to 1,500 sharps needles. This program is geared toward diabetics and home-based sharps users and is simple and easy to use...
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Non-food pantry distribution set Saturday
(Local News ~ 07/25/22)
The Putnam County Non-Food Pantry, hosted by St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, will distribute items on Saturday, July 30 from 12-3 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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Habitat for Humanity gala set for Aug. 12
(Local News ~ 07/25/22)
Putnam County Habitat for Humanity will host its first black-tie gala on Friday, Aug. 12. The event will be held from 7-11 p.m. at 3 Fat Labs, 2009 S. CR 400 West, Greencastle. A silent auction, murder mystery, cigar bar, dancing, drinks and hors d’oeuvres served by the Putnam Inn will be featured...
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Putnam Scanner for July 26, 2022
(Police Logs ~ 07/25/22)
Seven people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Sunday • At 5:55 p.m. Makayla J. Lis, 19, Greencastle, was taken into custody for cruelty to an animal. • At 5:42 p.m. James E. Loyd, 48, Brazil, was housed at the jail for invasion of privacy...
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Hauskatz, Wurster close 2022 Parkfest season
(Local News ~ 07/25/22)
Bringing to a close a summer of free concerts, the 2022 Parkfest lineup will conclude Tuesday evening with music by Chris Wurster as well as Hauskatz. Presented by the Greencastle Civic League, the concert will take place from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Robe-Ann Park bandshell...
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