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Almost Ag Day
(Local News ~ 02/21/23)
In recognition of “the oldest industry in the county,” commissioners Tom Helmer (seated left) and Rick Woodall proclaim Saturday, March 11 as Ag Day in Putnam County, accompanied by Ag Day board member Heather Poynter. The annual tradition will kick off at the Putnam County Fairgrounds Community Building with the Ag Day breakfast – which is still only $1 – followed by the annual Farmer of the Year and Friend of the Farmer awards...
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Family Support Services to take Caribbean cruise April 8
(Local News ~ 02/21/23)
The Family Support Services of West Central Indiana “Gone” event returns this year with on April 8, and the staff and volunteers would like to invite supporters to set sail on the FSSWCI Caribbean Cruise. This fun-filled evening supports FSSWCI programs such as the domestic violence/sexual assault victim services and supportive housing programs in Putnam, Clay and Parke counties; and the Healthy Families and Family Preservation programs in Putnam, Owen, Boone and Montgomery counties...
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Cougars use 10-0 run in third quarter run to outlast Chargers
(High School Sports ~ 02/21/23)
LINDEN — North Putnam used a 10-0 run to end the third quarter to get a road win at North Montgomery 52-42 on Tuesday night. Trailing 29-27 at the 3:26 mark in the third period, the Cougars scored 10-straight, including back-to-back 3-pointers from Kaden Helderman and Brayden Monnett to take a 37-29 lead into the fourth...
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DePauw continues Hiram domination to reach NCAC semifinal
(College Sports ~ 02/21/23)
After complicated measures were put into motion after DePauw and Wittenberg could not be separated at the top of the NCAC Women’s Basketball standings, the Tigers had a date with Hiram Tuesday night with the chance to host the rest of the NCAC Women’s Basketball Tournament on the line...
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Linda L. Dorsett
(Obituary ~ 02/21/23)
Linda L. Dorsett, age 83, of Greencastle, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023. She was born on Dec. 20, 1939, in Belle Union to the late Kenneth and Lola (Parker) Salsman. She married Ronald Dorsett on June 1, 1957, and he preceded her in death on June 27, 2020...
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Stu Fabe to give author talk at PCPL Monday
(Local News ~ 02/21/23)
Revisiting the Engel family and the Greencastle of yesteryear introduced in his previous novel “The Write House,” local author Stu Fabe recently released “Kindred Spirits.” On Monday, Feb. 27, Fabe will introduce local audiences to his latest book in an author talk at the Putnam County Public Library. The event will take place from 4:30-6 p.m. in the Kiwanis Room...
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Baird leads bipartisan bill to address costly catalytic converter thefts
(Local News ~ 02/21/23)
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Indiana 4th District Congressman Jim Baird (R-Greencastle) has re-introduced the Preventing Auto Recycling Thefts (PART) Act, which aims to reduce catalytic converter thefts by marking identifying information on catalytic converters, addressing how the parts are purchased and strengthening enforceability of catalytic converter theft for local law enforcement...
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Solo exhibition by Krista Svalbonas on display at Peeler Art Center
(Local News ~ 02/21/23)
Krista Svalbonas has a longstanding interest in architecture and ideas of home. She is fascinated by the language of spatial relationships and the psychological effects of architectural form and structure upon the human condition. Local art enthusiast currently have the chance to view some of Svalbonas’s work with “Remnants: A Solo Exhibition by Krista Svalbonas” on display at the Richard E. Peeler Art Center through May 14...
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