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Crown seeking tax abatement to expand into old IAC building
(Local News ~ 05/15/23)
A move that would see Crown Equipment Corp. add 200 jobs and expand into the old International Automotive Components (IAC) building at 750 S. Fillmore Rd. on Greencastle’s East Side received its initial endorsement from the City Council at its May meeting...
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Look Around, Look Within: Your surroundings say a lot about your mental health
(Local News ~ 05/15/23)
Take a moment to consider your surroundings. Do you feel safe? Do you have access to health care and grocery stores? Does your home support you, both physically and mentally? This Mental Health Month, challenge yourself to look at your world and how different factors can affect your mental health...
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Family Support, DePauw collecting items for DePauw Move-Out Sale May 22
(Local News ~ 05/15/23)
On May 22, community members have an opportunity to find some bargains and make an impact on the mission of Family Support Services of West Central Indiana as the organization and the DePauw University Office of Sustainability work together to again host the DePauw Move-Out Sale...
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Greencastle Heavy Trash Day slated for Saturday
(Local News ~ 05/15/23)
With a goal of “keeping Greencastle beautiful,” Greencastle Heavy Trash Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 20 at Republic Services on the city’s West Side. City of Greencastle trash customers are invited to dispose of trash and large waste items free of charge, rain or shine, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Republic site, 525 W. Columbia St. Vehicles must enter off West Columbia Street...
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Legionburgers available in drive-through event May 20
(Local News ~ 05/15/23)
In honor of Armed Forces Day, American Legion Post 58, located at 1401 Indianapolis Rd. on Greencastle’s East Side, will stage a Legionburger drive-through under its front canopy on Saturday, May 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until supplies run out. Legionburgers and french fries will be available at $1.50 each...
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Mitchell David Thacker Sr.
(Obituary ~ 05/15/23)
Mitchell David Thacker Sr., 80, of Greencastle, passed away April 27, 2023, at 207 a.m. at Putnam County Hospital. He was born Oct. 10, 1942, in Martinsville, the son of Paul David Thacker and Anna Bell Smith. He graduated from Ben Davis High School and later attended Thomas R. ...
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Dalton Smith Bell
(Obituary ~ 05/15/23)
On April 23, 2023, Dalton Smith Bell, a beloved father, son, brother and uncle, passed away peacefully at the age of 29 years young. Dalton was born in Putnam County on July 27, 1993, to Mitchell and Ericka Bell. He attended North Putnam High School and Area 30 Career Center in the class of 2012, from which he earned his diploma and construction equipment operator certificate. He also carried a CDL...
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Marvin E. Clark
(Obituary ~ 05/15/23)
Marvin E. Clark, 94, of Greencastle, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at his residence, Autumn Glen Senior Living Center in Greencastle. Marvin was a devoted Christian husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was born Feb. 24, 1929 in Greencastle, the oldest son of Frank and Elva (VanVactor) Clark...
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Baird’s bill supporting responsible Hoosier loggers signed into law
(Local News ~ 05/15/23)
State Rep. Beau Baird’s bill to cut red tape for Hoosier loggers when it comes to certain forestry operations is now law. Baird authored House Enrolled Act 1601 after hearing from numerous companies and landowners that the forestry permitting process for even smaller operations got bogged down in bureaucratic red tape. ...
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Putnam Scanner for May 16, 2023
(Police Logs ~ 05/15/23)
Four people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Sunday • At 2:05 a.m. Austin L. Sellers, 26, Crawfordsville, was lodged at the jail for driving while intoxicated. Saturday • At 8:23 p.m. Courtney R. DeWitt, 26, Martinsville, was taken into custody on a Parke County warrant...
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