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Parkfest favorites to open 30th season
(Local News ~ 06/01/23)
When the Greencastle Civic League opens the 30th season of Parkfest, it will be with some quite familiar faces taking to the stage of the Robe-Ann Park bandshell. Mike Van Rensselaer and Friends will open the festivities at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6, followed by the Tad Robinson Band in the second set...
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Magnolia tree planted at Robe-Ann to promote suicide awareness
(Local News ~ 06/01/23)
Grappling with a topic that’s far too often considered taboo, a local family recently honored a deceased sister and daughter who took her own life last spring. Mary Martin-Widener, a 34-year-old Alexandria resident and native of Fillmore, died by suicide on May 20, 2022 at her home...
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Wilbur Thomas McAllister
(Obituary ~ 06/01/23)
Wilbur Thomas McAllister, 88, of Greencastle, passed away Tuesday evening, May 30, 2023 at his home. Tom was born Jan. 29, 1935 in Indianapolis to Harry and Madeline (Long) McAllister. Tom was a 1954 graduate of Bainbridge High School. He served his country in the United States Army...
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Norita Ann York
(Obituary ~ 06/01/23)
Norita Ann York, 79, of Indianapolis, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 at The Springs of Mooresville. Norita was born in Greencastle on Feb. 16, 1944, the daughter of Ezra Paul and Marie (Hall) Craft. She was a graduate of Greencastle High School. Mrs. York worked in the loan department of First Citizens Bank for many years. She also worked in collections at IU Health until her retirement...
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Turkey Run ranked a top state park nationwide
(Local News ~ 06/01/23)
MARSHALL — Turkey Run State Park was recently named the seventh-best state park in the United States in a list of 15 according to TravelAwaits, a website dedicated to travelers 50 and older. The site mentions the park’s sandstone gorges, suspension bridge and Sugar Creek as reasons why Turkey Run stands out...
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Brazil Concert Band to kick off season on Sunday
(Local News ~ 06/01/23)
BRAZIL — The opening show for the Brazil Concert Band is set for this Sunday, June 4 at 8 p.m. at the Forest Park bandshell. In case of rain, the band will perform in the pavilion. This week, the band will present a set celebrating the recent coronation of King Charles III. The performance will feature music from Great Britain, including many compositions heard during the coronation...
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U.S. 36 bridge work to start near Raccoon SRA
(Local News ~ 06/01/23)
BELLMORE — Lane restrictions will soon be in place on U.S. 36 in the area of Raccoon State Recreation Area and Bellmore. The Indiana Department of Transportation recently announced that bridge maintenance work will begin in the area on or after Tuesday, June 6...
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