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Park Board accepts bid on demolition of house
(Local News ~ 06/15/23)
Hoping for the demolition of the old park house before the Fourth of July holiday, the Greencastle Park Board has selected a Rosedale firm to do the razing honors. Collom Excavating was the lowest of three bidders on the project to demolish the park house at 405 Bloomington St., submitting a bid of $35,220 to raze the house and dig out and dispose of the concrete foundation as well...
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Full-depth pavement replacement now part of U.S. 231 project
(Local News ~ 06/15/23)
As hinted at earlier this month by Greencastle Park Director Greg Ruark when he discussed the status of Robe-Ann Park for the annual Fourth of July celebration recently, the U.S. 231 reconstruction project has run into a snag. Ruark said that pavement work needed on the section of 231 in front of the park entrance was discovered to be more extensive than first anticipated...
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Hike set Saturday at Big Walnut Nature Preserve
(Local News ~ 06/15/23)
The sixth Putnam Parks & Pathways Hike of 2023 is set for Saturday, June 17, with Holy Cook leading a hike at Big Walnut Nature Preserve, located between Roachdale and Bainbridge. Cook is an enthusiastic nature lover and enjoys learning everything about her environment. An interest since a young child in wild edibles now includes mushrooms...
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David Beck Webb
(Obituary ~ 06/15/23)
David Beck Webb, 82, of Forsyth, Mo., formerly of Greencastle, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023 in Springfield, Mo. Born Feb. 26, 1941 in Greencastle, he was the son of Claude A Webb and Catherine (Beck) Webb. David graduated from Greencastle High School in 1959, attended DePauw University, Greencastle, and also studied art in Chicago, Ill., at The American Academy of Art and the Chicago Art Institute. ...
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Halford Keith Mercer
(Obituary ~ 06/15/23)
Halford Keith Mercer, a World War II veteran, went to be with his Heavenly Father on June 11, 2023. He was born Aug. 23, 1924 to the late George Lenzenby Mercer and the late Mina Lena Moore Mercer. He was predeceased by his wife of 78 years, Lelia Marie (Johnson) Mercer; one brother, Marcus Wayne Mercer; and one sister, Marceline Virginia Mercer Burger, as well as one son-in-law, James Mehne Sr...
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Sibling Celebration
(Local News ~ 06/15/23)
All still living into their 80s, the four Parker siblings of Cloverdale, as well as their living spouses, gather recently at Mill Pond Health Campus. Those present include (front from left) spouse Tobe Sutherlin; Barbara Parker Sutherlin, the oldest sibling at 87; (back) spouse Judy Elmore Parker; second-oldest Janet Parker Bostin, 86; youngest Rex Parker, 84; and second-youngest Lavonne Parker Whitkanack, 85.
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Dad bods are in: why men are embracing a healthier lifestyle
(Local News ~ 06/15/23)
Men are no longer under pressure to have six-pack abs and chiseled biceps to be attractive. Instead, many are opting for the “dad bod,” a softer, more relaxed physique that symbolizes a man who is comfortable in his own skin. The dad bod is not just about looks, but also reflects a healthier and more balanced lifestyle. ...
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CARR 5K
(Local News ~ 06/15/23)
Runners take off at the start of the 10th-annual CARR 5K Saturday in Greencastle. Hunter Miller (907) led the charge, finishing in a course record time of 16:59.
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Kanaan greets runners at Run for Recovery 5K
(Local News ~ 06/15/23)
A rainy Sunday didn’t seem to dampen the spirits of runners at the Run for Recovery 5K, and it certainly didn’t dampen the spirits of guest of honor Tony Kanaan. The veteran IndyCar driver served as a sort of grand marshal for the race, greeting fans, handing out medallions and generally having a good time in the same way racing fans have come to expect for more than 20 years...
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