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Greencastle native Sims named chief of staff for Rep. Carson
(Local News ~ 03/07/24)
INDIANAPOLIS — Congressman André Carson (IN-7th) has announced the appointment of Greencastle native Megan Sims as chief of staff for his Washington, D.C., and Indianapolis offices. Sims previously served as district director and deputy chief of staff for Carson’s offices, where she directed all office and legislative operations, served as a liaison to the community and worked to implement policy priorities...
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New Presbyterian Church community room to honor LaViolette’s legacy
(Local News ~ 03/07/24)
Intended to bless mental health providers and other organizations with a safe and friendly environment for client visits, the newest community resource at Greencastle Presbyterian Church has a legacy to uphold in the name it’s been given. During a recent ribbon cutting, the room was officially dubbed the Diana LaViolette Community Resource Center...
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Tom Burnett reflects on firefighting after 50 years
(Local News ~ 03/07/24)
BELLE UNION — Reminiscing on his early years in the fire service, Tom Burnett will wonder how he and his fellows did not get themselves killed. In 1974, after he was voted onto Decatur Township’s fire department in Marion County, he was handed an old rubber coat, a pair of pull-up boots, a helmet, a key to the station, a license plate and a not-new one-channel monitor...
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The end may be near for Emerald Palace
(Local News ~ 03/07/24)
After more than 20 years as one of the centerpieces at Greencastle’s Robe-Ann Park, the Emerald Palace playground may be on its last legs. That’s the bombshell Assistant Park Director/Maintenance Director Chrysta Snellenberger dropped on the City Park Board at its March meeting Wednesday night...
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Quarry reopening plan causes bridge concern
(Local News ~ 03/07/24)
While a reopening quarry in Monroe Township is good news for local commerce, its possible effect on nearby bridges has county officials concerned. On Monday, the Putnam County Commissioners approved a request to rezone the Bainbridge Quarry property (formerly Harris Stone Quarry) at 5588 N. CR 50 East from Rural Preservation (A1) to Natural Resources...
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North Putnam raises most in Polar Plunge school effort for Indiana Special Olympics
(Local News ~ 03/07/24)
INDIANAPOLIS — More than 70 students at North Putnam High School showed out last Friday to partake in the Polar Plunge at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis. Celebrating its 25th year supporting Special Olympics Indiana, the Polar Plunge campaign’s season ran from Feb. 2 to last Saturday. Nineteen locations across the state hosted events, with all proceeds going toward training and competition for nearly 18,000 athletes...
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Greencastle grad Brody Whitaker earns 2nd-Team All-Crossroads League honors
(College Sports ~ 03/07/24)
JACKSON, Mich. – The Crossroads League announced its 2023-2024 Men’s Basketball All-League honors on Wednesday, following No. 1 Grace’s sweep of the regular season and tournament championships. The Knights earned five honors in the 2023-24 season, with Gus Etchison leading the charge as a member of the All-Crossroads League First Team. ...
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Watts to amp up Manchester pitching staff next fall
(High School Sports ~ 03/07/24)
Baseball season is just around the corner in Indiana. A bit of warm weather will greet teams as they get their first run outs of the spring next week while down at Cloverdale, preparations for a defense of its sectional title will be in full swing. Among those getting ready for the new season will be Caiden Watts, who will get the chance to put all his focus on the season after taking care of next year’s plans before the season starts...
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Ag law program set for March 15
(Local News ~ 03/07/24)
Last March, participants had a great time learning about legal issues related to land leasing, hunting rights and fence law during our Legal Side of Agriculture program. Therefore, we have invited Roger McEowen, professor of agriculture law and taxation at Washburn University School of Law, back to Putnam County to share more of his knowledge of ag law issues...
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Reelsville VFD breakfast this Saturday morning
(Local News ~ 03/07/24)
REELSVILLE — The Reelsville Volunteer Fire Department will host its monthly breakfast this Saturday, March 9. The meal is for a free-will donation and served from 7-11 a.m. The fire department is located at 7748 S. CR 625 West, off of U.S. 40 and next to Cook Lumber...
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