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Gabrielle Simonson named 2024 Lilly Community ScholarBy JARED JERNAGAN, EditorBAINBRIDGE — It took a few moments for senior Gabrielle Simonson to realize what was happening when she walked into the North Putnam High School media center Friday morning. Before her was a collection of North Putnam teachers and administrators, Putnam County Community Foundation staffers and her parents and brother...
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Panel: Christian nationalism based on complex intents (5/2/24)3By BRAND SELVIA, Staff WriterPromised as a provocative and challenging discussion, a panel of authors and activists tackled the aims of Christian nationalism for this year’s Mendenhall Lecture event on Wednesday. Prefacing as its moderator, Rev. Jonathan Martin noted that spirituality and nationalism, as unique topics, involve sweeping claims about meaning, as well as narratives about who and what matters. Inevitably, there will be tension in conversations about how they connect...
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Two county races on the ballot Tuesday (5/2/24)By JARED JERNAGAN, EditorWhen voters visit the ballot box for the primary election on Tuesday (or before), they will have just two local races that are not already determined by lack of competition. Four candidates are seeking the Republican nomination for District 1 Putnam County Commissioner — Andy T. Beck of Bainbridge, Brad Buck Buchanan of Greencastle, David Fuhrman of Bainbridge and Don B. Hatfield of Bainbridge...
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Seven local teams to compete in Academic Super Bowl state finals (5/2/24)By JARED JERNAGAN, EditorLike clockwork each spring, teams from Putnam County are heading to the Academic Super Bowl state finals at Purdue University. In recent years, though, local teams besides Greencastle have been finding success in advancing as well. Cloverdale High School will send two teams to West Lafayette, with the fine arts team seeded fourth in Class 4, while math is seeded fifth in Class 5...
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Collision near Hazelwood claims two lives (5/2/24)HAZELWOOD — Two people died in a vehicle crash in southern Hendricks County Wednesday morning. The Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office in addition to the Hendricks County Coroner’s Office are investigating the double-fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred at the intersection of South County Road 0 and County Road 900 South, north of Hazelwood...
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Greencastle resident Carrie Klaus to appear on ‘Jeopardy!’ Monday (5/1/24)By JARED JERNAGAN, EditorLocal fans of “America’s Favorite Quiz Show” will have an extra reason to tune in this Monday evening. Greencastle resident Carrie Klaus will be one of three contestants on “Jeopardy!” on Monday, May 6. A native of Eureka, Ill., Klaus first came to Greencastle as a DePauw University student, graduating in 1993 with majors in English literature and French...
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To the Point (5/1/24)Photos by BRAND SELVIA, Staff WriterThough it was a mock incident, Indiana State Police troopers and other first responders arrive on the scene of a serious head-on collision at Cloverdale High School on Tuesday...
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Family project becomes published Vietnam memoir for Gilliam (4/30/24)3By JARED JERNAGAN, EditorGary Gilliam didn’t set out to be writer. In fact, Gilliam would probably tell you that he is not, in fact, a writer. And yet, the Vietnam veteran is on the agenda to give an author talk this coming Tuesday, May 7, at the Putnam County Public Library to discuss his memoir, “So Help Me God.”...
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City crews dealing with large hole in West Franklin Street (4/30/24)3Increased traffic on city side streets is causing new road needs to arise. The City of Greencastle announced shortly after 2 p.m. Tuesday that West Franklin Street has been closed for eastbound traffic only between Market Street and Jackson Street. The announcement, which came via social media, noted the street department was working to repair a large hole in the area...
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Madison Township, Reelsville VFDs awarded PPE funding (4/30/24)By BRAND SELVIA, Staff WriterTwo Putnam volunteer fire departments will soon be able to get new equipment through a statewide funding initiative. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) announced last week that 66 such departments, including Madison Township and Reelsville, will receive $10 million in funding toward personal protection equipment (PPE)...
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Construction or not, the show will go on for First Friday (4/29/24)By JARED JERNAGAN, EditorConstruction on U.S. 231 may be the topic of the spring and summer in Greencastle, but organizers don’t plan to let it get in the way of the monthly First Friday celebrations in the city. The kickoff of 2024 First Friday celebrations is set Friday, May 3 at its usual spots, centered on Franklin and Indiana streets in downtown Greencastle...
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Engineering work to kick off lighting project (4/29/24)2By ERIC BERNSEE, Editor EmeritusWith approval of $57,780 in engineering services on a lighting project along North Jackson Street and more, work is being designed to coincide with the current U.S. 231 reconstruction effort. A proposal from DB Engineering, an Indianapolis lighting engineering firm, was approved by the Greencastle Redevelopment Commission (RDC) to, among other things, design the installation of street lighting along Jackson Street from Washington Street to Shadowlawn Avenue...
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Elizabeth Butts to succeed Monnett at Family Support Services (4/29/24)The board of directors of Family Support Services of West Central Indiana will turn to a familiar face at the helm for the next chapter of serving families in the region. Executive Director Scott Monnett has transitioned from FSSWCI and is embarking on his next chapter after more than six years of service...
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Foundation announces $140,000 spring grant awards (4/29/24)Putnam County Community Foundation (PCCF) has announced its most recent grant recipients from the Community Foundation’s largest unrestricted fund, the Community Grants Endowment, as well as from its 45 named unrestricted funds, created by generous organizations and community members...
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Nicole Fry named executive branch director of Putnam County YMCA (4/29/24)A Greencastle native has been selected to helm the Putnam County YMCA as it rolls toward its December 2024 opening. On Monday, the YMCA of the Wabash Valley announced the appointment of Nicole (Smiley) Fry as the Executive Branch Director for the Putnam County YMCA. In her new role, Smiley will spearhead the organization’s efforts in enhancing community engagement, promoting wellness and fostering youth development initiatives...
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Nolan Hackleman named Regional Academic All-Star (4/29/24)INDIANAPOLIS — North Putnam’s Nolan Hackleman was honored recently as a Regional Academic All-Star for 2024 by the Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP). Forty high school seniors were named Indiana Academic All-Stars, while Hackleman was among 50 Regional Academic All-Stars. The students were selected from 281 nominees from private and public accredited schools...
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Parkfest still seeking 2024 sponsors (4/29/24)The Parkfest Committee of the Greencastle Civic League is still seeking sponsors for the 31st annual season, which will run every Tuesday during June and July at Robe-Ann Park from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Any business, organization or individual who would like to donate should email Alex Chamberlain at alex.chams@gmail.com by May 10. Sponsorships are available at various different levels...
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Brett Clark seeks GOP nod in Senate District 24 (4/29/24)Brett Clark is a lifelong resident of Hendricks County. He grew up in North Salem and graduated from Tri-West High School. He attended Purdue University and served in the U.S. Navy. Brett worked at the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office for more than 33 years, with the last eight of those as the elected sheriff. He retired from the county in 2023 and currently works in business development...
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Anne Engelhardt seeks GOP nod in Senate District 24 (4/29/24)Anne Engelhardt is a caring, courageous, Christian, conservative Republican, who is committed to her community. She is an advocate for reducing governmental overreach, parent choice in education, addressing student mental health issues and learning loss, cost-effective economic development and reducing taxes...
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Veronica Pejril seeks Democrat nod in Senate District 24 (4/29/24)Senate District 24 candidate Veronica Pejril (rhymes with EDGE-ril) has been a Hoosier-by-choice since 1996, and she resides in Putnam County. The daughter of a city water-treatment engineer and a public school math teacher, she is a parent of twin sons, both 2017 Purdue graduates...
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Tox-Away Day set May 11 at Area 30 (4/29/24)1West Central Solid Waste District has announced that the Putnam County Tox-Away Day will take place Saturday, May 11 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Open to residents of Putnam and Parke counties, the event will be held rain or shine at Area 30 Career Center (across from Greencastle Walmart.)...
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‘Pink Panther’ auditions set (4/29/24)Auditions for the July production of “The Pink Panther Strikes Again” at Putnam County Playhouse will commence this weekend. Director Shelley McFadden will hold two sessions to find her cast. The first will be Sunday, May 5 at 3 p.m. followed by the second session on Monday, May 6 at 7 p.m. Both will take place at the Michael McClaine Rehearsal Center at the Playhouse property off Round Barn Road...
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Foods to improve your skin health (4/29/24)1By ABBIGAIL SMITH, Extension EducatorRemember that old saying, “You are what you eat,” which is the basis of good skin color and overall health. Our choice of food and beverages affects all major body systems including the heart, brain and skin. Going to the supermarket or a farmer’s market offers plenty of healthy foods that can boost your appearance, as well as offer some protection from the rays of the sun. ...
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Isaiah 117 House to break ground (4/29/24)Isaiah 117 House, a Tennessee-based organization that cares for children awaiting foster placement, will soon break ground on its Putnam County house. The nonprofit will host a public groundbreaking on Sunday, May 5 at 3 p.m. The event will officially begin the construction phase for the Isaiah 117 House in Putnam County and will feature several local speakers and Isaiah 117 House officials...
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Derrick Holder seeks 4th Congressional District (4/29/24)The following is part of a series of biographies of candidates for the upcoming election. The biographies were submitted by candidates. Editing by the Banner Graphic news staff is minimal for only style and clarity purposes. Hello, I’m Derrick Holder, and I’m running to represent Indiana’s 4th Congressional District...