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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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Construction or not, the show will go on for First Friday (4/29/24)Construction 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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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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WGRE remains student-centered operation after 75 years on air (4/25/24)When WGRE went on the air from the DePauw University campus in 1949, it represented a different model in broadcasting. Yes, other universities had earlier claims to having FM stations, such as Syracuse University and Purdue University right here in Indiana...
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Greencastle resident Carrie Klaus to appear on ‘Jeopardy!’ Monday (5/1/24)Local 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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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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City crews dealing with large hole in West Franklin Street (4/30/24)Increased 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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Panel: Christian nationalism based on complex intents (5/2/24)Promised 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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To the Point (5/1/24)Though 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)Gary 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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Family project becomes published Vietnam memoir for Gilliam (4/30/24)3Gary 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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Panel: Christian nationalism based on complex intents (5/2/24)3Promised 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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Gabrielle Simonson named 2024 Lilly Community Scholar (5/3/24)3BAINBRIDGE — 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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Engineering work to kick off lighting project (4/29/24)2With 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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Brad Chambers keeps economy central to vision for state (5/6/24)2It was James Carville, that vaunted Democrat strategist of a generation ago, who coined the phrase, “It’s the economy, stupid.” While Republican gubernatorial candidate Brad Chambers is less blunt in his word choice, he’s no less committed to putting the economy first in his campaign...
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Greencastle sweeps Putnam County Track Meet for fourth-straight year (4/30/24)1CLOVERDALE – Cometh the Putnam County Track Meet, cometh the trophies back to Greencastle. The Tiger Cubs held serve to win both county titles for a fourth-straight year with the boys clearing the field by a wide margin, compiling 101 points to South Putnam’s 66 while the girls topped the standings on 86 points, 15 points ahead of second-place North Putnam on 71...