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Freedom of Information Act: Exercise your right to know
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/10/13)
To the editor: This Independence Day marks 47 years since the landmark Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) was signed into federal law -- yet Americans are still distrustful of government. A 2013 Pew Research Center poll showed that only 26 percent of Americans surveyed say they can trust government in Washington "almost always or most of the time" -- among the lowest ratings in the half-century since pollsters have been asking the question...
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Many contributions made 'Celebrate 4' successful
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/10/13)
To the Editor: On Thursday, Robe-Ann Park was filled with activities, family moments, good food, entertainment, temperatures in the 80s, a very brief sprinkle and a most festive, colorful fireworks display. We worked to prepare and gathered to celebrate our country's birthday and the many men and women who have, and continue to give of themselves to protect our freedoms and families...
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Super Wash FoodRaiser helps local food pantry
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/10/13)
To the Editor: A big thank you to the residents of Greencastle! During the month of May, Super Wash car washes across the country participated in an annual FoodRaiser. A portion of the proceeds is donated to local food pantries. We are thrilled to announce that national donation totaled $54,735. A donation has been made in the amount of $959.50 has been made to the local food pantry...
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Cat Nips
(Local News ~ 07/10/13)
As of this past Saturday morning, I had nothing to write about. Then the cat bit my wife. I know, a cat bite is nothing to make fun of. Neither was my lung biopsy, but I managed to crank out an entire humor column about that several weeks ago. Mary Ellen had pretty much forgotten about the feline attack, but that night after dinner with friends, she casually mentioned the redness on her ankle while on the way home in the car. ...
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Pedestrian injured in Saturday collision in Floyd Township
(Local News ~ 07/10/13)
GROVELAND -- An Indianapolis man was airlifted to Methodist Hospital Saturday night after he reportedly walked onto U.S. 36 in front of an SUV. Emergency responders were called to Groveland at 10:29 p.m. with a report that a vehicle had struck a pedestrian...
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Coaching tree for Tigers' Fenlon doesn't stop at Brad Stevens
(College Sports ~ 07/10/13)
When a coach stays in one job long enough, it means he's either found success and that he's had some help along the way. As he begins his 21st year at DePauw, Bill Fenlon has had plenty of both. Fenlon is the school's all-time leader in career wins (340) and games coached (525)...
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DePauw grad Stevens ready to take on the NBA
(College Sports ~ 07/10/13)
When the Boston Celtics hired former DePauw basketball player Brad Stevens as their new head coach last week, the news came as a surprise to everyone, including DPU coach Bill Fenlon, a friend and sometimes-mentor of Stevens. "He holds his cards pretty close to the vest," he said. "I think he's been approached quite a bit over the last four or five years. ... Brad has just done a great job of being able to stonewall it pretty good, and (the story) just goes away."...
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Cloverdale prepares for the school year
(Local News ~ 07/10/13)
By LAUREN BOUCHER Staff Writer CLOVERDALE -- The final month of summer has just begun and the Cloverdale School Board met Monday evening in preparation for the upcoming school year. Although Dan Sulkoske was absent from this month's meeting, Superintendent Carrie Milner updated the board on the status of the roofing and mechanical projects...
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2013 Putnam County Fair Queen contestants: Part III
(Local News ~ 07/10/13)
The 2013 Putnam County Fair Queen contest is quickly approaching. The contest will take place on Saturday, July 13 at the Fairgrounds Community Building at 7 p.m. Contestants will be judged on the basis of beauty, poise and personality, which will be determined in both preliminary personal judging and the public contest...
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Period thriller takes the stage at Putnam County Playhouse
(Local News ~ 07/10/13)
July means suspense as Putnam County Playhouse presents the Victorian thriller "Angel Street" by Patrick Hamilton. Show dates are July 11-13 and July 17-20. All shows begin at 8 p.m. at the Hazel Day Longden Theatre on Round Barn Road in Greencastle. Tickets are $10 and can be reserved by calling the box office at 653-5880...
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County denies variance for ATV track
(Local News ~ 07/10/13)
After a meeting with the city, several months of meetings with the county and lots of wrangling over noise, traffic and safety, the residents of northern Greencastle Township finally have an answer. The Putnam County Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) will not allow a use variance for an off-road dirt bike and four-wheeler track north of the city...
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Scanner for July 10
(Police Logs ~ 07/10/13)
Several people have been booked into the Putnam County Jail recently. At 11:05 a.m. Friday, Jacob Michael Back-Yates, 26, Indianapolis, was arrested for invasion of privacy and failure to appear. At 4:05 p.m. Bruce Edward Schwomeyer, 57, Cloverdale, was held at the jail for three counts of dealing in a schedule drug and unlawful sale of a legend drug...
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Tracey Ann Adams
(Obituary ~ 07/10/13)
Tracey Ann Adams, 44, of Roachdale, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2013. She was born on April 3, 1969 to Ronald Presnell and Barbara (Hudson) Presnell. Tracey was a member of the 5 P Minus Society. She worked for the North Putnam School Corporation for 10 years...
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