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August 11 serves as reminder from Vectren to call before you dig
(Local News ~ 08/10/13)
In an effort to remind residents to dial 8-1-1 before digging, Aug. 11 has been designated National Call Before You Dig awareness day. Not only does it ensure the safety of all involved, but it is the law to inform local utility companies regarding the intent to dig at least two full days prior by calling the national 811 free service. ...
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Boomers and Beyond group at PCPL set to talk about Dog Days, genealogy
(Local News ~ 08/10/13)
Boomers and Beyond will meet on Thursday, Aug. 15 from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Putnam County Public Library, 103 E. Poplar St., Greencastle. The discussion topic for the get-together will be the Dog Days of Summer. All are welcome to share stories or simply listen and enjoy the company...
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Scanner for Aug. 10
(Police Logs ~ 08/10/13)
At 8:45 p.m. on Thursday, Frederick Buttery, 39, Greencastle, was booked in for probation violation. At 7:02 p.m. Wednesday, James K. Martin, 37, Quincy, was making a right turn to exit the First National Bank parking lot at 1000 N. Main St., Cloverdale, in a 2013 Dodge Charger and did not see the curb to his right...
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2,845 lbs. of veggies from PCF garden donated to Food Pantry
(Local News ~ 08/10/13)
PUTNAMVILLE -- Brenda Gullett, vocational horticulture instructor, and 20 offenders assigned to the Horticulture Program at the Putnamville Correctional Facility have harvested 2,845 pounds of vegetables for donation to the Putnam County Emergency Food Pantry in Greencastle...
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Ivy Tech offers new degree program in Greencastle; classes starting Aug. 19
(Local News ~ 08/10/13)
A new degree program, Supply Chain Management/Logistics, will be offered at the Greencastle campus of Ivy Tech Community College beginning this fall. It is one of six new areas of study new to the Wabash Valley region this fall when Ivy Tech classes begin Aug. 19...
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COLUMN: Aim wide then give it a little tap
(Sports Column ~ 08/10/13)
Putting has never been my strong suit. People who don't golf would like to assume that putting is the easiest part, where you can gain some strokes but in reality ... putting is what tends to kill my rounds rather than make them. One of the first things I was taught about putting was that -- above everything -- you have to take the putter back and through on a straight plane...
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IHSAA to host innaugural Indiana Officials' Summit this weekend
(High School Sports ~ 08/10/13)
INDIANAPOLIS -- With the intent of enhancing communication with licensed officials, the Indiana High School Athletic Association will launch its inaugural Indiana Officials' Summit this weekend at Marian University in Indianapolis. Officials from 21 associations around the state will be in attendance for the two-day event which begins with a golf outing at South Grove Golf Course on Saturday followed by a full day of meetings, workshops and discussion panels on Sunday. ...
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Parade of Fitness
(Community Sports ~ 08/10/13)
Thirty-three runners and walkers braved the heat to participate in the one and a half mile Parade of Fitness race Friday, July 19. All proceeds will go to Putnam County 4-H. Organizers wish to thank all who participated and volunteered at the event. Medal finishers (all pictured above) are as follows: Men's running -- Matthew White 8:56, Brant Mangrum 9:55, Blake Bonifacius 10:44; Women's running -- Clare Plamondon 11:08, Melody White 12:10, Lauren Harris 12:11; Kids' running --Grace Smith 11: 55, Macie Couch 13:05, Grace Leonard 13:09; Walkers -- Judy Anderson 19:22 (Courtesy photo)
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I-70 project will close State Road 59 ramps beginning Tuesday
(Local News ~ 08/10/13)
BRAZIL -- The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced that the Interstate 70 eastbound exit ramp to State Road 59 will be closed a portion of next week. The eastbound ramp will be closed both Tuesday, Aug. 13 and Wednesday, Aug.14 from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. the next morning...
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Fox News anchor Baier returning to DePauw for Old Gold Day
(Local News ~ 08/10/13)
Bret Baier, the 1992 DePauw University graduate who anchors Fox News Channel's "Special Report with Bret Baier," the No. 1 cable news program in its time slot, will return to his alma mater as part of DPU's 2013 Old Gold Day celebration. The public is invited to attend "A Conversation with Bret Baier," scheduled for 10 am. Oct. 12 in Kresge Auditorium of the Green Center for the Performing Arts (605 S. College Ave.)...
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Greencastle man arrested on meth charges
(Local News ~ 08/10/13)
A 32-year-old Greencastle man was arrested Friday morning on several charges related to the manufacture and possession of methamphetamine, Indiana State Police at Putnamville reported. At approximately 10 a.m. Friday, troopers from the Putnamville District Meth Suppression Unit arrested Joshua D. Dalton at his North Side home in Greencastle on eight overall charges, including one Class B felony and six Class D felonies...
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The Boys of Summer
(Local News ~ 08/10/13)
As has been tradition for seven summers now, Greencastle favorite the Average House Band is back at the Inn at DePauw again this weekend for two nights only.
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Plan Commission approves auto repair special exception
(Local News ~ 08/10/13)
Would-be business owners who would like to open repair shops for various motorized vehicles may soon have the chance to do so in Putnam County agricultural areas. The Putnam County Plan Commission on Thursday approved such businesses as special exceptions to the county's Agricultural 1 and Agricultural 2 zones...
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