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NP freshman split with Monrovia, Covenant
(High School Sports ~ 12/11/13)
The North Putnam boys' freshman basketball team split a pair of games in recent weeks, beating visiting Monrovia 35-33 and losing at Covenant Christian 41-37. A layup by Preston Porter in the final seconds helped the Cougars beat the Bulldogs. He and Kendall Jackson both had 10 points in that game...
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Bruins take down Cougars, 65-26
(High School Sports ~ 12/11/13)
LIZTON -- The North Putnam girls' basketball team traveled to Tri-West High School to take on the Bruins on Tuesday. Despite sophomore Taylor Nauert's outstanding performance, the Cougars fell 65-26. In the first quarter the Cougars (1-7), 0-0 WCC) could not find a way to the hoop. In the quarter, they attempted eight shots and all missed their mark. The Bruins, (4-3, 1-1 Sagamore) meanwhile, had no trouble finding their mark and gained an 11-point lead...
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Motter, Newby lead Warriors past Tiger Cubs 53-40
(High School Sports ~ 12/11/13)
DANVILLE -- The Greencastle girls' basketball team struggled with the quickness, physicality and size of Danville on Tuesday, losing on the road 53-40. Warriors sophomore forwards Hannah Newby and Maleha Motter provided the biggest punch, combining to score 38 points. Motter also brought in six rebounds, had six steals and four blocks...
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HSPC annual meeting scheduled Dec. 12
(Local News ~ 12/11/13)
The annual meeting of the members of the Humane Society of Putnam County is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12. The meeting will take place at the new Rescued Treasures store location at 1021 Indianapolis Rd., Suite C, Greencastle.
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IBM retirees' annual Hot Dog Day event scheduled for Dec. 15 at VFW Post 1550
(Local News ~ 12/11/13)
The annual IBM Retirees Organization (IRO) Hot Dog Day -- a day of reunion and remembrances -- will be held Sunday, Dec. 15 at VFW Post 1550, located at 819 S. Jackson St., Greencastle. Hot dogs and all the trimmings will be served from 12:30-2:30 p.m...
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Business After Hours at Mama Nunz
(Local News ~ 12/11/13)
The December Business After Hours of the Greater Greencastle Chamber of Commerce is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17 at Mama Nunz, 800 Main St. The December event is sponsored by Cindy and Ashley Mattox of University Lending Group. Gifts galore are planned along with the customary refreshments...
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Turkey Run State Park to close suspension bridge temporarily
(Local News ~ 12/11/13)
MARSHALL -- The suspension bridge over Sugar Creek at Turkey Run State Park will close Dec. 12-20 for the replacement of a staircase on the north end, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources has announced. All hiking trails in the park will remain open...
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Tiger Cubs come up short in meet at Bloomington North
(High School Sports ~ 12/11/13)
BLOOMINGTON -- The Greencastle co-ed swim team faced a stiff challenge on Tuesday, competing at powerhouse Bloomington North and getting an early-season glimpse at some elite competition. The Tiger Cubs lost close in both meets, the boys going down 107-76 and the girls 111-72...
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$1 million Lilly Endowment grant to support new collaboration between DePauw and IU's Kelley School of Business
(Local News ~ 12/11/13)
DePauw University and Indiana University's Kelley School of Business will use a $1 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to launch a new program for DePauw students, "The Liberal Arts in the New Economy." The collaboration -- which launches next fall -- will offer DePauw students an opportunity to augment the strengths of their liberal arts coursework with educational programs from the Kelley School, one of the nation's most respected business schools...
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Rep. Baird gets subcommittee chairmanship for 2014 session
(Local News ~ 12/11/13)
District 44 State Rep. Jim Baird (R-Greencastle) will serve as chairman of the Ways and Means Health and Medicaid Subcommittee during the 2014 Indiana Legislative session, House Speaker Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis) announced. "I am honored to serve as chairman of the Health and Medicaid Subcommittee," Rep. Baird said, "and as a home health care business owner, I understand that there are many changes currently taking place that financially impact businesses and Hoosier families."...
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Greencastle Spell Bowl team third in state finals contest
(Local News ~ 12/11/13)
Greencastle High School captured third place behind Class 3 state champion Cascade and runner-up North Posey in the recent 2013 Indiana Academic Spell Bowl state finals competition at Purdue University. GHS representatives Kelly Hansen, Beth Ann Hansen, Zach Wilkerson and Dylan Bodnarick all had perfect scores in the Nov. 16 Spell Bowl competition. Hannah Gellman and Lily Spencer each only missed one word...
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Brazen scrap metal thieves rip off light poles along I-70
(Local News ~ 12/11/13)
Indiana taxpayers are being ripped off and highway safety is being compromised, all due to brazen metal thieves who are stealing the wiring from highway lighting poles. Despite additional security measures, and the mortal danger presented by stealing live electrical wires, the thievery persists, especially along the Interstate 70 and I-65 corridors in west-central Indiana...
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Engineers construct a win against Tigers 64-61
(High School Sports ~ 12/11/13)
The DePauw men's basketball team cut a 19-point halftime deficit to two with less than 20 seconds remaining against visiting Rose-Hulman but the comeback attempt came up just short when the buzzer-beating attempt by senior Pat Haggin rimmed out, giving the Tigers a 64-61 loss...
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