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GFD family loses 28-year veteran Carrico
(Local News ~ 12/17/13)
Greencastle firefighters are grieving the loss of one of their own this week with the sudden passing of Engineer Patrick "Pat" Carrico. A 28-year veteran of the department, Carrico died on Sunday, Dec. 15. He was on the verge of retirement, having worked his last day on Wednesday, Dec. 11...
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Tiger Cubs can't come back from slow start in loss to Edgewood
(High School Sports ~ 12/17/13)
A second-half charge led by sophomore Allison White came up short as the slow-starting Greencastle girls' basketball team lost to visiting Edgewood on Monday 55-45. White had 14 points, all in the second half, to lead the Tiger Cubs. She also finished with eight rebounds...
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Winter driving safety tips offered by GPD, Safety Council
(Local News ~ 12/17/13)
Driving in the winter means snow, sleet and ice that can lead to slower traffic, hazardous road conditions, hot tempers and unforeseen dangers. Now that ice and snow have arrived in Greencastle and Putnam County, Greencastle Police Chief Tom Sutherlin offers some suggestions from the National Safety Council to make sure you and your vehicle are prepared and Putnam County residents can navigate safely through the winter...
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NP swimmers top visiting West Vigo
(High School Sports ~ 12/17/13)
ROACHDALE -- The North Putnam boys' and girls' swim teams both picked up victories against visiting West Vigo on Monday. The girls won 114-41 and the boys won 114-71. The swim of the night for the girls, NPHS coach Tony Gray said, were Rorie Buchanan and Samantaha Freije, who dropped 16 and 11 seconds in their 500 frees, respectively...
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Greencastle JV girls top Edgewood
(High School Sports ~ 12/17/13)
The Greencastle junior varsity girls' basketball team bested a challenge from visiting Edgewood on Monday, winning 24-23. The Tiger Cubs (4-3) were led by Grace Paul, who scored eight of her team-high 11 points in the second half to help her team overcome a 14-9 deficit at the break...
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Clerk facing theft charge for reportedly taking postal transaction cash
(Local News ~ 12/17/13)
A 49-year-old postal employee has been charged with theft in connection with a series of incidents in which she allegedly took money from a cash drawer at the Greencastle Post Office. Dawnell Stewart of Bainbridge, a 19-1/2-year post office employee, is facing a Class D felony charge, punishable by six months to three years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000...
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Charlie's getting rebranded via Hopper's Beefcake Burgers
(Local News ~ 12/17/13)
Charlie's, already an award-winning success of style and concept, is rebranding itself with the idea of becoming a bigger player on the Greencastle dining scene. After opening last spring with the dual role of providing a training site for Putnam County Comprehensive Services (PCCS) clients and a local restaurant to serve the Greencastle public, Charlie's will begin a bold, new venture on Thursday...
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Russellville Community Church hosting two flu vaccine clinics
(Local News ~ 12/17/13)
Flu season is here, and while many opportunities to get a vaccine have passed, it is still not too late. The Russellville Community Church, in conjunction with Watt Family Medical & Medical Aesthetics, is hosting two flu vaccine clinics in the coming days...
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