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Melody White named 2014 Putnam County Lilly Scholar
(Local News ~ 04/01/14)
Under the pretense of a gathering regarding her recent DAR Good Citizen Award, senior Melody White was summoned to the Greencastle High School library Tuesday afternoon. What she and parents Richard and Sue instead got was a big surprise. After Principal Russ Hesler spoke briefly about the DAR and White's selection as one of the top 13 Good Citizen honorees in the state, he introduced Karen Heavin, chairman Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Selection Committee for the Putnam County Community Foundation.. ...
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Judy Ann Reisinger
(Obituary ~ 04/01/14)
Judy Ann Reisinger, 62, of Brazil, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, March 31, 2014 at St. Vincent Clay Hospital. Judy was born Feb. 24, 1952, in Putnam County, the daughter of Harry H. and Audra (Morgan) Kirton. She married Robert Reisinger, who survives...
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William J. Counter
(Obituary ~ 04/01/14)
William J. Counter, 84, of Plainfield, formerly of Greencastle, passed away Monday, March 31, 2014 in Hendricks Regional Health, Danville. He was born Dec. 12, 1929 in Canton, S.D., to the late Theodore and Susan Counter. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War where he was awarded the Purple Heart...
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Guys With Ties fashion knots to promote good relationships
(Column ~ 04/01/14)
Ever since a "Guys With Ties" publicity photo ran in the paper, I've repeatedly been asked, "Where's your teal tie?" Thing is, I wasn't even in the photo, which in itself would have been quite the feat since I took the picture. So ask me about my tie. Go ahead. It's OK, it's time...
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American Red Cross says thank you
(Letter to the Editor ~ 04/01/14)
To the Editor: The Putnam County Leadership Team of the American Red Cross wishes to thank all those who participated and attended our recent annual Chili Supper. This event and its success would not be possible without the help and support of the Putnam County community...
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Good Agriculture Practices workshop set for April 4
(Local News ~ 04/01/14)
There will be training for GAPs or Good Agricultural Practices on April 4 at the Vigo County Fairgrounds. This program should be of interest to current and prospective fruit and vegetable farmers and market gardeners as well as managers of community gardens that distribute produce to the public...
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DePauw women's lacrosse falls to OWU
(College Sports ~ 04/01/14)
DELAWARE, Ohio -- A stretch of seven straight Ohio Wesleyan goals in the first half broke a 2-2 tie and helped the host Battling Bishops to an 18-10 North Coast Athletic Conference women's lacrosse win over DePauw. The Tigers dropped to 2-5 overall and 1-1 in the NCAC, while Ohio Wesleyan improved to 5-4 overall and 1-1 in conference action...
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DPU drops twinbill at Denison
(College Sports ~ 04/01/14)
GRANVILLE, Ohio -- DePauw's offense managed just four runs in its North Coast Athletic Conference doubleheader at Denison monday and seven errors by the Tigers' defense led to five unearned runs as the Big Red swept DePauw by 5-2 and 7-2 scores. DePauw dropped to 4-9 overall and 0-2 in NCAC West play, while the Big Red improved to 5-7 overall and 2-0 in the conference...
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DePauw pitcher Nolan grabs NCAC honor
(High School Sports ~ 04/01/14)
After going 3-1 last week, including 14 scoreless innings against Allegheny, junior pitcher Kahla Nolan (West Chicago, Ill./Wheaton North) was named the North Coast Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week. Nolan defeated 23rd-ranked Washington University (Mo.) early in the week and capped off her successful stretch with two wins over Kenyon in the Tigers' NCAC opening series...
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York automotive supports Greencastle Youth Baseball program
(Community Sports ~ 04/01/14)
York Chevy Buick GMC is partnering with the Greencastle Youth Baseball. As part of the national Chevrolet Youth Baseball program, York will help provide new equipment, a monetary contribution, invitations to free instructional clinics and an opportunity for community members to earn additional donations for their league via a Test Drive fundraiser...
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Tiger Cub baseball falls to Athenians
(High School Sports ~ 04/01/14)
Opening day for Greencastle baseball finally came around Monday as the Tiger Cubs hosted preseason 3A No. 4 Crawfordsville. After threatening early in the contest, the hosts were swept away by the arm of Garrett Phelps, as the Athenians won 8-0. Greencastle coach Troy Remsburg said with a returning squad that lacked varsity starts, the squad was in for a bit of a wake-up against Crawfordsville...
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Tad Robinson to perform for Jazz at The Duck Thursday
(Local News ~ 04/01/14)
Greencastle's own blues man extraordinaire Tad Robinson will perform Thursday night in the monthly DePauw Jazz at the Duck music series. The musical program is scheduled for 8:30-10:30 p.m. at The Inn at DePauw. Robinson, who has been nominated for seven Blues Awards since 2005, is a Severen Records recording artist known for enthusiastic performances whether he's on the international stage in the heart of Europe or in the friendly confines of Greencastle...
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BZA grants special exception for track near Baker's Camp
(Local News ~ 04/01/14)
In a meeting uncommonly cordial compared to similar hearings in recent years, the Putnam County Board of Zoning Appeals granted a special exception for an off-road motorcycle and ATV track near Baker's Camp Covered Bridge. With a list of 11 stipulations regarding the use of the land, the BZA ruled unanimously to allow petitioner Kevin Green to use the agricultural land for camping and racing no more than two weekends per year...
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Robinsons' renovated space to punctuate arts connection
(Local News ~ 04/01/14)
Apostrophe, the 25 W. Franklin St. building renovated by Amy and Tad Robinson, will punctuate its revival with a series of arts program and pop-ups shows beginning this Friday. The first will be a pottery show by Chuck Todd Wagoner and Sue Wagoner of Wagoner Pottery at the building on the north side of the courthouse square in Greencastle. Their exhibition is scheduled for 5-9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday...
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William E. 'Bill' Bright
(Obituary ~ 04/01/14)
William E. "Bill" Bright, 74, passed away Friday, March 28, 2014 with his wife and daughter by his side. He was born Nov. 29, 1930 at Indianapolis, and was the son of the late Walter Clay Bright, Sr. and Elizabeth Ann (Brokamp) Bright Woodard. He married Patricia K. (Bassett) Bright, and she survives...
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SP Student Council going to bat for Relay for Life
(High School Sports ~ 04/01/14)
On Monday, April 7 the South Putnam Student Council is sponsoring a Relay for Life night at the first home baseball and softball games against Cloverdale. There will be a bake sale, lemonade stand, Relay for Life team information and registration. The student council will be accepting donations for the Relay as well...
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Eyes on the skies program postponed
(Local News ~ 04/01/14)
The Greencastle Parks and Recreation Department program "Look Up in the Sky Day!" scheduled for Friday, April 4 was postponed by bad weather.
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