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John Merle Durham Sr.
(Obituary ~ 04/20/14)
John Merle Durham Sr., 56, of Greenwood, passed away Friday, April 18, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital Indianapolis. He was born April 24, 1957 in Greencastle. He was the son of the late William Carl Durham and Mary Helen (Paris) Delacruz. He is survived by his children, John Durham Jr., Indianapolis, Anthony Durham, Indianapolis, Shaun Durham, Dallas, Brittany Durham, Dallas; five grandchildren; sisters Mary Lou Overstreet, Greenwood, and Patricia Browning, Indianapolis; and brother James Durham of California.. ...
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Annette B. 'Ann' Cook
(Obituary ~ 04/20/14)
Annette B. "Ann" Cook, 91, of Greencastle, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2014. Ann was born on Aug. 30, 1922 in Queens, N.Y., to Henry Sengelaub and Frances Werner Sengelaub. She was a longtime resident of Greencastle, where she worked at the DePauw Hub, and volunteered countless hours at the Senior Center. Ann enjoyed working the front desk and was known for her ability to promote the annual quilt raffle...
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Donald Vaughn Wilson
(Obituary ~ 04/20/14)
Donald V. Wilson, 91, of Greencastle, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2014 in his home surrounded by family. Don was born Aug. 12, 1922 in Trafford, Pa., to Murray V. Wilson and Ella M. Freeman. He graduated from Trafford High in 1940 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1941...
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Kenyon Lords dominate second half, defeat Tiger lacrosse
(College Sports ~ 04/20/14)
The Kenyon Lords outscored DePauw 8-2 in the second half to seal a 16-6 victory Saturday afternoon at Blackstock Stadium. Kenyon scored the first two goals on the day when Pat Kim and Alex Lopez tallied a pair of unassisted goals. Sam Caravana's unassisted strike with 8:18 left in the quarter cut the Lords' lead in half. Kenyon would close the first quarter on a 3-0 run highlighted by two goals from Nick Lenard...
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Photo finishes highlight an exciting evening of racing at Lincoln Park Speedway
(Community Sports ~ 04/20/14)
PUTNAMVILLE -- Saturday evening's racing card at Lincoln Park Speedway proved to be fast and tight as three of the four A-mains came down to the final lap. Brady Short doubled up on the weekend, capturing the LPS sprint car feature a night after picking up the victory at Bloomington Speedway...
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Western Boone pitcher throws no-hitter at North Putnam
(High School Sports ~ 04/20/14)
ROACHDALE -- The Cougar baseball team saw its second straight shutout Saturday in the midst of great pitching. Unfortunately for North Putnam, it was the pitching of Western Boone's Nathan Bye that made all the difference. He threw a no-hitter in the 7-0 Cougar loss...
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Bingo Bonanza
(Local News ~ 04/20/14)
The annual Putnam County Board of Realtors bingo was a big success Saturday night with more than 140 bingo players in attendance and $1,200 in bingo cash and prizes awarded. Proceeds from the event go to benefit the Realtor Scholarship Endowment for Putnam County high school seniors.
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Wright Implement to host Drive Green Challenge May 2, 3
(Local News ~ 04/20/14)
CRAWFORDSVILLE -- Wright Implement Company, Inc. is hosting its 2014 Drive Green Challenge event at its Crawfordsville location on May 2 and 3. The event will give area residents a chance to check out the latest utility tractors, lawn and garden tractors, loaders and other equipment from John Deere, as well as take advantage of special savings and the chance to win a tractor package or a $500 John Deere voucher...
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Cougar softball loses at home to Western Boone
(High School Sports ~ 04/20/14)
ROACHDALE -- A beautiful Saturday morning at North Putnam High School gave way to a storm of hitting on the softball diamond after Class 3A No. 19 Western Boone pounded out 13 hits in five innings for a 10-0 win over the Cougars. Assistant head coach Bob Clampitt, filling in for head coach Benny Ault due to the latter's ejection at Rockville on Thursday, said the squad handled the situation well but ran into a strong Stars squad...
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Guardian Firearms Academy to offer more training for women
(Local News ~ 04/20/14)
More women than ever before are not only buying guns, but learning how to use them. According to the Indiana State Police, more than 50,000 Hoosier women have received gun permits over the last three years and with the rise in permits, the Guardian Firearms Academy in Greencastle is also seeing a rise in women seeking self-defense training...
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Mother Earth Bike Ride set April 27 with two routes
(Local News ~ 04/20/14)
The 2014 Mother Earth Bike Ride is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 27, starting at shelterhouse No. 1 in Robe-Ann Park. Cost of the event is $20, which includes a T-shirt with each registration. Riders will have a choice between a 15-mile or 35-mile route. Bicycle helmets are required...
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Celebrate Earth Day event set April 23 at Deer Meadow
(Local News ~ 04/20/14)
The Greencastle Parks and Recreation Department is joining with West Central Solid Waste District, the Soil and Water Conservation Department, and Indiana's Department of Natural Resources to conduct a Celebrate Earth Day program. Pooling their experts, supplies and desire to help save the planet they would like to share all that with area youth on Wednesday, April 23 from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Deer Meadow Primary School cafeteria...
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Author Steingraber to give Earth Day lecture at DePauw
(Local News ~ 04/20/14)
At some point our lives, each of us will know someone with cancer. Some of us know many people stricken by the various forms of this disease. Sandra Steingraber knew too many. She grew up in a small town in Illinois where an unusually large number of people, including family members, had suffered from cancer...
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PCPL author series to feature Reelsville native Abby Chew
(Local News ~ 04/20/14)
The Putnam County Public Library Author Series will feature a conversation with Abby Chew on Friday, April 25 at 7 p.m. Chew will read from her book "Discontinued Township Roads" and local musicians Ron Dye and Anthony Mullis will perform after the reading. This is a free, adults only, after hours event. Wine and beer will be available for purchase...
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City Council hearing on new Putnam County Housing Authority May 13 at City Hall
(Local News ~ 04/20/14)
On April 15, 2014 the Putnam County Council adopted a resolution creating the Putnam County Housing Authority. With this adoption, three new board members were appointed to the newly formed housing authority. James McKee of Cloverdale will represent Cloverdale residents; Angela Thompson of Roachdale will represent Roachdale residents, and Cozette McColgin of Bainbridge will represent Bainbridge residents...
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Food for Thought
(Local News ~ 04/20/14)
Purdue Club of Putnam County members Jerry Williams, Ron Birt and Rodger Winger display a portion of the canned goods and other food items collected during the Ag Day Breakfast Saturday, March 15 in the Community Building at the Putnam County Fairgrounds.
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5K walk/run fundraiser for Austin White slated May 10
(Local News ~ 04/20/14)
A 5K Run/Walk fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, May 10 in support of Austin White, a Deer Meadow Primary School student recently diagnosed with a terminal disease. The Austin White Benefit event is designed to show love and support to Austin and his family, to raise funds for medical and transportation expenses and to promote the awareness of Adrenoleukodystrophy...
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Putnam County Chaplaincy Assn. in need of funding
(Local News ~ 04/20/14)
The Putnam County Chaplaincy Association is reaching out to individuals and area churches for donations to help fund its vital mission in Putnam County. A decline in donations over recent years have left the association with little funding to support the services provided to Greencastle and the surrounding areas by the chaplain...
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Non-Food Pantry distribution scheduled April 26 at St. Andrew's
(Local News ~ 04/20/14)
The Putnam County Non-Food Pantry, hosted by St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, will be distributing items from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, April 26 in the parish hall at 520 E. Seminary St., Greencastle. In order to be eligible for these items, persons are asked to bring proof of Putnam County residence...
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Local NAACP chapter to meet Tuesday at PCPL
(Local News ~ 04/20/14)
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was founded on the beliefs embodied in the Constitution of the United States of America. In support of democracy, dignity and freedom, the NAACP stands against all forms of injustice for all individuals and citizens...
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Ticket sales ending soon for Saturday, May 3 DWTPCS
(Local News ~ 04/20/14)
Anyone who hasn't reserved tickets for the sixth annual Dancing with the Putnam County Stars philanthropic event should do so soon, as ticket sales are quickly coming to a close. A few tickets are still available, and they can be secured by calling the Putnam County Youth Development Commission Office at 653-9342 or contacting one of the 2014 Putnam County Stars...
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Putnam Tox-Away Day moves to GHS location for May 10
(Local News ~ 04/20/14)
Putnam County's annual Tox-Away Day is coming up on Saturday, May 10 at its new location at Greencastle High School. The site will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (rain or shine). Residents should expect longer lines between 8 and 9 a.m. Attendees should enter the high school property from the Washington Street entrance only...
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Relay for Life to take place Saturday at DePauw
(Local News ~ 04/20/14)
After months of preparation, it is almost time for this year's Relay for Life, which will take place Saturday, April 26 from noon to midnight in DePauw University's Indoor Tennis and Track Center. Relay for Life is an overnight community gathering, which began in May 1985, where everyone is provided with an opportunity to fight cancer and help save lives. ...
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Downtown First Friday idea plans to build on momentum
(Local News ~ 04/20/14)
The City of Greencastle is in the midst of a facelift, and it's time to celebrate the energy and momentum it has created for the downtown, organizers of a planned new event believe. Consequently, an ambitious First Friday event -- focusing on live entertainment, the arts, local businesses and civic opportunities -- is set to begin May 2...
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