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Crawfordsville becomes second Stellar Community in west central Indiana
(Local News ~ 08/18/15)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Following in the footsteps of its neighbor to the south, Crawfordsville was named a Stellar Community by Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann on Monday. Ellspermann made the announcement during a showcase of the designation program finalists, naming Crawfordsville as the Division I recipient (population 6,000 or more) and North Liberty as the Division II designee (less than 6,000)...
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This time was supposed to be different
(Column ~ 08/18/15)
The most important function Congress serves is to debate and pass the federal budget. I know -- it also levies taxes, imposes or relaxes regulations, and once in a while nudges our social, economic or political order in a meaningful way. But the budget tells the government what to do and makes it possible to do it. Everything else follows from that...
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Open Class events a product of volunteer efforts
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/18/15)
To the Editor: The Putnam County Fair has ended for 2015. It was all possible due to the hard work and many volunteer hours. The Putnam County Fair Queen and her court attended and brought enthusiasm to our events. We are grateful to the Jack and Shirley Dalton Foundation for sponsoring our Bakers' Best event. The Putnam County Extension Homemaker clubs put many hours in assisting in all phases of the events, including set-up and tear-down...
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Club appreciates support of GHS football
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/18/15)
To the Editor: Friday evening, Aug. 7 was a special evening for Greencastle football. The silent auction hosted by the Greencastle Football Parents Club and sponsored by POET Biorefining of Cloverdale was a huge success on many different levels (attendance, donations, financial and community)...
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State rep's mailer on education misleading
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/18/15)
To the Editor: In regard to the recent mailer that went out across the State of Indiana with boilerplate language, I want to discourage our current State Representative, Jim Baird, from using such literature to represent his work. It is grossly misleading...
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World performer to grace the stage
(Local News ~ 08/18/15)
NEW MARKET -- Whether you're looking for a relaxing Sunday afternoon, or if you're just looking for something to do, the Roachdale Revitalization Cooperative Alliance (RRCA) has you covered. Bob Milne, a renowned pianist best known for his ragtime music, will be performing in Southmont High School's auditorium Sunday, Aug. 23 at New Market...
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County to be lead agency $250,000 Workforce Development Grant proposal
(Local News ~ 08/18/15)
The Putnam County Commissioners unanimously agreed Monday to submit a proposal for a grant that could bring a quarter million dollars into the county. Greencastle Putnam County Economic Development Director Bill Dory came before the commissioners at their bi-monthly meeting to discuss the Workforce Development Program Grant administered by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA)...
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James Allan Akins
(Obituary ~ 08/18/15)
James Allan "Jim" Akins, 53, of Greencastle, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015. He was born on June 20, 1962 in Greencastle. Jim was a graduate of Greencastle High School, attended Ivy Tech Community College and was a 31-year employee of INDOT, where he served as a project supervisor...
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Open house Thursday for new Chamber director
(Local News ~ 08/18/15)
An open house introducing new Greater Greencastle Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Brian Cox to the community is set for Thursday, Aug. 20. Everyone is invited to visit the Chamber office at 16 S. Jackson St., Greencastle, to meet and share ideas with Cox anytime between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m...
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GCSC students, faculty boot up for iPads
(Local News ~ 08/18/15)
The Greencastle School Corporation meets every third Monday of the month to discuss budgets, projects and future plans. This month's standardized meeting was simply that -- standard. Though several projects were highlighted, the board was happy to report no major issues had occurred at the start of the school year...
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Jeffrey D. Wilson
(Obituary ~ 08/18/15)
Jeffrey D. Wilson, 55, of Cloverdale, passed away on Monday, Aug. 17, 2015 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born Dec. 16, 1959 in Greencastle. He was the son of the late Dorman L. Wilson and Ruby L. (Beaman) Wilson, who survives. He married Brenda J. (Nail) Wilson on April 8, 1989, and she survives...
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Busy, busy, busy time of the year for families
(Local News ~ 08/18/15)
Fair time is nearly past with the waning days of the Indiana State Fair and another 4-H season nears a close. Yet the season not to be confused with the Magician in "Frosty the Snowman" seems busier than ever. School has started, there is homework, sports practices, academic bowls, extracurricular activities, PTO meetings and the list goes on. ...
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Pianist to grace the stage Sunday
(Local News ~ 08/18/15)
NEW MARKET -- Whether you're looking for a relaxing Sunday afternoon, or if you're just looking for something to do, the Roachdale Revitalization Cooperative Alliance (RRCA) has you covered. Bob Milne, a renowned pianist best known for his ragtime music, will be performing in Southmont High School's auditorium Sunday, Aug. 23 at New Market...
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Weekly exercise program for Parkinson's patients
(Local News ~ 08/18/15)
A free exercise class is available each week for those with Parkinson's. It is held at the Whitesville Christian Church, 3063 S. Ladoga Rd., Crawfordsville. Classes start at 8:30 a.m. with devotions, followed with approximately one hour of exercise...
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South Putnam to save about $200,000
(Local News ~ 08/18/15)
The South Putnam School Board approved two resolutions Monday night which will save the corporation up to $200,000. Last month, the board learned about refinancing the bond for Central Elementary and Reelsville Elementary, the latter of which closed at the end of the 2011-12 school year. The refinancing of the bond would save the school at least $115,000 in interest over the life of the bond...
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South Putnam has big shoes to fill, very optimistic
(High School Sports ~ 08/18/15)
By Jay Lockett Sports Editor The South Putnam Eagles are coming off a successful season, winning county and going perfect in the WCC. This season the conference is bigger and second-year head coach Nathan Aker said the offseason was key in getting his players on the same page...
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Cougars playing to improve
(High School Sports ~ 08/18/15)
ROACHDALE -- The NPHS Lady Cougars traveled through heavy rain and lightning to Brazil on Monday to face the Knights of Northview. With thoughts of postponing the meet until next week after two lightning delays, the skies opened up with sun and clear skies to allow the golfers to take to the course...
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North Putnam hopes to gel both on, off the field
(High School Sports ~ 08/18/15)
North Putnam is a team on the up-and-up. The Cougars haven't had a lot of success since the since the state championship game loss but after a 4-6 season the Cougars are ripe for a good season. "We've got a lot of guys coming back that have some playing time," NPHS coach Greg Barrett said. ...
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Clovers focused on fundamentals with young team
(High School Sports ~ 08/18/15)
The Cloverdale football team "may take its lumps early." Those were the words of first-year head coach Tony Meyer, who took over the Clover program after Jarrod Duff's departure. Cloverdale is full of underclassmen and with this many freshman and sophomores playing pivotal roles struggles, early are to be expected...
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GHS cross country runs well
(High School Sports ~ 08/18/15)
TERRE HAUTE --The Greencastle cross country teams took their first wins of the season against West Vigo. GHS benefited from a strong outing by several runners both on the boys' and the girls' side. The two teams ran together due to an arrangement with West Vigo and the GHS boys took the win 29-27 with the girls winning 43-16...
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Strong junior class heads up Greencastle fortunes
(High School Sports ~ 08/18/15)
It's no easy feat replacing players who made All-Conference, when they graduate however first-year coach Greencastle Mike Meyer knows that the offseason is the place to begin the transition. "Our off-season was good," Meyer said who is returning to the head coaching position for a second tenure. "The kids worked very hard. Obvoiusly theyre was a little bit of a transition as I got picked up late. But the kids came together and worked hard. I came away feeling very good about our offseason."...
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Inaugural BHS Scholar
(Local News ~ 08/18/15)
Courtesy photo Kayla Clodfelter (right) has been named the first recipient of the Bainbridge High School (BHS) Alumni Association scholarship. Kayla, who graduated from North Putnam High School this spring, is the daughter of Chet and Leslie Clodfelter. ...
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Cloverdale man faces additional charges following car, foot pursuit
(Local News ~ 08/18/15)
CLOVERDALE -- One man is in custody after an attempted traffic stop Monday evening led Cloverdale police on a high speed chase and subsequent foot pursuit Tuesday morning. Around 6:30 p.m. Monday, Cloverdale Police Sgt. Charlie Hallam saw Kyle A. McCammon, 27, Cloverdale, driving through town, who he knew had a local warrant for a probation violation. ...
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Photographers embrace new opportunities
(Local News ~ 08/18/15)
When a fire broke out in May of 2013, nobody knew exactly what the damages would amount to. Property damage, inventory loss and the stresses of starting anew can be devastating to any business. But that isn't enough to bring down the Wilsons. Lester and Judy Wilson, of Wilson's Photography, Wilson's Formal Wear and BuzzBomb Graphics, have seen a lot of change in the last two years. ...
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DePauw to welcome 619 new students on Saturday
(Local News ~ 08/18/15)
DePauw University is ready to welcome 619 new students to campus on Saturday, Aug. 22, the traditional opening day of the academic year. "It's always a wonderful sight to see as this remarkable college begins yet another new chapter in its history," said Cindy Babington, vice president for admission and financial aid at DePauw. "The 179th entering class brings with it a tremendous amount of academic achievement, extracurricular involvement and a commitment to service in their home communities...
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