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Hall of Famer 'Moose' still bullish on community
(Local News ~ 10/12/15)
A hometown hero who holds a special place in his community's heart and a living legend at his alma mater, Brett "Moose" Hecko has always epitomized what a Hall of Famer is supposed to be about. And now, he is one. Hecko was one of six former student-athletes inducted into the DePauw University Athletics Hall of Fame on Saturday...
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Local YMCA exploration moves forward
(Local News ~ 10/12/15)
While things have been quiet on the YMCA/community center front recently, that doesn't mean there hasn't been continued investigation into the possibility of a Greencastle-based community facility. "Since some time has gone by, I wanted to give you an update on the Greencastle project from the YMCA's perspective," CEO Deborah Plummer Ringo of YMCAs of the Wabash Valley said in presenting a summary report via email. "We have received our report from YUSA and Resource Director Wade Hampton."...
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Elsie G. Robinson Ellett
(Obituary ~ 10/12/15)
Elsie G. Robinson Ellett, 87, Coatesville, passed away early Sunday morning, Oct. 11, 2015 at her residence. She was born in Putnam County on March 13, 1928, the daughter of Horace Ralph and Mingle Ruhama Wise Robinson. She married O. Brice Ellett on Sept. 10, 1949 and he preceded her in death on April 26, 2011...
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Travers debuts with DePauw Chamber Players Wednesday
(Local News ~ 10/12/15)
Tarn Travers, DePauw University's newly appointed professor of violin, makes a much-anticipated debut with DePauw Chamber Players on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in Thompson Recital Hall, where he will be joined by faculty pianist May Phang and cellist Eric Edberg for Ravel's Piano Trio in A Minor...
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POET on the Hill
(Local News ~ 10/12/15)
POET Biorefining Cloverdale General Manager Luke Logan was recently in Washington, D.C., as part of Growth Energy's Advocacy Conference...
- Putnam County Health Department September inspections (Local News ~ 10/12/15)
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4-H enrollment window open October through Jan. 15
(Local News ~ 10/12/15)
Once youth return from fall break, Extension staff are scheduled to visit most of the third grade classrooms in the county to share 4-H enrollment information. 4-H is available to youth in grades 3-12 and is the largest youth development program in the nation. ...
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Edward Joseph Reedy
(Obituary ~ 10/12/15)
Edward Joseph Reedy, 53, of Greencastle, passed away on Friday, Oct. 9, 2015 at his residence. Eddie was born in Clinton, IN on December 13, 1961 to John and Marilyn Reedy. Eddie loved the Colts, motorcycles and his special Chevrolet pickup. He liked to watch WWF wrestling, spending time at Krambo's and going to stock car races. He was a graduate of Terre Haute North High School and was a Medalist at the Special Olympics...
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Ronald A. Freeman
(Obituary ~ 10/12/15)
Ronald A. Freeman, 64, Cloverdale, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 at his residence. He was born on Nov. 27, 1950 in Chicago and was the son of the late Adolph L. Freeman. He was to married Sharon (Hipps) Freeman and she survives. He is survived by his children, Angela Freeman of Plainfield, Joseph Freeman of Monrovia and Chris Watson of Indianapolis; his siblings, Martha Personett and husband Damion of Greencastle, Diana Gabbard of Gas City, Joann Snapp and husband Mike of Greencastle, Kathy Garrison and husband Mark of Greencastle, Bob Freeman and wife Susan of Sullivan and honorary brother Bob Roach of Terre Haute; his grandchildren, Tim Allen of Avon, Brandon Allen of West Lafayette, Gage Freeman of Monrovia, Brody Watson of Greencastle, Lindy Watson of Greencastle and his beloved dogs, Bo, Daisy, Benji and BJ.. ...
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Kimberly Burdine Powell
(Obituary ~ 10/12/15)
Kimberly Burdine Powell, 32, of Roachdale, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on May 26, 1983 to Rick and Teresa A Lawson Burdine at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Kimberly graduated from North Putnam High School in 2001. She was a very outgoing person who loved singing karaoke and spending time with her family and friends. She was a person who enjoyed life to the fullest and will be greatly missed by many...
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DNR to selectively target shad at Lake Waveland
(Local News ~ 10/12/15)
WAVELAND -- Lake Waveland in Montgomery County is the target as the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Fish and Wildlife plans to selectively cull gizzard shad. The goal is to reduce the gizzard shad population enough to increase largemouth bass populations and produce better panfish in the 358-acre lake...
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PCPL seeks community input
(Local News ~ 10/12/15)
The Putnam County Public Library is holding a series of community forums in an effort to seek public input as it prepares its newest strategic plan. The forums will be hosted by PCPL administrators and board members, and will include a guided discussion about specific current library initiatives and plans for future initiatives...
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PCCS talent show set for Oct. 24
(Local News ~ 10/12/15)
Putnam County Comprehensive Services is hosting the annual talent show Saturday, Oct. 24 at DePauw's Thompson Hall. Bring a canned good for admission. PCCS consumers will be showcasing their talent during the event, this year titled "Lean on Me." The organization provides services to individuals with disabilities in order for them to reach optimum potential in attitudes, habits and skills through training and integration, making them contributing members of their community...
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Career fair set for Oct. 22 at Putnam County Fairgrounds
(Local News ~ 10/12/15)
Purdue Extension-Putnam County will host its second annual career fair on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. The Career Fair will take place at the Putnam County Fairgrounds on U.S. 231, just north of Greencastle. Career fair attendees will be able to:...
- DePauw Hall of Famers, Class of 2015 (College Sports ~ 10/12/15)
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DPU football moves t0 5-0
(College Sports ~ 10/12/15)
DePauw junior quarterback Matt Hunt threw for 336 yards and three touchdowns with nine of those throws going to his freshman brother Andy for 207 yards and two scores as DePauw moved to 5-0 overall and 4-0 in the North Coast Athletic Conference with a 35-30 win over #20 Wittenberg. The visiting Tigers dropped to 3-2 overall and 2-2 in the conference...
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America's Best survey input sought for Greencastle
(Local News ~ 10/12/15)
Greencastle has been selected to take part in America's Best Communities (ABC) competition and has achieved quarterfinalist status. America's Best Communities provides financial incentives to the City of Greencastle to foster art and music programs, a talented workforce, new investment, a vibrant downtown and more...
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Early voting available at courthouse
(Local News ~ 10/12/15)
With local municipal elections coming on Tuesday, Nov. 3, early voting is currently available. Registered voters in Putnam County's cities and towns may vote on the second floor of the courthouse on weekdays from now until Monday, Nov. 2. Voting hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Early voting ends on Monday, Nov. 3 at noon...
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County runners advance to regional
(High School Sports ~ 10/12/15)
A beautiful day at South Putnam yielded a successful cross country sectional meet for Putnam Country runners as several athletes will be moving on to the Ben Davis Regional. Emma Wilson continued her accomplished freshman season winning the blue ribbon and leading her Tiger Cub team to a third-place finish and a regional berth...
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