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Alice E. Shumaker
(Obituary ~ 12/03/15)
Alice E. (Waggener) Shumaker, a former resident of Cloverdale, died peacefully on Oct. 26, 2015 at the age of 99, after a long illness. Born in New Castle to Wiley and Dell Bridges Waggener, she graduated from New Castle High School and moved to Indianapolis to pursue a secretarial career. There she was active in Indiana Baptist Youth activities and the First Baptist Church, where she met and married her husband, E.J. "Joy" Shumaker, a native of Eminence...
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The gales of November don't come crashing in central Indiana
(Local News ~ 12/03/15)
While most of us likely have "Bleak Friday" fresh on the mind with its rain, wind and cold on Nov. 27, most of November 2015 will go down as warmer than normal across central Indiana. Overall, average temperatures were generally three to six degrees above normal for November in central Indiana, the National Weather Service reported in its monthly summary...
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First Christian hosts blood drive
(Local News ~ 12/03/15)
First Christian Church will host a blood drive on Tuesday, Dec. 8. The event will take place in the fellowship hall from 2-6:30 p.m. First Christian Church is located at 110 S. Indiana St.
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Eli's to host another book signing for Killion
(Local News ~ 12/03/15)
Children's author Bette Killion will host a second book signing at Eli's Books at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5. Killion, 91, of Greencastle, recently published "Princess Rosie's Rainbows," a 36-page book intended for children between ages four and eight...
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Cloverdale Christmas Parade to celebrate the songs of Christmas
(Local News ~ 12/03/15)
With a theme of "The Songs of Christmas," the annual Cloverdale Christmas Parade is set for Saturday, Dec. 5 in downtown Cloverdale. The festivities in Cloverdale actually begin Friday evening with free carriage rides from 5-8 p.m. People can board the carriages at Our Community Bank at the corner of Logan Street and U.S. 231...
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HSPC to Host Santa Saturday
(Local News ~ 12/03/15)
The Humane Society of Putnam County will host Santa this Saturday, Dec. 5 at Rescued Treasures, 1021 Indianapolis Rd., Greencastle, from noon-3 p.m. All photos will be donation only with all proceeds benefiting the animals of Putnam County. Bring yourself, your kids and your pets to Rescued Treasures to meet Santa...
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South Putnam's Chloe Carter earns 2015 DAR Good Citizen Award
(Local News ~ 12/03/15)
A South Putnam High School senior, whose competition essay focused on low voter turnout in recent American elections, has been named the 2015 Putnam County DAR Good Citizen. Chloe Carter, the daughter of Jillian Gaston, 251 N. Grant St., Cloverdale, was named the 2015 DAR Good Citizen winner Wednesday afternoon by Washburn Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, during a reception at the Putnam County Public Library...
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Russellville readies for annual Christmas concert
(Local News ~ 12/03/15)
RUSSELLVILLE -- More than 150 folks from all around the tri-county area came out Thursday night to the Russellville Community Center to prepare for the 14th annual Christmas Choir concert, taking place tonight through Sunday. Jamie France, who has an integral role in the production as conductor, said the turnout this year has exceeded his expectations. In fact, with nearly 70 children and 82 adults, this year may be the biggest production to date...
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DePauw School of Music Events Week of Dec. 7--13
(Local News ~ 12/03/15)
Student Recital Hour Wednesday, Dec. 9 10:20 a.m. Green Center, Thompson Recital Hall DePauw's weekly recital hour features live music by talented School of Music students -- and occasional guests. ArtMusic@AlmostHome Wednesday, Dec. 9 6--7 p.m. Almost Home Restaurant, 17 W. Franklin St...
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Budde drops 38 in DPU win
(College Sports ~ 12/03/15)
DePauw sophomore Emily Budde poured in 38 points including 22 in the first half and led the Tigers to an 87-60 win over Millikin in the home opener at Neal Fieldhouse Wednesday. The Tigers, ranked 24th in the latest coaches' poll, improved to 4-2, while the Big Blue dropped to 4-3...
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GHS game with West Vigo to be streamed online
(High School Sports ~ 12/03/15)
Wabashvalleysports.com will provide a live high definition audio and video broadcast online for the Greencastle at West Vigo boys' basketball game on Friday night (Dec. 4) beginning with the pre-game at 7:15 p.m.
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Lady Cougars fall to Riverton Parke
(High School Sports ~ 12/03/15)
The North Putnam girls' basketball team contributed a strong fourth quarter on the road against Riverton Parke but fell on Tuesday, 47-28. NPHS shot 42 percent from the field, better than the panthers but committed 38 turnovers during the loss. The Lady Cougars will next face WIC Division East rival Owen Valley (2-3) Friday...
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Featured Athlete of the Week: Bethanie Burgeson, basketball Greencastle High School
(High School Sports ~ 12/03/15)
Bethanie Burgeson was born on March 26, 1998 to Starla and Chuck Burgeson. Burgeson is a senior basketball player at Greencastle High School who spends her offseasons working on basketball. Her favorite subject in school is trigonometry and her favorite teacher is Tabatha Briones...
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City Park Department shifts into holiday mode
(Local News ~ 12/03/15)
Creating Christmas cards, decorating holiday ornaments, getting phone calls from Santa and even breakfasting with The Grinch are all part of the holiday fun that awaits Greencastle area youngsters this month. The Greencastle Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring no fewer than seven holiday-related programs in the next three weeks, the Park Board was advised Thursday night...
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Miles Joseph Feeney
(Obituary ~ 12/03/15)
Miles "Mike" or "Mick" Joseph Feeney, 81, of Indianapolis, passed away at St. Vincent's Hospice on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015. He was born at St. Vincent's in Indianapolis on Aug. 16, 1934 to Miles and Virginia Wyatt Feeney. Mick served eight years in the United States Navy from 1952 to 1960...
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Anna Marie Harvey
(Obituary ~ 12/03/15)
Anna Marie Harvey, 93, of Cicero, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015 at Mill Pond Health Campus at Greencastle. She was born Aug. 29, 1921 in Mt. Vernon, Ill., to Mr. & Mrs. Charles Taaka. Anna Marie was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing, gardening, crocheting and needlepoint. She and her husband also enjoyed ballroom, round and square dancing...
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Court News for Dec. 4, 2015
(Court News ~ 12/03/15)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Cody S. Gibson, 30, New Market, Level 6 felony theft of a firearm Brenda K. Wood, 51, Greencastle, Class A misdemeanor theft Chelsi M. Benassi, 21, Cloverdale, Class B misdemeanor possession of marijuana, Class C misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia...
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Putnam Scanner for Dec. 4, 2015
(Police Logs ~ 12/03/15)
Several people were booked into the Putnam County Jail recently. At 7:50 p.m. on Tuesday, Summer Lillian Baker, 18, Poland was arrested for disorderly conduct. At 10:40 p.m. Heather Marie Allen, 31, Greenfield, was lodged at the jail on three out-of-county warrants...
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