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Wright out of race for Putnam County Council
(Local News ~ 03/17/16)
The race for GOP nominations for three Putnam County Council at-large seats is again a three-man affair. Former Greencastle street commissioner Jim Wright is now off the May 3 primary ballot following a recent decision by the Putnam County Election Board...
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Ag Day organizers thankful for support
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/17/16)
To the Editor: "Agriculture: Stewards of a Healthy Planet" was the theme celebrated at the 2016 Putnam County Ag Day event on Saturday, March 12 where families came together to learn about a farmer's everyday life. Ag Day kicked off its festivities with an Ag Day Breakfast followed by a short program with the South Putnam FFA Parliamentary Procedure Team, which recently won the state contest...
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Emergency agencies to conduct mock disaster Saturday
(Local News ~ 03/17/16)
The Putnam County Emergency Management Agency will conduct a full-scale exercise on Saturday morning in southwestern Greencastle. The mock disaster, performed in conjunction with several local emergency agencies as well as DePauw University, will require agencies to respond as if it is a real emergency, so residents should not be alarmed at the activity in the area...
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Thanks for aiding local Red Cross chapter
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/17/16)
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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More vegetarian-friendly options needed
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/17/16)
To The Editor: Last week, I had the opportunity to eat at the dining hall on the DePauw University campus here in Greencastle. As a vegan, I was thrilled and grateful to find such a fine eating establishment in our little town. Even the people with me, who are not vegan, decided to be vegan for this meal. ...
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Rokita comments on South Putnam visit
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/17/16)
To the Editor: Thank you for the story about my visit to South Putnam High School last week. During my time in public service, I've had the opportunity to visit about 100 schools around the state, country, and even overseas, all in my official capacity. I greatly enjoyed last week's visit...
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Senator Donnelly: Hoosiers want Senate to do its job
(Column ~ 03/17/16)
Editor's Note: The following piece was submitted by U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly (D-Indiana) following the passing of Justice Antonin Scalia but prior to President Barack Obama's nomination of Merrick Garland to the vacant post. With the recent passing of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, the time has come for the president to nominate a new justice, and for the Senate to do its job and review, consider and either confirm or reject the president's nominee...
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Franklin Street just an accident waiting to happen
(Editorial ~ 03/17/16)
Back in February, local residents brought a pair of concerns before the Greencastle City Council. The first addressed the misspelling of Larrabee Street (as Larabee) and a need to properly honor the memory of William C. Larrabee, who taught math and science and served as acting president of DePauw University (then Indiana Asbury), from 1848 to 1849. After 10 years on the local faculty, Larrabee left to become Indiana's first superintendent of public instruction...
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Phillip Donovan Elliott
(Obituary ~ 03/17/16)
Phillip Donovan Elliott, 88, of Avon, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 in Naples, Fla., surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Nov. 20, 1927 in Fillmore to the late Harry and Minnie Elliott. He attended grade school in Groveland and middle and high school in Bainbridge where he excelled both academically and athletically graduating in 1946. ...
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GCSC board approves new programs
(Local News ~ 03/17/16)
A number of summertime opportunities were approved Wednesday during a monthly meeting at the GCSC administration office. Summer school, jump start programs and even a credit recovery program will now be offered with each including transportation and daily food services...
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John Davies honored for 50 years as firefighter
(Local News ~ 03/17/16)
FILLMORE -- Firefighting must be in the Davies family blood. Mike Davies currently serves as chief of the Fillmore Volunteer Fire Department. And his son, Adam Davies, is a fulltime Crawfordsville firefighter. But they haven't got anything on John Davies -- Mike's father and Adam's grandpa -- when it comes to fire service...
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Putnam County Scanner for 3-18-16
(Police Logs ~ 03/17/16)
The following persons were recently booked into the Putnam County Jail: At 12:10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jean Denissa Sherman, 32, Greencastle, was booked into the jail on a warrant. At 2:24 a.m. on Tuesday, Kenneth D. Woods, 28, Greencastle, was booked into the jail for failure to appear...
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Cornhole event to benefit baby with rare tumor
(Local News ~ 03/17/16)
A cornhole tournament will be held at 6:30 p.m. this Saturday at the Dixie Chopper Business Center to benefit Sophie Judy, the daughter of Colby and Becky Judy . The infant has been in the hospital since her birth on Feb. 23 and will have surgery this Friday at the Peyton Manning Hospital...
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Egg-stravaganza at Mill Pond Saturday
(Local News ~ 03/17/16)
The community is invited to Mill Pond Health Campus in Greencastle for the annual Easter Egg-stravaganza on Saturday, March 19. The event is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (will not conflict with the traditional local Easter egg hunt at Robe-Ann Park set for 10 a.m. Saturday)...
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Deer Creek Cemetery board requests decoration removal
(Local News ~ 03/17/16)
The Deer Creek Cemetery Board of Trustees requests that all decorations of any kind that will interfere with mowing be removed by March 31. Only new flowers in urns on gravestone bases, attached to stones or on a shepherd's hook will be permitted. All breakable containers, toys, solar lighting devices and other items must be removed and not returned...
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