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UPDATE: Kroger reopen after overnight fire
(Local News ~ 04/28/16)
Would-be shoppers at the Greencastle Kroger store Thursday morning were greeted with the news that the store is temporarily closed. The store had reopened as of 9 a.m.
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New Centennial Trail to be dedicated May 6 at Raccoon
(Local News ~ 04/28/16)
BELLMORE -- The public is invited to the May 6 dedication of a new paved multi-use trail at Raccoon State Recreation Area. Completing the Centennial Trail is one of many ways Indiana State Parks is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. The dedication is at 11 a.m. Those planning to attend are encouraged to RSVP to pwrightsman@dnr.IN.gov by May 3...
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DePauw School of Music Events Week of May 2--8
(Local News ~ 04/28/16)
Student Recital Hour Wednesday, May 4 10:20 a.m. Green Center, Thompson Recital Hall This week's Recital Hour features performances by talented School of Music students. ArtMusic@AlmostHome Wednesday, May 4 6 p.m. Almost Home Restaurant, 17 W. Franklin St...
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Monty Jonathan Records
(Obituary ~ 04/28/16)
Monty Jonathan Records, 51, of Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2016. Born Dec. 14, 1965 in Greencastle, he was the son of Max Eugene and Christine (Adelhelm) Records. He was a graduate of Greencastle High School and had received his Master's degree from Indiana State University...
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Civic League to plant trees at Big Walnut Sports Park Friday
(Local News ~ 04/28/16)
The Greencastle Civic League plans to plant three trees to honor current and frequent supporter Joanne Haymaker at Big Walnut Sports Park on Friday, April 29 at 11:30 a.m. Located just off Capital Drive on the city's East Side, the park will accept the trees as part of "Tree Grove" toward the back of the park...
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Gypsy Jean Hacker
(Obituary ~ 04/28/16)
Gypsy Jean Hacker, 71, of Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Born Feb. 9, 1945 in Greencastle, she was the daughter of Ralph Eugene and Frances Maxine (Hathaway) Runyan. Gypsy was a 1963 graduate of Greencastle High School. Gypsy was a homemaker and had driven a school bus for 22 years for North Putnam schools...
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Quail Forever to give away seed Saturday
(Local News ~ 04/28/16)
West Central Quail Forever Chapter 3183 will be giving grain food plot seed away from 8:30 a.m.-noon on Saturday, April 30 in the parking lot in front of Buffalo Wild Wings on Indianapolis Road in Greencastle.. The seed will include corn, soybeans, milo and a limited amount of prairie grass seed...
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Registration now open for May computer classes
(Local News ~ 04/28/16)
The Putnam County Public Library, 103 E. Poplar St., Greencastle, will be offering four computer classes in May. The classes are hands-on sessions designed to introduce patrons to productivity tools. On Monday, May 2 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Introduction to Word Processing will introduce patrons to using typewriter-like word processing software like Microsoft Word and discuss cheaper and free alternatives to Microsoft...
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Putnam County Scanner for 4-29-16
(Police Logs ~ 04/28/16)
Two recent arrests were reported by Greencastle City Police officers. At 9:19 p.m. Wednesday, April Snow, 33, Greencastle, was arrested on a Putnam County warrant stemming from an original charge of operating a motor vehicle with a blood-alcohol content of .15 percent or greater...
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Hospital Guild donates $10,000 to benefit PCH Specialty Clinic space
(Local News ~ 04/28/16)
The Putnam County Hospital Guild's annual Spring Luncheon at PCH featured guest speaker, Dr. Rao, a leading cardiologist from PCH and St. Francis Health Cardiology Clinic. During the Tuesday, April 25 luncheon, Hospital Guild members were also recognized for their volunteer hours...
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Brazil man killed in Brownsburg auto accident
(Local News ~ 04/28/16)
BROWNSBURG -- One person was killed and two others injured in a Hendricks County accident Wednesday afternoon. The two-vehicle accident occurred around 5 p.m. at State Road 267 and County Road 300 North near Brownsburg. Hendricks County Sheriff's deputies said one person -- identified as Douglas Disney, 48, of Brazil -- was pronounced dead at the scene...
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Secretary Lawson reminds voters of what to know before going to polls
(Local News ~ 04/28/16)
Voters and poll workers are gearing up for the Indiana Primary Election, which is just days away on Tuesday, May 3. To help voters prepare, here are some reminders of what you need to know before you go to the polls: -- You cannot bring election materials inside a polling location...
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Make history: Vote on Tuesday
(Editorial ~ 04/28/16)
The term "flyover country" is enough to make any proud Midwesterner bristle. But when it comes to national politics, Indiana has long been just that. Why bother with the Hoosier state when there are bigger electoral hauls like California, Texas or New York are available?...
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Mystery solved, Boswell medals all returned
(Column ~ 04/28/16)
As mysteries go, the tale we shared in this very space last Friday didn't quite have the staying power or cachet of the Holy Grail, the disappearance of Amelia Earhart or the pirate treasure of Oak Island. Nonetheless, it was the touching saga of a local man, Rex. O. Boswell, and how the precious medals he earned defending his country fell into my lap ... or at least ended up on the top of a dusty shelf in the basement of my new Greencastle home...
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