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L. Eugene Hough
(Obituary ~ 05/08/16)
L. Eugene Hough, 89, of Sebring, Fla., formerly of Bainbridge, passed away Nov. 7, 2015 of complications of a fall in September at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring. He was born to Luther and Lelia Hough of Danville. There will be a memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 21 at the Bainbridge Cemetery. Services will be conducted by Pastor Mindy Huffman, along with the Greencastle Masonic Lodge and VFW...
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Lawrence Charles Elam Sr.
(Obituary ~ 05/08/16)
Lawrence Charles Elam Sr., 80, of Sun City, Ariz, formerly of Greencastle, and St. Charles Mo., quietly passed away with his family around him, on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. Born Oct. 23, 1935 in Terre Haute, to Madeleine and Grover Elam. He was the beloved husband of Jane Elam; dear father of Jerrold Elam, Donna (Marilee Richards) Elam, stepfather of Brad (Inez) Pace, Stefanee Pace, Michael Bryan (Lynda) Pace; cherished brother of Etta Yeary and Ellen Weiss; grandfather of Cate Elam, Drew Elam and Jae Elam; and also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.. ...
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Beyond Homeless in search of new executive director
(Local News ~ 05/08/16)
With Beyond Homeless Executive Director Tanis Monday recently accepting a position as communications director for the Putnam County Community Foundation, the shelter is in need of a new director. And Beyond Homeless Inc. Board of Directors President Jerry Lewis is seeking public input into finding a successor...
- The Market is Open (Local News ~ 05/08/16)
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IRS tax scam returns
(Local News ~ 05/08/16)
PUTNAMVILLE -- Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Division at the Indiana State Police Post at Putnamville remind area residents of the ongoing IRS (Internal Revenue Service) scam. The scam appears to be making a resurgence following the conclusion of the 2016 tax period with the Putnamville Post receiving many complaints related to the scam...
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Celebrate Indiana and its bicentennial
(Column ~ 05/08/16)
Putnam County 4-H is offering a Spark Club (not associated with the Greencastle City Parks and Recreation program) activity to celebrate Indiana's Bicentennial. A 4-H Spark Club is a club focusing on a specific discipline for at least six hours with an opportunity to share the experience. Celebrate Indiana will be an educational and fun program with three field trips to discover and learn about Indiana's rich cultural and historical heritage...
- Older Americans Month (Local News ~ 05/08/16)
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Ivy Tech to host May 10 application workshop for new ASAP program
(Local News ~ 05/08/16)
Ivy Tech Community College is hosting a student workshop May 10 for final applications to the first cohort of the Associate Accelerated Program (ASAP) at the Greencastle campus. Students may pursue an Associate of Arts degree in liberal arts or an Associate of Science degree in business administration...
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Court News for 5-9-16
(Court News ~ 05/08/16)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Amy D. Baker, 31, Indianapolis, Class C felony nonsupport of a dependent child John R. Sanders, 33, Greencastle, Class C felony nonsupport of a dependent child Kurt D. Fuetter, 52, Indianapolis, two counts of Class C felony nonsupport of a dependent child...
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Registration under way for Camp Invention
(Local News ~ 05/08/16)
Registration is open for local children entering first-sixth grades to enroll in the July 11-15 Camp Invention program in Greencastle. Camp Invention is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m July 11-15 at Deer Meadow Primary School in Greencastle. Cost of the program, which is an innovation, creative problem-solving and teamwork venture, is $220 per student. Those who register by May 10 (Tuesday) will receive a discount rate...
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Fraternal Order Police 5K to benefit law enforcement survivors
(Local News ~ 05/08/16)
The third annual Putnam County Law Enforcement Memorial 5K run/walk is set for Saturday, May 14 at DePauw Nature Park. Conducted by the Putnam County Fraternal Order of Police, the event isn't simply a chance to go for a run and honor local police, it is a way to help meet the needs of those left in the wake should an officer die in the line of duty...
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Community shred event set for Saturday at GMS
(Local News ~ 05/08/16)
Free confidential document destruction and paper recycling will be available Saturday, May 14 when the Putnam County Board of Realtors hosts a Community Shred Event. The free public service is set for 8:30-10:30 a.m. in the parking lot of Greencastle Middle School (corner of Percy Julian Drive and Veterans Memorial Highway/State Road 240)...
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Under-appreciated challenges faced by all school nurses
(Local News ~ 05/08/16)
National School Nurse Day is Wednesday, May 11. The following reflections on school nurses and their value to schools was originally published by nurse attorney Edie Brous and has been reprinted by permission. A few days ago I had the honor and wonderful pleasure of having an extended lunch with a colleague I haven't seen in a few years. I have two school nurses who have always been my "go to" persons for school nursing questions...
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DePauw students talk to 1,000 high schoolers about sustainability
(Local News ~ 05/08/16)
Earth Day was celebrated differently for some at DePauw University this year. Instead of marking the April 22 event on campus, five students spoke to 300 high schoolers at Terre Haute South High School. Over five class periods, they spoke in an auditorium to the teenagers about how they could start a sustainability project at their school whether through applying for an energy efficiency grant, starting a clothing drive, or supporting a community garden...
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Letter carriers look to Stamp out Hunger
(Local News ~ 05/08/16)
On Saturday, May 14, the National Association of Letter Carriers, the United States Postal Service, and other partners are asking Hoosiers to help Stamp Out Hunger. The annual food drive has grown into a national effort that provides assistance to the millions of Americans struggling to put food on the table...
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I-70 stop yields fake credit cards
(Local News ~ 05/08/16)
CLOVERDALE -- A Friday-morning traffic stop on Interstate 70 yielded dozens of stolen credit cards and sent four Michigan residents to the Putnam County Jail. At 9:35 a.m., Indiana State Trooper Brent Robinson was following a 2007 Chevrolet Impala in the eastbound lanes of I-70 near the 45-mile marker, four miles east of Cloverdale. The Impala was traveling 76 mph in a 70-mph zone, then suddenly veered into the right lane without signaling and abruptly slowed to 50 mph...
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