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Letter from a hog wrestling protester
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/22/16)
To the Editor: As an earth/animal advocate I appreciate Putnam County's decision a few years ago to cease the hog wrestling event. This year less than 10 counties are sponsoring this event. I'm encouraging everyone I know to boycott these events. Please consider these comments from "A Hoosier Hog wrestler Protester."...
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Where the election stands
(Column ~ 07/22/16)
The next few weeks in politics are a little like the All-Star break in baseball. With the Republican and Democratic national conventions upon us, it's a good time to step back and assess this year's election. Which carries bad news for both parties...
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Good people make the fair happen
(Editorial ~ 07/22/16)
There's a sense of impending doom in the Banner Graphic newsroom this time of year. It's not so much that we hate the county fair, as we sometimes claim, we just disklike the unending busyness and exhaustion that comes with it. This year comes with a special sort of dread, though. While part of that is the broken air conditioner here at the office, in more fair-related matters, we are not looking forward to being without Mark Evans...
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Suspects picked the wrong county to throw rocks
(Column ~ 07/22/16)
When communication about the unspeakable stupidity of the recent U.S. 231 rock-throwing incidents first popped into my email inbox a couple months back, the subject line made me gasp. "Rock throwing arrests," read the line heralding arrival of an email from Owen County Prosecutor Don VanDerMoere, a likable former deputy prosecutor for Putnam County who still keeps in contact...
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Merle Lee 'Peanut' Foxx
(Obituary ~ 07/22/16)
Merle Lee "Peanut" Foxx, 86, of Greencastle, died Wednesday, July 20, 2016. He was born Aug. 22, 1929 in Greencastle to the late Russell and Elsie Foxx. Merle served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He married Betty Sims Foxx on April 30, 1950, a union which would last more than 66 years...
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Health officials offer tips to protect Hoosiers from heat
(Local News ~ 07/22/16)
With dangerous heat and humidity in Indiana's forecast this weekend, state health officials are offering tips to help keep Hoosiers safe amid the rising temperatures. "These hot conditions can be a dangerous time for Hoosiers," said State Health Commissioner Jerome Adams, M.D., M.P.H. "If you're going to be outdoors, stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade as often as possible. It's also important to check on children and the elderly, and even your pets."...
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Ralph Dee Kendall
(Obituary ~ 07/22/16)
Ralph Dee Kendall, 79, of Indianapolis, formerly of Greencastle, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2016. The son of Everett and Carrie Kendall, he was born in Elliottville, Ky. He graduated from Fillmore High School, Class of 1955. Ralph served his country in the United States Army for five years as a helicopter mechanic, and received two medals for sharpshooting...
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GHS class of '91 plans reunion
(Local News ~ 07/22/16)
The Greencastle High School Class of 1991 will conduct its 25th reunion on Saturday, Sept. 10. Event details are being finalized. Class members are encouraged to visit the class page on Facebook for updates or contact Brent Curry at 773-255-9131.
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Greencastle Church of God to host The Groves gospel group
(Local News ~ 07/22/16)
The Greencastle Church of God will host gospel group The Groves Family at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27. The Groves Family has been singing for many years in Florida and have won many awards. The group is composed of Wayne, Joe and Nicole Groves. For more information, contact Rev. David J. Bard at 765-795-2387...
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Piano students will compete at state fair
(Local News ~ 07/22/16)
Two piano students of Cheryl Beck of Greencastle have qualified to participate in the final competition of the 2016 Indiana State Fair Young Hoosier State Piano Competition. Ashley and Andrea Whitesell will perform on Aug. 21 in the third floor auditorium of the Ellison Bakery Home and Family Arts Building on the state fairgrounds...
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Mary Jacquelyn McGaughey
(Obituary ~ 07/22/16)
Mary Jacquelyn (Steward) McGaughey, 81, of Russellville, passed away Friday, July 22, 2016 in her beloved farm home with her family by her side. Jacque was born Nov. 8, 1934 in Lima, Ohio, the daughter of Cleon and Bernice (Darnall) Steward. She married Morris (Buddy) McGaughey on June 23, 1956 in Bainbridge. He preceded her in death in 1996...
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Court News for 7-23-2016
(Court News ~ 07/22/16)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases Austin T.E. Sawyer, 20, Cloverdale, Level 6 felony auto theft, Level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine Hannah L. Jordan, 24, Greencastle, Level 6 felony battery against a public safety official, Class B misdemeanor disorderly conduct, Class B misdemeanor public intoxication...
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Putnam Scanner for 7-23-16
(Local News ~ 07/22/16)
County Jail Four people were booked in the Putnam County Jail on Thursday. At 5:55 p.m. Christopher Joseph Elrod, 41, Quincy, was lodged at the jail on a warrant for driving with a suspended license. At 4:28 p.m. Kenneth Glen Pingleton, 38, Fillmore, was arrested on a warrant for nonsupport of a dependent...
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Concerns expressed over CR 500 North
(Local News ~ 07/22/16)
If there are two constants in the life of a Putnam County commissioner, they are bridges and roads. The problem is the same in Putnam County as it seems to be all over Indiana: There doesn't seem to be enough time or money to keep up with transportation issues...
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New information presented at second Cloverdale public hearing
(Local News ~ 07/22/16)
CLOVERDALE -- Four Cloverdale residents were present when Kristy Jerrell, grant administrator for Jerrell Consulting, explained the Community Block Grant application process in a recent public hearing. In addition to clarifying the application process, the hearing served as a do-over for the original public hearing on June 14. ...
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Putnam County Loves a Parade
(Local News ~ 07/22/16)
Spectators enjoy a variety of entries Friday night at the 2016 Putnam County Fair Parade, including a large American Flag carried by Putnam County Boy Scouts, a visit from Iron Man, musical talents of the North Putnam High School band and high-riding guardsman on top of a Humvee...
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DePauw duo leaves great legacy
(College Sports ~ 07/22/16)
Rex Call and Mary Bretscher have several things in common. Besides living across the street from each other in Greencastle, they both share a love for DePauw University athletics and have been a big part of its success for several decades. Now, they share another item as they are both officially retired from the university...
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