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University's most diverse incoming class ever arrives Saturday
(Local News ~ 08/18/16)
The latest chapter in the 179-year history of DePauw University begins Saturday, when the liberal arts college welcomes the most diverse incoming class -- the Class of 2020 -- to campus. Opening day will begin with the 587 new students and their families moving in to residence halls, the traditional convocation -- which includes the entire faculty and an address by President D. ...
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Tony-winning 'Hamilton' actor Leslie Odom Jr. coming to DePauw for Sept. 20 Ubben Lecture
(Local News ~ 08/18/16)
Leslie Odom Jr., whose portrayal of Aaron Burr in the smash hit "Hamilton" earned him the 2016 Tony Award for Best Leading Actor, is coming to DePauw University. The multifaceted performer will discuss his life and career in a Timothy and Sharon Ubben Lecture, "Finding Your Personal Spotlight," on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 7:30 p.m. in Kresge Auditorium, located within DePauw's Green Center for the Performing Arts (605 S. College Ave.)...
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George R. Lively
(Obituary ~ 08/18/16)
George R. Lively, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016 at Asbury Towers in Greencastle with his loving wife and daughters at his bedside. George was born on Jan. 7, 1929 in Heltonville, Ind., the son of C. Olin and Dorothy (Whitted) Lively...
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Scorpion makes Inc. 5000 again with sales growth of 47 percent
(Local News ~ 08/18/16)
Inc. magazine has ranked Scorpion Protective Coatings Inc. as No. 4798 on its 35th annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy's most dynamic segment -- its independent small businesses...
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Greencastle retrospective
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/18/16)
To the Editor: When we lived in Greencastle I vowed never to write something like this -- a short piece about what it was like to live in the town way back when. In those days occasionally the Banner Graphic would publish an essay or letter to the editor by an old codger reminiscing about what it was like in the old days, and I thought it was just the rose-colored remembrances of someone who forgot a lot of the crummy details...
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Play misty for me and I'll make it rain
(Column ~ 08/18/16)
With light rain steadily falling, it wasn't so much a dark-and-stormy night as it was a misty moment in time earlier this week. Cruising eastbound on Shadowlawn through Deer Field -- en route to a rendezvous with a pizza ordered at The Hut -- I had the edge of the $20 bill pulled from my wallet stuck between my front teeth as I snapped the seatbelt around me and kept the 14-year-old Mitsubishi Spyder convertible I drive on the straight and narrow...
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Remember to be the good host
(Editorial ~ 08/18/16)
Saturday is move-in day at DePauw University, which most certainly means longer lines at Walmart, fewer available parking spaces in and around campus and just more traffic congestion in general. In the long term, that means for the next nine months, the friendly confines of Greencastle will be swelled by more than 2,200 students as they descend upon DePauw to further their education while simultaneously learning to make their own way in the world...
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Local groups present Rick Brewster for next Dine With a Doc
(Local News ~ 08/18/16)
Senior Education Ministries, Inc. has scheduled a "Dine With a Doc" session for Monday, Aug. 22 from 10 a.m. to noon at Putnam County Hospital (PCH), 1542 Bloomington St., Greencastle. No money is required for admission. Attendants are simply encouraged to bring a questioning mind, an appetite and a friend...
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Former CEO charged in federal fraud case
(Local News ~ 08/18/16)
Alleged to have stolen from Hendricks Power INDIANAPOLIS -- United States Attorney Josh Minkler announced Tuesday that Donnis Mizelle, 55, of Avon, was charged in federal court with defrauding Hendricks Power Cooperative, a local electric utility company, headquartered in Avon, where Mizelle had served as chief executive officer...
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CVB seeking pictures from Putnam photographers
(Local News ~ 08/18/16)
The newly energized and reorganized Putnam County Convention & Visitor Bureau (CVB) is in search of high-quality digital photos of attractions and sights in and around the county. The photos selected will be purchased and then featured in CVB's new tourism website, scheduled for release at the end of the year, as well as other marketing publications...
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Court News for 8-19-2016
(Court News ~ 08/18/16)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases Donald Troy, 39, Rockville, Level 5 felony sexual misconduct with a minor William Jordan Clements, 20, Fillmore, Level 6 felony residential entry, Class A misdemeanor criminal trespass...
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Putnam Scanner for 8-19-16
(Police Logs ~ 08/18/16)
County Jail Six people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Wednesday At 10:18 p.m. Brock Xavier Butler, 18, Cloverdale, was lodged at the jail on a warrant for contempt of court. At 3:50 p.m. Raymond Guy Smart, 60, Noblesville, was charged with driving while intoxicated...
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Bainbridge car show postponed to Sept. 10
(Local News ~ 08/18/16)
BAINBRIDGE -- A car show fundraiuser scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 20 at Bainbridge has been postponed until Saturday, Sept. 10, organizers announced Thursday. The threat of rain and thunderstorms has forced the postponement since most classic car owners don't like their prized vehilces out in the rain...
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Chamber office completes move
(Local News ~ 08/18/16)
The Greater Greencastle Chamber of Commerce is excited to let the community know that its office move ins now complete. The Chamber is now again located in the Partnership Center at 2 S. Jackson St., Greencastle, after several years on its own down the street at 16 S. Jackson St...
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Open house, ribbon-cutting at PCCS addition Aug. 23
(Local News ~ 08/18/16)
Putnam County Comprehensive Services (PCCS) will unveil its newly completed 8,000-square-foot addition in a Tuesday, Aug. 23 open house. The community open house is scheduled for 3-5 p.m. Tuesday at the PCCS facility, 630 Tennessee St., Greencastle...
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Young Eagle spikers fall to CC
(High School Sports ~ 08/18/16)
By Joey Bennett Sports Editor Clay City took control early in the first game and easily defeated South Putnam 25-5, 25-16 and 25-7 on Thursday night in girls' high school volleyball action. South Putnam got the first point of the night, but Clay City ran off the next six straight behind the serving of Kara Rendant...
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Tiger Cub netters open with win
(High School Sports ~ 08/18/16)
Greencastle's boys' tennis team opened its season on Wednesday by winning 5-0 at South Putnam, which was also playing its season opener. The Tiger Cubs got singles wins from Jed Fajt, Sean Ramey and Yuji Mozawa plus doubles victories from the teams of Nathan Gobert-Elijah Lewis and Logan Wood-Jack Riggle...
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