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WIC girls' golf to finish on Wednesday
(High School Sports ~ 08/28/16)
CLAYTON -- The start of the Western Indiana Conference girls' golf tournament was delayed on Saturday at Deer Creek due to rain, and the event only completed half of the scheduled 18 holes. The tourney will be finished on Wednesday, with the starting time yet to be determined...
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Maxine Ruth Blubaum
(Obituary ~ 08/28/16)
Maxine Ruth Blubaum, 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, at The Waters of Greencastle where she has resided for the last eighteen months Maxine was born on Nov. 30, 1921, to John William Allen and Ora Blanche (Russell) Allen near Robinson Hills, Ill...
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Carl 'Tom' Uhls
(Obituary ~ 08/28/16)
Carl "Tom" Uhls, 83, Roachdale, passed away Friday, Aug. 26, 2016 at his residence. He was born on May 8, 1933 in Kentucky to the late Hugh and Mattie (Pierce) Uhls. On July 3, 1958 he married Elaine (Willett) Uhls. She preceded him in death Nov. 3, 2000...
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Betty H. Keyt
(Obituary ~ 08/28/16)
Betty H. Keyt, 92, of Brazil, passed away Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 while living at Cloverleaf Health Care. She was born July 4, 1924, in Parke County, the daughter of Otis A. and Bessie (Roach) Lancaster. She worked at Clay County Hospital for 30 years...
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Connie L. Koger
(Obituary ~ 08/28/16)
Connie L. Koger, 60, of Stilesville, passed away Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016 at Danville Regional Health. She was born July 26, 1956 in Greencastle, at Putnam County Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Kyle Austin Staley. She married Cecil Koger on Nov. 28, 2011, and he survives...
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Putnam Senior Fair set Sept. 7
(Local News ~ 08/28/16)
The Putnam County Senior Fair will take place from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7 at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. Putnam County Hospital, Exceptional Living of Brazil and Towne Park Assisted Living are the corporate sponsors of the fair. PCH will be especially well represented, bringing 13 different groups to the fair to showcase various programs that meet the health needs of seniors in the community...
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Things to know about tornado warnings before it's too late
(Local News ~ 08/28/16)
Understanding what do to when you see a tornado or hear a tornado warning can protect you and your family. Known as nature's most violent storms, tornadoes appears as a rotating, funnel-shaped cloud that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground with whirling winds that can reach 300 mph...
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Cellist who inspired worldwide movement to perform Bach marathon
(Local News ~ 08/28/16)
Cellist Dale Henderson, the founder of the international "Bach In the Subways" movement, in which musicians around the world celebrate the enlivening and humanizing power of classical music, is in Greencastle for a four-day residency, cosponsored by the DePauw School of Music, the Greencastle Summer Music Festival and the Inn at DePauw...
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28 candidates seeking 15 open fair board director positions
(Local News ~ 08/28/16)
With the annual Putnam County Fairboard election just around the corner, 28 people are seeking 15 open director positions on the board. The Putnam County Fair Board and membership annual meeting will be 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8 at the Fairgrounds Community Building...
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Sept. 3 fireworks on tap at Lieber SRA
(Local News ~ 08/28/16)
CLOVERDALE -- Lieber State Recreation Area will celebrate Labor Day weekend with fireworks on Saturday, Sept. 3. Fireworks will be set off at dusk on the beach. Visitors should bring a blanket or lawn chairs. All proceeds go to the Friends of Cagles Mill Lake group for special events and improvements to Lieber SRA...
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At the Shelter
(Local News ~ 08/28/16)
Here are the latest stray animals currently held at the Putnam County Animal Care and Control Shelter, 4700 E. State Road 240, Greencastle. -- Dog: Adult, male, red, lab mix, found on West Walnut at Walker Lane. -- Dog: Adult, male, tan, boxer mix, found on the DePauw campus...
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Public Library closes on its new property
(Local News ~ 08/28/16)
The Putnam County Public Library Board voted Wednesday to close on the house and property at Walnut Street and College Avenue at a cost of $78,000. Director Carson speculated that it would be used for additional building or parking. He was granted permission to sign all related documents...
- Daily News Update - August 29, 2016 (Local News ~ 08/28/16)
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Republicans taking apple-pie approach to current climate
(Local News ~ 08/28/16)
With the current federal election atmosphere putting a bad taste in some Americans' mouths, Putnam County Republicans turned to some home cookin' Saturday evening during their annual Hog Roast and Pie Auction at the fairgrounds. Before auctioning off such tasty treats as Jennifer Romalia's winning Baker's Best pie to Pink Lady cupcakes from Samantha Monnett, GOP speakers offered an all-American apple-pie recipe for their time-honored beliefs, focusing not on the name at the top of the Republican ticket but the party's credo instead.. ...
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Taste of Putnam, First Friday join forces this week
(Local News ~ 08/28/16)
First Friday in downtown Greencastle has come to be known for its monthly menu of music and food. And this Friday, as the calendar turns to September, expect an enhanced version of both food and music as the annual Taste of Putnam County event joins First Friday for the initial time...
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Young claims $3,000 payday by winning 13th Patriot 100
(High School Sports ~ 08/28/16)
PUTNAMVILLE -- The 13th running of the Patriot 100 for modifieds was the main event on tap at Lincoln Park Speedway with 32 cars on hand to chase the $3,000 winner's share. Kentucky's Trent Young would lead the final five laps of the 100-lap affair after getting past Tyler Nicely and took the checkered flag for the win...
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Gibson scores as No. 1 Marian rolls
(College Sports ~ 08/28/16)
INDIANAPOLIS --The top-ranked and defending NAIA national champion Marian football team began its title defense with a dominating start Saturday night as the Knights defeated No. 10 St. Xavier, 56-10 on Saturday night. South Putnam grad Robert Gibson, a senior running back, had 40 yards on nine carries -- including a second-half score...
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Crown Street Music Festival to feature five acts Sunday
(Local News ~ 08/28/16)
The annual Crown Street Music Festival is back at its neighborhood roots and ready to make Sunday swing again. The Family and Youth Community Development Program (FYCDP) will be host its annual Crown Street Music Festival fundraiser on Sept. 4, the Sunday of Labor Day Weekend, with five groups performing in a show that begins at 1 p.m...
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Crashing the Party
(Local News ~ 08/28/16)
Downtown Greencastle is alive with people and music Saturday night as the seventh annual Greencastle Music Fest unfolds on the courthouse square. Lead singer Mark Maxwell (above) of the headlining Louisville Crashers gets into an '80s hit, while (below) Tosh and Joel Everson perform their set-ending number "Vehicle" made famous by the Ides of March. ...
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