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Evan Tyler Mackey
(Obituary ~ 06/15/17)
Evan Tyler Mackey, 22, of Rustburg, Va., passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Hendricks Regional Health, Danville, Ind. He was born on Sept. 28, 1994 in Lynchburg, Va. Evan graduated from Laurel Regional School with the class of 2016. He loved his family, spending time with his siblings and his Papaw, listening to music, traveling and going to the beach...
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New Butler coach to keep status quo
(College Sports ~ 06/15/17)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — LaVall Jordan sees the evidence of Butler’s success all around. There are two Final Four banners hanging at one end of the renovated Hinkle Fieldhouse. There is a Big East banner on the opposite end, and he’s certainly aware the Bulldogs are no longer America’s favorite underdog. They are a regular NCAA Tournament team...
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Brazil Concert Band to present Father’s Day concert Sunday
(Local News ~ 06/15/17)
BRAZIL -- The Brazil Concert Band will present “Father’s Day Dream Trips” Sunday, June 18 at 8 p.m. in Forest Park rain or shine under the direction of Matthew S. Huber. Take dad to France with “Les Miserables,” including “At The End Of The Day,” “I Dreamed A Dream,” “Master Of The House,” “On My Own” and “Do You Hear The People Sing?” While in France, he deserves “Souvenirs Of Paris” by Morton Gould...
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Putnamville UMC hosts annual ice cream social
(Local News ~ 06/15/17)
PUTNAMVILLE — The public is invited to enjoy ice cream, ham sandwiches, homemade pie and other food at the 25th annual Putnamville United Methodist Church ice cream social. The event is planned for noon-3 p.m. on Sunday, June 25 at the historic church at the intersection of U.S. 40 and State Road 243...
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Bainbridge alumni banquet June 24
(Local News ~ 06/15/17)
BAINBRIDGE -- The 103rd annual Bainbridge High School (BHS) Alumni Association banquet is set for Saturday, June 24 in the Bainbridge Community Building. The welcome hour will begin at 5 p.m. with the buffet dinner following at 6:30. The program will be highlighted by the recognition of the third annual Bainbridge High School Alumni scholarship winner and entertainment by local musicians. ...
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Court News for June 16, 2017
(Court News ~ 06/15/17)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Justin D. Hodges, 37, Greencastle, Level 5 felony driving a motor vehicle after forfeiture of license for life Mark A. Brown, 32, Terre Haute, Level 6 felony driving as a habitual traffic violator...
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Putnam Scanner for June 16, 2017
(Police Logs ~ 06/15/17)
Seven people were booked in the Putnam County Jail on Tuesday. • At 10:18 p.m. Anthony Mark Brown, 32, Terre Haute, was lodged at the jail as a habitual traffic violator. • At 9:27 p.m. Nqobizitha N’Cube, 32, Indianapolis, was taken into custody for reckless driving, driving with a suspended license and failure to appear...
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Yoga Storytime at PCPL
(Local News ~ 06/15/17)
The Putnam County Public Library will host Yoga Storytime for caregivers and children ages 3-10 on Tuesday, June 20 at 11 a.m. Stories accompanied by playful and gentle yoga stretches are planned. No previous practice is needed. Persons may bring their own mat or use one of the library’s...
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Putnam County Girl Scout pool party slated June 23
(Local News ~ 06/15/17)
The annual Putnam County Girl Scout pool party is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 23 at the Greencastle Aquatic Center in Robe-Ann Park. All Girl Scouts, their families and friends may attend. The fee is $3 per person entering the pool area, regardless of whether a person is swimming or not...
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Romine book focuses on Blakesburg, Fincastle
(Local News ~ 06/15/17)
The newest published book of memories by Malcolm S. Romine has hit Putnam County Museum. “Blakesburg and Fincastle Local Memories” is now available in the Putnam County Museum gift shop for $20. In the book, the history of Blakesburg, sometimes known as “the Vanished Village,” is compiled from essays and few sources since the history books documented very little about it. Blakesburg was the first village established in northern Putnam County. Little more is known about Fincastle...
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Bainbridge preps for July 4th, ups ante
(Local News ~ 06/15/17)
BAINBRIDGE -- Pleased with the growing success of its annual fireworks show, proclaimed by many Bainbridge residents and officials as “the best in the state,” the small Putnam community has once again increased its fireworks budget in efforts to wow crowds both near and far...
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Council passes 1st reading on city wheel tax
(Local News ~ 06/15/17)
At its June meeting, the Greencastle City Council took the first step toward enacting a municipal motor vehicle license excise surtax and municipal wheel tax. By a 6-1 vote (with Councilor Stacie Langdon dissenting), the Council passed Ordinance 2017-6 on its first of two readings, asking for the maximum rate of $25 in excise surtax on vehicles (cars, motorcycles and trucks with a gross weight that does not exceed 11,000 pounds) registered in the city and $40 in wheel tax on vehicles (buses, RVs, semi-trailers, tractors, trailers and commercial box trucks) not exempt from wheel tax and registered within the city.. ...
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It Waves for All
(Local News ~ 06/15/17)
A 21-gun salute and an unserviceable flag disposal ceremony highlight a Flag Day program Wednesday evening at Greencastle American Legion Post 58 in Greencastle. Holding a retired flag to be placed in the burn pit, Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Sergeant-at-Arms Jeff Bray stands at attention as Mike Lanham (right) reads the procedure aloud before Bray places the flag on the fire. Members of the Legion and VFW Honor Guard (from left) Don Miller, Bob Tyler, Bill Strahl, Buck Martin, Dick Keller, Alan Jones and Tony Sparks await their 21-gun salute.
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