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Hubert W. Chadd
(Obituary ~ 06/26/17)
Hubert W. Chadd, 86, of Greencastle, passed away June 17, 2017 in The Waters of Greencastle. Born April 12, 1931 in Greencastle, he was the son of Alice Christine (Fitzsimmons) and Fred Chadd. Survivors include sons Bryan Chadd (Rick), Phoenix, Ariz., and Darren Chadd (Cindy), Morton; grandsons Chad Evens (Kathy), Greencastle, and Ryan Evens (Jake), Bedford, Pa.; grandchild Temperance Evens, Greencastle; nieces Cindy Long (Rick), Greencastle, Nadine Eubank, Bloomington, Becky Zaring, Greencastle, and Michelle Abriani (Matt), Auburn, Wash.; nephews Hank Grimes, Greencastle, Wayne Grimes (Carol), Greencastle, Mike Zaring (Dondra), Mt. ...
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Beauchamp returns to victory lane at LPS
(Community Sports ~ 06/26/17)
PUTNAMVILLE – Brent Beauchamp, Josh Boller and Steve Peeden made their returns to victory lane at Lincoln Park Speedway on Saturday evening. However, for Josh Litton, he was able to pick up his first career victory at the Putnamville oval after claiming the bomber A-main event...
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Gold Division takes all-star title
(High School Sports ~ 06/26/17)
TERRE HAUTE — For North Putnam’s Max Haste and several other players, Saturday’s Wabash Valley Football Coaches Association All-Star Game had many purposes. The game was a great way to stay in shape, keep that football mentality going strongly and to face tougher competition in preparation for the start of college practice later this summer...
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Local youths participate in Extreme Mustang Makeover challenge
(Local News ~ 06/26/17)
Ryan Phillips, 14, of Brazil, and Leah Sallee, 13, of Fillmore, are participating in the Extreme Mustang Makeover Youth and Mustang Challenge. The idea is to adopt and train a wild yearling in 100 days (about three months) for a competition in Lexington, Ky., from July 6-8, where children 8 to 17 years of age will be graded on conditioning/health, groundwork (leading, touching, yielding direct and indirect pressure and circling the trainer) and a freestyle performance...
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Putnam County youth excel in horse judging competitions
(Local News ~ 06/26/17)
The Putnam County 4-H Junior and Senior Horse and Pony Judging teams have continued to grow in numbers and have had a busy and successful competition season. Participating in the Senior Division this year were Boston Campbell, Kayla Evans, Jessica Hays and Grace Harris...
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Fire marshal, IDHS urge safety measures to avoid fireworks-related injuries
(Local News ~ 06/26/17)
Every year, more firework-related injuries are reported on or around Independence Day than any other time of the year. Nearly 72 percent of all reported fireworks-related injuries in Indiana occurred from July 1–7 during 2016. “Fireworks are not toys,” State Fire Marshal Jim Greeson stressed. “They are part of the excitement and tradition this time of year, but safety needs to be the first concern for all Hoosiers.”...
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Selecting the ideal summer produce
(Local News ~ 06/26/17)
One of the best things about summer is the fresh vegetables that you can purchase at roadside stands, at farmers’ market or grow at home. However, you want to make sure that when you obtain your fresh vegetables, you are harvesting them at the right time and taking the proper steps to wash the produce. From mid-June through August, we would anticipate some of the fresh vegetables available in Indiana to include cucumbers, green beans, peppers, tomatoes, sweet corn and squash...
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Beat the heat: 10 ways to save energy, money all summer
(Local News ~ 06/26/17)
PLAINFIELD – Summer is officially here, and small efforts to save energy can lead to big savings when outside temperatures rise. Duke Energy suggests following 10 low-cost to no-cost energy-efficiency tips to save on your energy bill all summer long:...
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Court News for 6-27-2017
(Court News ~ 06/26/17)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases Johnathan M. Huber, 25, Avon, Level 6 felony driving with a BAC of .15 or more, Class A misdemeanor driving with a BAC of .15 or more, Level 6 felony driving while intoxicated, Class C misdemeanor driving while intoxicated...
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Putnam Scanner 6-27-17
(Police Logs ~ 06/26/17)
County Jail Several people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Sunday • At 11:47 a.m. Thomas Lee Gorham, 37, Greencastle, was lodged at the jail for receiving stolen autoparts and driving with a suspended license with a prior conviction...
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PCPL closed July 4
(Local News ~ 06/26/17)
The Putnam County Public Library will be closed July 4, Independence Day. Normal hours will resume on July 5.
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Taka Kigawa returns for concert on Summer Music Festival stage
(Local News ~ 06/26/17)
The Greencastle Summer Music Festival continues on Wednesday, June 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church with a free performance by Taka Kigawa, a renowned pianist who is also a frequent guest at the Greencastle Summer Music Festival (GSMF)...
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AAA screenings now available at Putnam County Hospital
(Local News ~ 06/26/17)
Putnam County Hospital is now offering Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm screenings, hospital officials have announced. An Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), a specific kind of aneurysm, is the swelling of the body’s largest artery. AAA typically has no symptoms, which is why having a screening is important...
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Bringing Down the House
(Local News ~ 06/26/17)
An excavator cleans up the rubble from the north half of the former Delta Chi chapter house on South Locust Street in Greencastle. “The Ranch,” as it was affectionately known, was purchased by DePauw University in 2012 following the closing and subsequent deterioration of the structure. ...
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South Putnam earns state counseling honor
(Local News ~ 06/26/17)
The Indiana Department of Education has named South Putnam High School as a recipient of the Indiana Gold Star School Counseling Award in 2017. Gold Star schools undergo a rigorous process to raise student achievement by creating local community advisory groups that review student data, set specific student goals and commit to maximizing the time and skills of the school counselor...
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New recorder’s fees July 1
(Local News ~ 06/26/17)
In a move called for by the state’s county recorders for several years, a new, simplified system of fees will take effect July 1 in all 92 Indiana counties. Putnam County Recorder Tracy Bridges announced the changes to the Putnam County Commissioners and Putnam County Council recently...
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Historian Tippin shares mountains of research into Pearl Bryan tragedy
(Local News ~ 06/26/17)
As Putnam County historian turned detective and super researcher, Larry Tippin has immersed himself into “The Life and Times of Pearl Bryan,” a two-part presentation about the 1896 “Crime of the Century” that concludes this Thursday, June 29 at the Putnam County Museum...
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Alexis 'Lexi' Renee Daniels
(Obituary ~ 06/26/17)
Alexis "Lexi" Renee Daniels, 20, of Greencastle, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Tuesday, June 20, 2017. She was born July 31, 1996 and is the daughter of Robert Daniels Jr. and Darlene K. Lucas. Lexi was a 2014 graduate of South Putnam High School, and was employed by Chiyoda USA, where she loved her job as a fork truck driver...
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