- Jingle Bell Rock (Local News ~ 12/18/17)
- Hometown Hero (Local News ~ 12/18/17)
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Donald G. Spencer
(Obituary ~ 12/18/17)
Donald G. Spencer, 80, of Coatesville, passed away Friday, Dec. 15, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Eminence on Aug. 7, 1937, the son of Joseph Jennings and Frieda Patten Spencer. He was a department supervisor at Duke Energy for 35 years...
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James 'Jim' R. Walton
(Obituary ~ 12/18/17)
James "Jim" R. Walton, 83, of Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017. Born Jan. 2, 1934 in Coatesville, he was the son of Leonard "Pete" C. and Dorothy (Bierman) Walton. Jim had been a tow motor operator with Diamond Chain and worked with Comprehensive Services in Greencastle...
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Cloverdale Schools rolls out CloverU
(Local News ~ 12/18/17)
CLOVERDALE -- The Cloverdale School Board received a presentation about Cloverdale Elementary School’s (CES) CloverU program during its recent regular meeting. CES Principal Mary Elkins as well as teachers Sam Brown and Megan Puckett delivered the presentation about CloverU, the school’s program for encouraging and preparing students for college...
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Sally 'Maxine' Neeley
(Obituary ~ 12/18/17)
Sally "Maxine" Neeley, 88, finished her journey on this earth Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017. Born on Aug. 19, 1929, she was the daughter of Alice (Pingleton) and Luther Johnston. She was married to Chet Neeley for 47 years before he passed away in 1994. She was also preceded in death by a son, David Neeley; sisters Oma Woods and Betty Johnston; brother Henry Johnston; and granddaughter Kandi Travelstead. ...
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Christmas Cabin Fever
(Local News ~ 12/18/17)
With the DAR Cabin at Greencastle’s Robe-Ann Park open and hosting Santa Claus in a tent alongside it on Saturday morning, members of the Putnam County Covered Bridge Harmony Chorus take a perch on the front porch to entertain with a selection of Christmas carols. The occasion also featured tours of the historic cabin that Greencastle’s Washburn Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution maintain.
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Putnamville Post conducts DUI enforcement patrol
(Local News ~ 12/18/17)
PUTNAMVILLE — Troopers from the Putnamville District of the Indiana State Police conducted a driving under the influence (DUI) patrol this past Saturday evening into the early morning hours of Sunday, Dec. 17. During the nearly six-hour patrol, troopers issued 39 traffic citations, 69 traffic warnings, and made six DUI arrests and 15 criminal arrests...
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Hometown Hero
(Local News ~ 12/18/17)
The Cloverdale Police Department’s Reserve Sgt. Billy Wallace (right) was recently named a Hometown Hero by Modern Woodmen Insurance. As a reserve officer, Wallace has donated more than 240 hours of service to the Town of Cloverdale. The award comes with $100 to be donated to a non-profit of Wallace’s choice. From left: Town Marshal Steve Hibler, Josh Barnett (representing Modern Woodmen) and Wallace.
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Meet a real reindeer at PCPL on Thursday evening
(Local News ~ 12/18/17)
The Putnam County Public Library will host an Animals of the North Pole event at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21. Friends from Silly Safaris will attend, along with a troop of arctic animals that will include a reindeer. The free program is at the library, 103 E. Poplar St., Greencastle...
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Sharing Stories
(Local News ~ 12/18/17)
Rotary Peace Fellow Monica Fennell of Greencastle (left) shares her experiences as a participant in the program that allowed her to study for three months at a Rotary Peace Center at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand at a recent Rockville Rotary Club meeting in the banquet room at the Thirty-Six Saloon in Rockville...
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Putnam Scanner for Dec. 19, 2017
(Police Logs ~ 12/18/17)
Three recent arrests were reported by Greencastle City Police officers. • At 3:25 a.m. Sunday, Jeremiah Duncan, 37, Greencastle, was arrested by GPD Officer Brad Hiatt. Stopped at Washington Street and Hammond Drive, Duncan was charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Under portable breathalyzer testing, he registered .232 percent blood alcohol and was lodged in the Putnam County Jail...
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Putnam Master Gardeners receive new certification levels
(Local News ~ 12/18/17)
Purdue Master Gardener volunteers have contributed significantly to the lives of Indiana residents and local communities each year. In 2017, the Putnam County Master Gardeners volunteered more than 2,018 hours in Putnam County by hosting horticulture-related events, working at the Putnam County Fair, and working with local schools to help a high school senior receive a scholarship from the organization. ...
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Time for a course in Sleep 101
(Local News ~ 12/18/17)
“I need my beauty sleep,” or “I’m going to sleep like baby” are just a few examples of quotes you may have heard regarding sleep. However, how many of us know the actual number of hours of sleep we need, and how to obtain a good night sleep. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2017) reports the amount of sleep needed varies from person to person, and tends to change as a person ages...
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That’s Who
(Local News ~ 12/18/17)
Winners in the Cindy Loo Who lookalike contest at the Greencastle Park Department Breakfast With the Grinch program Saturday morning at the Putnam Inn are first-place winner Caitlynn Dorsett (center), six-year-old daughter of Cody and Amanda Dorsett, who attended with eight other members of Girl Scout Troop 3700; second-place tie between sisters Milah Lloyd, 3, and Milani Lloyd, 4, daughters of Sierra and Will Lloyd, Coatesville; and most creative, Adeline Powell (left), six-year-old daughter of Alexa and Amanda Powell, Greentown. The Grinch and Park Assistant Director Erin Ray presented the awards.
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Cloverdale Elementary School introduces CloverU program
(Local News ~ 12/18/17)
CLOVERDALE -- The Cloverdale School Board received a presentation about Cloverdale Elementary School’s (CES) CloverU program during its recent regular December meeting. CES Principal Mary Elkins, along with teachers Sam Brown and Megan Puckett, delivered the presentation about CloverU, the school’s program for encouraging and preparing students for college...
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Enter The Grinch
(Local News ~ 12/18/17)
Green eggs and ham may have been the menu Saturday morning but the main course was Breakfast With the Grinch in a sold-out Greencastle Parks and Recreation Department-sponsored event at Putnam Inn. Youngsters enjoyed games, refreshments, photo opportunities and more with the green holiday menace, who is accompanied by Assistant Greencastle Park Director Erin Ray as he makes his way through the restaurant to his waiting admirers.
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Museum sets next murder mystery dinner Feb. 10
(Local News ~ 12/18/17)
The Putnam County Museum’s latest Murder Mystery is coming up and tickets are now up for grabs. Residents are urged to bring their sleuthing skills to an event titled “Murder in Wonderland,” scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10. Solve the crime and enjoy a lovely dinner at an adults-only evening. Wonderland attire is encouraged but not required...
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Guide us to Thy Perfect Light
(Local News ~ 12/18/17)
A live nativity, featuring four scenes and live carolers, captures the Christmas story Sunday night at First Baptist Church in Greencastle. Nearly 200 vehicles (196 to be exact) came through to witness scenes like the manger depiction with Kindria and Les Martin as Mary and Joseph and the Angel (Stacy Barclay) advising Mary (Leah Middleton) in a new scene added this year. Meanwhile, a pair of live camels bring the Three Wise Men scene to life with Chris Huddleson, Dustin Bartels and Don Patterson preparing to bring the Baby Jesus their legendary gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
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Hazardous waste funds may run dry for county
(Local News ~ 12/18/17)
There’s good news, Putnam County: The amount of hazardous waste coming into the county is falling year by year. And now for the bad news: Less hazardous waste means less in a fund the county has used over the years to supplement its budget for public safety and roads...
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DePauw men drop pair in NCAC
(College Sports ~ 12/18/17)
HIRAM, Ohio — On the tail end of a back-to-back, DePauw lost a first half lead, and Hiram won their third straight NCAC game 66-60 on Sunday. DePauw held a 37-32 lead at the half, but was outscored 34-23 in the final 20 minutes. The Tigers led by as many as nine with 16:27 remaining but lost their lead for good at 6:26 when Isaiah Matthews hit a 3-pointer to give Hiram a 57-55 edge...
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Saturday's high school basketball scores
(High School Sports ~ 12/18/17)
Alexandria 65, Wapahani 50 Angola 33, Fremont 16 Argos 59, Pioneer 46 Austin 56, Madison 45 Avon 61, Center Grove 35 Batesville 51, E. Central 42 Bedford N. Lawrence 50, Silver Creek 25 Bloomfield 65, White River Valley 37 Bloomington North 85, Northview 70...
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Shark girls, Eagle boys win county titles
(High School Sports ~ 12/18/17)
Greencastle’s girls and South Putnam’s boys came away winners on Saturday in the Putnam County swimming meet. The Sharks scored 258 points to win the girls’ meet, followed by South Putnam with 195 and North Putnam with 163. South Putnam totaled 239 points to win the boys’ meet for the first time since 1995. Greencastle was a close second with 233 points, followed by North Putnam with 134...
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Tonight's high school basketball game capsules
(High School Sports ~ 12/18/17)
Cascade (3-5) at Greencastle (3-4) Media coverage: WREB-FM 94.3 will broadcast the game. The coaches: Chris DuBois is in his 14th year at Cascade. Bryce Rector is in his second year at Greencastle. Season recap: Cascade has gone 2-2 since a 1-3 start. Greencastle has lost three straight games after a 3-1 start...
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Moore, York battle in epic shootout
(High School Sports ~ 12/18/17)
CLOVERDALE — All players not named Jalen Moore and Colin York battled to a 27-26 game on Saturday night in boys’ high school basketball action. The Clovers narrowly won the battle of supporting casts, but Moore’s school record-tying 53 point output was a little superior to York’s career-high total of 40 — and Cloverdale came away with an 80-66 in...
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