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Hard work paying off for Greencastle's York
(College Sports ~ 04/24/18)
Some high school athletes are gifted enough physically that they are signed by colleges who refine their skills and figure out the best way to utilize their talents. For Greencastle senior Colin York, the inverse has proven to be true. Not possessing a ready-made collegiate body at 6-feet and about 140 pounds, York knew if he wanted to fulfill his dream of playing college basketball that he would have to work tirelessly to raise his skill level high enough to be recruited...
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Observing April as Autism Awareness Month
(Local News ~ 04/24/18)
Mental Health America of Putnam County would like you to know that April is Autism Awareness Month. Autism is one of a group of neurodevelopmental disorders known as pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs). These are characterized by problems with communication and social interaction...
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Stellar Communities Program finalists named
(Local News ~ 04/24/18)
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch has announced six regions as finalists for the 2018 Stellar Communities Program. Launched in 2011 when the winners were the City of Greencastle and the North Vernon community, the Stellar Communities Program is a multi-year, multi-million dollar investment initiative led by the Office of Community and Rural Affairs...
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Foundation awards mini-grant to Putnam County Kids Count
(Local News ~ 04/24/18)
The Putnam County Community Foundation has a mini-grant program whereby 10 board members select a Putnam County nonprofit organization that models the Community Foundation’s mission to “enrich the quality of life and strengthen community for this and future generations.”...
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Court News for April 25, 2018
(Court News ~ 04/24/18)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases Mayara Martinez, 26, Lakeland, Fla., Level 6 felony fraud Brittaney A. Richardson, 24, Spencer, Level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine Larry G. Farley Sr., 47, Poland, Level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine...
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Putnam Scanner for April 25, 2018
(Police Logs ~ 04/24/18)
County Jail Four people were booked in the Putnam County Jail on Monday. • At 11:26 p.m. Russell Dale Williams, 44, Waterloo, was lodged at the jail on a local warrant. • At 11:22 p.m. Catherine Louisa Robinson, 47, Fort Wayne, was taken into custody on a local warrant...
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Florida woman charged with fraud after allegedly targeting Casey’s General Stores
(Local News ~ 04/24/18)
A series of suspicious stops at local Casey’s General Stores landed a Florida woman in the Putnam County Jail Friday evening. Mayara Martinez, 26, Lakeland, Fla., faces a Level 6 felony charge over accusations that she used a fraudulent credit card or cards to purchase gift cards at several locations of the gas station chain...
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Greencastle High School moving forward with principal search
(Local News ~ 04/24/18)
The process is progressing, but choosing a new Greencastle High School principal will be a matter for the May school board meeting. That was the message from Superintendent Jeffery Hubble to the Greencastle School Board and the public Monday night at the monthly board meeting...
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Absolutus perfectus National Latin Exam for GHS sophomore
(Local News ~ 04/24/18)
Talk about your carpe diem moments ... Greencastle High School sophomore Ben Wilkerson didn’t just seize the day -- as the Latin phrase might suggest -- he wrapped a giant bow around it and took it home with him, earning a perfect score on the recent 40-question National Latin Exam sponsored by the American Classical League and National Junior Classical League...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Knights use good start to get past North Putnam, 11-1
(High School Sports ~ 04/24/18)
BRAZIL — Northview jumped out to a 5-0 first-inning lead against visiting North Putnam in high school baseball action on Tuesday evening and cruised to an 11-1 win that ended in five innings due to the 10-run rule. North Putnam starting pitcher Layne Lucas struggled with his control in the first inning and the Knights capitalized...
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FEATURED ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Tyler Kaeff, Cloverdale
(High School Sports ~ 04/24/18)
Tyler Kaeff is a senior at Cloverdale and participates in football and track and field. ——— Banner Graphic: What kinds of things have you learned from competing in athletics? Tyler Kaeff: “Sports are a really important part of my life, and I spend a lot of time on them. I think it has shown off this year, especially in track. I have learned how to be a good leader. I was captain of the football and also captain of the track team.”...
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Kim Hyten seeking District 2 county commissioner seat
(Local News ~ 04/24/18)
Former Putnam County Planner Kim Hyten is seeking election as District 2 county commissioner on the Republican ballot in the May 8 primary. A Greencastle native and North Putnam High School graduate, Hyten was born in the old hospital and raised in northern part of the county. Bob and Marin Hyten, who owned and operated the Y-Palace Restaurant, are his parents. He has a brother, Mike Hyten, and sister, Delana Conckright...
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Frances E. Walker
(Obituary ~ 04/24/18)
Frances E. Walker, 88, passed away on Monday, April 23, 2018. She was born April 13, 1930 in Quincy to the late Frank Smith Sr. and Dorothy (Black) Smith. She was a homemaker, daycare provider and dedicated companion. Frances married Ray "Bill" Hinkle on Nov. 23, 1950 and he preceded her in death June 10, 1980. She married Robert "Bob" K. Walker on Feb. 15, 1986 and he preceded her in death on June 4, 1995...
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