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Human trafficking for sex charges filed against trio
(Local News ~ 07/31/18)
A Putnam County couple and a Fountain County man are facing charges of human and sexual trafficking of minors and child molesting as result of an investigation into multiple 2016 incidents, the Putnam County Prosecutor's Office confirmed Tuesday. The incidents are said to involve two female acquaintances under the age of 16 who were allegedly sold for sexual purposes. ...
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Thieves take more than 40 guns from Guy’s Gun Locker in Cloverdale
(Local News ~ 07/31/18)
CLOVERDALE — The Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms is offering a $5,000 reward for information relating to the burglary of a Cloverdale gun store. At some point between Saturday evening and Tuesday morning, thieves forced entry into Guy’s Gun Locker, 15 N. Main St., and made away with more than 40 weapons...
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Mallie Jeannean Hill
(Obituary ~ 07/31/18)
Mallie Jeannean Hill, 79, of Greencastle, and formerly of Riley, passed away at 4:22 p.m. Sunday, July 29, 2018 in her residence. She was born March 5, 1939 in Wilfred, Ind., to James Elmer Street and Martha Mallie (Conley) Street. Her survivors include her husband of 60 years, Melvin I. ...
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Next Old Trail Inn dinner at museum set Aug. 12
(Local News ~ 07/31/18)
The Putnam County Museum has announced a "next seating" for Sunday dinner at the Old Trail Inn. Serving will start at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 12 in the new event room at the museum, 1105 N. Jackson St., Greencastle. Reservations are $25 per person and can be made by calling the museum at 653-8419 for a trip down memory lane and a chance to make new memories of good times and great food...
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Colombia president and 2016 Nobel Peace Prize winner Juan Manuel Santos coming to DPU for Oct. 22 Ubben Lecture
(Local News ~ 07/31/18)
Juan Manuel Santos, the president of Colombia since 2010 and the recipient of the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize, will visit DePauw University on Monday, Oct. 22, as a guest of the Timothy and Sharon Ubben Lecture Series. His talk, "Global Citizenship: Now More Than Ever," will be followed by a question-and-answer session. The event will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Kresge Auditorium, located within DePauw's Green Center for the Performing Arts (605 S. College Ave.)...
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Anita Jo Ferguson
(Obituary ~ 07/31/18)
Anita Jo Ferguson, 65, of Roachdale, passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at her residence. She was born on Feb. 23, 1953 in Greencastle to Jack and Betty Jo (Hubble) Wright. On Dec. 26, 1997, she married Timothy Ferguson, and he survives. Upon graduating from high school Anita attended college and began her working career. Over the years she worked for the State of Indiana, drove a school bus for North Putnam for 11 years, and was a manager at Family Dollar in Bainbridge...
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Rose Louise Peck
(Obituary ~ 07/31/18)
Rose Louise Peck, 91, passed away at Village of Avon on Saturday, July 21, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born in Troy, Ind., and was a longtime member of St. Susanna Catholic Church, Plainfield, and later St. Paul the Apostle Church in Greencastle...
- From Putnam County to Olney Central (College Sports ~ 07/31/18)
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Putnam Co. to OCC
(College Sports ~ 07/31/18)
Former Greencastle High School basketball standout Nailah Ray was honored by the National Junior College Athletic Association as a third-team Academic All-American this season while competing for Olney Central College. Recent Cloverdale graduate Jalen Moore signed a letter-of-intent earlier this summer to play college basketball for the Knights...
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Baird announces availability of 2019 Statehouse internships
(Local News ~ 07/31/18)
Indiana House Republicans are now accepting internship applications for the 2019 legislative session, which begins in January, District 44 State Rep. Jim Baird (R-Greencastle) has announced. Baird said the House Republican Internship Program is a unique opportunity for college students and graduates to participate in state government and gain valuable hands-on experience. ...
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Annual German concert on tap Sunday for Brazil Band
(Local News ~ 07/31/18)
BRAZIL -- The Brazil Concert Band, under the direction of Herr (Matt) von Huber, presents the annual Forest Park Oktoberfest Sunday, Aug. 5, rain or shine. The special edition concert will begin at 7:15 p.m. with its wandering Oom-Pah Band. The full concert is set for 8 p.m. Admission is free...
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Putnam County Community Health and Services Fair set Thursday at McAnally
(Local News ~ 07/31/18)
Anyone with questions about what services are available in Putnam County is invited to the Putnam County Community Health and Services Fair from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Greencastle High School McAnally Center. Discover local services within the community all gathered in one location...
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Putnam Scanner for August 1, 2018
(Police Logs ~ 07/31/18)
County Jail Three people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently Tuesday • At 2:40 a.m. Tiffany Marie Rominger, 27, Indianapolis, was lodged at the jail on a local warrant. Monday • At 2:01 p.m. Jessica Diana Glenn, 32, Greencastle, was taken into custody on a writ of body attachment...
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ParkFest Finale
(Local News ~ 07/31/18)
Rain can’t stop the grand finale of the 25th season of ParkFest Tuesday evening, as concert-goers gather at the Inn at DePauw.
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