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Cubs, Eagles looking forward to continuing success
(High School Sports ~ 02/28/19)
Greencastle and South Putnam remain alive in boys' high school basketball sectional tourney play, with the defending champions at both Crawfordsville and South Putnam having already been eliminated from the field.
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COLLEGE REPORT: Meyer to make second trip to nationals in Indy
(College Sports ~ 02/28/19)
INDIANAPOLIS – Greencastle graduate Mallary Meyer is one of six Florida Southern women’s swimming team members selected to compete in the NCAA Division II National Championships from March 13-16 in Indianapolis at the IU Natatorium. Meyer, a junior will be competing strictly as a relay swimmer and is making her second trip after also going as a relay swimmer her freshman year...
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Stephanie Rose Skinner
(Obituary ~ 02/28/19)
Stephanie Rose Skinner, 64, of Greencastle, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. She was born in Indianapolis, IN, the daughter of Charles J. and Patricia Rose (Hoopingarner) Ewing and was a 1973 graduate of South Putnam High School. Stephanie had worked for over 30 years at Old National Bank in Greencastle, retiring in 2014 as a branch manager...
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Harold E. Alexander
(Obituary ~ 02/28/19)
Harold E. Alexander, 78, of Greencastle, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019. He was born July 8, 1940 in Putnam County to the late Edward and Julia (Brown)Alexander. He married Marlene (French) Alexander on Feb. 23, 1962 and she survives...
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Troopers discover 200 vials of marijuana/hash oil during traffic stop
(Local News ~ 02/28/19)
REELSVILLE — A Wednesday evening traffic stop wound up yielding 200 vials of hash oil and led to misdemeanor charges for a DePauw University student. At 9:45 p.m., Indiana State Trooper Austin Fowler observed a black Toyota SUV that failed to dim its headlights while traveling westbound on U.S. 40 near County Road 750 South...
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Martinsville chief of police charged with theft, official misconduct
(Local News ~ 02/28/19)
MARTINSVILLE (AP) — Indiana State Police say a central Indiana police chief has been charged with theft and official misconduct. Police say a special judge signed an arrest warrant Wednesday for Martinsville Police Chief Matthew D. Long. They say Long surrendered to detectives Wednesday afternoon at the Morgan County Jail, where he bonded out to face impending court appearances...
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Charlene (Buckles) Custis
(Obituary ~ 02/28/19)
Charlene (Buckles) Custis, 66, passed away Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019 after battling cancer. She was born in East St. Louis, Ill., on Dec. 9, 1952, the daughter of Charles and Margaret Buckles. Charlene graduated from Greencastle High School and worked for Happico/Chiyoda for 25 years before retiring...
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Tigers hoping to avoid Wisconsin jinx in NCAA
(College Sports ~ 02/28/19)
Since DePauw defeated Wisconsin-Whitewater in the NCAA Division II championship game in March of 2013 to complete an undefeated season, the Tigers have tried diligently to get that title back. They have made the NCAA tournament each year since then, extending the nation’s longest consecutive streak to 16 years this year...
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Uncommon success begins immediately for 97 percent of DePauw Class of 2018
(Local News ~ 02/28/19)
An analysis of the 2018 DePauw University graduating class finds that 97 percent of the students who were conferred degrees by June 30, 2018 found employment, went on to graduate school, received fellowships or had other positive outcomes, the university has announced...
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FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Harbisons arrive early, often for Cub athletics
(High School Sports ~ 02/28/19)
It’s 5 p.m. on game day. The Greencastle basketball players and cheerleaders are already at McAnally Center for a team photo, but the junior varsity game won’t even start for another hour. The normal arena workers are on hand, with concession stand people getting things ready and the ticket keepers preparing for a big crowd on Senior Night...
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BENNETT'S MINUTES: Benton Central runs into legendary Northwestern bomb squad
(Sports Column ~ 02/28/19)
The girls’ basketball IHSAA state championship games on Saturday lacked drama and excitement, as all four games were decided by at least 11 points and two of them had more than 20-point margins. In Class A, Vincennes Rivet — the only truly “south” team among the eight schools involved — lost 57-36 to Marquette Catholic...
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Imboden to play Jazz at The Duck Tuesday
(Local News ~ 02/28/19)
Normally a Thursday-night event at The Fluttering Duck inside The Inn at DePauw, Jazz at the Duck is set for a special Tuesday-night concert on March 5. Saxophonist Sean Imboden, an Indianapolis native, will play a 9 p.m. show, leading a trio that features Kevin Johnson on drums and Steve Snyder on organ...
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PCCF youth fundraiser set March 7
(Local News ~ 02/28/19)
The Putnam County Community Foundation Youth Philanthropy Committee is planning the 11th annual Youth Philanthropy Night at Almost Home. On Thursday, March 7th from 5-9 p.m., committee members will serve the meals, with all tips and donations going toward the Putnam County Youth Philanthropy Endowment, which provides grant funding for local charitable initiatives...
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Robinson, Brenner to headline M2 Mardi Gras concert
(Local News ~ 02/28/19)
With frigid temperatures in the forecast, Greencastle won’t feel much like Mardi Gras on the outside Tuesday night. However, on the inside of Music on the Square the music should be hot and rich with southern flavor...
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Court News for March 1, 2019
(Court News ~ 02/28/19)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases James F. Day Jr., 28, Greenwood, Level 6 felony escape Steven L. Russell, 41, Greencastle, Class A misdemeanor invasion of privacy William D. Draper, 27, Reelsville, Class B misdemeanor possession of marijuana...
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Putnam Scanner for March 1, 2019
(Police Logs ~ 02/28/19)
County Jail Three people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently: Thursday • At 12:53 a.m. Mac Anthony McCord, 38, Anderson, was lodged at the jail for criminal recklessness, carrying a handgun without a license, disorderly conduct and public intoxication...
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‘Passion’ drives South Putnam Education Beyond Boundaries event
(Local News ~ 02/28/19)
Staff Writer With South Putnam High School abuzz with activity Wednesday evening, parents and community members got the unique chance to engage with students in the classroom. They also got the opportunity to hear from a renowned Finnish educator on the greater role experiential learning can play in education...
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