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Design chosen for Putnam County Mural Project
(Local News ~ 08/05/19)
Putnam County’s rural heritage as well as the influence of the arts will be celebrated on one of the state’s largest murals. After voting by community members on Friday, a design was announced on Saturday for the Putnam County Mural Project. The silos at S & W Feed Center will be graced by a mix of agricultural scenes and musical images...
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A few tips for avoiding tomato woes
(Local News ~ 08/05/19)
No one enjoys dutifully tending to their garden all growing season and ultimately ending up with a poor tomato crop. Sadly, tomatoes can fall victim to a number of diseases and funguses that can impact the plant or the fruit itself. Additionally, there are a number of insects that can damage your tomato plants...
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Indiana Wind Symphony to play Music Festival this week
(Local News ~ 08/05/19)
Bringing music by Mozart, Cobine, Baksa, Smith and McGlaun to the next-to-last concert of the 2019 Greencastle Summer Music Festival, 28 members of the Indiana Wind Symphony will grace the stage at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Gobin Memorial Methodist Church...
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Court News for August, 6 2019
(Court News ~ 08/05/19)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases Juan Delarosa Jr., 40, Fillmore, Class A misdemeanor domestic battery Glenda K. Gillette, 62, Reelsville, Class B misdemeanor disorderly conduct Myron D. Hervey, 64, Terre Haute, Class A misdemeanor driving while intoxicated endangering a person, Class B misdemeanor criminal recklessness...
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Thomas S. Judy
(Obituary ~ 08/05/19)
Thomas S. Judy, 89, of Greencastle passed away Friday, Aug. 2, 2019, at Mill Pond Health Campus. Thomas was born in Greencastle on Feb. 24, 1930, the son of William “Fant” and Goldie (Sears) Judy, and attended Bainbridge schools. Mr. Judy was a farmer and ran a Produce Market for many years...
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Betty Joan Bain
(Obituary ~ 08/05/19)
Betty Joan Bain, 92, of Reelsville, passed away at Mill Pond Health Campus on Aug. 4, 2019 following an extended illness. She was born on Sept. 12, 1926 in Brazil, the daughter of Willis and Elizabeth (Walden) Mercer. She graduated from Van Buren High School...
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Philling a Need
(Local News ~ 08/05/19)
Members of Peace Lutheran Church’s Thrivent for Christians Action Team present Thrivent funds to Ruth Myers (second from right) of Phil the Need to help with expenses for its Delta Theta Tau-sponsored fundraiser.
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Putnam Scanner for August 6, 2019
(Police Logs ~ 08/05/19)
County Jail Nine people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Sunday • At 9:05 p.m. Juan de la Rosa Jr., 40, Lebanon, was lodged at the jail for domestic battery. • At 6:32 p.m. Charles Perry Cooper, 31, Greencastle, was taken into custody for intimidation, battery by bodily fluid/waste, batter on law enforcement, resisting law enforcement and criminal mischief...
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How should Americans engage globally?
(Editorial ~ 08/05/19)
I’ve been struck recently by news coverage of climate change and humans’ degradation of the planet. Two opposing themes keep appearing. One is the sense that, as individuals, there’s little we can do; the forces are too large. The other – and I think many Americans would agree with this – is that as citizens of the planet we have a responsibility to protect it and to pass it on in good shape to those who follow us...
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ISP Putnamville trooper receives national award for ‘cold stop’ seizure
(Local News ~ 08/05/19)
From July 29 to Aug. 1, the Motor Vehicle Criminal Interdiction (MVCI) association, in conjunction with the Drug Interdiction Assistance Program (DIAP), hosted its 29th annual conference in Orlando, Fla. This national networking and intelligence sharing conference provides opportunities for law enforcement officials across North America who specialize in criminal interdiction to learn how to successfully detect and counter the latest smuggling techniques used by criminal organizations...
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Application now open for 2020 Lilly Scholarship
(Local News ~ 08/05/19)
The Putnam County Community Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2020 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. The online application is available on the Community Foundation website, www.pcfoundation.org. Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, Sept. 4...
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GHS golfers fall in opener
(High School Sports ~ 08/05/19)
CLAYTON — The Greencastle girls’ golf team opened the girl’s golf season with a loss to Monrovia on Monday. The Tiger Cubs traveled to Deer Creek Golf Club, where the host Bulldogs shot a 234 to Greencastle’s 251. Molly Ramey led the Cubs with a 57,followed by Kadence Shaner with a 62, Jennifer Scott and Allison Scott each with 66 and Rain Minartz 72...
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GYSA triathlon set Saturday
(Community Sports ~ 08/05/19)
Greencastle Youth Softball Association is looking for volunteers and participants for the upcoming Aug. 10 GYSA Outdoor Triathlon. The sprint triathlon event will require participants to complete one of two following: • Purple sprint: Swim 200 meters, bike four miles, run one mile; or...
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Clouser claims first Indiana sprint win
(Professional Sports ~ 08/05/19)
PUTNAMVILLE — The pits were full at Lincoln Park Speedway for the first race of the month of August. Ninety-seven cars were on hand chasing the checkered flag, but only four would go home successful in their chase. On this evening, Mario Clouser picked up his first sprint car win at LPS as James Walters (UMP Modifieds), Bryce Shidler (UMP Super Stocks) and Josh Litton (Bombers) picked up feature victories...
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Despite lower numbers, annual car show makes a difference
(Local News ~ 08/05/19)
With participants and admirers alike enjoying a sunny day and classic rides, the annual Children’s Miracle Network Car, Truck and Bike Show celebrated its 10th year of making a difference for kids in need Saturday at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. Larry Hall of Walmart Distribution stated in an email to the Banner Graphic that numbers were down this year due in great part to the recent chip-and-seal project undertaken on U.S. 231. However, he recognized those who did make it out to the show...
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BG again seeks local Difference Makers
(Local News ~ 08/05/19)
One of the finalists for the inaugural Difference Maker awards presented by the Banner Graphic said it best: “Your greatness is not what you have, but what you give.” Just like last year, the Banner Graphic event sponsors are again looking to honor Putnam County residents whose greatness shows through in what they give...
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