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Rwandan genocide survivor speaks about perseverance, forgiveness
(Local News ~ 10/01/19)
ROACHDALE -- For many, the term "genocide" invokes images of the Holocaust, the systematic killing of six million Jews by Nazi Germany under Adolf Hitler. This sort of persecution and singling out of another racial, political or cultural group is a prime example of genocide. Unfortunately, it is not history’s only example...
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Man jailed on drug charges after fleeing traffic stop
(Local News ~ 10/01/19)
A long pursuit through parts of two counties landed a Coatesville man in the Putnam County Jail Tuesday afternoon. After fleeing police on a motorcycle for nearly an hour, 48-year-old Timothy Ray French was booked in the jail on charges of possession of methamphetamine, resisting law enforcement with a vehicle and reckless driving...
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James A. Humston
(Obituary ~ 10/01/19)
James A. Humston, 83, of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, Sept. 30, 2019. He was born Nov. 17, 1935 in Indianapolis, the son of William Arnold and Jeannette L. (Taber) Humston. He was a graduate of Ben Davis High School. Jim owned and operated a security door company for several years. He had previously served as an Indiana State Trooper, receiving his training from the State Police Academy at Indiana University, Bloomington...
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CHS community service event set Friday
(Local News ~ 10/01/19)
Students at Cloverdale High School will be conducting its annual Service Learning Project on Friday, Oct. 4 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Any community member needing assistance with gutter cleaning, raking leaves or other similar tasks or would like more information on the event may contact Doug Wokoun or Kyle Walter at 795-4203...
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Putnam Scanner for October 2, 2019
(Police Logs ~ 10/01/19)
County Jail Three people were booked in the Putnam County Jail on Monday. • At 4:52 p.m. Joshua Duane Hickman, 32, Indianapolis, was lodged at the jail for criminal mischief. • At 10:01 a.m. Melanie Anne Jones-Costa, 34, Lexington, Ky., was taken into custody on or court order...
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Court News for October 2, 2019
(Court News ~ 10/01/19)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases Anthony M. Leonard, 23, Greencastle, Class A misdemeanor resisting law enforcement, Class B misdemeanor public intoxication Erick D. Williams, 49, Clinton, Class A misdemeanor driving with a suspended license with a prior conviction...
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Bike with a Biologist set Saturday on Nature Trail
(Local News ~ 10/01/19)
People Pathways will have another event in its Bike with a Biologist series on Saturday, Oct. 5. However, this event will feature more than just biking. With a meeting place of the Putnam Nature Trail trailhead on County Road 150 West (Cement Plant Road), there will be chances to hike, bike or walk...
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Time, venue set for Condoleezza Rice Ubben Lecture
(Local News ~ 10/01/19)
DePauw University recently announced the final details for an Ubben Lecture given by former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Tuesday, Oct. 8. The lecture will be held in Kresge Auditorium in the Green Center for the Performing Arts, and is set to begin at 7:30 p.m...
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Spook-tacular window contest needs artists
(Local News ~ 10/01/19)
The monstrous art event that brought downtown to life during Halloween last year is back and is looking for artists of all ages. Individuals and teams are invited to decorate windows around the square and winners will receive prize packages for spookiest creation, best hometown spirit and more...
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Rotary hosting wine and chocolate event
(Local News ~ 10/01/19)
Following the success of the inaugural event last year, the Greencastle Rotary Club will host a wine and chocolate tasting on World Polio Day, Tuesday, Oct. 24, from 5:30-8 p.m. in the bar at the Putnam Inn. The proceeds from this event will be donated to Rotary’s End Polio Now initiative...
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October First Friday event to feature game night theme
(Local News ~ 10/01/19)
The October edition of Greencastle First Friday will be game night. Sponsored by North Salem State Bank and Black Lumber, the event will feature extra-large cornhole and life-size Jenga. Friday will also see the return of Putt Putnam County, hosted by Castlemakers. Each hole of this mini golf course was created by a local organization...
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Area 30 students set to tour local facilities for Manufacturing Day
(Local News ~ 10/01/19)
In celebration of Manufacturing Day 2019, Greencastle/Putnam County Development Center has organized more than 50 Area 30 Students and four local major manufacturing companies as part of an effort to highlight modern manufacturing — a vibrant and growing industry that offers diverse, high-paying career opportunities...
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