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Residents displaced after Monday evening fire at Mill Pond
(Local News ~ 12/16/19)
No serious injuries have been reported after a fire at Mill Pond Health Campus prompted the response of emergency personnel Monday evening. According to its log, the Greencastle Fire Department dispatched two engines at 7:35 p.m. to the senior living facility located at 1014 Mill Pond Ln. referencing a commercial structure fire ...
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Tiger Cubs roll easily over Southmont, 60-40
(High School Sports ~ 12/16/19)
Maybe Ivy Tech can bring their surgical nursing students over to McAnally Center some night to watch the Greencastle Tiger Cub boys basketball team. The Cubs dissected the Southmont Mounties 60-40 on Saturday night to improve their record to improve to 4-1 on the season. Greencastle committed just five turnovers and placed three players in double figures as they finished a big weekend 2-0. Southmont fell to 1-5 on the season...
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Robert Allen VanSickle
(Obituary ~ 12/16/19)
Robert Allen VanSickle, 47, of Greencastle, passed away in his home on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. He was born Aug. 8, 1972 to Jerry and Catherine (Pitt) VanSickle. He graduated from South Putnam High School. Robbie enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors. He was an avid NASCAR fan. He spent most of his life working as a carpenter, and had such a natural talent when it came to his work. He loved rock ‘n’ roll music and playing the drums...
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Norma Irene Knauer
(Obituary ~ 12/16/19)
Norma Irene Knauer, 89, of Rockville, passed away on Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 at her residence. Norma was born in Lonaconing, Md. on April 4, 1930, the daughter of Peter A. and Agnes Isabelle (Keplinger) Smith. Mrs. Smith was a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church, and was a past state president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW. Norma worked for 21 years at American Health Network as a billing clerk...
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Bainbridge Town Council to meet Wednesday morning
(Local News ~ 12/16/19)
BAINBRIDGE — Unable to meet for the regularly-scheduled date and time, the Bainbridge Town Council will have what’s likely to be its final meeting of 2019 at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18. When the council reconvenes in January, it will be composed of entirely new members...
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Recount commission finds no change in Cloverdale clerk-treasurer race
(Local News ~ 12/16/19)
Convening on Tuesday morning to recount the Cloverdale clerk-treasurer race, the Cloverdale recount commission found no change in the outcome. In a recount that was completed in about an hour, the commission again deemed incumbent Cheryl Galloway the winner over challenger Vanessa Carr by a tally of 143-141...
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No injuries in Friday six-car pileup
(Local News ~ 12/16/19)
Four vehicles were towed, but just one person needed minor medical attention following a six-car collision south of Greencastle Friday afternoon. At 3:39 p.m., traffic was heavy on southbound U.S. 231 as a vehicle slowed to make a left turn in the area of Crestview Drive...
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John Michael Eiteljorge
(Obituary ~ 12/16/19)
John Michael Eiteljorge, 76, of Fishers, passed away on Dec. 12, 2019. Michael, as he was commonly known, was born in Greencastle on Jan. 22, 1943 to parents John F. and June M. (Coffey) Eiteljorge. He worked during his career in marketing with Hartford, CNA, Freemont and retired from DFAS, where he worked in accounting...
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Rose Ann Lotz
(Obituary ~ 12/16/19)
Rose Ann Lotz, 83, of Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at Asbury Towers. Rose was born in Kokomo on Dec. 26, 1935, the daughter of Willard M. and Julia Lynn (Harlan) White. Rose pursued her degree in business at UCLA. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Daughters of 1812...
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Putnam Scanner for December 17, 2019
(Police Logs ~ 12/16/19)
County Jail Seven people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Monday • At 5:32 a.m. Michelle D. Wilson, 49, Poland, was housed at the jail for driving while intoxicated. Saturday • At 11:11 p.m. Jonathan M. Hankins, 41, Greencastle, was booked in for intimidation, disorderly conduct, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia...
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Non-Food Pantry distribution set Dec. 21
(Local News ~ 12/16/19)
The Putnam County Non-Food Pantry, hosted by St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, will be distributing non-food items from 12:30-3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21. The church is located at 520 E. Seminary St., Greencastle. Distribution will be a week early due to the Christmas holiday...
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Increase in coyote sightings no cause for alarm
(Local News ~ 12/16/19)
It’s that time of year again – coyotes are on the move, and Indiana residents might see them more, but this should not be a cause for alarm. Coyotes are common everywhere in the state, even in urban areas. Coyotes become more active during winter, and the bare vegetation this time of year increases the chance of catching a glimpse. ...
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Civic League sets gift wrapping Wednesday
(Local News ~ 12/16/19)
Greencastle Civic League members will be at the Putnam County Convention & Visitors Bureau (12 W. Washington St.) from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. this Wednesday wrapping presents. Gifts can be dropped off and picked up anytime during the day. Donations are requested. All funds raised will go toward beautifying Greencastle in 2020...
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Sweet Tooth
(Local News ~ 12/16/19)
To the delight of youngsters looking forward to a present and a sugar cookie, Santa Claus made an appearance at the Bainbridge Community Volunteer Fire Department Saturday afternoon for its annual Cookies with Santa event.
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First winter storm of season hits with more to come
(Local News ~ 12/16/19)
Despite white-out conditions reported for a time Sunday night, Putnam County escaped the first wave of a winter storm early this week without any major traffic incidents. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department reported responding to 16 crashes between early Sunday evening, when the snowfall started, and early Monday afternoon, before the second wave of the winter storm moved in...
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Cougars, Wolves split doubleheader
(High School Sports ~ 12/16/19)
BAINBRIDGE – North Putnam’s varsity basketball teams each entered Saturday night’s home doubleheader with Parke Heritage seeking to break three-game losing streaks, on the heels of losing both ends of a Western Indiana Conference doubleheader at Sullivan on Friday night...
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On Tap
(Local News ~ 12/16/19)
HIGH SCHOOL Today Basketball (boys) — South Putnam at Cloverdale, 6 p.m. (JV-V). Swimming — Southmont at South Putnam, 6 p.m. Wrestling — Fountain Central at North Putnam, 6 p.m. Wednesday Swimming — Brownsburg at North Putnam, 5:30 p.m.; Edgewood at Greencastle, 6 p.m...
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Tiger women open tourney with victory
(College Sports ~ 12/16/19)
WHITTIER, Calif. – The eighth-ranked DePauw women’s basketball team trailed by six points late in the third, but the Tigers closed the quarter on a 5-0 run and opened the fourth with six straight to take the lead for good in a 72-62 win over Chapman in a game played at Whittier College on Sunday...
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Banner to publish next two Mondays
(Local News ~ 12/16/19)
With the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays falling on Wednesdays, the Banner Graphic will be on an adjusted publication schedule for the weeks of Dec. 23 and 30. The newspaper will publish its “free edition” on Monday each week, followed by a regular edition on Tuesday instead of Wednesday...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Cub wrestlers capture title at Frankfort
(High School Sports ~ 12/16/19)
FRANKFORT – Greencastle’s wrestling team went 5-0 to win the Frankfort Holiday Classic on Saturday. The Cubs defeated Shelbyville 64-18, Cascade 60-16, Kokomo 38-34, Lebanon 44-30 and Frankfort 55-28. Chase Carrington, Logan Carrington, Brach Carrington, Jacob Fox and Austin Stockall each finished 5-0 for the day...
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