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Board of Works recommends city water rate increase
(Local News ~ 10/05/20)
A three-prong rate increase for Greencastle water customers has been recommended by the Board of Public Works and Safety. During a brief special meeting Monday afternoon, the Board of Works passed along a recommendation to the City Council to increase water rates in three annual increments over three tiers of users...
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Duke investing $5 million in new facility
(Local News ~ 10/05/20)
As Duke customers throughout the state have scratched their heads over bill increases in recent months, the energy provider has tried to assure them it is to make investments in the state. So it is in Greencastle, where residential and commercial customers have not been immune from the rate increases...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Cougars open boys’ soccer sectional with 2-1 victory
(High School Sports ~ 10/05/20)
BROWNSBURG - The North Putnam Cougars played a strong game on Monday night to open up sectional play, defeating Covington 2-1 to advance in sectional play. The teams were tied 0-0 going into halftime. The Cougars got an opening goal through a Covington own goal...
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Rainwater: Reduced government means more individual freedom
(Local News ~ 10/05/20)
With a close gubernatorial race perhaps unfolding between the two major contenders, the Libertarian candidate Donald Rainwater may still be making inroads with Hoosier voters. A recent poll by Indy Politics and Change Research indicated that while Gov. Eric Holcomb was edging Democrat candidate Woody Myers, Rainwater’s campaign had picked up 24 percent of voters...
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Bray, Wallace headline second candidate forum Thursday
(Local News ~ 10/05/20)
The second candidate forum sponsored by the Greencastle League of Women Voters, WGRE 91.5 FM at DePauw University and the Banner Graphic is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8. The forum will take place via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84435570115 and be broadcast live on WGRE 91.5 FM...
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DAZE WORK: AHB brings us rock ’n’ roll in the age of COVID
(Column ~ 10/05/20)
In a year that has turned life upside down for me and you and a dog named Boo, it’s nice to know there’s one constant we can latch onto -- an annual Average House Band gig in Greencastle. A little thing like a pandemic wasn’t going to keep Greencastle’s Boys of Summer, everybody’s favorite hometown band, from another reunion. Well, sort of. More on that later...
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National Depression Screening Day is Oct. 8
(Local News ~ 10/05/20)
Of all the top causes of disability worldwide, you may be surprised to learn that depression is among these high on the list. It’s responsible for suffering like many significant chronic conditions such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease. Depression is quite common, affecting 264 million people globally. ...
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Dorothy J. Cross
(Obituary ~ 10/05/20)
Dorothy J. Cross, 88, Greencastle, passed away Sept. 27, 2020. She was born July 20, 1932 in McIntosh County, N.D., and grew up in Aberdeen, S.D. Dorothy attended nursing school, graduating in 1953 with her RN degree. She married Jack Cross on Dec. 27, 1954, and he survives...
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Frankie L. Cummings
(Obituary ~ 10/05/20)
Frankie L. Cummings, age 83, of Coatesville, passed away Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in her residence. Born Sept. 8, 1937 in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of Robert H. Johnson and Mary J. (Anderson) Johnson. She married Pete Cummings, and he preceded her on May 11, 2012...
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‘Ms. White Light,’ featuring Judith Light and Zach Spicer of Greencastle, releases globally
(Local News ~ 10/05/20)
BLOOMINGTON -- Pigasus Pictures -- producers of Indiana feature film “The Good Catholic” starring Danny Glover and Greencastle’s own Zachary Spicer -- is announcing its second global release of a purely Indiana-made movie set for Oct. 6. Written and directed by Paul Shoulberg, “Ms. White Light” was an “Official Selection” at the acclaimed 2019 SXSW Film Festival and an Audience Award and Italian Press winner at the Torino Film Festival...
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20th annual Coats for Kids collection under way
(Local News ~ 10/05/20)
The Putnam County Youth Development Commission is requesting community support for its 20th Annual Coats for Kids Campaign. Boxes are being delivered to schools and businesses and should be ready for donations now. Organizers need new or gently used coats of all sizes from infants all the way through teen years. Hats and gloves or mittens are also needed. Coats that are damaged or need to be dry cleaned should not be donated...
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County up to 615 COVID-19 cases
(Local News ~ 10/05/20)
With 31 new cases in the last week, Putnam County has had a total of 615 confirmed COVID-19 cases since March. No singe day stood out on the report from the Indiana State Department of Health, with daily totals ranging anywhere from one to nine over the seven-day period from Sept. 28 through Oct. 4...
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North Putnam, South Putnam board meetings this week
(Local News ~ 10/05/20)
Both the North Putnam and South Putnam school boards will hold their regular meetings this week. The North Putnam School Board will meet in the media center at North Putnam Middle School. The South Putnam School Board will meet in the Learning Center at South Putnam High School. Both meetings begin at 7 p.m...
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Putnam Scanner for Oct. 6, 2020
(Police Logs ~ 10/05/20)
Nine people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Sunday • At 11:17 p.m. Sigmund A. Croan, 28, Fillmore, was taken into custody for possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance and possession of methamphetamine...
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COLLEGE REPORT: Wilson honored again by Crossroads League
(College Sports ~ 10/05/20)
HUNTINGTON – For the second time this season, Huntington University sophomore Emma Wilson was voted the Crossroads League Runner of the Week as announced by the league office earlier this afternoon. The Greencastle High School graduate ran away from her competition at the Huntington Invitational on Friday by clocking in at 17:13 to claim the individual title and lead her team to a first place finish. ...
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Eagles come up short in boys’ tennis sectional final
(High School Sports ~ 10/05/20)
BRAZIL – For a fourth-straight year, South Putnam placed itself in a position to take home an IHSAA Boys’ Tennis Northview Sectional team title Saturday morning. The Eagles had already turned around one WIC loss in the five-team sectional, defeating Owen Valley Thursday, but could not do so again against the hosts, falling to the Knights 5-0 for a second time this season to finish the year 8-7...
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Putnam Street in Fillmore set for resurfacing
(Local News ~ 10/05/20)
FILLMORE -- The town of Fillmore has major improvements now only waiting in the wings. Not only is Putnam Street set to be resurfaced, but residents can also expect to see new lighting on the main drag. The Fillmore Town Council voted to move forward with both during its regular meeting held last Thursday evening...
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