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GHS to install turf, revamp worn track
(Local News ~ 06/03/21)
Joining fellow WIC foes Edgewood and Northview, Greencastle High School will be installing a new artificial turf surface at Harbison Stadium this summer. The Greencastle School Board approved a $1,554,196 bid from Motz Group to resurface the track and install a new artificial turf surface for the football field, which will now become a multi-use field with markings for soccer as well...
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Four local athletes go for glory at IHSAA State Track and Field Meet
(High School Sports ~ 06/03/21)
After weeks of work and two stages they had to compete in, four Putnam County athletes will take part in the IHSAA Track and Field State Finals Friday and Saturday at Ben Davis High School. North Putnam duo Colton Clifford and Gabe Garcia will compete Friday in the boys’ state finals with the former taking part in the 400-meter dash and the latter competing int the 300-meter hurdles...
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Galloways respond to SBOA report allegations
(Local News ~ 06/03/21)
CLOVERDALE — The focus of an investigation for alleged misconduct, former Cloverdale Building Inspector Wayne Galloway and his wife Cheryl, the town’s former clerk-treasurer, have disputed conclusions made by the Indiana State Board of Accounts (SBOA)...
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Community Foundation announces spring grants
(Local News ~ 06/03/21)
The Putnam County Community Foundation has announced its most recent grant recipients from its largest unrestricted fund, the Community Grants Endowment, as well as from its 39 named unrestricted funds, created by generous organizations and community members...
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Renovated city pool gets right into swim of things
(Local News ~ 06/03/21)
After a year’s Covid-induced hiatus, the Greencastle Aquatic Center returned to action Monday as meteorological summer arrived. “It was a good trial run,” Park Director Rod Weinschenk told the Greencastle Park Board at its June meeting. After pushing back the opening from Saturday because of a lack of available lifeguards, the pool opened late on Monday (2 p.m.), waiting for temperatures to top 70 degrees...
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FEATURED SENIOR ATHLETE: Ally Schimpf, Greencastle
(High School Sports ~ 06/03/21)
Ally is a graduate of Greencastle and participated in one sport, tennis. ——— Banner Graphic: How important are sports to you, and what have you learned from them? Ally Schimpf: “Tennis always gave me something to look forward to after school. It helps me release stress and gets me out in the sun. Tennis taught me to put my best effort in as no matter the score, you can always work your way back up.”...
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Annual CARR 5K run set June 12 at Deer Meadow
(Local News ~ 06/03/21)
The eighth annual C.A.R.R. (Camo America Rainbow Run) 5K is scheduled for Saturday, June 12 at 5 p.m. in memory of Keith Carr. The race is run to raise money for A Kinetic Change (AKC) in memory of Andrew Keith Carr of Greencastle, who died at age 21 in a tragic accident in Rome on June 11, 2013...
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‘Hunchback' a sell-out for Putnam County Playhouse
(Local News ~ 06/03/21)
“The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” the opening play on the 2021 Putnam County Playhouse schedule, is a sell-out, officials have announced. The musical continues through Saturday, June 12 on the Hazel Day Longden Theatre stage. With COVID-19 restrictions reducing seating capacity, only 87 seats (of a possible 190) are available for each show. That is why the Playhouse added additional performances of “Hunchback.”...
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Brazil Concert Band’s first concert of 2021 this Sunday
(Local News ~ 06/03/21)
BRAZIL — The Brazil Concert Band will open its 2021 season of programs this Sunday in Forest Park, rain or shine. The band and its director Matthew Huber will recognize the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. This performance was scheduled as the finale for last year’s programs, but was postponed due to COVID-19...
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Charlie Johnston Memorial Ride set for June 12
(Local News ~ 06/03/21)
The seventh-annual Charlie Johnston Memorial Ride is set for Saturday, June 12 at the Fillmore Community Volunteer Fire Department, 12 Hendricks St., Fillmore. A donation breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. with registration at 9 a.m. Kickstands will go up at 11 a.m...
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Changes coming to GCSC summer school, preschool programs
(Local News ~ 06/03/21)
Summer school will be approached a bit differently for students in kindergarten through eighth grade at Greencastle Community Schools. Assistant Supt. Jenny French recently gave the school board an update on the Jump Start program for elementary and middle school students...
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Roachdale Christian Church Prime Timers event June 15
(Local News ~ 06/03/21)
ROACHDALE — Offering a chance for seniors to get together for a meal and fellowship, Roachdale Christian Church will again be offering a Prime Timers dinner on Tuesday, June 15. The dinner, which is open to those 55 and older, begins at 6:30 p.m. at the church, 1 N. Walnut St., and takes place on the third Tuesday of each month...
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Court News for June 4, 2021
(Court News ~ 06/03/21)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Michael J. Cagle, 61, Reelsville, Level 4 felony possession of methamphetamine, Level 5 felony driving a vehicle after forfeiture of license for life, Level 6 felony theft, Level 6 felony obstruction of justice...
- Bump, Set, Spike (High School Sports ~ 06/03/21)
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Putnam Scanner for June 4, 2021
(Police Logs ~ 06/03/21)
Ten people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Wednesday • At 9:22 p.m. Michael W. Sullivan, 35, Indianapolis, was housed at the jail on a local warrant. • At 2:56 p.m. Scott D. Griffin, 46, Roachdale, was booked in on a petition to revoke probation...
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