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It Waved for All
(Local News ~ 06/14/21)
Members of Greencastle American Legion Post 58 conduct a dignified disposal of unserviceable flags in honor of Flag Day Monday. Sergeant-at-arms Robert Cummins commits one such flag to the fire after orders from Post Commander Rod Gaffney, who pronounced that the flags had “reached their present state in a proper service of tribute, memory and love...
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Sahm’s Haven now open in Heritage Lake Marina building
(Local News ~ 06/14/21)
HERITAGE LAKE — Diners in northern Putnam County now have a lakeside dining option. Situated in the Heritage Lake Marina building, Sahm’s Haven recently celebrated its grand opening. The event gave community members a taste of the food and drink the new restaurant and bar has to offer, though many had already sampled the wares in the prior two weeks the restaurant had been opened...
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Putnam County FOP begins annual fundraising drive
(Local News ~ 06/14/21)
The Putnam County Fraternal Order of Police is beginning its annual fundraising drive with calls to solicit donations. The 2021 drive will run from June 21 through Aug. 6. Organizers would like Putnam County residents to know that no in-person solicitation will take place without a prior telephone call...
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Kennedy Trigg to pile in the goals at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
(High School Sports ~ 06/14/21)
Kennedy Trigg scored a goal or two at Greencastle. 108 of them to be exact. Despite being on the smaller side, there was no lack of interest in the Tiger Cub forward when it came to playing at the collegiate level. Getting Trigg on board required the schools in the hunt to offer the best bang for the buck, hoping to get the same in return once signed...
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Greencastle, Indiana SRN to join forces during 2021-22 school year
(High School Sports ~ 06/14/21)
There’s plenty of talk around Greencastle about the changes and upgrades coming to the schools and athletic facilities beginning this summer. The Tiger Cubs are also getting an upgrade when it comes to livestreaming athletic events throughout the 2021-22 school year as the school recently inked a deal with Indiana Sports Radio Network...
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Council sets tax abatement for Phoenix as Chiyoda files request
(Local News ~ 06/14/21)
Two Greencastle employers find themselves at opposite ends of the tax abatement spectrum. Phoenix Closures is done with the approval process, while Chiyoda has only just begun. Phoenix plans to invest $6.8 million into its facility, the former Greencastle Manufacturing Co. and Lobdell Emery Corp. site, at 2000 S. Jackson St...
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Old Charlie’s site to house return of Domino’s Pizza
(Local News ~ 06/14/21)
Councilor Stacie Langdon delivered some good news at the June Greencastle City Council meeting. “I have a brief, exciting announcement,” Langdon said Thursday night. “Charlie’s restaurant has been sold as of June 1. Domino’s Pizza is coming to Greencastle.” Or more accurately, coming back to Greencastle...
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Light in Darkness
(Local News ~ 06/14/21)
With the ladder reaching 100 feet into the air, the Greencastle Fire Department maneuvers its new aerial truck at night for the first time last Wednesday.
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Fannie Laura Stout
(Obituary ~ 06/14/21)
Fannie Laura (Jones) Stout, 78, of Indianapolis, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Mill Pond Health Campus. She was born Jan. 25, 1943, in Pluckemin, N.J., to the late Edgar and Ida May (Ulmer) Jones. Fannie worked for Sodexo at DePauw University and The Children’s Museum (Indianapolis) until retirement...
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Plan ahead for home canning this summer
(Local News ~ 06/14/21)
If you are just now thinking about joining the trend in our communities to can food this summer, start by checking your equipment and supplies. Proper equipment in good condition is required for safe, high-quality home-canned food. A pressure canner is essential for canning low-acid vegetables, meats, fish and poultry. ...
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Amateur Radio Field Day events planned at EOC June 26
(Local News ~ 06/14/21)
The Putnam County Emergency Operations Center will host ARRL Field Day events on Saturday, June 26. The local chapter of the Amateur Radio Relay League, PCAUXCOM VE Team, will conduct testing and demonstrations at the EOC, 1600 W. CR 225 South, as part of the single most popular on-the-air event conducted annually in the United States and Canada...
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Old Gold Goblet to Cowal; Cummings, other alums honored
(Local News ~ 06/14/21)
Sally Smerz Grooms Cowal, DePauw University Class of 1966, has been awarded the Old Gold Goblet, the university’s most prestigious alumni award for 2021. President Lori S. White announced Cowal’s honor and several others during a virtual meeting with alumni. The awards typically are presented at Alumni Reunion Weekend. This year’s event was canceled because of COVID-19, so the awards will be made at next year’s reunion weekend...
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It’s Beethoven and Brahms for Wednesday night concert
(Local News ~ 06/14/21)
The Greencastle Summer Music Festival continues its series of Wednesday evening concerts this week with the Abel Family Quartet and Friends performing music by Beethoven and Brahms. There’s no admission charge for the approximately hour-long 7:30 p.m. concert in Gobin Church...
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Road rage incident sends man to hospital
(Local News ~ 06/14/21)
BAINBRIDGE — Two men each claim the other is at fault in an apparent road rage incident Saturday evening on U.S. 36. Putnam County Sheriff’s Deputy Hunter Gambill, with the assistance of Deputy Derek Line, investigated the incident that sent a Russellville man to the hospital...
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Court News for June 15, 2021
(Court News ~ 06/14/21)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Timothy C. Roe, 32, Cloverdale, Level 6 felony driving a vehicle as a habitual traffic violator Steven E. Davis, 53, Greencastle, Level 6 felony driving a vehicle as a habitual traffic violator...
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Putnam Scanner for June 25, 2021
(Police Logs ~ 06/14/21)
Seven people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Sunday • At 1:49 p.m. Steven E. Davis, 53, Greencastle, was taken into custody for driving as a habitual traffic violator. Saturday •At 7:35 p.m. Glenn E. Danuel, 54, Parrish, Ala., was housed at the jail for domestic battery...
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First Baptist to host church in the park
(Local News ~ 06/14/21)
First Baptist Church of Greencastle is moving outside for an informal worship service at Robe-Ann Park on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 20 at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome to come “Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and invite a friend,” Pastor Tim Blodgett said. “We want to celebrate fathers, enjoy friends and family and reach out to our Putnam County community.”...
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100+ Men Who Care gives $10,800 to Habitat build
(Local News ~ 06/14/21)
Putnam County Habitat for Humanity is the latest quarterly local recipient of a grant from 100+ Men Who Care of Putnam County. This quarter’s check was in the amount of $10,800. Habitat’s vision is of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. ...
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Rezone makes room for parking at North Putnam Family Health Care
(Local News ~ 06/14/21)
BAINBRIDGE — The success of the Putnam County Hospital clinic in Bainbridge is evident, and now the office needs to find a way to better serve its patients. During its June meeting on Thursday, the Bainbridge Town Council approved the rezone of the lot adjacent to North Putnam Family Health Care to allow the grassy area to be converted into a parking lot for employees...
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Krambo’s scavenger hunt set Saturday
(Local News ~ 06/14/21)
MANHATTAN — Krambo’s 12th annual motorcycle scavenger hunt is set for Saturday, June 19, rain or shine. Registration will be from 9 a.m.-noon or pre-register at Krambo’s, 4248 U.S. 40 West. Cost is $20 per person. The ride begins at Krambo’s. Following the ride, music will be played from 4-6 p.m. with food served beginning at 4 p.m...
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