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City BZA approves variances for new apartment project
(Local News ~ 05/09/22)
Despite neighbors’ concerns for safety, traffic flow, drainage and noise being raised, the Greencastle Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) granted development standards variances for a new South Side apartment project at its May meeting. Woodshire Place Apartments is a $7.96 million development of 13 triplexes proposed for 3.05 acres in a Multi-Family Dwelling (MD) district on property off Woodhaven Drive, adjacent to Southwood Village. ...
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Greencastle adds two more Academic Super Bowl titles
(Local News ~ 05/09/22)
The theme of this year’s Indiana Academic Super Bowl was Canada, but after this year’s state championships, they should be singing “O Greencastle, our true and native land.” This after Greencastle High School brought home two more state titles from Purdue University on Saturday, the Class 3 championships in both science and interdisciplinary...
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First Baptist Church to mark bicentennial this weekend
(Local News ~ 05/09/22)
Just weeks after Putnam County was officially organized as a county, a church came into existence on May 4, 1822 as the Baptist Church of Christ of Big Walnut. The name “Greencastle” wasn’t exactly in common use yet, as Ephraim Dukes had founded the settlement just the year before, and it wasn’t to be officially recognized as a town until 1849 (then a city in 1861)...
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Area 30 student signs to start career with Crown Equipment
(Local News ~ 05/09/22)
Crown Equipment, one of the world’s largest material handling companies, is dedicated to technological innovation and investment in its people. These guiding principles have led to the company’s continuous growth throughout its 77-year history. The latest example is Greencastle High School and Area 30 Career Center senior Trevor Torr, talented son of Chris and Jennifer Torr, Greencastle, who recently signed an agreement to continue his career as a welder with Crown Equipment following his upcoming graduation.. ...
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Granola Girl
(Local News ~ 05/09/22)
Set as part of a mostly rained-out First Friday, owner J.D. Grove (center front) is joined by Chamber board member Beau Battin (far left), Putnam County Chamber Executive Director Cody Eckert (back right), Putnam County Chamber President Andrew O’Hair (far right) and other well-wishers as she cuts the ribbon on the opening of Granola Girl Skincare in Greencastle...
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Cougars roll to win over Clovers
(High School Sports ~ 05/09/22)
CLOVERDALE - Three Cougar pitchers combined for a two hitter, while Brilye Schmitz drove in four runs, as North Putnam defeated Cloverdale 10-0 in WIC softball action. North Putnam got things going early in the first. Ashley Weir and Grace Kincaid each singled to start the inning. Brilye Schmitz then tripled to deep right scoring both. They would tack on another run in the third. Emma Williams singled and Kyndal Brewer drew a walk. Williams would later score on a pass ball to make it 4-0...
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Cloverdale rallies from 10-run hole to stun North Putnam
(High School Sports ~ 05/09/22)
CLOVERDALE – At a point in the fourth inning, North Putnam was leading Cloverdale 10-0, had the bases loaded and only one out, looking to pile on the runs Monday night. The Clovers managed to get out of the threat and responded with seven runs in the bottom half of the inning, keeping the rally going into the fifth and sixth to complete an 11-10 comeback...
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Fillmore Town Council hears pitch for county-wide zoning
(Local News ~ 05/09/22)
FILLMORE – If asking Jim Ensley and Lisa Zeiner as its attorney and planning director, respectively, the county is now long overdue for a revamp of its zoning designations. The driving force for such an overhaul now being fielded is a move toward standardized zoning throughout...
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Tigers finish second in NCAC Tournament after forcing championship finale Sunday
(College Sports ~ 05/09/22)
Sixth-ranked DePauw was two outs away from being just the second team in North Coast Athletic Conference Tournament history to win four games in the loser’s bracket, but Hiram rallied for five runs in the seventh of game seven and claimed the tourney title with a 5-2 win over DePauw. Top-seeded DePauw dropped to 34-9, while the Terriers improved to 24-14...
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North Putnam baseball sweeps Fountain Central; Greencastle splits pack of girls’ tennis matches
(High School Sports ~ 05/09/22)
VEEDERSBURG — North Putnam picked up a pair of road wins Saturday after defeating Fountain Central 9-8 and 15-7. In the opening game, the Mustangs tied the game in the sixth after trailing from the third inning on but a play at the plate in the bottom of the seventh ultimately saw the Cougars claim the first win after scoring four runs in the top of the seventh, only to nearly allow the hosts to tie the game again...
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Accident closes State Road 42 bridge over Mill Creek for repairs
(Local News ~ 05/09/22)
CLOVERDALE -- The State Road 42 bridge over Mill Creek is closed until further notice, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced. The location is east of Cloverdale, near South County Road 750 E. A vehicle recently struck the bridge and caused damage. The bridge will remain closed until the necessary repairs are completed and the bridge is safe to reopen. Additional repair work may also be needed in the future...
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Christopher Joseph ‘Fitty’ Fiscus
(Obituary ~ 05/09/22)
Christopher Joseph “Fitty” Fiscus, 61, of Greencastle, passed away Monday, Nov. 29, 2021 in his home surrounded by family. He was born in Wheeling, W. Va., to Thomas Fiscus and Geraldine (Cooper) Fiscus on May 15, 1960. Chris was a quick-witted man with a great sense of humor. ...
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Looking to improve your health this summer? Try volunteering
(Local News ~ 05/09/22)
Did you know volunteering can lead to improved mental and physical health? In a recent study by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, researchers found that people who volunteer consistently experience a higher sense of purpose and worth compared to non-volunteers. The research, along with many other studies on the topic, also connects physical benefits to volunteerism, such as lower mortality rates and improved physical activity...
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4-H youth programming teaches more than you know
(Local News ~ 05/09/22)
From time to time, parents will comment about the cost of feed for animals or making things for 4-H projects. Often that is followed by a “Well, it is still cheaper than sports?” type of comment. Hopefully most are doing 4-H for the fun way to learn life, career and interpersonal skills...
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A community grants timeline
(Local News ~ 05/09/22)
The Putnam County Community Foundation (PCCF) has recently awarded Community Grants for the spring grant cycle. While we announce these grant awards twice each year, perhaps you are unaware of how the process works. These grants are available to any 501(c)3 nonprofit organization including churches, units of government or other organizations working to benefit Putnam County and its citizens. These grants are made using the Community Foundation’s combined payouts from its 40 unrestricted funds...
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Hike set Saturday at Fern Cliff
(Local News ~ 05/09/22)
Clint and Cheyanne Maddox, a father/daughter nature-loving duo, will be leading a walk at Fern Cliff Nature Preserve on Saturday, May 14 at 9 a.m. Clint is an avid birdwatcher with a knack for identifying local flora and fauna. Cheyanne enjoys the mindfulness of nature and follows the ideologies found in the art of walking...
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Next Living with Low Vision meeting set May 17
(Local News ~ 05/09/22)
There will be a “Living with Low Vision” meeting Tuesday, May 17 at Putnam County Comprehensive Services, located at 630 Tennessee St., Greencastle. Guest speaker for the 10-11 a.m. meeting will be Von Bradon of the WILL Center’s Low Vision Program. She can be contacted at 653-7310, via email at von@thewillcenter.org or by visiting www.thewillcenter.org...
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Putnam Scanner for May 10, 2022
(Police Logs ~ 05/09/22)
Five people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Monday • At 6:34 a.m. Nicholas D. Rhodes, 33, Stockton, Calif., was lodged at the jail on a local warrant. Sunday • At 9:59 p.m. Misty M. Crumpacker, 43, Greencastle, was taken into custody for dealing in cocaine and possession of methamphetamine...
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