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Vandalism strikes again at Robe-Ann
(Local News ~ 09/19/22)
Vandals struck Greencastle’s Robe-Ann Park again on back-to-back nights earlier this month, the Park Board learned at its recent September meeting. First, the skatepark was “tagged” with graffiti, while the next night the men’s restroom suffered a similar fate. All in the name of nefarious nonsense...
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Mural Madness
(Local News ~ 09/19/22)
With muralist Alexander Isakov putting the final touch on his Banner Graphic mural over the weekend, fellow artist Cameron Moberg is officially on the clock at the Convention and Vistors Bureau wall, with a block party celebration of all five new murals set Friday...
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Newbys, Dresbach advance to IHSAA Girls’ Golf Regional
(High School Sports ~ 09/19/22)
BRAZIL – Three Putnam County golfers will get an extra week on the links as qualifiers for the IHSAA Washington and Lafayette Girls’ Golf Regionals this Saturday. South Putnam’s Alie and Madie Newby were the second and third individual qualifiers from the Northview Sectional Friday while North Putnam’s Kylie Dresbach was the third individual qualifier from the Attica Sectional on Saturday...
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Menzel, Roberts, Clovers, Eagles pick up wins at Tiger Cub XC Invitational
(High School Sports ~ 09/19/22)
Two out of five races were won by Putnam County teams at the Tiger Cub Invitational held Saturday morning at Big Walnut Sports Park. Cloverdale won the high school girls’ race by a comfortable margin over second-place Southmont while South Putnam won the elementary school race over Cascade...
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Officials clarify process for solar farm approval
(Local News ~ 09/19/22)
The matter of building a proposed solar farm in Russell Township will not be an overnight process, county officials assured Monday morning. Questioned Monday about the process, the Putnam County Commissioners and County Attorney Jim Ensley outlined three different major steps to approval of the proposed Cold Springs Solar Farm...
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Eagle King and Queen
(Local News ~ 09/19/22)
Braden Staley and Kelsey Custis celebrate after being crowned as king and queen at the 2022 South Putnam Homecoming during halftime of the Eagles’ win over against Edgewood Friday evening.
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Queen of the North
(Local News ~ 09/19/22)
Newly crowned as 2022 North Putnam Fall Homecoming Queen, senior Ashlynn Stacks celebrates with her escort, father John Stacks, during halftime of the Cougars’ victory over Cloverdale Friday.
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Kallem bags four goals as Tiger Cubs control Golden Arrows
(High School Sports ~ 09/19/22)
The WIC’s two-horse boys’ soccer race continued apace Saturday as Greencastle’s Seth Kallem scored all four of his team’s goals in a 4-1 win over Sullivan, keeping the Tiger Cubs undefeated in conference play. “This is the best we’ve played all season,” Greencastle head coach JD Sims said. “It’s the best we’ve moved the ball...
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Greencastle holds on to knock off Sullivan, take over top spot in WIC
(High School Sports ~ 09/19/22)
The big one finally arrived Saturday as Sullivan traveled to Greencastle for a WIC girls’ soccer showdown that would determine which way the conference would lean heading into the final weeks of the 2022 season. A win for the Golden Arrows would seal the title at Robert L. Harbison Stadium while a Tiger Cub win meant the hosts needed only to win its last two conference games to claim the WIC crown...
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Sonja ‘Sunny’ Darlene Emmert
(Obituary ~ 09/19/22)
Sonja “Sunny” Darlene Emmert, 82, of Terre Haute, passed peacefully away Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 at her home. She was born in Indianapolis on Jan. 8, 1940, to Myron Morris and Dorothy Eileen Craig. Sunny is survived by her siblings, Joy Thompson, Ray Craig (and his wife Mary) and Donna Whittle (and her husband Jim); her children, Rhonda Emmert and Guy Tincher (and his wife Tessa); and three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews...
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Mike Clodfelter
(Obituary ~ 09/19/22)
Mike (Michael Allen) Clodfelter, 70, Heritage Lake, died Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022 following a valiant six-year battle with CLL, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia cancer, that he contracted through spraying farm herbicides during his 11-year farming career in Putnam County, during the 1970s and 1980s...
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Anna M. Huber
(Obituary ~ 09/19/22)
Anna M. Huber, 82, of Cloverdale, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. She was born Dec. 10, 1939 to the late William and Molly (Young) Haltom. She married Jerry L. Huber Jan. 8, 1999 and he survives. She retired from real estate as a broker and was a member of the Cataract Baptist Church...
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Daniel D. Stattner
(Obituary ~ 09/19/22)
Daniel D. Stattner, 52 of Cloverdale, passed away Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. He was born July 17, 1970 in Greencastle to Larry and Sue (Lopossa) Stattner. He married Gwendolyn (Gardiner) Stattner on Oct. 4, 1996, and she survives. He owned his own business in flooring and was a dedicated husband and father, son and brother...
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Parke REMC aids Putnam CERT
(Local News ~ 09/19/22)
ROCKVILLE -- REMC Multi-County Community Trust has awarded grants totaling more than $12,500 to three area nonprofits through the Operation Round Up program. The board of trustees granted money to: -- Putnam County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) was granted $3,576.26 to help purchase supplies for additional shelter kits...
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For Faith, Hope and Love
(Local News ~ 09/19/22)
Supporting efforts to expand its capacity and service in northern Putnam County, Gleaners Food Bank awarded two separate grants totaling $54,442.12 to the Faith, Hope and Love Food Pantry at Lifespring Church...
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Featured Muralists: Anna + Jonathan
(Local News ~ 09/19/22)
The following is the fourth of a five-part series on the artists who are painting the five murals throughout Putnam County as part of the Putnam County Mural Festival. Officially under way since Sept. 11, the festival will culminate with a celebration in Greencastle on Friday, Sept. 23...
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Arts Council seeks auction items for Bonne Soirée
(Local News ~ 09/19/22)
Donations of fine art originals created by well-known Putnam County artists or collected by Putnam County residents are being sought for a live auction during the Greencastle Arts Council’s primary fundraising event, its annual Bonne Soirée, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Tiger Pointe Country Club and Event Center...
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Keeping bagged lunches safe
(Local News ~ 09/19/22)
Whether it’s off to school or work, millions of Americans carry bag lunches. Food brought from home can be kept safe if it is first handled and cooked properly. Then, perishable food must be kept cold while commuting via bus, bicycle, on foot or in a car. After arriving at school or work, perishable food must be kept cold until lunchtime...
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So Proudly We Hailed
(Local News ~ 09/19/22)
Courtesy photos O say, can you see ... Director Ross Hanson and the Greencastle High School Classics Choir as they deliver “The Star-Spangled Banner” Friday at Victory Field prior to the Indianapolis Indians game Friday punctuated a week of honors for the choir...
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DAR promotes Constitution Week
(Local News ~ 09/19/22)
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution urges Americans to reflect on the United States Constitution during this month’s annual observance in honor this foundational document of national governance. The DAR initiated the observance in 1955, when the service organization petitioned the U.S. ...
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Putnam Scanner for Sept. 20, 2022
(Police Logs ~ 09/19/22)
Ten people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Monday • At 3:16 a.m. Earl R. Hamilton, 45, homeless, was housed at the jail for strangulation. Sunday • At 10:36 a.m. Robert W. Barrett, 56, Martinsville, was lodged at the jail on a Hendricks County warrant...
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Gleaners drive-through set at NPHS parking lot
(Local News ~ 09/19/22)
BAINBRIDGE — Gleaners food distribution will remain at the North Putnam High School parking lot on Saturday, Sept. 24. It is open to all in need. The temporary move has been necessitated by construction at Bainbridge Elementary School. The drive-through is set for 10 a.m. until food runs out. Volunteers are needed by 9 a.m. to help with loading boxed food items and traffic control...
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Non-food pantry distribution set Saturday
(Local News ~ 09/19/22)
The Putnam County Non-Food Pantry, hosted by St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, will be distributing items on Saturday, Sept. 24 from noon-3 p.m. at the church, 520 E. Seminary St., Greencastle. This will be a drive-through distribution of products only. Because of safety concerns, only pre-packaged bags will be given out and there will not be a choice of items. Sack lunches will be provided...
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GHS Homecoming Hopefuls
(Local News ~ 09/19/22)
The 2022 Greencastle High School Fall Homecoming is set for Friday, Sept. 23 at halftime of the Tiger Cubs’ football game against Brown County...
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Clover Royalty
(Local News ~ 09/19/22)
The Cloverdale High School Fall Homecoming is set for Friday, Sept. 23 at halftime of the Clovers’ football game against against South Decatur...
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LETTER: Focus on better neighborhoods, not higher speeds
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/19/22)
To the Editor: I want to echo the sentiments from Vincent Aguirre’s letter, “An Alternate Perspective on Franklin Street Parking Situation” published on Friday, Sept 16. Vincent explained how wider, faster streets lead to more car crashes and overall greater risk for vulnerable road users like cyclists, pedestrians and kids. I encourage you to peruse the sources he cited...
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Worth The Wait
(Local News ~ 09/19/22)
Working to get it all out to hungry revelers, volunteer firefighters Richard “Woody” Wood (front) and Darrel Bunten flip and marinate the succulent meat as the Fireman's Chicken Barbecue gets under way Friday evening...
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