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Celebrating local philanthropy
(Local News ~ 10/13/22)
On Oct. 17, 1985, a few philanthropic-minded community members had the foresight to establish the Putnam County Community Foundation as a way to ensure that their friends and neighbors could contribute to the ever-changing needs of the community in perpetuity...
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Event to ‘Light up the Night’ with celebration, introspection
(Local News ~ 10/13/22)
Following an inaugural event that was more successful than organizers could have imagined, the Ethan’s Legacy “Light Up the Night” event will be back this weekend. At 5 p.m. on Saturday evening, volunteers, family members, recovery advocates and members of the community will gather at the Ames family farm near Fillmore to remember and celebrate the life and legacy of Ethan Ames, but it’s about a lot more than that...
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Ivy Tech, Area 30, Ascena welcome local high school freshmen
(Local News ~ 10/13/22)
More than 200 freshmen from Cloverdale and North Putnam high schools visited Ivy Tech Community College, DePauw University, Area 30 Career Center and the Ascena Retail Group distribution center on Wednesday, Oct. 12. Known as the “freshmen experience,” the event allows local first-year students to explore Ivy Tech’s Greencastle site and participate in a series of sessions and activities designed to introduce the students to various careers, college majors, and continuing education opportunities...
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Expanded pickleball facilities get OK from Park Board
(Local News ~ 10/13/22)
The fastest-growing sport in the country, pickleball is seeing a local boom as well. And Putnam Pickleball Players President Mitch Dickerson wants to take advantage of that, proposing a pickeball patio and a new center access gate for the facilities at the northeast corner of Robe-Ann Park...
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BOYS' SOCCER REGIONAL: Pioneers show postseason credentials in 4-1 win over Tiger Cubs
(High School Sports ~ 10/13/22)
CLARKSVILLE – Returning to the regional round for the first time since 2018, No. 15 Greencastle had a tall task in order to reach the regional final in facing No. 13 Providence in the IHSAA Boys’ Soccer Regional Semifinal Wednesday evening. An early goal glut saw the hosts take a 2-1 lead before a crucial late goal at the end of the first half gave the Pioneers a 3-1 lead that would not be challenged, eventually toppling the Tiger Cubs 4-1...
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Tax neutrality assured with South Putnam GO bond
(Local News ~ 10/13/22)
While it was briefed generally last month, school leaders have been assured that a new general obligation (GO) bond to be issued for repairs throughout South Putnam is to be tax-neutral. The next steps in the process of setting out the bond, the South Putnam School Board held a hearing on those repairs, as well as passed several resolutions approving the issuance, at its regular meeting Wednesday evening...
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DePauw first college campus in state to install NaloxBox
(Local News ~ 10/13/22)
DePauw University has become the first college campus in Indiana to install a NaloxBox, which provides quick access to the life-saving nasal spray naloxone to reverse the effects of opioid overdose. The NaloxBox is located at the entrance of the parking lot at the corner of College Avenue and Olive Street. ...
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COLLEGE REPORT: Trigg keeps roll going at SMWC
(College Sports ~ 10/13/22)
Kennedy Trigg is picking up this fall where she left off in her freshman season on the soccer field for St. Mary-of-the-Woods last year. Trigg has scored three goals and assisted on two others, ranking her second on the team with eight points. She has made 12 shots on goal for the 2-4-3 Pomeroys...
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FEATURED SENIOR ATHLETE: Dunkin York, South Putnam
(High School Sports ~ 10/13/22)
Dunkin is a senior at South Putnam and participates in one sport, cross country. ——— Banner Graphic: How important are sports to you, and what have you learned from them? Dunkin York: “Running is really important to me because it’s not only a competitive outlook but it’s also an emotional thing, in terms of physical and mental health. Running is a thing to be mindful about other things. Cross country has taught me grit, to push through the long and hard things.”...
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GREENCASTLE VOLLEYBALL SECTIONAL: Eagles soar away from pesky Wolves
(High School Sports ~ 10/13/22)
The South Putnam Eagle volleyball team extended its season on Thursday night at McAnally Center in the Class 2A Greencastle sectional. The Eagles took their opening round match against the Parke Heritage Wolves in a three-game sweep, 25-23, 25-23, 25-18...
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GREENCASTLE VOLLEYBALL SECTIONAL: Tiger Cubs scramble Cougars for semifinal spot
(High School Sports ~ 10/13/22)
Five different Tiger Cubs had at least five kills, helping Greencastle to win its first round matchup with county rival North Putnam in straight sets Thursday night 25-20, 25-19 and 25-15 in sectional action. In a much anticipated match-up in which the two teams had split during the season, it was expected to be a tight affair. The first set did not disappoint. Both squads were sharp to start in front of a nice crowd at McAnally Center...
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CCSC board OKs supplemental payments, teacher agreement
(Local News ~ 10/13/22)
CLOVERDALE — Coming across as a relief for the board, administrators and teachers, the Cloverdale School Board passed a resolution on supplemental payments and its yearly teacher agreement Monday evening. Supt. Greg Linton outlined that issues about salary depression have been a focus for the past two years. This occurs as a teacher is hired and may be placed higher on a pay scale, while other teachers have not received raises due to lack of revenue...
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Tips for jump-starting estate planning conversations
(Local News ~ 10/13/22)
Are you avoiding critical conversations about estate planning? If so, you are not alone. Evidence suggests that most adults have not planned ahead in regard to either their financial assets or personal property. A majority of individuals die without a legal will. Even fewer have addressed what should happen to their personal property...
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Eli’s Books to host book-signing event with Vicky Williams
(Local News ~ 10/13/22)
Eli’s Books has announced its latest author-signing event taking place on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet and have their books signed by author Vicky Kelm Williams, a former Greencastle High School guidance director...
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Wanda Sue Graham
(Obituary ~ 10/13/22)
Wanda Sue (Ridgway) Graham, 70, of Greencastle, passed away at her home on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. She was born March 9, 1952 in Greencastle to Walter William Ridgway and Feba Jane Petry Ridgway. Wanda graduated from South Putnam High School in 1970, the first graduating class of the new school. She worked for various local companies during her life, including The Curtain Factory, P.R. Mallory’s and Happico. She also worked as a guard at the State Farm in Putnamville...
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Putnam Scanner for Oct. 14, 2022
(Police Logs ~ 10/13/22)
County Jail Twelve people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Wednesday • At 2:15 p.m. Joshua S. Hunter, 21, Cloverdale, was lodged at the jail on a warrant. • At 12:43 p.m. David W. Thompson, 36, Greencastle, was housed at the jail on a warrant...
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