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Hammer, Langdon add names to GOP primary
(Local News ~ 01/16/23)
The longest-serving councilman in City of Greencastle history will seek another term in office. At-large Councilman Mark Hammer has filed paperwork for the Republican primary as he seeks an eighth term in office. Likewise, Second Ward Councilor Stacie Langdon has filed to run for a third term...
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North Putnam board chooses project method, GO bond proposal
(Local News ~ 01/16/23)
ROACHDALE — With a general obligation (GO) bond project coming for some improvements, the North Putnam School Board settled on its architect Thursday evening. Based on a presentation given last month about different methods of delivery, the board also decided on construction management at-risk as the one to utilize for larger projects in the future...
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Council sets street closings, appointments for 2023
(Local News ~ 01/16/23)
We may be in the middle of winter but that didn’t stop thoughts from turning to warmer days ahead as the Greencastle City Council considered a number of spring and summer events during its January regular session. “Here we are in January, and though it’s not very cold out, it’s still exciting to be talking about this,” Council President Mark Hammer said as street-closing requests were fielded for the Shamrock 5K race on March 11, the annual Greencastle Music Fest and spring and summer run of the Farmers Market.. ...
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2023 Legislative Update series to begin Saturday
(Local News ~ 01/16/23)
Saturdays of the month, Jan. 21, Feb. 18 and March 18 during the current statehouse session. Expected to attend are District 44 State Rep. Beau Baird along with District 24 State Sen. John Crane and District 37 State Sen. Rod Bray, all Republican lawmakers...
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Isaiah 117 House prepares to help children on their worst day
(Local News ~ 01/16/23)
In 2017 in Northeast Tennessee, a Bible verse moved a woman to act. Taking to heart the words of Isaiah 1:17 to “defend the fatherless,” Ronda Paulson founded Isaiah 117 House. Then in 2021 in West Central Indiana, another Bible verse moved another woman to act...
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Cougar Royals
(Local News ~ 01/16/23)
A week of homecoming festivities at North Putnam High School will culminate on Friday when the 2023 winter homecoming king and princes is crowned at halftime of the Cougar girls’ varsity basketball game against Owen Valley. King candidates include Myles Bryan, Kyan Fenton, Keegan Gibson, Seth Fuhrman and Warren Moncur...
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Thunderbirds spoil Clovers' home return
(High School Sports ~ 01/16/23)
CLOVERDALE – For the first time since Dec. 9, Cloverdale welcomed its girls’ basketball team to Al Tucker Court after eight games on the road. Waiting to greet the Clovers was North Central, which quickly pulled the welcome mat from under the hosts and stole away with a 66-39 win...
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Congressman Baird continues efforts to improve VA efficiency
(Local News ~ 01/16/23)
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Indiana 4th District Congressman Jim Baird (R-Greencastle) has re-introduced the VA Same-Day Scheduling Act to ensure veterans get the timely attention and treatment they deserve when they contact the VA. “The unnecessary and costly delays our veterans and service members continue to encounter when trying to schedule medical appointments with the VA is plainly unacceptable,” Congressman Baird said. ...
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Whole Lotta Heifer
(Local News ~ 01/16/23)
WB Princess 206 won Reserve Junior Heifer Calf Champion - Division 2 at the 2023 Cattlemen’s Congress Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show Jan. 4-7 in Oklahoma City. Macy Bowling, Greencastle, owns the winning heifer.
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Antique Tractor and Machinery Association seeks donations for events
(Local News ~ 01/16/23)
The Putnam County Antique Tractor and Machinery Association is currently seeking donated items of any sort to be used at future local events. These may include machinery for demonstrations, or other miscellaneous items for door and raffle prizes. The organization holds spring and fall plow days every year and is always in search of ground to hold these events, which includes its annual wheat crop that it uses for demonstrations...
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Grief book study, support group to begin Jan. 22
(Local News ~ 01/16/23)
Dusk to Dawn Bereavement Services has announced its second book study group beginning this Sunday, Jan. 22 at 4:30 p.m. Limited to eight participants, the group will read Heather Stang’s book “Mindfulness and Grief.” The eight-week experience will include a support group structured around the ideas and themes of the book, with optional meditation and yoga practice to follow each meeting...
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'Free to Wonder' exhibit to feature work by Putnamville inmates
(Local News ~ 01/16/23)
The Indiana University Prison Arts Initiative (IUPAI), in collaboration with Greencastle’s 10 Fold Projects galley, presents “Free to Wonder,” an exhibit of art work by student participants at Putnamville Correctional Facility...
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Enrollment remains open for 4-H
(Local News ~ 01/16/23)
Indiana online 4-H enrollment opens for a new program year annually on Oct. 1 and remains open nearly year-around until early the following September. It is to everyone’s advantage to enroll in 4-H by Jan. 15 so that one has the most opportunity and doesn’t miss out on any information...
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