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Stevens to return to DePauw as Ubben lecturer March 20
(Local News ~ 02/02/23)
Brad Stevens, president of basketball operations for the NBA’s Boston Celtics and 1999 graduate of DePauw University, will return to DePauw to present a Timothy and Sharon Ubben Lecture on Monday, March 20. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Kresge Auditorium, located within the Green Center for the Performing Arts at DePauw University...
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Tuesday is ‘Someday’ for lunchbox concert by Poncé, Williams
(Local News ~ 02/02/23)
David Poncé is not the first person to record an album of standards. To say there are hundreds of such collections drawing from the Great American Songbook might be an understatement. But Poncé might be the first to record an album of standards specifically for his grandchildren...
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More filings trickle in as deadline looms
(Local News ~ 02/02/23)
With the deadline to file as a candidate in the municipal primary election looming, more candidates have formally added their name to the ballot. The deadline to file as a Republican or Democrat for the Tuesday, May 2 primary is noon on Friday. As of Thursday afternoon three new candidates, one in Greencastle and two in Cloverdale, had added their names to the ballot...
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City Economic Development Commission reactivated with housing project pending
(Local News ~ 02/02/23)
When last the Greencastle Economic Development Commission (EDC) convened, the iPhone had yet to make its calling, young people were about to be consumed by MySpace and Peyton Manning had yet to lead the Indianapolis Colts to their first Super Bowl. Monday evening Mayor Bill Dory got the reconstituted EDC together at City Hall after the city was contacted by developers interested in using industrial revenue bonds and/or tax abatement to finance a new housing project...
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Barry Fisher wins of CCA Conservationist of the Year Award
(Local News ~ 02/02/23)
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Long recognized locally and regionally for his impact on soil conservation efforts, a Putnam County man earned national recognition this week. Barry Fisher of Greencastle was named this year’s recipient of the Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) Conservationist of the Year Award...
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Tribute band concert may be added to 4th of July activities
(Local News ~ 02/02/23)
The Fourth of July extravaganza may not be over when the smoke settles on annual fireworks display this year. Plans are in the works, the Park Board learned Wednesday night, for a Bon Jovi tribute band concert to begin in the bandshell as soon as the bombs are done bursting in air...
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Short-handed Tiger Cubs clipped by last Bulldog hurdle in another close loss
(High School Sports ~ 02/02/23)
MONROVIA – The Greencastle Tiger Cubs came close, but no cigar on Thursday night at Monrovia in a boys’ high school basketball contest. The Cubs struggled down the stretch and fell to the Bulldogs 50-47. Greencastle, playing without four of its main varsity contributors, was able to battle the Bulldogs and led the game with 1:22 left, but four turnovers in the final stretch doomed the Cubs to fall to 2-15 on the season, while Monrovia improved to 4-13...
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Library Board approves fund reconciliations
(Local News ~ 02/02/23)
Having postponed it from last week, the Putnam County Public Library’s board of trustees addressed reconciling its operations for the past year Wednesday evening. As to reconciling the library’s 2022 Operating Fund, the board approved transferring the following amounts out of its fund geared toward for furniture and equipment:...
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Paul Edward Alleyn
(Obituary ~ 02/02/23)
Paul Edward Alleyn, 57, of Greencastle, passed away on Jan. 29, 2023 at his residence after battling a long term illness. He was born in Indianapolis on Jan. 25, 1966 to Joseph and Vivian Alleyn. Paul worked as a drywall installer for many years. He was also a volunteer fireman for the Fillmore Fire Department and a clerk-treasurer for the Town of Fillmore several years ago. He enjoyed spending his free time hunting, fishing, cooking, racing and spending time with family...
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Baird leads bipartisan bill to address costly catalytic converter thefts
(Local News ~ 02/02/23)
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Indiana 4th District Congressman Jim Baird (R-Greencastle)has re-introduced the Preventing Auto Recycling Thefts (PART) Act, which aims to reduce catalytic converter thefts by marking identifying information on catalytic converters, addressing how the parts are purchased and strengthening enforceability of catalytic converter theft for local law enforcement...
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Edward Dean Gross
(Obituary ~ 02/02/23)
Edward D. Gross, 60, Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. Born Nov. 23, 1962 in Greencastle, he was the son of Gerald and Beatrice (Hayes) Gross. He was a graduate of Greencastle High School. Ed worked at Heartland Automotive and had previously worked as a guard at the Putnamville Correctional Facility for 31 years...
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Court News for Feb. 3, 2023
(Court News ~ 02/02/23)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Ryan M. Evens, 42, Bainbridge, Level 5 felony conspiracy to commit burglary, Level 6 felony theft, Class A misdemeanor fraud Andrew D. O’Hair, 34, Fillmore, Level 5 felony conspiracy to commit burglary, Level 6 felony theft...
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The joys of identifying birds
(Local News ~ 02/02/23)
One pastime many individuals enjoy during the winter months is bird watching. Birds are magnificent creatures that have unique personalities. If you have a bird feeder, you have probably seen those personalities in the form of dominant birds hogging a feeder, birds eating on the ground by themselves and social birds flying around each other...
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Putnam Scanner for Feb. 3, 2023
(Police Logs ~ 02/02/23)
Seven people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Wednesday • At 3:58 p.m. Billy L. Jones, 46, Greencastle, was housed at the jail on a local warrant. • At 3:18 a.m. Autumn R. Felumero, 28, Franklin, was lodged at the jail on a local warrant...
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Winter Wonderland Dance set Saturday at Russellville
(Local News ~ 02/02/23)
RUSSELLVILLE — The third-annual Winter Wonderland Dance will be held this Saturday, Feb. 4 from 6-9 p.m. at the Russellville Community Center. Admission is $5 per person including children. The fee is cash only and children must be accompanied by an adult...
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