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City Council OKs first step toward Heartland abatement
(Local News ~ 02/13/23)
Approving an economic revitalization area for the Heartland Automotive property, the Greencastle City Council has authorized the first step toward tax abatement on a new product line at the East Side manufacturing plant. On a motion by President Mark Hammer, the Council unanimously endorsed Resolution 2023-1, declaring an economic revitalization area for the site at 300 S. Warren Drive...
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Four Ladies Plus a Dude take PCYDC Lip Sync Battle
(Local News ~ 02/13/23)
When it came down to which team garnered the most votes, production value perhaps won out at this year’s Lip Sync Battle benefiting the Putnam County Youth Development Commission. With their costumes and the sheer cheekiness, their rendition of “Beauty School Dropout” from the classic musical “Grease” meant Four Ladies Plus a Dude (plus a questionable-looking Frenchy) being named the top performing team at the event...
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Rev. Jones-Davis, Jones speak on persistence, having faith
(Local News ~ 02/13/23)
For Antoinette Jones, it was an extraordinary intervention when God told her to schedule a visit with her older brother Julius. This was as it was days before he was set to be executed by the state of Oklahoma. Julius Jones was to be executed in November 2021, after being convicted in 1999 of first-degree murder. Since then, his sister and millions of other people have fought to see him free from a crime they fervently avow he did not commit...
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The Shootouts, featuring GHS grad Emily Bates, to kick off tour in Indy
(Local News ~ 02/13/23)
When I was a boy, my late Grandmother sat on the edge of her bed every Saturday night listening to the twanging warbles of the Grand Ole Opry as they cascaded out of her bedside radio. The sound was tinny, the high notes reverberating off the radio’s plastic casing, the low tones bottoming out in a heavy blob of sound. ...
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GPD investigating windows shot out of vehicles
(Local News ~ 02/13/23)
Vandalism left at least 14 vehicles with body or window damage in Greencastle overnight Saturday. The sporadic damage appears to have been done with BB or pellet guns between 11 p.m. Saturday and 6 a.m. Sunday. Affected vehicles were parked on North Arlington Street, Meadow Drive, East Washington Street, Elm Street and Maple Avenue...
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UPDATE: Officials consider how to spend opioid settlement funds
(Local News ~ 02/13/23)
A special committee will determine how Putnam County distributes opioid settlement funds that have begun flowing in from the state. Part of a $26 billion settlement with Johnson & Johnson and its national distributors regarding the opioid crisis across the country, Indiana counties, cities and towns are set to receive $507 million between now and 2038...
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Legislative Update series to continue Saturday
(Local News ~ 02/13/23)
Pending bills and current legislation during the 2023 Indiana Statehouse session will be the topics Saturday, Feb. 18 when the annual Legislative Update series continues in Greencastle. 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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Judith Ann Sparks
(Obituary ~ 02/13/23)
Judith Ann (McKenna) Sparks, of Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, after a long illness. She was born to Dora May McKenna on Dec. 1, 1955. Judy enjoyed crocheting, playing Uno, reading, listening to old country music and playing with her dog Lulu...
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John Ray Dobson
(Obituary ~ 02/13/23)
John Ray Dobson, 66, of Reelsville, passed away Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. He was born March 16, 1956 to the late John and Lois (Neese) Dobson. John married Laura (Sauter) Dobson on June 26, 1981, and she survives. In addition to his wife he is also survived by his children, Felicia Romalia of Reelsville, Thomas Dobson of Reelsville, and Michael (Danielle) Dobson of Reelsville; sisters Marilyn (Joe) Walden of Greencastle, Nancy (Steve) Gardner of Florida, Martha (Ed) Kendall of Greencastle, and Becky Jaeger of California; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.. ...
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Fallen Milwaukee police officer had Putnam ties
(Local News ~ 02/13/23)
MILWAUKEE — A Wisconsin police officer killed in the line of duty last week had ties to Putnam County. Officer Peter Jerving was killed on Tuesday, Feb. 7 when police say a 19-year-old robbery suspect shot him. Jerving fired back, also killing the man...
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SAWs begins 15th year of service in Putnam County
(Local News ~ 02/13/23)
SAWs (Servants at Work), the Mission of the Greencastle Presbyterian Church that provides accessibility ramps and steps to disabled residents of Putnam County, is beginning its 15th year of service. In fact, year 15 is already under way with the completion of the its first ramp on Feb. 4...
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Grief support group set for Thursday
(Local News ~ 02/13/23)
The next open grief support group will be held on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. at Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church in the Peace Chapel on the north side of the sanctuary. The group is provided by Dusk to Dawn Bereavement Services through community donations and grants such as one awarded by the Putnam County Community Foundation...
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The Proof Is in the Taste
(Local News ~ 02/13/23)
Celebrating their ownership of a longtime staple in the community, Celeste and John Perry formally cut the ribbon on the Pizza King location at 400 Bloomington St., Greencastle...
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A few foods to avoid on a heart-healthy diet
(Local News ~ 02/13/23)
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and with February being American Heart Month, learning what foods to avoid seems timely. Foods to avoid for your heart are those packed with harmful fats, sodium and added sugar. No single food can destroy a balanced eating plan, but a steady diet of these foods/beverages which are poor choices, can harm your heart health over time...
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