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Greencastle VFW Post 1550 to close its doors
(Local News ~ 06/12/23)
After more than 80 years in the Greencastle community, General Jesse M. Lee VFW Post 1550 will close its doors at the end of June. Post Commander Mark Rogers announced the impending closure in a notice to the community published Monday. “General Jesse M. ...
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Alcohol sales for special events at park in 2024?
(Local News ~ 06/12/23)
Alcohol and city parks have never mixed but that doesn’t mean a suitable arrangement can’t be reached, Greencastle Park Director Greg Ruark told the Park Board at its June meeting. Ruark said the possibility of alcohol sales at special events at Robe-Ann Park is something he wants to look into for 2024...
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Fourth of July celebration to remain at Robe-Ann Park
(Local News ~ 06/12/23)
Despite consideration of moving the annual celebration because of ongoing roadwork, the 2023 Greencastle Fourth of July celebration will remain at Robe-Ann Park. Park Director Greg Ruark made that announcement to both the Park Board and City Council at their respective June meetings. ...
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Museum treasures mark 200 years of Putnam County history
(Local News ~ 06/12/23)
In celebration of 200 years of Greencastle, 202 years of Putnam County and 20 years of the Putnam County Museum, a free party will be held on June 25 at the museum with food, music and demonstrations. Prepping for the event, local historian and retired museum board member Larry Tippin, along with museum executive director Lisa Harris Mock, recently explained the most significant objects and collections in the museum...
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Wurster, Hauskatz to play Parkfest Tuesday
(Local News ~ 06/12/23)
Chris Wurster will open the second session of Greencastle Parkfest Tuesday evening, followed by The Hauskatz. The performances are set for 6:30-8 p.m. at the Robe-Ann Park bandshell. Chris Wurster started singing in church and school choirs in grade school. ...
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Greencastle Summer Music Festival to welcome violinist Teagan Faran to the stage
(Local News ~ 06/12/23)
The Greencastle Summer Music Festival continues its celebration of community and “friends making music for friends” on Wednesday June 14 at 7:30 p.m. in Gobin Church. Admission is free — the GSMF concerts are supported by an endowment at the Putnam County Community Foundation and donations from individuals and businesses, including the Inn at DePauw...
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Greencastle American Legion to host Flag Day ceremony Wednesday
(Local News ~ 06/12/23)
Greencastle American Legion Post 58 will celebrate Flag Day on Wednesday, June 14 at the post on Indianapolis Road. The Legion and VFW Honor Guard will conduct a 21-gun salute and a Flag Day flag-burning disposal ceremony at 5:30 p.m. at the burn pit outside the Legion Post main entrance at 1401 E. Indianapolis Rd. The ceremony is open to the public...
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Patrick Alan Payton
(Obituary ~ 06/12/23)
Patrick A. “Pat” Payton, 77, of Coatesville, passed away on June 8, 2023. He was born on April 27, 1946 in Indianapolis. Patrick is survived by his wife of 55 years, Nellie A. Payton; children Pamela Payton, Rosemary Ryker and Patrick (Jennifer) Payton; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren...
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Bainbridge High School alumni welcome for annual banquet
(Local News ~ 06/12/23)
BAINBRIDGE -- The 108th annual Bainbridge High School (BHS) Alumni Association banquet is set for Saturday, June 24 in the Bainbridge Community Building. The welcome hour will begin at noon with the buffet luncheon following at 1 p.m. The program will highlight the annual Bainbridge High School Alumni $1,000 scholarship winners. ...
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Jeanne Jones
(Obituary ~ 06/12/23)
Jeanne Jones, 71, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Community North Hospital of Indianapolis after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Crawfordsville on Oct. 30, 1951 to Byron and Mary (Wilson) Dukes...
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Timothy Alan Siebrase
(Obituary ~ 06/12/23)
Timothy Alan Siebrase, 72, of Russellville, went home to be with his Lord after a brief illness on Monday, June 5, 2023, surrounded by his wife and children. Tim was born on Feb. 18, 1951 to Jayne “Eloise” and Wilbur Edwin Siebrase. Tim graduated from High School in Greencastle 1969 and later attended Vincennes and graduated from Indiana State University...
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Shirley Stevenson
(Obituary ~ 06/12/23)
Shirley Stevenson, 87, passed away June 11, 2023 with her family by her side. Shirley was born to the late Ancle G. and Ruby (Head) Stitzle on Jan. 7, 1936 in Brazil. Shirley graduated from Brazil High School in 1954. On Aug. 22, 1954 Shirley married the love of her life, Earl Wayne Stevenson at Epworth Methodist Church. Earl preceded Shirley in death in 2014...
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Alan Keith Blackledge
(Obituary ~ 06/12/23)
Alan Keith Blackledge, 64, Coatesville, passed away on June 7, 2023. He graduated from Ben Davis High School in 1977. Alan served in the Indiana National Guard full time from 1977 to 2004 and continued serving as a civilian employee with the Guard from 2004 to present. He served his community as a reserve deputy sheriff in Putnam County for many years...
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Ethan Wallace named 2023-24 Schroer Scholarship recipient
(Local News ~ 06/12/23)
Ethan Wallace, a 2021 South Putnam High School graduate, will receive the inaugural $5,000 Timothy E. Schroer Memorial Scholarship as he prepares for his junior year at Wabash College. “I’m just really grateful. This scholarship is going to make a huge difference in my college experience, being able focus on academics without worrying about how I’m going to pay to attend Wabash for the year,” Wallace said...
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Wabash Capital earns Fiduciary Excellence
(Local News ~ 06/12/23)
Wabash Capital Inc. in Terre Haute and Greencastle recently announced its renewal certification from the Centre for Fiduciary Excellence (CEFEX), a division of Broadridge Fi360 Solutions (Broadridge). This certification is only granted by Broadridge to firms that demonstrate adherence to fiduciary best practices. It is a hallmark accomplishment for Wabash Capital as it signifies conformity to a recognized global standard of fiduciary excellence...
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Mission and vision
(Local News ~ 06/12/23)
Experiences in 4-H and with Extension programs vary and most individuals have their favorite area of activity. Sometimes one can become so wrapped up in their favorite Extension or 4-H activity that they forget about the other areas of entire program. In other situations, individuals may want the program to have objectives that align well with mission and vision statements while other times individuals may have personal objectives that do not align with program mission and vision statements...
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Cool Rides and Rods
(Local News ~ 06/12/23)
With the sunny weather begetting a good day to ride, local motorcycle enthusiasts get the annual Charlie Johnston Memorial Ride under way at the Fillmore Volunteer Fire Department Saturday. Meanwhile, more than 50 vehicles made it out to the Fire & Smoke Car Show. This year’s event benefited Ethan’s Legacy Project.
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Community garage sale to benefit Isaiah 117
(Local News ~ 06/12/23)
A garage sale benefitting Isaiah 117, a nonprofit for children awaiting housing placement, will take place on Saturday, June 17 on the Putnam County Fairgrounds. According to the website, children removed from their homes are often subject to waiting for many hours or days awaiting a placement. ...
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