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‘Morning’s at Seven’ opens this week at PCPH
(Local News ~ 09/11/23)
The Putnam County Playhouse 62nd season comes to a close with a production of Paul Osborn’s comedy “Morning’s at Seven.” It will be onstage Sept. 14-16 and Sept. 20-23. Tickets are on sale at the box office only and can be reserved by calling 653-5880 Monday through Saturday from 5-7 p.m. All tickets are $15, and curtain time is 8 p.m. each evening...
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Indianapolis Prize recipient Borboroglu to speak at DePauw
(Local News ~ 09/11/23)
Pablo Garcia Borboroglu, penguin conservationist and the 2023 recipient of the Indianapolis Prize — the world’s leading award for animal conservation — will speak at DePauw University on Thursday, Sept. 28. The event will take place at 11:30 a.m. in the ballroom of the Memorial Student Union. Lunch will be served with vegetarian and vegan options...
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City investing $1,404,618 in streets
(Local News ~ 09/11/23)
The City of Greencastle announced today that it will be completing several street improvement projects around the community. The Board of Public Works and Safety recently awarded a $905,875 contract to Feutz Contractors Inc. and a $498,743 contract to DC Construction Services Inc. to complete the work...
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Burning concerns brought up in Fillmore
(Local News ~ 09/11/23)
FILLMORE — With it relayed that many calls have been received by the local fire department, Fillmore leaders could be looking closer at burning within the town. The Fillmore Town Council fielded from Fillmore Fire Asst. Chief Dan Heavin about mitigating open burning at tis regular meeting Thursday evening. Now, the town is going by general standards...
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Into the Wild Blue Yonder
(Local News ~ 09/11/23)
Strapped into the copilot’s seat Sunday afternoon at Putnam County Regional Airport, a youngster waves to family as she taxis toward her Young Eagle flight...
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Isaiah 117 House project at GCC gets BZA approval
(Local News ~ 09/11/23)
A project to bring an Isaiah 117 House to Putnam County passed its first hurdle at the September Greencastle Board of Zoning Appeals. Special exception and development standards variances were unanimously granted for property Greencastle Christian Church (GCC) is donating to build the home for children awaiting foster care placement...
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Splash park closed for season at Robe-Ann
(Local News ~ 09/11/23)
Due to cooler temperatures and despite passing the most recent water test, the Greencastle Parks and Recreation Department has chosen to close the Bob York Splash Park for the season. The department believes purchasing additional chemicals to keep it open since there are but a couple of weeks left in the season anyway would be an inappropriate use of park funds...
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Smokin’ Rides
(Local News ~ 09/11/23)
Despite the drizzle to begin, a few more than 30 cars and trucks made it out to the Smokin’ Rides & Rods Car Show at the Bainbridge Volunteer Fire Department Saturday...
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Community invited to hear story of Holocaust survivor Corrie ten Boom
(Local News ~ 09/11/23)
Telling the story of a Dutch Holocaust survivor that is not only captivating, but also true, Gayle Haas from the Chicago area will be performing a dramatic monologue of Corrie ten Boom at Greencastle Christian Church on Wednesday, Sept. 20. Haas has done a variety of convocations and programs across the country, but is most widely known for her presentation titled “A Visit with Corrie” – a dramatic monologue as Corrie ten Boom. ...
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Fillmore VFD chicken barbecue this weekend
(Local News ~ 09/11/23)
FILLMORE — The Fillmore Volunteer Fire Department will hold its 63rd-annual Fireman’s Chicken Barbecue this Friday and Saturday. Serving will start at 5 p.m. on Friday and at noon on Saturday. No debit or credit cards will be accepted. Bluegrass and county music will be played both days, while the Bloodmobile will be available on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Meanwhile, the annual parade will get under way at 1 p.m. Saturday...
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Monrovia man won’t be charged in fatal stabbing of co-worker at I-70 truck stop
(Local News ~ 09/11/23)
MONROVIA — A Monrovia man who was arrested and accused of stabbing a co-worker to death Saturday evening at an area truck stop will not face charges, Hendricks County officials said Monday afternoon. Sebastian Adam Lestat Jones, 20, who was taken into custody at the scene without incident, has been released from custody...
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Warriors topple Cougars on volleyball court
(High School Sports ~ 09/11/23)
BAINBRIDGE – The North Putnam Cougar volleyball team battled for all it had but came up short as the Danville Warriors handed it a 25-19, 27-25, 25-13 loss in non-conference action Monday night. The Warriors took advantage of a slow start by the Cougars, jumping out 4-0. ...
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Edgewood hands Greencastle first WIC volleyball loss
(High School Sports ~ 09/11/23)
Just looking at a scoreboard does not always tell someone how well or poorly a team has played. The Edgewood Mustangs came into McAnally Center and defeated the Greencastle Tiger Cubs 25-13, 25-18, 25-13 for a 3-0 sweep in Western Indiana Conference volleyball action...
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North Putnam tops the field at Putnam County Golf Match
(High School Sports ~ 09/11/23)
CLOVERDALE – After a four-year stay at the top of the county girls’ golf standings was broken last year, North Putnam made a quick return to the top spot Monday night. The Cougars shot 216 as a team at Clover Meadows, placing three golfers in the All-County positions and a fourth just outside, to reclaim the team title at the Putnam County Golf Match...
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Jimmie Ray Heller
(Obituary ~ 09/11/23)
Jimmie Ray Heller, of Greencastle, passed away Sept. 9, 2023, at his home. He was born Dec. 12, 1948, to Reva M. (Evens) Bundy and James L. Heller in Putnam County. He formerly worked for the Greencastle Stock Yard and Greencastle Convalescent Home, owned Mr. J’s Barber Shop for a number of years as well as Food Service Management (concession stands) and was a avid wood cutter...
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Barbara Joan White Bryan
(Obituary ~ 09/11/23)
Barbara Joan White Bryan, 69, of Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023 surrounded by her family. The Bittles and Hurt Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements. A full obituary will be published at a later date.
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Belinda Jean Zeffel
(Obituary ~ 09/11/23)
Belinda Jean Zeffel, 53, of Fillmore, passed away on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, at her residence. Belinda was born in Greencastle on May 31, 1970, the daughter of Vernon and Peggy (Carper) Zeffel. She was a 1988 graduate of South Putnam High School. Ms. Zeffel worked for 22 years with IAC...
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Pair of water main breaks keep city crews busy Monday
(Local News ~ 09/11/23)
Crews from Greencastle Municipal Utilities were busy dealing with a pair of water main breaks Monday morning. A break in a field north of Edgelea has residents in the subdivision without water pressure, while another break on North Madison Street is affecting that area...
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Advance planning workshop set Sept. 20
(Local News ~ 09/11/23)
The next free advance health care planning workshop hosted by the Putnam County Hospice and Palliative Care Association will be Wednesday, Sept. 20 from noon-1 p.m. via Zoom. To register, email contact.us@pchpca.org by Tuesday for a meeting invitation and instructions by Tuesday, Sept. 19...
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LETTER: Shred event protects privacy, removes waste
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/11/23)
To the Editor: On behalf of the Putnam County Board of Realtors, I would like to thank everyone that participated in our Community Shred Event on Saturday, Sept. 9. The event was sponsored by Earl & Co. CPA and North Salem State Bank, enabling us to provide this secure shredding service free to the community...
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Cloverdale FFA opens thrift store
(Local News ~ 09/11/23)
CLOVERDALE — Cloverdale Schools’ FFA chapter will open a thrift store at Cloverdale High School soon to support students. Last year, the chapter’s officers sought a plan to get more involved within the school and help students. As such, they developed the idea to open the store...
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