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PIC OF THE DAY: Santa Meets ... Santa?
(Local News ~ 12/18/23)
It’s not quite like looking in a mirror, but it makes for a fun moment just the same as young Justin Gorrell visits Santa Claus in a Santa costume of his own Saturday morning at the Putnam County Courthouse. Brother Hunter, meanwhile, is dressed more conventionally for the free event organized by the Putnam County Fraternal Order of Police...
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Reception honors Dory, departing City Council members
(Local News ~ 12/18/23)
Greencastle Mayor Bill Dory likes to say -- not unlike the feisty 1960s cartoon character Snagglepuss -- he will “exit stage left” at the end of 2023 but fellow city officials and members of the community got to say some early goodbyes Thursday night prior to the last regular City Council meeting of the year...
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Chamber dinner set Jan. 20; award nominations open
(Local News ~ 12/18/23)
Bands like the Bee Gees, Fleetwood Mac and Led Zeppelin ruled the airwaves. The energy crisis sent gas prices skyrocketing over 50 cents a gallon. (Gasp!) Locally, a young Ken Eitel served as president of the Chamber of Commerce. On Jan. 20, the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce is inviting the community back to the 1970s for its Studio 24 annual awards ceremony and dinner...
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Preparation pays as Robinson performs anthem at Colts game
(Local News ~ 12/18/23)
INDIANAPOLIS — From tiny dive bars to the biggest blues festivals in the world, Tad Robinson has played everywhere. Along the way, he’s certainly encountered all kinds of audiences as well, from captivated to disinterested to downright hostile. None of those experiences exactly lined up with Saturday afternoon in Indianapolis, as the Greencastle singer had the honor of performing “The Star-Spangled Banner” prior to the Colts game against the Pittsburgh Steelers...
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Rob Frank appointed to take GFD reins Jan. 1
(Local News ~ 12/18/23)
Greencastle Fire Chief John Burgess will be retiring Dec. 31 from the position he has held since replacing the retiring Bill Newgent on Jan. 12, 2016. Burgess, who will be moving to City Hall under Mayor Lynda Dunbar to become fire inspector/safety officer, will be succeeded at the firehouse by current Assistant Chief Rob Frank, it was made public Monday...
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Adoption of UTV ordinance tabled by City Council
(Local News ~ 12/18/23)
It’s wait’ll next year for the proposed City of Greencastle Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) ordinance. After lengthy discussion at its December meeting at City Hall, the City Council voted to table Ordinance 2023-7, putting the decision to adopt or not in the hands of the new administration and four news members of the seven-person Council possibly as early as next month...
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Candidate packets now available from Voter Registration Office
(Local News ~ 12/18/23)
With the filing period for 2024 candidates set to open on Wednesday, Jan. 10, candidate packets are now available. Potential candidates for county or township office may stop by the Voter Registration Office on the second floor of the Putnam County Courthouse or download the forms from the Indiana Secretary of State website, www.in.gov/sos...
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Law enforcement ramping up holiday patrols locally
(Local News ~ 12/18/23)
Starting last week, police officers across the state have been out in greater numbers for anyone driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The holiday season is known for being the deadliest one when it comes to drunk and drug-impaired driving. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office is joining more than 200 law enforcement agencies in a campaign running through Jan. 1...
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Lean Your Ears This Way
(Local News ~ 12/18/23)
With the Bainbridge Volunteer Fire Department a stop on his trip in Putnam County Saturday morning, Santa Claus listens to what Aubrey and Annabelle Thompson (from left) want for Christmas.
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4-H scholarship application time
(Local News ~ 12/18/23)
Scholarship application season is in full swing, with many due in January or immediately thereafter. There are two very important features to being successful at receiving scholarships. The first is a “Duh,” but seriously, one has to apply with a quality application. Too often scholarships go unawarded due to no applicants or no applicants who followed instructions...
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Chester Lee ‘Chet’ O’Neal
(Obituary ~ 12/18/23)
Chet O’Neal, 88, of Greencastle, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. Chester was born in Cloverdale on June 25, 1935, the son of Joshua and Ruby (Siddons) O’Neal, and was a graduate of Cloverdale High School. Mr. ...
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