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Should citizens be required to vote? Local eighth-graders say yes
(Local News ~ 02/08/24)
Civic involvement at the individual level is a cornerstone of a healthy, functioning democracy. Yet when approximately two-thirds of the voting-eligible population turned out nationwide for the 2020 presidential election, it was a high-water mark for a national election in recent decades, with turnout often hovering around 50 percent, particularly in non-presidential years...
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Progress of car wash project trek through city procedures
(Local News ~ 02/08/24)
Wash ... rinse ... repeat. That can be a productive cleaning strategy for everything from your laundry to your kitchen dishes to the local car wash. And that’s the spin cycle the Tangent Car Wash Co. folks have been caught in since they first proposed building a facility northwest of the Walmart Distribution Center at Warren Drive and State Road 240 on Greencastle’s East Side...
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Sale of alcohol at Robe-Ann during Parkfest being considered
(Local News ~ 02/08/24)
Parkfest spectators might be able to raise a glass of wine to the music or drink a beer during the Robe-Ann Park program under an idea introduced to the Greencastle Park Board Wednesday night. Suggesting the idea is “exclusively for Parkfest,” and in particular the seven concerts between the opener and season finale which are designated family nights, Park Director Greg Ruark sale of alcohol during the concerts “is something I’ve been thinking about for some time.”...
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$200 million gift marks largest in DePauw history
(Local News ~ 02/08/24)
Trumpeting the announcement as the largest gift in school history and one of the largest ever to an American university, on Wednesday DePauw University received a $200 million gift. President Lori S. White announced that the gift will support the pillars of DePauw’s strategic plan, marking a sizable investment in the future of the university and liberal arts education...
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FEATURED SENIOR ATHLETE: Kolby Harcourt, South Putnam
(High School Sports ~ 02/08/24)
Kolby is a senior at South Putnam and participates in two sports, football and wrestling Banner Graphic: How important are sports to you, and what have you learned from them? Kolby Harcourt: “Definitely something I’ve learned is accountability, responsibility and being on time. I’ve learned all these things from sports over the years.”...
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Mowery-Shields, Beadles eye state berth at Evansville Wrestling Semi-State
(High School Sports ~ 02/08/24)
By Trent Scott Sports Editor When the bright lights at Evansville’s Ford Center turn on Saturday morning, two South Putnam wrestlers will be looking to take in the sights and sounds, then do it again a week later. Aiden Beadles and Keenan Mowery-Shields will represent the Eagles at the IHSAA Wrestling Evansville Semi-State this weekend, looking to become state qualifiers and make a return trip the following week with the IHSAA Wrestling State Finals being held in Evansville due to the upcoming NBA All-Star Game held at Banker’s Life Fieldhouse, the normal home of the finals.. ...
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Lily Monnett breaks DePauw track record
(College Sports ~ 02/08/24)
For the first time in her career DePauw University women’s track and field, junior Lily Monnett (Cloverdale, Ind./Cloverdale) has been named the North Coast Athletic Conference Women’s Indoor Track and Field: Mid./Distance Athlete of the Week. Monnett competed in 3,000m run at the Blue-White Classic this weekend at Indiana State, where she not only finished in first place but also broke the seven-year-old program record for the race. ...
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PUTNAM COUNTY CLASSIC: Cougars blast Clovers early, reach final for fifth-straight season
(High School Sports ~ 02/08/24)
North Putnam opened with a 10-0 run and added a 13-1 run in the first quarter to cruise to a resounding 63-27 victory over Cloverdale in the opening round of the Putnam County Classic Thursday night in McAnally Center. Nolan Hackleman had 14 points in the first quarter as the Cougars set the tone for the entire game early. North scored early and often while the Clovers could not find the range as the game got away from them early...
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PUTNAM COUNTY CLASSIC: Tiger Cubs ride Sutherlin, Adams, overcome 11 Eagle threes to reach final
(High School Sports ~ 02/08/24)
When the Putnam County Classic rolls around every year, one thing you come to expect is teams playing extremely hard. The opening game of the Classic was no exception as Nathan Sutherlin and Anthony Adams combined for 41 points for Greencastle, which outlasted South Putnam 69-54 Thursday night...
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Reelsville VFD breakfast set this Saturday
(Local News ~ 02/08/24)
REELSVILLE — The Reelsville Volunteer Fire Department will host its monthly breakfast this Saturday, Feb. 10. The meal is for a free-will donation and served from 7-11 a.m. The fire department is located at 7748 S. CR 625 West, off of U.S. 40 and next to Cook Lumber...
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Epsilon Chapter/DKG application deadline set
(Local News ~ 02/08/24)
Women college students who are graduates of Putnam County high schools and are majoring in education may apply for a grant that will help pay some educational expenses. High school guidance departments may share an application at your request or persons may contact Sandy Rissler at mrissler@ccrtc.com...
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Rockets’ Red Glare
(Local News ~ 02/08/24)
With the eyes and ears of 18,055 basketball fans turned their way, members of the Greencastle Classics Choir deliver “The Star-Spangled Banner” Tuesday prior to the Indiana Pacers game. Not only did the students have the chance to witness the Pacers’ 123-117 win over the Houston Rockets, but got a look at Gainbridge Fieldhouse as it gears up for the Feb. 18 NBA All-Star Game...
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Solo & Ensemble
(Local News ~ 02/08/24)
Recently, 17 students from South Putnam Middle School and High School competed at the ISSMA (Indiana State School Music Association) District Solo and Ensemble Contest in Avon. Twelve soloists and three ensembles performed in total, receiving one bronze, one silver and 13 gold ratings...
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William Charles ‘Bill’ Poynter
(Obituary ~ 02/08/24)
William Charles “Bill” Poynter, 86, of Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Bill was born in Crawfordsville on Dec. 11, 1937, the son of Glenn Hollis Poynter and Mary Kathryn (Taylor) Poynter. He was a 1956 graduate of Bainbridge High School...
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