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Foul play not suspected in toddler’s death
(Local News ~ 02/22/24)
A toddler died Wednesday while in the care of a babysitter on Greencastle’s east side, but no foul play is suspected. At 2:30 p.m., emergency personnel were called to an Avenue D residence regarding an 18-month-old boy who was not breathing or responding...
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Several agencies respond on Wednesday house fire
(Local News ~ 02/22/24)
BELLE UNION — A home in Jefferson Township was destroyed in a blaze that called upon many fire departments on Wednesday. The Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Department was notified at about 10:56 a.m. of a report of a structure fire at 7266 E. CR 400 South. Jefferson Township Fire Chief Rick Cooper arrived to smoke emanating from eaves on the two-story home...
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Master plan hearing offers look at city parks’ future
(Local News ~ 02/22/24)
Flush with a surplus of available miles of trails and soccer fields, the Greencastle Parks Department remains deficient in playgrounds, multipurpose fields, recreation centers and community centers, a glimpse at the parks’ five-year master plan reveals...
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Monon Athletic Conference unveils name, logo
(High School Sports ~ 02/22/24)
The new athletics conference which Greencastle and North Putnam will join in the 2025-26 school year officially announced its name Thursday. The Monon Athletic Conference will comprise itself of Greencastle, North Putnam, Crawfordsville, North Montgomery, Southmont, Frankfort, Western Boone and Cascade...
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FEATURED SENIOR ATHLETE: Zach Thomas, Cloverdale
(High School Sports ~ 02/22/24)
Zach is a senior at Cloverdale and participates in two sports, basketball and golf. ——— Banner Graphic: How important are sports to you, and what have you learned from them? Zach Thomas: “I’ve learned to be more like a man, to become a better man. (Cloverdale assistant coach Daniel) Varnes is big in to church, is a great man of God and what he does on a day-to-day basis for us strengthens by future as a man and hopefully as a husband.”...
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Stage purchase draws South Putnam board discussion
(Local News ~ 02/22/24)
While its members recognized the need for a new multi-purpose stage at the middle/high school, the South Putnam School Board had an extended discussion on it Wednesday. Principal Tona Gardner brought the proposal first noting that the current stage is worn out and takes effort to make it safe. This is besides a ramp needing to be rented for an occasion such as graduation...
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Dine with a Doc to feature PCH Cardiopulmonary Rehab
(Local News ~ 02/22/24)
The next session of Dine with a Doc is set for 10 a.m.-noon on Monday, Feb. 26 at Putnam County Hospital, featuring the PCH Cardiopulmonary Rehab department. Dine with a Doc is a free community-based program that welcomes the local senior public to get to hear an educational topic while enjoying a complimentary lunch...
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100 Women Who Care initiative makes strides in community philanthropy
(Local News ~ 02/22/24)
The organization 100 Women Who Care Putnam County has announced the kickoff of another season of the 100 Women Who Care initiative, a community-driven effort aimed at making a significant impact through collective giving. The 100 Women Who Care program brings together like-minded women who are passionate about philanthropy and community service. ...
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SR 236 bridge near North Salem to temporarily close March 1
(Local News ~ 02/22/24)
NORTH SALEM — A bridge on State Road 236 in northwestern Hendricks County will close on or after Friday, March 1. The Indiana Department of Transportation announced recently that the bridge over Big Walnut Creek near North Salem will be closed as crews begin demolition of the existing bridge...
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Warren Evans promoted to dealer development manager for Dixie Chopper
(Local News ~ 02/22/24)
FILLMORE — More than 40 years after its founding in a Putnam County dairy barn, Dixie Chopper remains a family affair. Warren Evans, son of Dixie Chopper founder Art Evans, was recently promoted from national sales manager to the new dealer development manager...
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Ronald Glen Jaggers
(Obituary ~ 02/22/24)
Ronald Glen Jaggers passed away Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at the age of 80 with several family members by his side. Ron was born on Dec. 5, 1943, in Parke County to Joseph Glen Jaggers and Della Juanita Payton Jaggers. Ron served in the United States Air Force from 1964 to 1968. While stationed in Nakhon Phanom, Thailand, he was a mechanic working on small Bird Dog planes...
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William 'Bill' Fouty
(Obituary ~ 02/22/24)
William “Bill” Fouty, 84, of Plainfield, passed away on Feb. 21, 2024. He was born on June 19, 1939 in Morgan County to the late Earl and Maudie Fouty. Bill worked for IBM as a information technology manager until he retired in 1990. He then went to work for the Department of Correction and the Department of Health retiring in 2008...
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Mitchell Donald Barnett
(Obituary ~ 02/22/24)
Mitchell Donald Barnett, 87, of Greencastle, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 at The Waters of Greencastle. Mitchell was born in Reelsville on July 6, 1936, the son of James Noah and Valeena (Mitchell) Barnett. Mr. Barnett worked for 51 years in the kitchen at Putnam County Hospital. Everyone knew him as “Cookie Man...
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