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Shooting co-defendant Pintor appears in court
(Local News ~ 03/04/24)
The co-defendant in a Feb. 24 robbery and shooting in Greencastle learned just how much time in prison he could be facing if convicted on all counts. Appearing via video before Putnam Circuit Court Judge Matthew Headley, Skyler H. Pintor, 31, Fillmore, learned that the four charges against him could add up to more than 50 years in prison...
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Eclipse moves voter registration deadline
(Local News ~ 03/04/24)
Apparently the sun, moon, Earth and the voter registration deadline will all align on Monday, April 8 in Greencastle For that reason, Putnam County citizens will have an extra day to register to vote in the upcoming primary election. On Monday, Voter Registration Clerk Stacia Hathaway shared the monthly newsletter from the Indiana Election Division noting that many Voter Registration Offices statewide will be closed on Monday, April 8 due to the eclipse...
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City department visits inspire Council members new and old
(Local News ~ 03/04/24)
Getting a chance to visit all City of Greencastle departments firsthand and converse with their supervisors recently has elicited praise from all involved. Over the last couple of weeks, the newly elected Greencastle City Council, Mayor Lynda Dunbar and Clerk-Treasurer Mikayla Johnson completed eight facility tours and meetings with city department heads. ...
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Reserve Retiree
(Local News ~ 03/04/24)
Recognizing nearly 13 years of service to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Jerrod Baugh (left) presents a certificate to recently-retired Reserve Deputy Commander Ken Rozelle, recognizing Rozelle’s service to the people of Putnam County. “It takes something special for somebody to do this for free,” Baugh said...
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Glam Giveaway for proms set this weekend
(Local News ~ 03/04/24)
All Putnam County high school students attending a 2024 prom are invited to the Glam Giveaway on Friday and Saturday at Greencastle Christian Church. Phil the Need is offering the event, which will give away more than 200 prom dresses, shoes, jewelry, men’s suits, dress shirts, ties and other accessories to local high school juniors and seniors. Putnam County students need to bring their student IDs to “check out.”...
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Third designation approved for vacant Tennessee Street site
(Local News ~ 03/04/24)
A Tennessee Street parcel, still undeveloped, has been approved by the City Plan Commission for its third different zoning designation. Commonly referred to as 0 Tennessee St. as vacant lots owned by C&R Quality Rentals (Chris and Rashell Harcourt) along the north side of Tennessee Street between Zinc Mill Road and State Road 240, the site was created in 2006 as the two-lot Dellora Heights Subdivision. ...
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Sowing the Seeds of Success
(Local News ~ 03/04/24)
Recognizing the importance of agriculture to the community, the Putnam County Commissioners sign a proclamation that Saturday, March 9 is Ag Day in Putnam County. Commissioners (seated from left) David Berry, Tom Helmer and Rick Woodall are joined for the proclamation by Ag Day Committee members Ken Carrington and Heather Poynter...
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Transition complete, Fuller chapter seeking progress
(Local News ~ 03/04/24)
With a recent move to promote its viability complete, Putnam County’s chapter of The Fuller Center for Housing continues to seek support from the community. The chapter was formerly associated with Habitat for Humanity. However, as Executive Director David L. English advocated, the transition to become a Fuller affiliate was made from a need for stability...
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Patti L. Terry
(Obituary ~ 03/04/24)
Patti L. Terry, 88, Greencastle, died Feb. 26, 2024 at Hendricks Regional Hospital, Danville. Born March 5, 1935 in Brookville, she was the daughter of Julius E. Tulley and Gaynelle (Rudicel) Tulley. She was a graduate of Short High School in Liberty and St. Vincent’s Hospital School of Nursing in Indianapolis...
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Putnam Scanner for March 5, 2024
(Police Logs ~ 03/04/24)
Ten people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Monday • At 5:11 a.m. Jerry L. Johnson, 51, Roachdale, was lodged at the jail on a local warrant. Sunday • At 12:31 a.m. Sarah M. Lorimer, 26, Greencastle, was taken into custody for driving while intoxicated...
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St. Andrew’s hosting service focused on child loss
(Local News ~ 03/04/24)
A service for anyone grieving the loss of child will be offered at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church this Sunday, March 10 at 4 p.m. The service will be led by Jai Miranda, a certified grief educator who offers support and care in Greencastle and surrounding areas, and Rev. Jennifer Oldstone-Moore, rector of St Andrew’s...
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Third hike in series set at DePauw Nature Park
(Local News ~ 03/04/24)
The third hike of the 2024 Putnam Parks & Pathways series will be at DePauw Nature Park at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 9. The hike will be led by Tim and Kate Jedele. With many spring ephermeral ponds in the park, hikers will check out hot spots for spring breeding amphibians. The hope is to find egg masses for everyone to see...
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Delta Theta Tau flower sale upcoming
(Local News ~ 03/04/24)
ROACHDALE — With spring weather coming soon, Delta Theta Tau Sorority of Roachdale is taking orders for its annual flower sale. There is no public sale, but orders will be taken with no-contact deliveries being made. As last year, premium hybrid zonal 4.5-inch geraniums are $5.50 apiece in red, white, salmon, pink and violet. Premium hybrid zonal six-inch geraniums are $8.50 apiece and also available in the same colors...
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Paul Manford Pitts
(Obituary ~ 03/04/24)
Paul Manford Pitts, 89, of Greencastle, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at The Waters of Greencastle. Paul was born in Greencastle on Feb. 22, 1935, the son of Donald F. and Helen (Cooper) Pitts, and was a 1953 graduate of Greencastle High School...
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