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Health First program means increased local funding
(Local News ~ 07/29/24)
A new focus on public health at the state level has led to a change in the way the Putnam County Health Department goes about its business and could lead to increased funding for other local entities going forward. Health department leaders recently met with a number of community organizations to discuss funding possibilities through the Health First Putnam County program...
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City’s share of downtown sewer project $300,000
(Local News ~ 07/29/24)
Thanks to a “hardship determination,” replacement of a sanitary sewer line through downtown Greencastle will cost the city less than $300,000. With replacement of the century-old sewer line along U.S. 231 from the Bloomington Street intersection to Vine Street and from Franklin Street to Liberty Street now scheduled as part of the ongoing construction work, the Greencastle Board of Works Monday approved a promissory note and agreement to pay INDOT (the Indiana Department of Transportation) $299,098.33. ...
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Chris Wurster, Katz & Jammers to play Parkfest Tuesday
(Local News ~ 07/29/24)
Veterans of the local music scene will highlight the final Parkfest performance of July on Tuesday at the Robe-Ann Park Bandshell. Chris Wurster will open the show at 6:30 p.m., followed by Katz & Jammers to round out the two-hour concert. An extended season for Parkfest 2024 means this will be the last of July but not the last of the season overall, as the rescheduled Bluebird Collective and Blue Flame show is set for Tuesday, Aug. ...
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‘Soul Tapestry’ Wednesday with Malach and Him&Her
(Local News ~ 07/29/24)
The Greencastle Summer Music Festival continues at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Gobin Church with a celebration of the music of local musical creators who have become a central part of our community. As always, there’s no admission charge for the performance, as pianist/composer Cathie Malach and Him&Her (Tosh and Joel Everson) present “Soul Tapestry,” an evening of original songs and improvisation woven together to soothe and engage your senses. ...
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Arts Commission funding strengthens arts and creativity in Putnam County
(Local News ~ 07/29/24)
The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced this week it has awarded $30,096 in funding to five organizations in Putnam County through its Arts Project and Arts Organization Support grants. The five recipients are The Castle, DePauw University Institute of Music, Greencastle Arts Council, the Putnam County Mural Project and the Putnam County Playhouse...
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Heather Leigh Killie
(Obituary ~ 07/29/24)
Heather Leigh Killie, 41, passed away July 27, 2024 at Gibson Family Center for Hospice. Heather was born June 3, 1983 in Brazil to Gary “Hammer” and Merrie (Metz) Nees. Heather graduated from South Putnam High School in 2002. During high school, she was the state president of the Business Professionals of America. After graduation, she attended Indiana State University where she was Gongaware Scholar. She graduated from ISU in 2006 with her bachelors degree in insurance risk management...
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Esta G. Donner
(Obituary ~ 07/29/24)
Esta G. (Cummings) Donner, 85, of Greenwood, formerly of Cloverdale, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024. Born Oct. 8, 1938 in Gosport, she was the daughter of John and Nola Fluke. Mrs. Donner was a homemaker and retired from Walmart. She is survived by her husband Joel Donner; sons George Cummings Jr., Richard (Pam) Cummings and John (Pam) Cummings; daughters Esta (Tim) Hoover, Sandra (Bob) Sanders and Osa (Dave) Lyon; step-daughters Susan (Brian) Clark, Nancy (Mike) Sommer; sisters Frances Porter, Lida (Steve) Decker, Melody (Todd) Kurzynake, Enda (Bill) Showecker; 21 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.. ...
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CAC group urges IURC to reject settlement in CenterPoint rate case
(Local News ~ 07/29/24)
Citizens Action Coalition (CAC) has declared its strident opposition to the proposed settlement filed before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) in the pending electric rate case of CenterPoint Energy. The settlement was agreed to only by CenterPoint Energy, SABIC Innovative Plastics and the CenterPoint Energy Indiana South Industrial Group, which includes Consolidated Grain & Barge, CountryMark Refining and Logistics, Marathon Petroleum Co. ...
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Governing Putnam County—Locally: Police Again
(Local News ~ 07/29/24)
As a follow-up to my June 25 column overviewing all police forces in Putnam County, this column will focus on the three largest ones: The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, the Greencastle Police Department and the DePauw University Police Department — with 23, 17 and seven “sworn officers,” respectively...
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National Night Out
(Local News ~ 07/29/24)
Helping a local youngster with her back-to-school needs, North Putnam Director of Community Partnerships and Operations Jason Chew distributes a backpack filled with supplies during National Night Out festivities Monday evening. Hundreds converged on the Putnam County Fairgrounds for the free community event.
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Russellville Community Center to show ‘RV!’ Friday
(Local News ~ 07/29/24)
RUSSELLVILLE -- On Friday, Aug. 2 at 7 p.m., the Russellville Community Center will be showing the movie “RV!” Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.. The movie will be shown in the air-conditioned gym at the Russellville Community Center. The public is invited to attend...
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Lane closures to impact U.S. 40 east of Manhattan
(Local News ~ 07/29/24)
MANHATTAN -- Temporary lane closures are scheduled to occur later this week on U.S. 40 east of Manhattan in Putnam County, the Indiana Department of Transportation has announced. Beginning on or after Thursday, Aug. 1, crews will close the right lanes on both U.S. 40 eastbound and westbound for bridge repairs and maintenance. The lane closures will be in effect between County Road 445 West and CR 325 West...
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Oktoberfest comes early for Brazil Concert Band
(Local News ~ 07/29/24)
The Brazil Concert Band, led by Herr Director von Huber, will present “Forest Park Oktoberfest” on Sunday, Aug. 4 at 7:15 p.m., rain or shine. The annual German show will be begin with the Roving German Band playing traditional polkas and waltzes. At 8 p.m., the entire BCB will present German marches “Hoch Heidecksburg” by Rudolf Herzer, “Alte Kameraden” by Carl Teike, “Die Wacht Am Rhein” by Franz von Blon and “The Gypsy Baron” arranged by Harold Walters...
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