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I Want Rock ’n’ Roll
(Local News ~ 08/26/24)
Bringing the usual blend of expert musicianship and high-intensity performance Greencastle Music Fest crowds have come to expect, The Crashers get the crowd in a frenzy early in their set Saturday night with a cover of Def Leppard’s “Rock of Ages.” Vocalist Mark Maxwell leads the charge, joined by bassist Jesse Vest and rhythm guitarist Howard Gittli...
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West Nile Virus confirmed in Putnam County mosquitoes
(Local News ~ 08/26/24)
Indiana Department of Health officials have confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus in mosquitoes in Putnam County. As of Monday, Aug. 26, no human cases have been detected. However, health officials are encouraging all Hoosiers to take steps to protect themselves from insects and diseases they may carry. The Indiana Department of Health expects to see increased West Nile activity throughout the state as the season progresses until the first freeze...
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McGuff gets 20-year sentence in Brazil killing
(Local News ~ 08/26/24)
BRAZIL — A Reelsville man received a 20-year prison sentence after entering a guilty plea to voluntary manslaughter in what was originally a murder case. John Luke B. McGuff will spend at least 15 years behind bars after Clay Superior Court Judge Robert Pell sentenced him to 20 years with the Indiana Department of Correction for the killing of 48-year-old William Matherly of Cloverdale on May 11, 2023...
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Featured muralist: Naomi Haverland – Reelsville Community Center
(Local News ~ 08/26/24)
The following is the first of an eight-part series on the artists who will be painting the seven murals throughout Putnam County as part of the Putnam County Mural Festival. Set for Sept. 7-21, the festival will culminate with a celebration in Greencastle on Saturday, Sept. 21...
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South Putnam rededicates new turf field to Mark Wildman
(Local News ~ 08/26/24)
As if opening the season at home as the No. 1 team in Class A wasn’t enough for the South Putnam Eagles, the events surrounding their Friday matchup with Speedway had a little extra juice. The contest — ultimately a 28-20 Eagle victory over the Sparkplugs — was the very first game to be played on the Eagles’ new artificial turf surface, an event commemorated prior to the game not only with an official unveiling and ribbon cutting, but also with the rededication of the field to longtime coach Mark Wildman.. ...
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High-speed stop results in DWI arrest
(Local News ~ 08/26/24)
CLOVERDALE — Initially stopped for traveling at more than twice the posted speed limit, an Indianapolis man found himself in jail overnight Sunday for driving while intoxicated. Justin Bartrum, 33, was originally stopped by Indiana State Police Trooper Kevin Fowler on U.S. 231 near Cloverdale for traveling at 112 mph in a 55 mph zone...
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Voices of Recovery event set Saturday at Robe-Ann Park
(Local News ~ 08/26/24)
The annual Voices of Recovery kickoff event for National Recovery Month in September will be Saturday, Aug. 31 at Robe-Ann Park, Greencastle. Festivities surround the Voices of Recovery 5K Color Run will kick off with registration for the run from 3-4 p.m...
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Rodney Gaffney Charity Ride set Saturday at Legion
(Local News ~ 08/26/24)
Greencastle American Legion Post 58 will honor the memory of a former post commander with an upcoming charity ride. The second-annual Rodney Gaffney Charity Ride is set for Saturday, Aug. 31, to begin and end at the Legion post at 1401 Indianapolis Rd...
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Annual Purdue land rent survey update
(Local News ~ 08/26/24)
Throughout the year, many individuals ask what the “going rate” is for farmland rental prices. That is a difficult question to answer. The rate fluctuates and is highly dependent on the individual farm ground being discussed. That is why when asked, Purdue Extension provides a range of values based on the annual Purdue Farmland Value Survey and stresses the importance of not simply utilizing the values given...
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Mounties win early sectional preview over Cougars
(High School Sports ~ 08/26/24)
BAINBRIDGE — Just two days after hosting its Early Bird Invitational, North Putnam was back in action at home on Monday when it hosted the Southmont Mounties. The theme of the night for the Cougars was being able to rally back in each set, but the rallies would fall short in three of the four sets as the visiting Mounties handed the Cougars a four-set loss 24-26, 25-21, 25-20, 25-15...
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Indiana State Fair celebrates successful event for 2024
(Local News ~ 08/26/24)
INDIANAPOLIS -- The 167th Indiana State Fair wrapped up Sunday following 15 days full of summertime fun, competition, education and entertainment. Hoosiers from all corners of the state enjoyed fairgoer favorites, including the traditions of food, animals, exhibits and rides. ...
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Sheriff’s Office receives soy-based Goodyear tires
(Local News ~ 08/26/24)
nterstates and highways across Indiana will pass many, many soybean fields. Although the lush, green fields offer an attractive backdrop to the state’s landscape, many people do not know much about the versatility of soybeans. Now as it drives past, one Putnam County Sheriff’s Office vehicle will be sporting Goodyear tires made from soybeans, courtesy of the Indiana Soybean Alliance...
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Next Non-Food Pantry distribution set Aug. 31
(Local News ~ 08/26/24)
The Non-Food Pantry will be distributing cleaning and hygiene products on Saturday, Aug. 31 from noon until 2 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 520 E. Seminary St., Greencastle. A light lunch will be served. Persons should bring verification of Putnam County residence, either a driver’s license or a recent utilities bill, if one wasn’t brought in on a previous visit...
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