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Mural artist panel set Tuesday
(Local News ~ 09/16/24)
Are you excited about the murals popping up around Putnam County? Do you want to explore the stories behind the murals and learn about the artists? Community members are invited to join the 2024 Putnam County Mural Festival artists for a panel discussion at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17 at the Peeler Art Center on the DePauw University campus. The event is free and open to the public...
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McGuff to serve additional 20 years for Putnam crime
(Local News ~ 09/16/24)
A Reelsville man has been sentenced to a total of 40 years in prison for violent crimes committed in both Putnam and Clay counties. On Thursday, Putnam Circuit Court Judge Matt Headley sentenced Jon Luke McGuff, 26, to a 20-year sentence after McGuff entered a guilty plea to Level 2 felony burglary for a February incident at a Greencastle apartment...
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Flowers for Algernon
(Local News ~ 09/16/24)
In “Flowers for Algernon,” the final Putnam County Playhouse production of 2024, Professor Nemur (Ric McFadden, left) and Dr. Strauss (Bart Jones, right) explain to Charlie Gordon (Dustin Bond) exactly what their experiment could mean to him. The final performances are set for Wednesday through Saturday at 8 each evening...
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Featured Muralists: Holly Sims and Matt Rees - The Warehouse, Greencastle
(Local News ~ 09/16/24)
The following are the sixth and seventh installment 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 to last through Sept. 21, the festival will culminate with a celebration in Greencastle...
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Bicentennial Bonanza
(Local News ~ 09/16/24)
Having fun in the “Best of Bainbridge” parade during the town’s bicentennial celebration Saturday, Pastor Ray Dutcher proudly holds a Bainbridge sign while riding on the Bainbridge Christian Church float. The day’s festivities also included a 5K, basketball camp, tours, car show, vendors, a concert featuring Henry Lee Summer, a panel of basketball legends and a presentation on the town’s history (to be featured in an upcoming issue).
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Construction issues still on City Council minds
(Local News ~ 09/16/24)
Still at loggerheads with Frontier Communications about the presence of its internet lines in the right of way delaying progress on U.S. 231 construction in the vicinity of City Hall, city officials are calling in the big guns. “Honestly we have no idea when we’re going to be done out here,” Mayor Lynda Dunbar told the City Council, gesturing toward Washington Street from the Council Chambers at City Hall...
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Hoops legends recall different era for Bainbridge, high school basketball
(Local News ~ 09/16/24)
BAINBRIDGE — Every little town that dots the map of Indiana has its share of basketball heroes and stories. It’s only right in the land of Hoosier Hysteria. On the other hand, we’d be hard pressed to find another town of 600-some residents that can boast four Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame members...
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Humane Society sees massive success in latest fundraiser
(Local News ~ 09/16/24)
The Humane Society of Putnam County welcomed a very special guest on Thursday. Kris Rotonda, founder of Jordan’s Way stopped by the shelter as part of what he is calling the “Jordan’s Way National Tour.” Rotonda began Jordan’s Way in 2019, and his mission is to visit every animal shelter in the country to help raise money for them. ...
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Main Street to share info on Downtown Development Grants
(Local News ~ 09/16/24)
Main Street Greencastle is having a Community Information Session on Thursday, Sept. 19 to discuss the Downtown Development Grant that is administered by Main Street. This is not a part of the Lilly Grant. Instead, it is administered by Main Street Greencastle to assist local businesses with facade upgrades. This reimbursement grant can assist with signage, facade work or windows, among other improvements...
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DAR, city recognize Constitution Week
(Local News ~ 09/16/24)
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution celebrate the Constitution of the United States each year. Greencastle Mayor Lynda R. Dunbar gathered with members of Washburn Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution to proclaim Sept. 17-23 as Constitution Week in the City of Greencastle. The Mayor urges all citizens to study the Constitution and reflect on the privilege of being an American with all the rights and responsibilities which the privilege involves...
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Cloverdale tops field at Putnam County Golf Match for first time since '13
(High School Sports ~ 09/16/24)
CLOVERDALE — A few seasons ago, Cloverdale was on the border of not being able to field a girls’ golf team. Monday, the Clovers showed the growth of the program by winning their first county title since 2013, shooting 215 to top the field at the Putnam County Golf Match at Clover Meadows GC...
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Petitioners request extension in quarry rezone
(Local News ~ 09/16/24)
While a special meeting that could pave the way for a new limestone quarry in Waren Township will happen as planned Tuesday, it remains to be seen if any decision will be made. The Putnam County Commissioners, who will ultimately make the decision on whether or not to rezone approximately 200 acres from agriculture conservation to natural resources, learned Monday morning that the petitioners, Hayman Holdings, had requested that the decision be tabled for 60 days...
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Some thoughts about harvest time
(Local News ~ 09/16/24)
It’s harvest time in Indiana and that means the roads will contain more slow-moving vehicles, the roadsides will become vacant and many farmers and farm families will be putting in long hours. As the hustle and bustle of harvest occurs, remember that there is no room for forgetting the importance of safety or of sleep...
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Lieber SRA invites you to make camp for Vendor Fair
(Local News ~ 09/16/24)
CLOVERDALE -- The weather is cooling off, the leaves are beginning to change, the Parke County Covered Bridge Festival is drawing near and the Friends of Lieber SRA are hosting a Vendor Fair. All of this, in addition to the natural beauty, hiking trails and lake access make a trip to Lieber the perfect weekend getaway...
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Richard A. Thompson
(Obituary ~ 09/16/24)
Richard A. Thompson, 90, of North Salem, passed away Saturday morning, Sept. 14, 2024. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21 at Tri West High School, 7883 S.R. 39, Lizton. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of services...
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Anita Kay Higgins
(Obituary ~ 09/16/24)
Anita Kay Higgins, 79, Avon, passed away Friday, Sept. 6, 2024 at her home. Anita was born on Dec. 12, 1944, in Terre Haute to the late George and Virginia (Evans) Patterson. Anita was a 1962 graduate of Bainbridge High School. She then went on to obtain her cosmetology license and owned My Fair Lady Beauty Salon...
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Mary R. Reynolds
(Obituary ~ 09/16/24)
Mary R. Reynolds, 82, formerly of Cloverdale, passed away Sept. 15, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was born April 5th, 1942 in Hyden, Ky., to the late Monroe and Mossie (Bowling)Hoskins. She married Carl Reynolds on July 3, 1962 and he preceded her in death on Feb. 19, 2015...
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