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And the winner is…
(Local News ~ 10/07/24)
Culminating an eventful week at North Putnam High School. Addison Everman is crowned the 2024 homecoming queen at halftime of the football game with West Vigo. She is escorted by her dad, Jason Everman. The Cougars defeated the Vikings 56-22.
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GFD partners with other agencies for annual open house
(Local News ~ 10/07/24)
When it came time for Greencastle Fire Department to restart its annual open house after a five-year hiatus, Chief Rob Frank enlisted some help. On Thursday, it wasn’t simply the fire department there to greet members of the public when they came to the event. It also included Putnam County CERT, Putnam County Hospital, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, Greencastle Police Department, Putnam County 911 Dispatch and Putnam County EMS...
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High rise fire training facility to be named for late Chief Alan Burns
(Local News ~ 10/07/24)
PLAINFIELD — Later this week the Indiana State Fire Marshal’s Office and other agencies will dedicate what will become Indiana’s premiere live burn fire training facility. At nine stories tall, it will be the second tallest such facility in the United States, second only to a structure in California...
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Grant to help Putnam EMS launch mobile integrated health program
(Local News ~ 10/07/24)
Putnam County Emergency Medical Services has been awarded a $315,000 grant from the State of Indiana Family and Social Services Administration to establish a new Mobile Integrated Health program. This initiative will focus on addressing critical health care needs related to mental health and substance abuse within the community by delivering mobile health care services directly to residents...
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YMCA still on track for February opening; pool will come later
(Local News ~ 10/07/24)
The Putnam County YMCA is slated to open in February but the big splash will come later. The proposed indoor pool — a much-desired prospect that became a distinct possibility when the Lilly Foundation awarded a $32 million grant to DePauw University for campus and community improvements — will likely come in 2026, the Greencastle Redevelopment Commission (RDC) was advised at its recent meeting at City Hall...
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Putnam County Community Foundation receives Benefactor award from Ivy Tech
(Local News ~ 10/07/24)
TERRE HAUTE – The Putnam County Community Foundation was honored recently for its support of Ivy Tech Community College over the years. During the 2024 Distinguished Alumni and Benefactor Awards in Indianapolis, Ivy Tech and the Ivy Tech Foundation celebrated the contributions of accomplished graduates and donors and volunteers to their communities and to Ivy Tech. ...
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Governing Public County — Locally: Elections
(Local News ~ 10/07/24)
It is an election year — again. Indeed, for Putnam County voters every year is an election year. In Indiana, in-person “early voting” in the 2024 general election begins on Tuesday, Oct. 8. So it seems like a good time to address both some general background about elections in the United States and some specifics of this year’s Putnam County elections...
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SOUTHMONT BOYS' SOCCER SECTIONAL: Cougars strike twice to bounce Patriots in opening round
(High School Sports ~ 10/07/24)
NEW MARKET — The North Putnam Cougars opened IHSAA Boys’ Soccer Class A Sectional No. 40 play against Bethesda Christian on Monday night at Southmont High School. Patience, execution and defense were the name of the game for the Cougars in a 2-0 win that advanced them to the semifinal round on Wednesday against University High School...
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GREENCASTLE BOYS' SOCCER SECTIONAL: Tiger Cubs start title defense with romp over Vikings
(High School Sports ~ 10/07/24)
The tag of sectional favorites has been hanging from Greencastle’s neck for a few seasons now and as Monday showed, it is for good reason. West Vigo, the only other team with a sectional title in recent years, squared off with the hosts of IHSAA Boys’ Soccer Class 2A Sectional No. 28 with the Tiger Cubs scoring four times in the first half to kickstart their title defense in a 7-1 win over the Vikings...
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Greencastle Christian Church to host talk by Rick Parent
(Local News ~ 10/07/24)
The community is invited to a special luncheon and program at which Rick Parent will speak about "Personal Recollections of a Man Named Lois." Those who know Rick Parent agree that he is both humorous and engaging, whether he is speaking to one person or more than 100...
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Farmland Rental In Indiana Workshop
(Local News ~ 10/07/24)
Setting the rental amount is one of the components of leasing farmland that can be stressful. You can avoid some of the stress by putting your farmland lease in writing. By taking the time to write down the lease, you are able to get your thoughts down on paper so that you can make a clearer decision. Additionally, it gives you a record to go back to if a disagreement arises...
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October hike set Saturday at People Pathways Nature Trail
(Local News ~ 10/07/24)
The 10th Putnam Parks & Pathways hike of 2024 will be at the People Pathways Nature Trail (Phase Two) on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 10 a.m. Meet at the trailhead on County Road 150 West. The parking lot is across from Buzzi Unicem entrance. The bike trip will consist of a 2.6-mile ride out from the start and a 2.6-mile return ride, for a total of 5.2 miles. ...
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Richard Dean Rasnake
(Obituary ~ 10/07/24)
Richard Dean Rasnake, 80, of Fillmore, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 in Greencastle. Richard was born June 13, 1944 to Ralph and Valeria Rasnake (Reed) in Indianapolis. Richard was a graduate of Westfield Washington High School in Westfield. ...
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Stephen Arthur Linton
(Obituary ~ 10/07/24)
Stephen Arthur Linton, 77, of Brazil, passed away at his home, surrounded by family on Oct. 6, 2024. Steve was born on Dec. 8, 1946, in Brazil, the son of Arthur and Doris (Tiefel) Linton. Steve graduated from Van Buren High School with the class of 1965. Much of his 30-year career, Steve worked for Allisons Gas Turbine, a division of General Motors. Following retirement, he worked several years for Emmert Property Management...
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