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Continued GenerosityPhoto by BRAND SELVIA, Staff WriterDenis Flory of DTF Sales and Mike Price of RTM Unique Country Gifts (front, from left) present a check for $10,183 to the Cloverdale Township Volunteer Fire Department at its annual breakfast on Saturday...
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Temporary lane closures coming to S.R. 236 near Roachdale (4/26/24)ROACHDALE — The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced alternating lane closures will be coming to State Road 236 near Roachdale. Beginning on or after Monday, April 29, crews will begin lane closures between CR 425 East and CR 625 East. The closures will switch between the eastbound and westbound lanes as needed, with a temporary traffic signal directing traffic. The speed limit in this area will be reduced to 45 miles per hour during construction...
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WGRE remains student-centered operation after 75 years on air (4/25/24)6By JARED JERNAGAN, EditorWhen WGRE went on the air from the DePauw University campus in 1949, it represented a different model in broadcasting. Yes, other universities had earlier claims to having FM stations, such as Syracuse University and Purdue University right here in Indiana...
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Doden talks vision for state in Greencastle stop (4/25/24)By BRAND SELVIA, Staff WriterHaving impressed a willingness with discussing addiction and recovery to Recovery Raw’s Eric Rippy, Eric Doden stopped in Greencastle on Wednesday as the gubernatorial primary looms. Doden touched on different issues that he promised to take to task. Overall, his message revolved around individuals stepping up to better their communities...
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Old Jones School site rezoning first step toward county annex (4/25/24)2By ERIC BERNSEE, Editor EmeritusCalling the rezoning of the old Jones Elementary School site one of the first steps in “a 20-step process,” Putnam County officials have cleared their first major hurdle in creating a long-sought courthouse annex. Acting unanimously on a motion by board member Veronica Pejril, the City Plan Commission Monday endorsed a favorable recommendation to the City Council to rezone the 4.08-acre site at 209 W. Liberty St. from Single-Family Dwelling District (SD2) to General Business (GB1)...
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May is Mental Health Month (4/25/24)While May is recognized nationall as Mental Health Month, the observation will get a bit of an early start in Putnam County. On Saturday, Mental Health America of Putnam County will host a mental health fair along with the Don’t Dodge the Issues dodgeball tournament at the Lilly Center on the DePauw University campus, 728 S. Indiana St., Greencastle...
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‘Quality control’ issues linger as GCSC building project nears conclusion (4/25/24)By JARED JERNAGAN, EditorNormally a routine part of the consent agenda during Greencastle School Board meetings, corporation treasurer Kellie Romer’s financial report contained an interesting nugget this month. Reporting on expenditures from the bond issuance from 2021, Romer noted that, to date, $31,715,097.46 has been spent...
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Dirty Work (4/25/24)2Photo by JARED JERNAGAN, EditorWith the Washington Street portion of work on U.S. 231 now well under way, tons and tons of dirt are being removed from beneath the road bed as crews prepare for waterline work and rebuilding the road surface. Here an excavator loads dirt into a dump truck in front of St. Paul’s Catholic Church...
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Library Board approves part-time wage increase (4/25/24)By BRAND SELVIA, Staff WriterSeeking to retain its part-time employees and attract new ones, the Putnam County Public Library’s board of trustees approved a wage increase on Wednesday. In bringing the proposal to the board, Director Matt McClelland referenced previous discussions about not doing such an increase as a general end-of-year one. He also noted that part-time compensation has been under budget...
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4-H summer travel opportunities (4/25/24)By MARK EVANS, County Extension DirectorOne of the most common remarks heard from current and former Putnam County 4-H’ers is how awesome their camp experiences were while in the 4-H program, or what a great experience it was to be on a college campus for science workshops. Most will make lifelong friends while participating in these experiences...
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Bridgeton Rendezvous set for this weekend (4/25/24)BRIDGETON — The annual Bridgeton Rendezvous is coming up this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, April 27-28. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Visitors can stroll through the Bridgeton Covered Bridge and view demonstrations at the Bridgeton Mill...
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Non-food pantry distribution set Saturday (4/25/24)The Putnam County Non-Food Pantry will distribute cleaning and hygiene products this Saturday, April 27 from noon-2 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. Distribution takes place inside Hamilton Hall and a light lunch will be served. Attendees must present proof of Putnam County residency, which can include a driver’s license or recent utility bill. Those coming to pick up items for neighbors should bring their identification...
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Gleaners drive-through set Saturday at Bainbridge (4/25/24)BAINBRIDGE — Gleaners food distribution will again be in the parking lot of Bainbridge Elementary School as a drive-through event on Saturday, April 27. The event, which runs from 10 a.m. until food runs out, is open to all in need. No identification is required...
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Pair of murder trials now set for July (4/24/24)3By JARED JERNAGAN, EditorTwo Putnam County men charged in separate May 2023 murders are set to face jury trials in early July. Accused in the May 14, 2023 slaying of wife Nancy at their Madison Township home, 73-year-old Joseph R. Rosa of Greencastle is set to go before Circuit Court Judge Matt Headley and a jury of his peers at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9...
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Mendenhall Lecture to address Christian nationalism (4/24/24)3A symposium will highlight the issue of Christian nationalism in public life for this year’s Mendenhall Lecture Series event on Wednesday, May 1. The event is free and open to the public and will take place at 7 p.m. at Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church. A panel will feature Andre Henry, Brian Zahnd, Pamela Cooper-White and Andrew Whitehead. Bringing together insights from a range of specialties and experiences, they will discuss questions about the role of Christian nationalism in political discourse, and also how its appeal and influence can be understood...
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Gaudecker to guest Wednesday with Festival Choir on ‘Fauré Requiem’ (4/23/24)The Putnam County Festival Choir, co-sponsored by the Greencastle Arts Council and DePauw University School of Music, will present Gabriel Fauré’s famous “Requiem in D Minor” for its spring concert on Wednesday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Green Center for the Performing Arts’ Kresge Auditorium at 600 S. Locust St. on the DePauw University campus...
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Yolanda Goodpaster named GHS principal (4/22/24)3By JARED JERNAGAN, EditorIn finding their top choice for a new Greencastle High School principal, administrators and school board members did not have to look far. On Monday, Assistant Principal Yolanda Goodpaster was named the new GHS principal, effective July 1, when current Principal Chad Rodgers is set to begin in the same role at West Lafayette High School...
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Can’t Get There from Here (4/22/24)2Photo by JARED JERNAGAN, EditorHaving reached the terminus of U.S. 231 where road construction takes over in Greencastle, a tractor-trailer slowly turns right onto Franklin Street from Jackson Street late Monday morning. As of Monday afternoon, there was no southbound U.S. 231 traffic from Jackson and Franklin to Bloomington and East Walnut...
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Officials learn from Saturday mass shooter drill at SPHS (4/22/24)By JARED JERNAGAN, EditorAt 8:30 a.m. Saturday, the sound of gunshots reverberated down the hallways of South Putnam Middle/High School. Shortly thereafter, calls of “Lockdown, lockdown, lockdown” and “Send EMS,” came over emergency radios. Amid reports of multiple casualties, police converged on the building, including a school resource officer who was already on the scene...
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City ponders state-of-art water meters for savings, flexibility (4/22/24)By ERIC BERNSEE, Editor EmeritusWeighing a proposal to take meter reading into the 21st century, the Greencastle Board of Works is casting a eye on the future. During their recent April meeting, board members Trudy Selvia, Thom Morris and Mayor Lynda Dunbar heard a proposal from Matt Kingery of Midwest Meter Inc.-Badger Orion Cellular, Flora, Ind., to replace meters for the 3,800 city water customers and provide cellular and internet access to users’ consumption and other relevant statistics. ...
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North Putnam board approves emergency declaration for repairs (4/22/24)By BRAND SELVIA, Staff WriterROACHDALE — With major issues concerning the pool and the roof at North Putnam High School, immediate attention was approved as such on Thursday. The North Putnam School Board adopted a resolution at its regular meeting to declare the repairs as emergency spending. Specifically, the pool’s pump has failed, while both the high school’s and the transportation office’s roofs are causing structural damage...
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Local organizations recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month (4/22/24)Calling on citizens and community stakeholders to increase their participation in efforts to prevent child abuse, Mayor Lynda Dunbar recent signed a proclamation recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in the city. The proclamation took place during a gathering at the Putnam County Courthouse that brought together various agencies involved in the fight against child abuse, such as Family Support Services of West Central Indiana, Putnam County Youth Development Commission/C.A.S.A., Department of Child Services, Mental Health America of Putnam County, Community Partners for Child Safety, Area 30 Career Center, Old National Trail, Transformers, Putnam County Head Start and Isaiah 117 House.. ...
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Saturday early voting available in Greencastle, Bainbridge (4/22/24)Putnam County voters will have the chance to cast their ballots for the 2024 primary election on each of the next two Saturdays. The Putnam County Courthouse and the Bainbridge Community Center will be open for early voting on Saturday, April 27 and Saturday, May 4 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. each day...
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GPD to host Drug Take Back Day event (4/22/24)In coordination with the national Drug Take Back Day effort on Saturday, April 27, the Greencastle Police Department will be accepting unused or expired medications for safe disposal. Unused prescription drugs may be dropped off at GPD, 600 N. Jackson St., Greencastle, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m...
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Recording Life’s Journey: Birth and death certificates (4/22/24)By JONI YOUNG, Putnam County Health Department RegistrarBirth certificates and death certificates are two of the most important pieces of documentation for maneuvering through life. We are reminded of their importance often times when they are misplaced or lost. It is important to provide correct information when a record is being developed, there can be many problems later on when vital records do not have accurate data provided at the time of either the birth or death. ...