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I-70 westbound at Cloverdale closed
(Local News ~ 01/16/14)
According to Putnam County Emergency Operations Center, the westbound lanes of I-70 at Cloverdale is shut down due to multiple accidents. Traffic is being diverted to U.S. 231 and U.S. 40, backups are expected. All drivers are warned to use extreme caution and watch for slow and stopped traffic...
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Snow keeps responders busy Thursday
(Local News ~ 01/16/14)
Light snowfall Thursday morning led to slick conditions throughout the Putnam County area, resulting in an eventful morning for local emergency responders. Indiana State Police responded to a number of weather-related calls throughout the Putnamville district, including two major accidents on Interstate 70 in Putnam County...
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Mayor Murray looks back with pride, ahead with confidence in State of the City remarks
(Local News ~ 01/16/14)
By ERIC BERNSEE Editor In offering her annual "State of the City" address during the January City Council meeting Tuesday night, Greencastle Mayor Sue Murray looked back proudly on 2013 and confidently ahead to 2014. After enduring a year that produced congestion and sometimes confusion from reconstruction, the nightmare and uncertain aftermath of a major downtown fire and the frustration of a mandated change in the city water utility, the mayor expressed pride and gratitude for the way Greencastle residents have persevered.. ...
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Donald L. King
(Obituary ~ 01/16/14)
Donald L. King, 78, of Greencastle, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014. Born Nov. 23, 1935 in Putnam County, he was the son of Oscar and Ruby Fern (Hill) King. He married Patsy (Gibbs) King, and she preceded him in death. Don had been a custodian with the Greencastle School Corporation and DePauw University. He retired from Oxford Automotive, where he worked as a security guard...
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Marjorie Anne Bailey Kirkman
(Obituary ~ 01/16/14)
Mrs. Marjorie Anne Bailey Kirkman, 78, of Waverly, Tenn., formerly of Greencastle, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014. Mrs. Kirkman was born Aug. 10, 1935, in Ft. Worth, Texas. Survivors include three sons, Glenn Kirkman and Harold Kirkman, both of Waverly, Tenn. and Vern Kirkman of Greencastle; four daughters, Patricia Pollard, Michelle Kirkman, Rosetta Kirkman and Stella Kirkman Yates, all of Tennessee; sister Shelia Russell; and brother Mike Bailey...
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Jayne L. King
(Obituary ~ 01/16/14)
Jayne L. King, 80, of Greencastle, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014 at 3:25 p.m. at her residence. She was born Feb. 21, 1933 in North Judson, Ind., the daughter of William Marion and Laura Umphrey Emily. She was married to Thomas Henry King. He passed away in 1974...
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DePauw hosting second annual Honor Band program Jan. 18-19
(Local News ~ 01/16/14)
DePauw University School of Music will host its second annual Honor Band program this Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 18--19, at the Judson and Joyce Green Center for the Performing Arts. The culminating event of an intensive retreat for high school music students will be a concert conducted by Dr. Craig Paré, director of DePauw University Bands, at 3 p.m. Sunday in Kresge Auditorium...
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State health official Lucas Area Health Center director
(Local News ~ 01/16/14)
TERRE HAUTE -- Barbara Lucas has joined the West Central Indiana Area Health Education Center as director. Lucas comes to the Terre Haute-based center from the Indiana State Department of Health where she was director of the chronic respiratory disease section for more than five years. She previously spent two years as director of programs for the Indiana Youth Institute and 12 years as director of alternative education at the Indiana Department of Education...
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Scholarships, trip available for members of Endeavor
(Local News ~ 01/16/14)
CLOVERDALE -- Endeavor Communications strives to help its members succeed. One way is by helping to further the education of area youth in the form of scholarships and youth tours. Endeavor will be awarding 12 Cedric Ray Memorial scholarships for $1,000 each to graduating seniors enrolled in a college, university or trade school. Applications must be submitted by March 14...
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Non-Food Pantry distribution slated Jan. 25 at St. Andrew's Church
(Local News ~ 01/16/14)
The Putnam County Non-Food Pantry, hosted by St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, will be distributing items from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, in the parish hall at 520 E. Seminary St., Greencastle. In order to be eligible for these items, persons must bring proof of Putnam County residence...
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Run for King of the South
(Local News ~ 01/16/14)
With winter homecoming festivities to be observed during tonight's basketball doubleheader with Greencastle, South Putnam High School will crown its Homecoming King and princes between games. Seniors vying for king include (seated, from left) Nathan Criss, Wes Riner, Trey Moore and Klayton Vittetow. ...
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Second D grade has North Putnam looking for solution
(Local News ~ 01/16/14)
ROACHDALE -- Making the grade has been a tough thing for North Putnam Middle School these past two years. The school has received a D grade in consecutive years and the Indiana Department of Education now classifies it as a priority school. By being classified as a priority school North Putnam Middle School falls into a category where it can work to improve its grade or it could become a state-run school. ...
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Scanner for Jan. 17
(Police Logs ~ 01/16/14)
County Jail Several people were booked into the Putnam County Jail recently. At 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Michael Wayne Lady, 40, Greencastle, was arrested for nonsupport of a dependent and probation violation. At 6:03 p.m. James Jason Campbell, 34, Cloverdale, was charged with operating while intoxicated with a prior conviction and probation violation...
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Heroes' welcome at City Hall for Deputy Boller, colleagues
(Local News ~ 01/16/14)
Deputy Josh Boller definitely lets his actions speak for him. And quite loudly, thank you. Honored Tuesday night at City Hall for bravery in the line of duty during a Dec. 22 house fire on Albin Pond Road, the Putnam County Sheriff's Department deputy declined an opportunity to address a roomful of fellow law enforcement officials who had come to take part or observe the ceremony honoring Boller and a number of other local officers...
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