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Speedy trial request granted in fatal I-70 shooting case
(Local News ~ 08/23/16)
An Ohio teenager -- charged with fatally shooting his uncle in the backseat of a rented minivan rolling along Interstate 70 in Putnam County in early May -- has asked for a speedy trial. And Putnam Superior Court Judge Denny Bridges has granted that request, setting a jury trial for Oct. 3 in the case of Markus S. Yeanay, 18, Columbus, Ohio...
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Gillen perfect again as GHS wins
(High School Sports ~ 08/23/16)
Greencastle completed a perfect pair of girls' soccer matches this week on Tuesday evening, defeating North Montgomery 4-0 at DePauw's Boswell Field. Sophomore goalie Claire Gillen recorded her second straight shutout, and drew praise from her coach...
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Alleged burglars arrested after manhunt
(Local News ~ 08/23/16)
PORTLAND MILLS -- The vigilance of a group of neighbors and the efforts of local police brought a pair of accused burglars into custody Monday in northwestern Putnam County. Michael Raymond Cummings, 35, Indianapolis, and Bryan Findley Akers, 34, Avon, were both booked in the Putnam County Jail in the early afternoon on preliminary charges of burglary...
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City gets $654,832 in road funding as part of $2 million headed to county entities
(Local News ~ 08/23/16)
The announcement that the City of Greencastle is receiving more than $650,000 in road money through a matching grant program was significant enough to bring out the dignitaries Tuesday. Alan Plunkett, deputy commissioner for the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), visited City Hall Tuesday afternoon, congratulating Mayor Bill Dory on the city's successful quest for $654,832 in funding as part of an influx of $2,070,577.50 for roads and bridges Putnam County will see overall thanks to Community Crossings matching funds.. ...
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Carla Dawn Elliott
(Obituary ~ 08/23/16)
Carla Dawn Elliott, 48, of Coatesville, passed away Friday afternoon, Aug. 19, 2016 at her residence. Born December 31, 1967 in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of Carl Casteel and Pat (Gibson) Martin. She married Eric Elliott, and he survives. Carla was a caregiver for Caring Call Connections...
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Plant sale set Thursday at Asbury Towers
(Local News ~ 08/23/16)
Asbury Towers Retirement Community will have a plant sale Thursday, Aug. 25 at its 102 W. Poplar St., Greencastle, address. The sale is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Many sun/shade plant varieties, ground cover, house plants, grasses and yard crafts will be for sale...
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Patricia 'Pat' Anne Skinner
(Obituary ~ 08/23/16)
Patricia "Pat" Anne Skinner, 76, of Greenwood, passed away Monday, Aug. 22, 2016. She was born on Oct. 13, 1939, in Fillmore to the late Harold and Juanita (Ray) Broadstreet. Pat was employed in human resources at Cummins for more than 20 years. She then spent the remainder of her career in human resources at various companies. Pat was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Greenwood and Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, in Sarasota, Fla...
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Ray D. Beaman
(Obituary ~ 08/23/16)
Ray D. Beaman, 74, of Orlando, Fla., formerly of Brazil, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016 at his home. At his request, cremation was chosen. A memorial gathering will take place Sept. 10 at the Lawson-Miller Chapel, Brazil. A complete obituary will follow closer to the service...
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Joseph D. 'Joe' Wallace
(Obituary ~ 08/23/16)
Joseph D. "Joe" Wallace, 83, of Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016. He was born Oct. 28, 1932 in Brazil, the son of William E. and Elsie (Deal) Wallace. Joe retired as a captain of Greencastle Police Department in 1979. During his years with the police department, he promoted several programs for kids, including the St. ...
- Daily News Update - August 23, 2016 (Local News ~ 08/23/16)
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Putnam Scanner 8-24-16
(Police Logs ~ 08/23/16)
Seven people have been booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Monday At 3:58 p.m. Robert Gene Frietzsche, 55, Quincy, was arrested for possession of a Schedule II drug, possession of paraphernalia and driving as a habitual traffic violator. At 4:50 p.m. Damon La'Mont Shaw, 25, Indianapolis, was booked in for failure to appear...
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Weinsteins to open Faculty Select Series
(Local News ~ 08/23/16)
If ever two performers were "champing at the bit" to present a program, it's this one says DePauw University faculty pianist Anthony Weinstein. The much-anticipated occasion is the season opener for the DePauw School of Music's Faculty Select series at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26 at the Green Center for the Performing Arts. Weinstein will also be performing with a very special guest in Thompson Recital Hall, his sister, the Ukrainian-born mezzo-soprano Yana Weinstein...
- 100 Women Who Care (Local News ~ 08/23/16)
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Meyer, Duff, Amis pace Greencastle spikers over Southmont
(High School Sports ~ 08/23/16)
Greencastle defeated Southmont in three sets in Tuesday night's high school volleyball match, winning by scores of 25-12, 25-12 and 25-14. The Cubs' defense was led by Maggie Meyer with 16 digs and Jayln Duff with nine. Lydia Trout and Hannah Miller each added seven digs to help run the offense...
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PCCS Addition Open
(Local News ~ 08/23/16)
Banner Graphic/ Eric Bernsee Leading a tour through a new 8,000-square-foot addition to the Putnam County Comprehensive Services (PCCS) facility in Greencastle, PCCS Executive Director Andrew Ranck shows the conference room to visitors Annie Watts (left) and Tonya Sanders during Tuesday's open house and ribbon-cutting event...
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