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Bainbridge family posts $5,000 reward after horses killed
(Local News ~ 07/09/18)
BAINBRIDGE -- Authorities are investigating the brutal killing of two horses in a field near Bainbridge last week, an incident that understandably still infuriates the landowner, Terry Phillips. "I want people to be aware we may have somebody living among us who's a sick SOB," Phillips told the Banner Graphic after the animals were reportedly shot in the face at close range, likely sometime the night of Sunday, July 1...
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Out-of-the way Warren Township spot featured on PBS Tuesday
(Local News ~ 07/09/18)
PUTNAMVILLE — Should you find yourself on County Road 570 South in Warren Township, there are essentially only three possible explanations. 1) You are a resident of the Putnamville area. 2) You are a history buff, specifically a lover of historic bridges...
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Juanita Marie Knoy
(Obituary ~ 07/09/18)
Juanita Marie Knoy, 71, formerly from Monrovia, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018. She was born March 19, 1947 in Indianapolis to Harvey and Marie (St. Martin) Richhart, and she survives. She married Mac Knoy on Aug. 16, 1968. She loved to drive a truck for most of her life, loved animals and worked with the Humane Society...
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Joseph Edward Cochran
(Obituary ~ 07/09/18)
Joseph Edward Cochran, 42, of Rockville, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018. He was born Oct. 30, 1975 in Indianapolis to Robert and Linda Reed. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his children's mother, Nicola Cochran; children Kaylie Cochran, Joseph Anthony Cochran and Jayla Elaine Cochran; his two grandchildren; siblings Melissa Denham, Precious Regan and husband Fred. His girlfriend Amy Patterson, also survives...
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Forest E. Kean
(Obituary ~ 07/09/18)
Forest E. Kean, 78, of Cloverdale, passed away at his residence on July 2, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born Sept. 15, 1939 to the late Albert and Almera (Williamsen) Kean. Forest married Rosalie O'Conner on Aug. 15, 1961, and she survives...
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Patricia Anne Meek Clover
(Obituary ~ 07/09/18)
Patricia Anne Meek Clover, 86, of Greencastle, was called to her Heavenly Home Saturday, July 7, 2018. Pat was born in Greencastle on May 31, 1932, the only child of Estill and Merle Broadstreet Meek. Patty, as she was lovingly called by her parents, grew to adulthood in Cloverdale, where she spent her happy childhood and was graduated from Cloverdale High School with the Class of 1950...
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Alice Plemons
(Obituary ~ 07/09/18)
Alice Plemons, of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, July 9, 2018, and is in the care of Servies & Morgan Funeral Home, Roachdale. If anyone knows the whereabouts or contact information for next of kin, please contact the funeral home at 765-522-1311...
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SPORTS BRIEFS: DePauw hosting volleyball camp this week
(Community Sports ~ 07/09/18)
DePauw University’s volleyball program is hoting its 24th annual DePauw Volleyball Day Camp on Thursday and Friday. These volleyball clinics are designed to meet the needs of youth in Putnam County and surrounding areas by offering strong fundamental instruction, flexible schedule and a reasonable price, coach Deb Zellers said...
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Grant claims ‘Sprintacular’ victory on night two at LPS; Newgent wins in Super Stock
(Professional Sports ~ 07/09/18)
PUTNAMVILLE – Round two of the Bill Gardner “Sprintacular” at Lincoln Park Speedway didn’t disappoint in either talent in the pits or sheer volume of competitors on hand Saturday night. There were 112 total cars on hand with a whopping 42 sprint cars unloading to contest the Midwest Sprint Car Series sanctioned event that paid out $2,500 to Justin Grant at the end of the evening...
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Vittetow, Monnett repeat Rokicki 5K titles
(Community Sports ~ 07/09/18)
Repeat champions were crowned Wednesday morning in the 27th annual Mike Rokicki Memorial “Castle Classic” 5K Run/Walk, organized by the Greencastle Parks and Recreation Department as the spark that ignites the annual Friends of the Park Association of Putnam County’s Celebrate “4” Independence Day Celebration...
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GYF having walk/run fundraiser event on Saturday
(Community Sports ~ 07/09/18)
The Greencastle Youth Football League will have a Run/Walk Fundraiser at 9 a.m. on Saturday at the DePauw Nature Park. Interested people may register in advance online at https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Greencastle/GreencastleYouthFootball4MileRun2MileWalk or on the day of the event starting at 8 a.m...
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Agatha Christie's 'The Mousetrap' opens Thursday night at Playhouse
(Local News ~ 07/09/18)
The Putnam County Playhouse season of hits continues with a production of the classic mystery "The Mousetrap" by Agatha Christie, opening Thursday, July 12. It will be presented July 12-14 and July 18-21 at the Hazel Day Longden Theatre off Round Barn Road on Greencastle's East Side...
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Court News for July 10, 2018
(Court News ~ 07/09/18)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases Kristopher Hardy, 35, Greencastle, Level 4 felony burglary, Level 5 felony carrying a handgun without a license, Level 6 felony theft, Level 6 felony auto theft, Level 6 felony resisting law enforcement, Level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine...
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Putnam Scanner for July 10, 2018
(Police Logs ~ 07/09/18)
County Jail Thirteen people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Monday • At 4:29 a.m. Anna Mae Gross, 52, Cloverdale, was lodged at the jail on a local warrant. • At 4:05 a.m. Mary Catherine Downey, 45, Fishers, was taken into custody on a local warrant...
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Luau, garden tractor pull set Sunday at Russellville
(Local News ~ 07/09/18)
RUSSELLVILLE -- On Sunday, July 15 the Russellville Community Center will be hosting a luau at noon. The gym will be turned into a tropical paradise. The women will be greeted with a hug and a Hawaiian lei (flowered necklace). The menu includes pulled pork barbecue, scalloped potatoes, baked beans, fruit kabobs, chips, macaroni salad, various desserts and drinks...
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GHS Class of 2008 to have 10th reunion July 21
(Local News ~ 07/09/18)
The Greencastle High School Class of 2008 will be celebrating its 10-year reunion on Saturday, July 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in shelterhouse No. 1 at Robe-Ann Park. Guests are asked to bring a side dish and their own non-alcoholic beverages. Group will likely go out to a bar in the evening...
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ISP investigating residential death of Clay County infant
(Local News ~ 07/09/18)
CARBON — Indiana State Police detectives from the Putnamville Post are investigating the death of a nine-month-old infant male from rural northern Clay County. Preliminary investigation reveals, just after 10:30 a.m Saturday, an adult family member found the infant unresponsive in the baby’s bedroom crib area and summoned assistance through 911...
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Putnam County 4-H takes a bite out of hunger
(Local News ~ 07/09/18)
Along with a handful of other Indiana counties, the Putnam 4-H Junior Leaders received a grant from the Indiana 4-H Foundation to conduct the program “Indiana 4-H Takes a Bite Out of Hunger” community service project. The 4-H Junior Leaders have leveraged the funds of the Indiana 4-H Foundation with additional funds from the Past Presidents of Extension Homemakers and the Putnam County Youth Philanthropy grant program. ...
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Brick Chapel Crash
(Local News ~ 07/09/18)
Deputy Tanner Brown directs traffic at U.S. 231 and 350 North (Brick Chapel Road) late Monday afternoon following an accident involving two vehicles that resulted in the injury of Jenny Noll of Greencastle, who was transported to Hendricks County Hospital.
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Brazil Band to take audience on vacation Sunday
(Local News ~ 07/09/18)
BRAZIL -- The Brazil Concert Band and director Matthew S. Huber will take the audience on Vacation Across America Sunday, July 15. The free 8 p.m. concert will be at Forest Park in Brazil. Among those trips is a visit to Los Angeles in “La La Land” arranged by Michael Brown with “Another Day in the Sun,” “City of Stars” and “The Fools Who Dream.”...
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Dominick Rivers, Dreadful Greta to play ParkFest
(Local News ~ 07/09/18)
With performers Dominick Rivers and Dreadful Greta on the bill, ParkFest will be back at DePauw University Bowman Park from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday. After a successful return to Robe-Ann Park last week, the free concert series, co-sponsored by the Greencastle Civic League and Greencastle Parks Department, will be back at Bowman Park as construction wraps up on the new bandshell...
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Sybarite5 to rock the house at Gobin Church Wednesday night
(Local News ~ 07/09/18)
Members of the groundbreaking string ensemble Sybarite5, whose classical/jazz/rock fusion music making made them a hit of last season's Green Guest Artist Series at DePauw University, return to Greencastle Wednesday night as the multi-genre Greencastle Summer Music Festival continues...
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Libraries Rock benefit for adult literacy set Friday at PCPL
(Local News ~ 07/09/18)
Libraries Rock, a benefit in support of Putnam Adult Literacy Services (PALS), is scheduled for Friday, July 13 under the stars on the Putnam County Public Library's parking lot. The 6-10 p.m. fundraising event will feature music, poetry, a beer and wine garden and food vendors, including Hatchet House Barbecue...
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Phil the Need looks to fill 500 backpacks
(Local News ~ 07/09/18)
If she stops and thinks about the numbers, Ruth Myers can get a little discouraged at the task in front of her. The Phil the Need president is currently pouring her energy into the Tools for School program, which has set out to fill 500 backpacks for Putnam County students with the necessary school supplies and a new pair of tennis shoes for the coming year...
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Stephen E. Modlin
(Obituary ~ 07/09/18)
Stephen E. Modlin of Greencastle passed away at Hendricks Regional Hospital on Friday July 6, 2018. Steve was born in Greencastle and is the son of Margaret and Damon Modlin. He graduated from Roachdale High School, class of 1961, and Hanover College, class of 1965...
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Frederick 'Fritz' Lee Aubrey Jr.
(Obituary ~ 07/09/18)
Frederick "Fritz" Lee Aubrey Jr., 65, of Lumberton, Miss., passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2018. Fritz loved his family and friends dearly. He had a passion and love for helping people, this had him dedicated to his work of selling insurance for 44 years...
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