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Kent Dale Frazier
(Obituary ~ 09/24/18)
A celebration of life ceremony for Kent "Fraz" Dale Frazier, 61, of Indianapolis, will be held Sunday, Oct. 7 from 2-5 p.m. at the Cataract Lake Yacht Club. Finger food will be provided. Please come to share, reminisce and say goodbye. Born Oct. 9, 1956 at Crawfordsville, he was the son of the late Garland and Joan Frazier of Cataract Lake. He died Aug. 16, 2018...
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ISP Putnamville District conducts annual inspection
(Local News ~ 09/24/18)
PUTNAMVILLE -- The Indiana State Police Post at Putnamville conducted its annual inspection and audit of personnel and equipment Thursday. Eighty-five enforcement personnel passed through the annual event. Commanders inspected the uniform appearance and the commission and equipment of all troopers and detectives from the Putnamville Post, as well as some officers from outside the district...
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Case Chiropractic cuts ribbon on new Greencastle office location
(Local News ~ 09/24/18)
Case Chiropractic celebrated its new location at 1101 S. Bloomington St., Greencastle, with a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house. Case Chiropractic now has two doctors, three massage therapists and three front office staff along with extended office hours to accommodate its clients...
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Indiana Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch selected as site for NSA Youth Leadership Institute
(Local News ~ 09/24/18)
BRAZIL – Select U.S. high school students interested in careers in law enforcement will soon spend part of their summers studying and training together in this quaint Hoosier hometown under an agreement signed recently between the National Sheriffs’ Association and Indiana Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch...
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South Senior Seminar
(Local News ~ 09/24/18)
South Putnam High School seniors came away with a wealth of information Friday morning as community leaders visited South Putnam High School to talk about careers and education after graduation.
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Join fellow Hoosiers to ‘shake out’ quake preparedness Oct. 18
(Local News ~ 09/24/18)
The Great Central U.S. ShakeOut will be held in October, and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) encourages Hoosiers to participate in the drill promoting earthquake safety preparation and awareness. The ShakeOut, 10:18 a.m. on Oct. 18, allows citizens to practice proper safety measures in the event of an earthquake, and participating is simple and only takes a few minutes. ...
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It’s harvest time in Indiana, watch for slow-moving vehicles
(Local News ~ 09/24/18)
It’s harvest time in Indiana and that means the roads will contain more slow-moving vehicles, the roadsides will become vacant, and many farmers and farm families will be putting in long hours. As the hustle and bustle of harvest occurs, remember that there is no room for forgetting the importance of safety or of sleep...
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First Financial Pet Food Drive to benefit Putnam Humane Society
(Local News ~ 09/24/18)
With colder weather on the way, many homeless animals will suffer in the elements without shelter, food or a loving person to care for them. To help the humane organizations that help our furry friends, First Financial Bank will stage its second annual Pet Food and Supplies Drive in October...
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Candidate debates set for Oct. 2, 9 at Watson Forum
(Local News ~ 09/24/18)
The Greencastle League of Women Voters, WGRE Radio and the Banner Graphic are co-sponsoring two Candidate Forum nights in October. Tuesday, Oct. 2 will feature candidates for state and national races in the Nov. 6 general election, while county candidates will be on stage Tuesday, Oct. 9...
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Season points champions crowned at LPS on Saturday
(Professional Sports ~ 09/24/18)
PUTNAMVILLE – Saturday was champions night at Lincoln Park Speedway as all four classes crowned the points victor on the next-to-last race of the season. Three of the four classes came down to the wire as Bryce Shidler won the UMP Super Stock points title by a scant 10 points (892 to 882), finishing fourth in Saturday’s feature as points runner-up Larry Raines was involved in a crash and fell back to 16th in the A-main to place second in points...
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Humane Society shelter slates anniversary open house Sept. 29
(Local News ~ 09/24/18)
To commemorate the anniversary of reopening the animal shelter, the Humane Society of Putnam County has planned a Saturday, Sept. 29 anniversary celebration at the animal shelter, 4700 E. State Rd 240, Greencastle. The public is invited for free food, games, bounce houses and shelter tours on Saturday, from 4-6:30 p.m. as a thank you for local support...
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Local chef invited to cook at James Beard House in New York
(Local News ~ 09/24/18)
A unique honor and opportunity are on the menu for Chef Sal Fernandez of Greencastle’s Bridges Craft Pizza and Wine Bar. Fernandez has been invited to cook at the prestigious James Beard House in New York City, a “performance space” for visiting chefs helmed by the James Beard Foundation under its mission to “celebrate, nurture and honor chefs.”...
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Miscues cost DePauw in 24-21 loss at Wooster
(College Sports ~ 09/24/18)
WOOSTER, Ohio — DePauw committed five turnovers which led to 17 Wooster points and the Fighting Scots held on for a 24-21 North Coast Athletic Conference win over the Tigers. DePauw dropped to 1-2 overall and 1-1 in the NCAC, while the Fighting Scots improved to 2-2 overall and 1-2 in conference play...
- Cougars sweep middle school titles (Community Sports ~ 09/24/18)
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PREP ROUNDUP: Smock course proves tough for Putnam County regional entrants
(High School Sports ~ 09/24/18)
INDIANAPOLIS — Three Putnam County golfers competed in the IHSAA girls’ regional at the Smock Golf Club on Saturday. None of the three was able to make the qualifying score of 78 that was necessary to advance to the state finals. Senior Bailey Shuee of Greencastle had the top score among the county trio with a 106, shooting a 57 on the front nine and a 49 on the back nine...
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Putnam Scanner for September 25, 2018
(Local News ~ 09/24/18)
County Jail Five people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Monday • At 12:45 a.m. William Joseph Bollman, 30, Bainbridge, was housed at the jail for possession of methamphetamine, carrying a handgun without a license and driving with a suspended license...
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Board hears Tzouanakis questions, concerns
(Local News ~ 09/24/18)
With the closure of the Tzouanakis Intermediate School building now nearing the one-month mark, the Greencastle School Board spent a second straight monthly meeting fielding questions about mold, moisture and the best path forward for a school that, for the time being, is without a building...
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Coaches rank Cubs No. 11; Moody among state’s best
(High School Sports ~ 09/24/18)
On the heels of Friday’s huge 29-28 win at Sullivan, Greencastle’s football team has been voted in a tie for 11th place in the Class 3A state rankings this week by the Indiana Football Coaches Association. The 6-0 Tiger Cubs received six points this week, the first time all season they received votes...
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Rib & Blues Fest at Roachdale Saturday
(Local News ~ 09/24/18)
ROACHDALE -- The Roachdale Revitalization Cooperative Alliance (RRCA) and the town of Roachdale are gearing up for the fifth annual Rib & Blues Fest on Saturday, Sept. 29. The gates will open at noon on the north side along Railroad Street, and the music will begin at 2 p.m. with The Fret Set. The swing will continue with the Rolle/St. Pierre Band at 4:15 p.m., and will finish off with the Forest Gras Band at 6:45 p.m...
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IHSAA draws sectional pairings for tennis, soccer tournaments
(High School Sports ~ 09/24/18)
The Indiana High School Athletic Association boys’ tennis sectional tournaments will take place this week, while the boys’ and girls’ soccer tourneys will be next week. Pairings have been drawn for all three events. In tennis, South Putnam enters the Northview Sectional as the defending champion and is 12-0 in dual matches this season...
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