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Forged by the Sea
(Local News ~ 02/12/19)
As fellow sailors enjoy the ride, Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Tonya Clark of Cloverdale drives a rigid-hull inflatable boat during a recent small boat operation training at Naval Base San Diego. Clark participated in the training to obtain her coxswain qualification...
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Thomas Edward Gault Jr.
(Obituary ~ 02/12/19)
Thomas Edward Gault Jr., 60, of Greencastle, passed away Friday, Feb. 8, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Born June 24, 1958 in Gary, Ind., he was the son of Thomas Edward Gault Sr. and Shirley (Wood) Gault. Thomas attended the Merrillville High School, Class of 1976...
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John W. Vermillion
(Obituary ~ 02/12/19)
John W. Vermillion, 64, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019 at Hendricks County Hospital. John was born on March 24, 1954 in Putnam County to Doris M. Vermillion Talbott and the late Robert Stanley Vermillion. His stepfather Bill Talbott also preceded him in death...
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Civic League seeks musicians for ParkFest 2019
(Local News ~ 02/12/19)
The Greencastle Civic League is preparing to sponsor its 26th season of ParkFest, a series of concerts that take place on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8 p.m. each summer at Robe-Ann Park. With the Robe-Ann Park Bandshell now complete, the 2019 ParkFest performers will be playing surrounded by the artistry of the new covered-bridge-inspired structure...
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Poland suspects held in Hollandsburg burglary
(Local News ~ 02/12/19)
HOLLANDSBURG -- Police were dispatched to a reported burglary in progress Sunday morning in the Hollandsburg area of east-central Parke County. When Parke County deputies arrived, they determined two suspects were still at the scene about 10:15 a.m. They identified the two as Robert Farrell, 48, Poland, and Shannon Farrell, 43, Poland...
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Putnam Scanner for February 13, 2019
(Police Logs ~ 02/12/19)
County Jail One person was booked in the Putnam County Jail on Monday. • At 9:55 a.m. Joshua Aaron Harbrueger, 35, Rosedale, was taken into custody on two counts of nonsupport of a dependent. City Police One recent arrest was reported by Greencastle City Police officers...
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‘King Rat,’ filmed on DePauw campus, now available to stream on Amazon Prime
(Local News ~ 02/12/19)
“King Rat,” a feature film shot on DePauw University’s campus in the spring and summer of 2015, is now available to stream, purchase and rent on Amazon Prime. Written and directed by Henry Johnston, a 2014 DePauw graduate, and produced by Alex Thompson, a 2012 DePauw product, the movie involved several DePauw students, alumni, faculty and staff, including producers Caleb Haydock (2015) and Madison McIntyre (2017), as well as actor Christopher Miller, a 2010 graduate...
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CASA program seeks volunteers to help children
(Local News ~ 02/12/19)
It’s not an easy reality to deal with, but our courts and the Department of Child Services are flooded with cases of abused and neglected children. When those cases reach the court, another team of people is needed — Court-Appointed Special Advocates, or CASAs...
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Gimme shelter fee increase in quest for more park revenues
(Local News ~ 02/12/19)
“If I don’t get some shelter, I’m gonna fade away ...” When the Rolling Stones sang “Gimme Shelter” back in 1969, they weren’t the least bit worried about Greencastle Parks and Recreation Department revenues, although the lyrics might seem fitting. Indeed, park revenue issues could be “just a shot away.”...
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Eagles pick up sweep of JV, freshman hoop county titles
(High School Sports ~ 02/12/19)
South Putnam’s varsity boys’ basketball team is laden with seniors who will all graduate this spring. The program is in good hands moving forward, though, with the next wave of varsity performers patiently awaiting their chances. Several of those athletes had a good day on Saturday, winning Putnam County championships at both the freshman and junior varsity levels...
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PREP ROUNDUP: North’s Thorson honored by Colts
(High School Sports ~ 02/12/19)
North Putnam senior tight end Kolten Thorson was honored as a member of the Indianapolis Colts’ Academic All-State Team. Thorson is ranked second in his graduating class. The only other Western Indiana Conference player to make the team was Ben Pirtle of Sullivan...
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FEATURED ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Nick Theis, South Putnam
(High School Sports ~ 02/12/19)
Nick Theis is a senior at South Putnam and participates in football, wrestling and track and field. ——— Banner Graphic: How important are sports to you, and what have you learned from them? Nick Theis: “Sports have taught me a lot about dedication and hard work. ...
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Parent alleges discrimination at Cloverdale High School
(Local News ~ 02/12/19)
CLOVERDALE -- A parent’s comment brought a point of controversy to an otherwise normal agenda on Monday during the regular February meeting of the Cloverdale School Board. Hal Salsbury approached the board with a complaint that “injustices” and discrimination were influencing decisions made by administration at Cloverdale High School. ...
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Icie Lynem Hinton
(Obituary ~ 02/12/19)
Icie Lynem Hinton, 83, formerly of Cataract, Ind., passed away in Broken Arrow, Okla., on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. She was born March 28, 1935 to Joseph Lynem and Icie Clemons Lynem in Indianapolis. In 1954 she married Arvel Hinton Sr. They were married for 45 years before his promotion to heaven in 1999...
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Legislative Update set for Saturday morning at Farm Bureau office
(Local News ~ 02/12/19)
The Legislative Update series focusing on legislation making its way through the Indiana General Assembly will have its second session of 2019 on Saturday, Feb. 16. The 8 a.m. public program will be conducted in the board room of the Putnam County Farm Bureau Insurance office, 1001 N. Jackson St., Greencastle...
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