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Ball State students create virtual walking tour of Putnam historic districts
(Local News ~ 04/22/19)
History students enrolled in a Ball State immersive learning class recently completed a multimedia virtual walking tour for Putnam County. The project is designed to promote the rich historical stories of Putnam County and to preserve its history by sharing it with hundreds of visitors...
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GCSC in spotlight for next Community Conversation
(Local News ~ 04/22/19)
A chance for the public to hear about the current status of Greencastle Community Schools, the third Community Conversation of 2019 has been set. Superintendent Jeff Hubble, along with school board president Mike White and school board member Brian Cox will speak and take questions from the public from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 30 at the Putnam County Public Library...
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Spring property tax installments due May 10
(Local News ~ 04/22/19)
Property owners in Putnam County have until Friday, May 10 to pay the spring installment of their 2018 payable 2019 property taxes. Putnam County Treasurer Kathy Minnick said that all tax statements had been mailed by April 10. Minnick indicated the statements have a more user-friendly format this year though they all should have been delivered in the familiar pink envelopes...
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Run Like the Wind
(Local News ~ 04/22/19)
In a frantic dash to get ahead of other competitors in a challenge, members of the Jolly Juniors 4-H Club (above) run to show event organizers some breakfast items during the Supermarket Sweep Monday evening, with Madison Stahl of Greencastle leading the way.
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Richard Lee Bowen
(Obituary ~ 04/22/19)
Richard Lee Bowen, 74, Coatesville, passed away Sunday morning, April 21, 2019 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Greencastle on Nov. 9, 1944, the son of Forrest Lee and Leona Pearl Crouch Bowen. He was a 1962 graduate of Stilesville High School...
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James Marvin Knauer
(Obituary ~ 04/22/19)
James Marvin Knauer, 53, of Texas, formerly of Greencastle, passed away on Dec. 9, 2018. Graveside services with military honors will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Forest Hill Cemetery. Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements...
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Putnam County Animal Care Shelter announces new hours
(Local News ~ 04/22/19)
The Putnam County Animal Care Shelter has recently changed its hours to better serve the public. The shelter is now open Wednesday through Friday from 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Applications to adopt are available on-line at www.hspcanimals.org and can be completed prior to visiting the shelter. Applications may also be completed in person at the shelter...
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Kiwanis Kindness
(Local News ~ 04/22/19)
Following successful fundraising in 2018, the Greencastle Kiwanis awards three local programs with $500 awards each to assist in their ongoing programs and missions.
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Sheriffs buy youth ranch property
(Local News ~ 04/22/19)
BRAZIL — Using private donations and no tax dollars, Indiana sheriffs and deputies recently purchased their previously leased Indiana Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch property. Until now, the 62-acre property had been rented by Youth Ranch leaders for $1 per year from Tony and Sue Ardizzone, business leaders from Indianapolis who share ISYR’s vision of mentoring teens interested in public safety careers, bonding with underprivileged youth and comforting young survivors of crime – including sons, daughters and siblings of fallen first-responders.. ...
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Assessing liability with 4-H animals and other activities
(Local News ~ 04/22/19)
Many 4-H families may not consider themselves as a farm or in need of a farm liability policy when they reside with a few animals on a small acreage. Others may own 4-H animals while keeping the animals at a nearby location enabling them to meet and monitor daily animal needs while living in town...
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Non-food Pantry Distribution set Saturday
(Local News ~ 04/22/19)
The Putnam County Non-food Pantry, hosted by St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, will be distributing items from 12:30-3 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 in the parish hall at 520 Seminary St., Greencastle. In order to be eligible for these items, persons must bring proof of Putnam County residence. Those who bring their own bags may select an additional item from the table...
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Kindness an avenue for growth at Central Elementary
(Local News ~ 04/22/19)
A student’s elementary years are a time when they begin to develop essential social skills. As such, our future leaders have opportunities to learn the importance of respect, sharing and caring for others. At Central Elementary School, kindness as a concept is emphasized as a means of personal and relational growth between peers and adult figures. For some younger South Putnam students, it starts, and ends, with a hug...
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State Police reveal ‘new face’ of Delphi investigation
(Local News ~ 04/22/19)
DELPHI — Indiana State Police are hopeful that the release of a new sketch and more audio and video will lead to the arrest of a man who murdered two girls in February 2017. Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter spoke with members of the Delphi community and interested media Monday afternoon to share the change in direction of the Delphi double murder investigation of Abigail “Abby” Williams and Liberty “Libby” German...
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Speeding Corvette driver evades police for two hours before ditching car in cemetery
(Local News ~ 04/22/19)
BRAZIL — A speeding Corvette driver was able to avoid capture for more than two hours Friday before officers found his car in a cemetery. The Georgia man was arrested, on foot, a short while later. At approximately 4:15 p.m., Indiana State Police Sgt. Jared Nicoson observed a tan Chevrolet Corvette traveling westbound at a high rate of speed on Interstate 70 near the 23-mile marker...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Clover golfers get past North; THS edges Cubs
(High School Sports ~ 04/22/19)
CLOVERDALE — Michael Holsapple of Cloverdale was the medalist with a 47 on Monday as the Clovers edged North Putnam 207-214 at Clover Meadows. Wyatt Helterbrand added a 49 for the winners, while Cody Morris shot a 54, Kyle Thomas had a 57 and Josh Allen carded a 70...
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Wilson wins Pacesetter Invitational title
(College Sports ~ 04/22/19)
TERRE HAUTE — Emma Wilson of Greencastle won the women’s 1,500-meter run on Saturday in the Pacesetter Sports Invitaional at Indiana State University. Running for the Miles to Go club based in Indianapolis, Wilson ran a scorching time of 4:34.09 to defeat seven other Division I runners from Illinois State, Xavier, Indiana State and IUPUI...
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Putnam Scanner for April 23, 2019
(Police Logs ~ 04/22/19)
County Jail Fourteen people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Monday • At 3:05 a.m. Dax Kelly Comer, 27, Coatesville, was lodged at the jail on four local warrants. • At 3:02 a.m. Kayla Nicole Bowling, 24, Greencastle, was taken into custody on a local warrant...
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