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Greencastle Hometown Dental celebrates new dentist, expanded space, 10 years
(Local News ~ 08/19/19)
Exactly why is Greencastle Hometown Dental hosting an open house all day on Wednesday? Perhaps it is to welcome recent addition Dr. Tess Funke to the practice. Or maybe it’s to celebrate the expansion of the east side dental practice. Or could it be that Dr. Dennis Knuth opened his Greencastle practice 10 years ago in August 2009?...
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Greencastle Music Fest going all out with two-day event
(Local News ~ 08/19/19)
After nine years of steady growth and lineups that have drawn 3,000 people downtown, what could make one of Greencastle’s signature events even bigger in its 10th year? Why not steal a page from the Donnie and Marie playbook and go a little bit country and a little bit rock ‘n’ roll?...
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Putnam 4-H’ers fair well at Indiana State Fair
(Local News ~ 08/19/19)
While the opportunity to learn while doing in 4-H project work is of foremost importance, the recognition of achievement through exhibition is certainly an added bonus to being in the 4-H program. The Indiana State Fair (ISF) and the Purdue Extension state staff have listed unofficial results for most projects...
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Heavy rainfall overall factor in Sunday evening crashes
(Local News ~ 08/19/19)
While the rain certainly came down and put a damper on outdoor activities over the weekend, the deluge that came through Putnam County Sunday evening was a factor in a pair of vehicle crashes. Both an incident involving collision with a utility pole, as well as a crash resulting from a rollover, occurred south of Greencastle, keeping local emergency responders busy as the rain made its way through...
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William Leroy Hancock
(Obituary ~ 08/19/19)
William Leroy Hancock, 49, of Greencastle, passed away on Friday, Aug. 16, 2019 at Mill Pond Health Campus in Greencastle from complications of a long illness. Will was born in Indianola, Miss. on June 10, 1970 to John W. Hancock and Geneva (Stone) Hancock...
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Richard Lee Conrad
(Obituary ~ 08/19/19)
Richard Lee Conrad, 88, of Greencastle, passed away Friday, Aug. 16, 2019 at Asbury Towers. Richard was born in Greencastle on Dec. 28, 1930, the son of Lester and Helen (Turner) Conrad. He was a 1948 graduate of Greencastle High School. Mr. Conrad owned and operated the Stop-N-Shop Grocery Store and ran DePauw Bookstore. He was a member of the Windy Hill Country Club and Greencastle Jaycees...
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DePauw construction update Aug. 19-23
(Local News ~ 08/19/19)
As DePauw University continues a series of construction projects on campus, streets remain restricted or closed around campus. The following is an update for the week of Aug. 19-23: • College Avenue is two-way south of Olive Street due to construction that will close the Olive Street intersection. The two-way traffic pattern will continue until further notice...
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Rev. Charles Edward Wood
(Obituary ~ 08/19/19)
Rev. Charles E. Wood, 91, of Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019. He was born Nov. 18, 1927 in Vincennes, the son of Harvey Travis and Clara (Freshly) Wood. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Air Force. Rev. Wood had received his master’s degree in theology and pastored in several United Methodist Churches throughout Indiana. He was a member of the Fillmore United Methodist Church...
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Tippin to talk Jenkinsville, Westland, Oakalla, Fern Station, Groveland
(Local News ~ 08/19/19)
Putnam County historian Larry Tippin’s popular small-town series, “Rediscovering Putnam County: Tiny Towns and Vanished Villages,” will continue Thursday, Aug. 22 at the Putnam County Museum, 1105 N. Jackson St., Greencastle. The 6:30 p.m. program is free and open to the public...
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Putnam Scanner for August 20, 2019
(Police Logs ~ 08/19/19)
County Jail Nine people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Sunday • At 1:45 p.m. Shane J. Waugh, 43, Roachdale, was lodged at the jail for intimidation and disorderly conduct. • At 11:55 a.m. Jesse Dane Burris, 35, Terre Haute, was taken into custody for possession of paraphernalia...
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Court News for August 20, 2019
(Court News ~ 08/19/19)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases David A. Fender, 38, Bloomington, Level 5 felony possession of a narcotic drug, Level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony unlawful possession of a syringe...
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Gleaners Food Truck returns to Bainbridge Saturday
(Local News ~ 08/19/19)
BAINBRIDGE — The Bainbridge Improvement Society will again host the Gleaners Mobile Food Truck at the Bainbridge Community Building from 10-11:30 a.m on Saturday, Aug. 24. There is no age limit or ID requirement. Anyone in need is welcome. Participants should bring their own boxes or food bags to fill with their selections and arrive after 9 a.m...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Cub spikers win opener over Cascade
(High School Sports ~ 08/19/19)
CLAYTON — Greencastle’s volleyball team opened its 2019 season with a three-set victory at Cascade. The Tiger Cubs won by scores of 25-13, 25-17 and 25-12. Allison Stevens led the team with 11 kills, while Lilly Meyer added nine kills and seven digs and Macy Clark had four kills...
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Above and Beyond
(Local News ~ 08/19/19)
With a motorist stranded along the side of U.S. 36 Sunday evening, Deputy Randy Patrick of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department fuels up the vehicle. While officers are called upon to help in a variety of ways, sometimes the job requires going a little above and beyond the call of duty...
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