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Gleaners begins mobile distribution in Cloverdale
(Local News ~ 02/08/21)
CLOVERDALE — Gleaners will bring its mobile distribution truck to C Bar C Expo Center for drive-through distribution from 3-5 p.m. Tuesday. The distribution is open to the public. Boxes will include produce, meat and dairy items. C Bar C is located at 253 Stardust Rd., Cloverdale. For mor information, visith www.facebook.com/putnam-county-pantry-coalition...
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Easter egg hunt at park up in the air for now
(Local News ~ 02/08/21)
After a year without a swim season or a SPARK program or Fourth of July fireworks, Greencastle Park Director Rod Weinschenk wants to be as optimistic as possible about 2021. “We’re going to assume we’re having an Easter egg hunt. We’re going to assume we’re opening the pool. We’re going to assume we’re having the Fourth of July,” Weinschenk said, accenting the word “assume” as he addressed the Park Board at its February meeting...
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2020 record year for city building permits
(Local News ~ 02/08/21)
The 2020 pandemic has certainly had its effect on virtually everything, so why should City of Greencastle building permits be left out. Despite all the difficulties intertwined with the virus, last year produced a record number of city building permits issued -- 211, City Building Commissioner Patrick Thibodeau reported...
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Community opens its heart to Park Dept. valentine’s venture
(Local News ~ 02/08/21)
Local residents have opened their hearts and minds to a Valentine’s Day project organized by the Greencastle Park Department. As of noon Monday, local individuals, scout troops, classes, churches and more had donated 2,176 valentine cards and miscellaneous candy bags, stuffed animals and knitted hats to a project orchestrated by Assistant Park Director Chrysta Snellenberger...
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GHS places second in state Ethics Bowl contest
(Local News ~ 02/08/21)
On the heels of a 2020 state championship, the Greencastle High School Ethics Bowl team came back strong in 2021, with a second-place finish by the Greencastle 1 team. The Prindle Institute for Ethics at DePauw University hosted the Indiana High School Ethics Bowl competition on Saturday and Sunday, virtually hosting 22 teams from around the state, including two from GHS. Nearly every school involved, including Greencastle’s two teams, was forced to prepare remotely and conduct virtual practices due to the COVID-19 pandemic...
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Fred Curtis
(Obituary ~ 02/08/21)
Fred Curtis, 69, Coatesville, passed away Saturday evening, Feb. 6, 2021, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Greencastle on July 16, 1951, the son of Lee and Beulah Shupe Curtis. Fred had been a truck driver for Lee Curtis and Sons Trucking...
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Congressman Baird appointed as top Republican on Agriculture Subcommittee
(Local News ~ 02/08/21)
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Indiana 4th District Congressman Jim Baird has been appointed ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture and Research. The Subcommittee focuses on improving our nation’s agriculture industry through advanced science, technology, research, and education. ...
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Albert Edwin Crandall
(Obituary ~ 02/08/21)
Albert Edwin Crandall (Al), 88, of Indianapolis, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. Born Sept. 25, 1932 in Greencastle, he was the son of Andrew “AW” Wallace and Marion Alberta (Bradford) Crandall. Albert’s father Andrew was a distinguished DePauw history professor and Civil War historian. His mother also worked for the university, first as a secretary to the president and then as the university registrar, and finally as an instructor...
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Charles H. Radford Sr.
(Obituary ~ 02/08/21)
Charles H. Radford Sr., 87, New Ross, passed away Thursday morning, Feb. 4, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. Born Feb. 25, 1933, in Putnam County, he was the only child of Leo and Bessie Dean Radford. He graduated from New Ross High School and continued his education at Purdue University, which he cut short to join the U.S. Air Force. He served his country for four years...
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Howard Mark Mullis
(Obituary ~ 02/08/21)
Howard Mark Mullis, 72, passed away at his home in Greencastle on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 at 3:40 in the afternoon. He was surrounded by his family. Howard was born in Greencastle on Dec. 26, 1948 to the late Kenneth Mullis and Virginia (Denny) Mullis...
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Francel I. Strain
(Obituary ~ 02/08/21)
Francel Irene Strain, 68, peacefully crossed over from this life on Friday Jan. 29, 2021 at IU West. She was born Aug. 20, 1952 in Lafayette to Carl E. and Mary Frances (Doty) Strain. She was a 1970 graduate of Greencastle High School and attended IU in Bloomington Indiana...
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Larry Dean Foster
(Obituary ~ 02/08/21)
Larry Dean Foster, 80, Ladoga, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 14, 1940 in Cloverdale to the late William R. and Esta G. (Dorsett) Foster. He married Judie Dell Hinkle on Oct. 10, 1958 in Putnam County. She survives...
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Virtual ‘Warm Winter Love’ concert Wednesday night
(Local News ~ 02/08/21)
The Greencastle Virtual Music Festival continues in the comfort of your home this week with “Warm Winter Love,” a program of love songs performed by Indiana singer/songwriters Parker Black, Derek Chastain, Gus Moon, Joe Peters and Linda Hicks, and the Spirit Brothers (featuring Greencastle’s own Tad Robinson)...
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February is National Canned Food Month
(Local News ~ 02/08/21)
Canned foods are convenient, portable, quick and have a long shelf life. They also help provide needed nutrients to meet USDA dietary guidelines. During February, which is National Canned Food Month, experiment with different recipes and meal ideas using canned foods. There are several varieties of canned foods on grocery store shelves, offering an array of nutritious options. Check out the following tips on storing and using canned foods:...
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Court News for Feb. 9, 2021
(Court News ~ 02/08/21)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Earl Young, 36, Putnamville Correctional Facility, Level 5 felony battery with bodily injury against a public safety official, Level 6 felony battery against a public safety official William Zaring, 36, Putnamville Correctional Facility, Level 5 felony battery with bodily injury against a public safety official, Level 6 felony battery against a public safety official...
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Putnam Scanner for Feb. 9, 2021
(Police Logs ~ 02/08/21)
Four people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Sunday • At 8:15 p.m. Joni E. Bible, 40, Greencastle, was lodged at the jail for domestic battery. • At 2:07 a.m. David Khuu, 55, Katy, Texas, was taken into custody on an out-of-county warrant and for possession of cocaine...
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PCCF website a wealth of community resources
(Local News ~ 02/08/21)
Although there was much of 2020 we all want to forget, there were also positives that came out of last year. One of those positives for the Putnam County Community Foundation was the launch of our newly redesigned website www.pcfoundation.org. After months of hard work and dedication, we unveiled a robust website that is easy to navigate and full of community resources...
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Fillmore council approves bulletin board
(Local News ~ 02/08/21)
FILLMORE — Following comments last month about residents being informed about town business, Fillmore leaders have taken a step to see that they are. Being the only item on the agenda for its regular meeting Thursday evening, the Fillmore Town Council voted to purchase a new bulletin board to post notices and other information...
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PCHPCA continues forward during COVID-19
(Local News ~ 02/08/21)
The board of directors of the Putnam County Hospice and Palliative Care Association (PCHPCA) has announced its members for 2021. The all-volunteer board has members representing the Putnam County Community Foundation, the Putnam County Hospital, other health care providers, skilled nursing facilities, funeral homes, hospice providers, caregivers, local media and others committed to the PCHPCA’s mission...
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Clovers exit early but proud of season
(High School Sports ~ 02/08/21)
Before sectional play began at South Putnam Tuesday, Cloverdale was forced to withdraw due to quarantine protocols. Head coach James Wade spoke about the matter and the rest of the season. “It went over as well as you think it would,” Wade said about having to announce exiting the sectional before playing. “The girls wanted to compete and play in the sectional...
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Owen Valley outguns North Putnam late; Eagles clipped by Vikings on the road
(High School Sports ~ 02/08/21)
SPENCER – The North Putnam Cougars traveled down to Spencer for a matinee game against the Owen Valley Patriots on Saturday and unfortunately, their shooting was as cold as Putnam County temperatures are falling to. The Patriots beat the Cougars 60-57 as North hit just 37.7 percent (20-of-53) from the field as two of the better Western Indiana Conference teams went head-to-head...
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Greencastle cruises through Brown County
(High School Sports ~ 02/08/21)
NASHVILLE - In a rare afternoon WIC tilt, the Greencastle Tiger Cubs had eight different scorers and ten rebounders get in the book as they used this balance to cruise to a 65-28 road victory over the Brown County Eagles. Greencastle started off strong right from the tilt. ...
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Three Tiger Cubs advance to wrestling semi-state
(High School Sports ~ 02/08/21)
AVON — Greencastle’s Brach Carrington won a regional title at 195 pounds and leads three Tiger Cub wrestlers to the Jasper Semi-State this Saturday. Carrington defeated Peter Sells of Decatur Central by fall in the to-go round before winning major decisions over Center Grove’s Bryce Crump 11-0 and Avon’s Ke’Shawn Dickens 12-2 to win the regional,...
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County swim season ends at Sectional; Headley second, Boswell third in 50 free
(High School Sports ~ 02/08/21)
PLAINFIELD – Swim season for Putnam County’s girls’ swimmers ended Saturday at the IHSAA Plainfield Swimming and Diving Sectional with Greencastle’s Olivia Headley just missing out on a spot at the state finals. Headley finished second with teammate Brooke Boswell third in the 50 free with times of 25.52 and 25.60 respectively. Plainfield’s Josie Heyob took the top spot in the event in 25.10, as did the Quakers when it came to the team title, bettering second-place Avon 486-344...
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