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Greencastle claims county title off of North Putnam
(High School Sports ~ 09/12/22)
CLOVERDALE – For the first 10 points of Saturday’s Putnam County Volleyball Championship final, North Putnam looked in prime position to defend the crown it won the previous year. Greencastle looked on the ropes but was allowed to regain its footing and, with a late rally, won the opening set, gaining with it the confidence to slam the Cougars in the second set as the Tiger Cubs returned to their perch atop the county with a 26-24, 25-16 win...
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More than 30 dogs rescued from ‘deplorable conditions’
(Local News ~ 09/12/22)
REELSVILLE — Discovered Friday in what were described as “deplorable conditions,” more than 30 dogs are now in the possession of the Putnam County Animal Care and Control Shelter. Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Cpl. Scott Ducker told the Banner Graphic the animals were seized following the service of a search warrant on a property in southwestern Putnam County. The warrant was the result of a previous welfare check by PCSO’s animal control deputies...
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GHS Classics Choir to perform National Anthem Friday at Indians game
(Local News ~ 09/12/22)
A group of 23 Greencastle High School students will proudly represent their school Friday on a big stage in Indianapolis. Before the Toledo Mud Hens and Indianapolis Indians can officially “play ball” in their International League matchup, the Greencastle Classics Choir will take the field to sing “The Star-Spangled Banner.”...
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Franklin Street parking could be limited to one side under city proposal
(Local News ~ 09/12/22)
Parking along East Franklin Street in Greencastle appears en route to being restricted to the north side of the roadway following recent City Council discussion. Although most of Franklin Street east of College Avenue technically allows parking on both sides at present, rarely has that been a problem, except in the area east of Locust Street to Northwood Boulevard...
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Gonzalez murder conviction affirmed on appeal
(Local News ~ 09/12/22)
Already serving an 87.5 years sentence for a January 2020 murder, a former Greencastle man learned last week that his conviction had been upheld by Indiana Court of Appeals. In a 3-0 decision writtn by Judge Melissa May, fellow judges Patricia Riley and Elizabeth Tavitas concurred in affirming the decision of Judge Denny Bridges and a 12-member jury from the 2021 trial and sentencing...
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BVFD Car Show
(Local News ~ 09/12/22)
In recognition of their years of service after delays for an official presentation, Chuck Cope (left) and Mark Hoke receive momentos, including fire extinguisher lamps and their name patches, during the Bainbridge Volunteer Fire Department’s Smokin’ Rides & Rods car show Saturday. Having held the gambit of capacities, Cope and Hoke have put in 37 years and 32 years, respectively, with the department...
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American art pottery inaugurates new show wall at museum
(Local News ~ 09/12/22)
A new exhibit featuring the American Art Pottery collection of local resident Lane Ralph will be introduced to the public the evening of Thursday, Sept. 15 at the Putnam County Museum. Ralph will present an informative talk beginning at 6:30 that evening. The presentation is free and open to the public...
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Eagle Homecoming
(Local News ~ 09/12/22)
A king and queen, as well as a court of underclassmen princes and princesses, will be crowned at South Putnam’s fall homecoming contest this Friday evening against Edgewood...
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Cougar Royals
(Local News ~ 09/12/22)
The North Putnam Fall Homecoming Queen and her court will be announced at halftime of the Cougars’ varsity football game against Cloverdale, which kicks off at 7 p.m. on Friday. Senior queen candidates are (from left) Opry Curran, Ashlynn Stacks, Madison Moore and Keaton Burress...
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DePauw named No. 1 national liberal arts institution in Indiana
(Local News ~ 09/12/22)
DePauw University moved up a spot to No. 45 – and remained No. 1 in Indiana – on the pre-eminent list of the best national liberal arts institutions in the United States, U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 college rankings published Monday. DePauw also ranked No. 16 on a list of most innovative schools and No. 49 for undergraduate teaching among national liberal arts institutions...
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Putnam Scanner for Sept. 13, 2021
(Police Logs ~ 09/12/22)
Several people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Monday • At 1:52 a.m. Desirae E. Weaver, 34, Terre Haute, was lodged at the jail for trafficking with an inmate. Sunday • At 3:40 a.m. Abbey R. Prillman, 26, Camby, was taken into custody for driving while intoxicated...
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Acquisition of 570-acre Putnam Fern Station site big for Indiana
(Local News ~ 09/12/22)
Indiana just experienced its biggest day ever for land conservation. I’ll forgive readers if they didn’t know that. But I’ll also assure them that they and their fellow Hoosiers will benefit from that day – literally – forever. On Tuesday, Sept. 6, the Next Level Conservation Trust Project Committee met and decided how to distribute more than $23 million of the $25 million the State of Indiana set aside for land conservation in the biannual budget passed last year. ...
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Eagles hosting auxiliary dinner Saturday
(Local News ~ 09/12/22)
The Greencastle Eagles lodge will have an auxiliary dinner this Saturday, Sept. 17 from 5-7 p.m. Finger foods will be $5 a plate. Frequency will play outside, if weather permits, or inside beginning at 7 p.m. A drawing will be held at 8 p.m., and a 50/50 along with raffles will be available...
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Hanna Street Baptist Church plans revival Sept. 19-21
(Local News ~ 09/12/22)
Hanna Street Baptist Church in Greencastle will host a revival Sept. 19-21. Tony Finney of Conestee, S.C., will be the guest preacher for the event. The revival gets under way at 6:30 p.m. each evening Monday through Wednesday. Hanna Street Baptist is located at 501 E. Hanna Street...
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Extension offering virtual invasive species program
(Local News ~ 09/12/22)
Purdue Extension will offer a virtual program dedicated to invasive species on Monday evenings from Sept. 26-Nov. 7 (except Oct. 31). The program will focus on learning about different invasive species of insects, plants and fish in home landscaping, forests and aquatic systems, and which natural species they can be replaced with...
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Carolyn Jean ‘Butch’ Jackson
(Obituary ~ 09/12/22)
Carolyn Jean “Butch” Jackson, 71, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Mill Pond Health Campus. Carolyn was born in Bainbridge on March 12, 1951, the daughter of Wilbur T. and Elsie (Cofer) Inman. She was a 1969 graduate of Bainbridge High School...
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National 4-H Week and Paper Clover campaign
(Local News ~ 09/12/22)
For the 79th consecutive year, millions of youths, parents, volunteers and alumni across the country will celebrate National 4-H Week from Oct. 2-8. This year’s theme, Opportunity 4All, is a campaign that will bring awareness to the importance that all youth have access to programs in a safe environment with a caring adult to build life skills...
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