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Isaac Hertenstein wins 2024 Lilly Scholarship
(Local News ~ 12/04/23)
Awed. Humbled. Grateful. On a day could understandably have been all about him, 2024 Putnam County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar Isaac Hertenstein was not talking about his own accomplishments. Instead, the Greencastle High School senior, son of Matthew and Margo Hertenstein, was thinking of the support he’s received from the Greencastle and Putnam County community...
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PIC OF THE DAY: Capturing the Magic
(Local News ~ 12/04/23)
Framing the shot just perfectly, Nick Woodall snaps a picture of son Henry holding brother William alongside Santa Claus during the big man’s visit to Robe-Ann Park on Tuesday. Moments earlier, the entire family, including mom Leslie, poses with Santa...
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Isaiah 117 readies for spring build
(Local News ~ 12/04/23)
For more than a year, an effort has been afoot to give local children a place to go on their very worst day. The local chapter of Isaiah 117 House has been raising awareness and funds to build a home where children go on the day the Department of Child Services has to remove them from a negative situation at home...
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RDC learns wellness center goal remains December 2024
(Local News ~ 12/04/23)
First it was a wet spring and standing water that wouldn’t go away that plagued the $28 million Greencastle Wellness Center/YMCA project. Now it’s the advent of winter and cold weather that’s poised to add another $175,000 cost to the project via a change order addressing weather conditions...
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Costin reflects on purpose, service in emergency operations
(Local News ~ 12/04/23)
Having worked nearly four decades in the field, Dave Costin has rolled with myriad changes in emergency operations. It has always been about meeting the mission. For his colleagues here and at the state level, he has shaped an emergency response structure that is resilient in its preparedness. All the while, though, it has been aimed toward continuous improvement...
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Say Hello to Santa
(Local News ~ 12/04/23)
With hands clasped and a twinkle in her eye, kindergartner Annmarie Tirotta, six-year-old daughter of Erika and Andrew Tirotta of Greencastle, gets a Christmas hug from Santa Claus during the annual Tri-Kappa Breakfast with Santa program Saturday morning at Deer Meadow Primary School...
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Rolling into Christmas
(Local News ~ 12/04/23)
Santa and Mrs. Claus bring up Cloverdale’s annual Christmas parade on Saturday.
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Firewood cutting permits available at Turkey Run, Shades state parks
(Local News ~ 12/04/23)
The public is invited to cut up and remove certain downed trees at Turkey Run and Shades state parks for firewood. Trees eligible for firewood have fallen as a result of natural causes or have been dropped by property staff. They are along roadsides or in public areas such as campsites and picnic areas...
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Donald L. Henson
(Obituary ~ 12/04/23)
Donald “Don” Henson, 87, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Nov. 28, 2023 from pneumonia and a 20-plus year battle with Parkinson’s Disease, surrounded by his family. Don was a caring and loving soul and will be missed and remembered by the many lives he touched...
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Bernice Stewart Wilson
(Obituary ~ 12/04/23)
Bernice Stewart Wilson, 91, Roachdale, passed away on Dec. 2, 2023, at Ben Hur Health in Crawfordsville. She was born Aug. 22, 1932, in Montgomery County to James and Ada Stewart. Bernice attended school in Parkersburg and New Market and graduated in 1950...
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Tips for low-cost holiday meals
(Local News ~ 12/04/23)
Here are a few budget-friendly tips to help save money on holiday meals: • Plan your menu carefully. Check what food and ingredients you already have and then make your shopping list. Look at online and print grocery store ads. • Prepare less. Think about having less food. This could include less of the expensive items and a smaller number of dishes served. However, consider keeping the holiday foods important to your family traditions on the menu...
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Live nativity set Sunday night at First Baptist
(Local News ~ 12/04/23)
In what has become a local holiday tradition complete with live animals, First Baptist Church of Greencastle will put on a live nativity Sunday, Dec. 10. Featuring several scenes telling the story of the birth of Jesus Christ, the live nativity drive-through is scheduled from 6-8 p.m...
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Reelsville VFD hosting cookies with Santa this Saturday
(Local News ~ 12/04/23)
REELSVILLE — The auxiliary of the Reelsville Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring cookies with Santa this Saturday, Dec. 9 from 2-4 p.m. Aside from decorating cookies, children will receive a treat from the Big Man himself. Photos can also be purchased at the event...
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Breakfast with Santa set Saturday in Cloverdale
(Local News ~ 12/04/23)
CLOVERDALE — Cloverdale Main Street will host breakfast with Santa this Saturday, Dec. 9 from 9-11 a.m. at American Legion Post 281, 501 S. Main St. The event is free with donuts, festive crafts with the Boy Scouts and pictures with the Jolly Old Elf himself. Children under 12 will also receive a small gift and be able to choose a book...
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