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Tiger Cubs start fast, pick up second win over Eagles
(High School Sports ~ 12/08/23)
Coming in at a combined 1-6, Greencastle and South Putnam both saw Friday night’s WIC boys’ basketball game as a chance to kickstart their seasons. The Tiger Cubs’ size around the floor proved to be problematic on both ends of the floor as the frontcourt scored 29 points while limiting the Eagles to 20 points through three quarters in a 49-35 win...
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Johnson sinks late jumper as Greencastle rocks South Putnam to claim Paddle
(High School Sports ~ 12/08/23)
It was only three weeks ago that South Putnam had handily beaten Greencastle on the opening night of the Putnam County Girls’ Basketball Tournament. Fast forward three weeks and a game that could not have been more different than the first meeting. Where the Eagles had led by double-digits after a quarter of play Nov. 17, the two teams were within a possession of one another through the entirety of the first three quarters...
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Court News for Dec. 8, 2023
(Court News ~ 12/08/23)
The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts. Daniel L. Frye, 50, Terre Haute, Level 4 felony possession of methamphetamine, Class A misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance, Class B misdemeanor possession of marijuana Austin L. Lara, 29, Brazil, Level 5 felony theft of a firearm, Class A misdemeanor theft, Class B misdemeanor leaving the scene of an accident...
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Putnam Scanner for Dec. 8, 2023
(Police Logs ~ 12/08/23)
Nine people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently Wednesday • At 12:56 p.m. Kolby R. Williams, 25, Greencastle, was lodged at the jail on a local warrant. • At 12:37 p.m. John J. Capps Jr., 53, Greencastle, was taken into custody on a local warrant...
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Doyne Earl Priest
(Obituary ~ 12/08/23)
Doyne Earl Priest, 89, of Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born Nov. 19, 1934 in Brick Chapel, the son of Clifton K. and Bessie O. (Woodworth) Priest. He was a graduate of Bainbridge High School in the class of 1952...
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Merry Day for Crepes
(Local News ~ 12/08/23)
Community members are served some cheer Friday morning with a crepe breakfast at the Good Day Café at Area 30 Career Center...
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Vicky Sue Petrey
(Obituary ~ 12/08/23)
Vicky Sue Petrey, 69, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023 at home following an extended illness. She was born on Dec. 16, 1953 in Indianapolis to Gene and Deloris Torrence. Vicky worked for the Banner Graphic for several years, and she was also a bus monitor for 15 years for the Greencastle Community School Corporation. She loved her job, as she loved interacting with the little kids who all loved her...
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Extension, clerk to host program on running for office
(Local News ~ 12/08/23)
Anyone who has ever considered running for local government office is welcome to join Purdue Extension and the Putnam County Clerk’s Office to learn more about the process for running for local office, requirements and positions up for election in 2024...
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Brian Edward Pohlar
(Obituary ~ 12/08/23)
Brian Edward Pohlar, 51, of West Lafayette, died peacefully at home on Dec. 4, 2023. His memory is cherished by his children, Cole, Cecilia and Bennett, and family, friends and community members. Visitation will be held Thursday, Dec. 14 from 9-11 a.m. at St. Mary Cathedral in Lafayette...
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Blue Christmas service set Dec. 21 at St. Andrew’s
(Local News ~ 12/08/23)
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church will host a Blue Christmas service on Thursday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. The service is a quiet one meant for prayer and comfort in a season of darkness. Anyone who is grieving, has had struggles or bad news this year or finds the holiday season difficult is welcome to join...
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