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JAG program approved for Cloverdale Middle School
(Local News ~ 02/15/24)
CLOVERDALE — Seeking to build on the success of Cloverdale High School’s program, school leaders will work to implement a Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) curriculum at Cloverdale Middle School. With JAG Region 7 Manager Greg Lee also in attendance, the Cloverdale School Board gave JAG Specialist Karl Turk and Principal Christian Frye the green light to do so at its meeting on Monday...
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Chad Rodgers: Leaving GHS no easy decision
(Local News ~ 02/15/24)
A few months from now, Chad Rodgers will depart Greencastle Community School Corp. after six years as Greencastle High School principal. Six years may not be a long time, but it’s been an eventful period for Rodgers professionally and personally. As principal, he’s seen the COVID-19 pandemic come and go, shepherding GHS through not only that challenge but also a multi-year renovation process...
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Unheralded, unranked Beadles striving to make mark for South Putnam in loaded field at 215 pounds
(High School Sports ~ 02/15/24)
FILLMORE – In the middle of the gym at Fillmore Elementary school, a group of five wrestlers is working well into the month of February, a time when many are taking some downtime before spring sports get into full swing. The numbers out on the mats have dwindled over the past three weeks as the IHSAA Wrestling State Tournament has claimed all but one of the Eagles on the path to Evansville’s Ford Center in the lead up to the IHSAA Wrestling State Finals that take place Friday and Saturday...
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Twice as Nice
(Local News ~ 02/15/24)
With a bright morning briefly interrupted by rain showers Thursday morning, residents of Putnam County had the chance to see a double rainbow in the western sky. Soon after the phenomenon brightened the morning sky, social media users began brightening their feeds with images of the fleeting moments. Courtney Lary snapped this photo while facing west from the Whitaker Funeral Home parking lot in Cloverdale...
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FEATURED SENIOR ATHLETE: Meredith Ball, Greencastle
(High School Sports ~ 02/15/24)
Meredith is a senior at Greencastle and participates in two sports, cross country and swimming. ——— Banner Graphic: How important are sports to you, and what have you learned from them? Meredith Ball: “Sports are, and have always been, a huge part of who I am. ...
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Rita Nipper
(Obituary ~ 02/15/24)
Rita Nipper, 75, passed away peacefully on Feb. 14, 2024 at The Waters of Lebanon. She was born in Crawfordsville on March 1, 1948 to Derrill and Edith (Peters) Nipper. Rita was a graduate of Russellville High School. After graduating, she moved to Orlando, Fla., with her family for over 30 years...
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Franklin Parrish - 75th Birthday
(Birthdays ~ 02/15/24)
Happy Valentine’s Day and happy 75th birthday, Dad. I love you so so much. I want to thank you for everything. You truly are the best. You will always be my hero! I love you, Lori.
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Monster Dash raises nearly $5,347 for Cancer Center
(Local News ~ 02/15/24)
CLOVERDALE — Endeavor Communications recently cashed a donation of $5,346.90 raised from its 2023 Monster Dash toward the Cancer Center at Putnam County Hospital. The donation will directly benefit patients at the Cancer Center. The effort underscores Endeavor’s commitment to local health care and initiatives to improve access to services for residents with cancer in Putnam County and surrounding areas, the company said...
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NSSB donates to area pantries
(Local News ~ 02/15/24)
North Salem State Bank (NSSB) successfully concluded its annual food drive recently, making several substantial donations to pantries in Putnam, Hendricks and Boone counties. Understanding the strain January can impose on families and individuals, the bank aimed to alleviate some of the burdens faced by local residents. NSSB not only collected more than 2,000 donations at its nine locations, but additionally contributed more than $8,500 worth of food and household items...
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Fillmore VFD breakfast slated this Saturday
(Local News ~ 02/15/24)
FILLMORE — The Fillmore Volunteer Fire Department auxiliary will host its monthly free-will breakfast this Saturday, Feb. 17 from 7-11 a.m. The fire department is located at 12 Hendricks St.
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Eagles to host Danny Martin this Saturday
(Local News ~ 02/15/24)
Eagles Lodge 4388 in Greencastle is hosting the Danny Martin and the Danocasters band from 8-11 p.m. this Saturday, Feb. 17. The lodge is open to the public, and everyone is welcome. Anyone who joins the Eagles currently gets three months of free membership. For more details, call the lodge at 653-1847...
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Fabe to share early history of photography at PCPL
(Local News ~ 02/15/24)
In addition to being an author, artist and photographer, over the years Stuart Fabe of rural Greencastle has also assembled a collection of early 19th century cameras. Based on these cameras and the knowledge he’s gained, Fabe will give a presentation on early photography at the Putnam County Public Library...
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