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Klaus all smiles after ‘Jeopardy!’ appearance (Local News ~ 05/09/24)
For most big “Jeopardy!” fans, the dream of standing on the Alex Trebek Stage at Sony Pictures Studio is no more than a dream — something that happens to “other people.” However, one of those “other people” now resides right here in Greencastle — living, breathing proof that it is possible to be on that stage with host Ken Jennings. For Carrie Klaus, that “Jeopardy!” moment aired on Monday, as she finished third to Matthew Smith of New York City and three-day champion Weckiai Rannila of Albuquerque, N.M.... -
North Putnam paces county schools with two WIC girls’ champions; Eagles get one winner (High School Sports ~ 05/09/24)
ELLETTSVILLE — With wins in the two throwing events at the Western Indiana Conference Girls’ Track Meet Wednesday, North Putnam was the top performer among Putnam County schools. Seniors Kallie Riggle and Mackinley Lawson picked up wins in the shot put and discus, respectively.. The other Putnam County individual win was for South Putnam, with Bailey Brickert taking the top spot in the 100-meter hurdles... -
Late rally falls just short for Tiger Cub baseball (High School Sports ~ 05/09/24)
The first half inning and the last half inning accounted for five of the seven runs scored by Greencastle and Sullivan on Wednesday night. The time in between was parade of strikeouts as the Golden Arrows were able to eke out a 4-3 victory over the Tiger Cubs in a Western Indiana Conference baseball game... -
Golden Arrows pull away from Tiger Cubs late (High School Sports ~ 05/09/24)
The Sullivan Golden Arrows softball team came in undefeated in the Western Indiana Conference and sporting 18 wins on the season. Greencastle gave them everything they had for five innings, but a five-run sixth did the Tiger Cubs in, as they fell 9-0... -
PCCF receives grant for lifesaving AED (Local News ~ 05/09/24)
The Putnam County Community Foundation (PCCF) has been awarded a grant from the Hendricks Regional Health AED Fund. A new automated external defibrillator (AED) has been installed for emergency use inside the main PCCF entrance at 2 S. Jackson St. on the southwest corner of the Greencastle courthouse square... -
Featured Senior Athlete: Chloe Gardner, Cloverdale (High School Sports ~ 05/09/24)
Chloe is a senior at Cloverdale and participates in one sport, track. She is the daughter of Caine and Tara Gardner and older sister of Jocelyn and Lucas. --- Banner Graphic: How important are sports to you, and what have you learned from them?... -
Newest recipients of DePauw top student honors announced (Local News ~ 05/09/24)
A pair of graduating seniors have added their names to a distinguished list of DePauw University students, representing the class of 2024 as the most recent recipients of the Walker Cup and Murad Medal. Both awards were handed out at the annual student awards convocation in Kresge Auditorium at the Green Center for the Performing Arts... -
Second Saturday returns May 11 (Local News ~ 05/09/24)
Greencastle Presbyterian Church and Big Bounce Fun House Rentals are combining again to bring Second Saturday to the heart of Greencastle. The first Second Saturday of the season is this Saturday, May 11 from 6-8 p.m. on South Indiana Street outside of Scoops Ice Cream... -
Evelyn ‘Annie’ Manning (Obituary ~ 05/09/24)
Evelyn “Annie” Manning, 64, of Cloverdale, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024. She was born Jan. 17, 1960 in Indianapolis to the late Charles and Helen (Green) Manning. Annie was a determined woman and there was no challenge she could not overcome. She was a hard worker and was with the same manufacturing company for more than 32 years... -
Baird-sponsored Green Alert will help find missing, at-risk veterans (Local News ~ 05/09/24)
A new public notification will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans after efforts supported by State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle). A new law, which passed during the 2024 legislative session, will create a Green Alert to notify the public that a veteran or military service member is reported missing and believed to be at risk of being hurt or hurting themselves. ... -
Reelsville VFD breakfast set this Saturday (Local News ~ 05/09/24)
REELSVILLE — The Reelsville Volunteer Fire Department will host its monthly breakfast this Saturday, May 11. The meal is for a free-will donation and served from 7-11 a.m. The fire department is located at 7748 S. CR 625 West, off of U.S. 40 and next to Cook Lumber... -
Brazil Concert Band seeking musicians for 2024 season (Local News ~ 05/09/24)
BRAZIL — As a new season gets under way, the Brazil Concert Band is seeking area muscians to join its ranks. The band will hold rehearsals starting Tuesday, May 21 at 7 p.m. at the Forest Park bandshell, or at the pavillion in case of rain. The band’s 13 Sunday-evening concerts will commence on June 2 and conclude on Aug. 25. Except the last one, the concerts begin at 8 p.m... -
Hike slated Saturday at Big Walnut Preserve (Local News ~ 05/09/24)
BAINBRIDGE — The fifth hike of the season will find Holly Cook leading the 9 a.m. trek Saturday, May 11 at Big Walnut Nature Preserve, located between Bainbridge and Roachdale. Cook has had an interest since a young child in wild edibles, which now includes mushrooms. First learning about the mushrooms used in cooking, but just as important, she knows the ones that can do a person harm. Mushrooms can be found in all seasons in Indiana, even winter...
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