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Fillmore man, 27, arrested after child predator tracking group tip
(Local News ~ 06/03/24)
A catch-a-predator group reeled in a suspect in Greencastle this past weekend. Through the efforts of Predator Catchers Inc., a child predator tracking group, a 27-year-old Putnam County man is facing charges of child solicitation and dissemination of matter harmful to minors following his arrest early Sunday morning on the city’s East Side...
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First Friday season continues with June event
(Local News ~ 06/03/24)
Another First Friday is on the horizon. Featuring another set of three bands, the June event promises to provide yet another taste of summer in downtown Greencastle. Flora Brothers Painting is the June event sponsor, while Crown equipment is the season sponsor for the Main Street Greencastle event...
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Man critically injured from self-inflicted gunshot during traffic stop
(Local News ~ 06/03/24)
A Poland man was critically injured from a self-inflicted gunshot wound during a traffic stop early Monday morning. At approximately 12:30 a.m., Greencastle Police Officer Justin Herd initiated a traffic stop on Veterans Memorial Highway. Based on his observations at the scene, Herd soon began a driving under the influence investigation...
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Mike White steps down from GCSC board after 13 years
(Local News ~ 06/03/24)
A lot can change in 13 years as a school board member. In Mike White’s case, it’s been four superintendents, five assistant superintendents and somewhere in the neighborhood of 18 principals across five school buildings. Then again, White need look no further than his own home. When he was first appointed to the Greencastle School Board by the Greencastle Township Trustee in the summer of 2011, daughter Katie was about to start third grade and son Sam, kindergarten...
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Milner to take on interim superintendent job at WRV
(Local News ~ 06/03/24)
SWITZ CITY — Former Cloverdale superintendent Carrie Milner has temporarily taken over as superintendent of White River Valley Schools. Milner will take the helm of the Greene County corporation as it searches for a permanent superintendent. The Greene County Daily World reported that the WRV School Board announced the move following the sudden resignation of former middle school principal Mitch Hobson, who had been slated to take over for longtime Supt. ...
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Main Street Greencastle taking applications for Downtown Development Grant program
(Local News ~ 06/03/24)
Main Street Greencastle is currently taking applications for a Downtown Development Grant. The Main Street DDG is primarily designed to increase the aesthetic appeal and property values of commercial properties within the Courthouse Square National Register Historic District...
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High schools ranked among state, Indianapolis area
(Local News ~ 06/03/24)
Putnam County’s high schools were ranked recently among the state’s high schools by U.S. News & World Report. Ranked 71st in Indiana, North Putnam High School was also 20th in the Indianapolis area specifically. Respectively, Greencastle High School was ranked 84th and 25th, South Putnam High School was rated 85th and 26th, and Cloverdale High School was listed 191th and 48th...
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Greencastle School Board looking to fill vacancy
(Local News ~ 06/03/24)
The Greencastle School Board is looking for applicants to fill the three years remaining on the term of a member who has resigned. The vacancy is left following the resignation of Mike White, who has stepped down after 13 years on the board as a Greencastle Township Trustee appointment. White’s resignation is effective June 15...
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Warm spring descends into cool start to June
(Local News ~ 06/03/24)
With climatological spring ending on Friday and meteorological summer busting out June 1, central Indiana temperatures and precipitation have posted some rather impressive numbers. Spring closed the books on 2024 as one of the top four warmest springs on record...
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DePauw alumnus Sissel named board of trustees chairman-elect
(Local News ~ 06/03/24)
DePauw University has announced the appointment of Gregory A. Sissel as chairman-elect of the university’s board of trustees. Sissel, a distinguished 1994 alumnus and managing director at Platte River Equity, will assume the role of chairman of the board in 2025, succeeding Doug I. Smith, Class of 1985...
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‘Oklahoma!’ opens season at Putnam County Playhouse
(Local News ~ 06/03/24)
The 63rd season at Putnam County Playhouse will open with a production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “Oklahoma!” It will be produced June 6-8 and 11-15. Tickets are on sale at the box office in person or by calling 653-5880 between 5 and 7 p.m. daily except Sunday...
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Hackleman earns All-State honors with eighth-place finish at IHSAA Boys’ Track and Field State Finals
(High School Sports ~ 06/03/24)
BLOOMINGTON — Nolan Hackleman had an injury-ridden senior season but capped it off in style by finishing in eighth place in the long jump at the IHSAA Boys’ Track and Field State Finals Saturday at Indiana University. Thanks to the wind and rain that engulfed much of Indiana over the course of the day Saturday, all jumping events were contested inside Gladstein Fieldhouse...
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Tiger Cubs finish third, advance to Lafayette Jeff Regional
(High School Sports ~ 06/03/24)
MARTINSVILLE — Greencastle shot 330 to finish third at the IHSAA Boys’ Golf Martinsville Sectional, advancing to Friday’s Lafayette Jeff Regional. Bryson Worman shot 76 to lead the Tiger Cubs with Dylan Barcus turning in a round of 81, Ben Zellers shooting 85 and Zane Huber carding a 88 to round out the team score with Cooper Grable shooting 104...
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GSMF continues Wednesday with the Indianapolis Quartet
(Local News ~ 06/03/24)
The Greencastle Summer Music Festival continues at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5 in Gobin Church with the Indianapolis Quartet, which includes violinist Zach DePue (former Indianapolis Symphony concertmaster) and violist Michael Strauss, who performed for the GSMF in 2022. ...
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Area 30 celebrates Adult Education grads
(Local News ~ 06/03/24)
Perseverance and achievement were celebrated in abundance on Friday as 15 students in Area 30’s Adult Education program turned their tassels. Even though it is a small one, Adult Education Coordinator Laura Elsbrock was adamant about the program having dedicated students. With Kasey Wyeth as an instructor and tag-teaming with husband and proctor Chris, the enthusiasm is all the way...
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Charlie Johnston Memorial Ride, car show set June 8
(Local News ~ 06/03/24)
FILLMORE — The Fillmore Volunteer Fire Department will hold its 11th-annual Charlie Johnston Memorial Ride, as well as a car show, on Saturday, June 8. Breakfast for a free-will donation will coincide with registration and the start of the car show at 9 a.m. Kickstands for the ride will go up at 11 a.m...
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Nature Play Days continue in Putnam County
(Local News ~ 06/03/24)
The Nature Play Days initiative from Indiana Childrens Network ICAN is back again this year. Several local events have already taken place and will continue through Sunday, June 9. Outdoor play is important not just for kids, but for everyone. Monday, 2 p.m.: Birds at the Putnam County Putnam Library, 103 E. Poplar St., Greencastle...
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Man dies after being shot at Camby Walmart
(Local News ~ 06/03/24)
CAMBY — An Indianapolis man has died as the result of of a shooting in the parking lot of the Camby Walmart. The Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Monday morning that the victim, identified as 34-year-old Matthew Steele, has died. At 1:44 p.m. Sunday, sheriff’s deputies responded to a call of a person shot at the store located at 8191 Upland Way...
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Brazil Concert Band set for Sunday show
(Local News ~ 06/03/24)
BRAZIL — The Brazil Concert Band, with director Matthew Huber, will present “Classics From the World of Band” this Sunday, June 9 at 8 p.m. in Forest Park, rain or shine. This week’s concert will feature compositions performed by bands on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean...
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Rep. Beau Baird encourages students to apply for work-based scholarships
(Local News ~ 06/03/24)
State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) encourages high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials to apply for a Career Scholarship Account. Baird said Hoosier students in grades 10-12 at a state-accredited public or private school can receive up to a $5,000 state-funded scholarship to pursue apprenticeships, applied learning experiences, work-based learning and credentials attainment...
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Put the Greene in Greencastle
(Local News ~ 06/03/24)
Celebrating the opening of the fourth office of Greene Realty this spring, company and Putnam County Chamber representatives cut the ribbon on the new Greencastle location at 107 E. Washington, Suite B. Greene, owner and managing broker, is in her 18th year in real estate and celebrating her 10th anniversary of having her own company...
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Reelsville VFD breakfast this Saturday morning
(Local News ~ 06/03/24)
REELSVILLE — The Reelsville Volunteer Fire Department will host its monthly breakfast this Saturday, June 8. 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...
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David ‘Butch’ Clarkson Bombei
(Obituary ~ 06/03/24)
David (“Butch”) Clarkson Bombei went to his heavenly home on Sunday, June 2, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. David was born to John and Rose (Calbert) Bombei on Aug. 15, 1938. He graduated from Amo High School in 1956 where his father was on the school board. The family owned a large dairy farm in Amo for years where the Bombei family learned an incredible work ethic which he passed along to all his children and grandchildren...
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Eagles’ three-day charity ride to make Greencastle stop
(Local News ~ 06/03/24)
As part of a three-day charity motorcycle ride for domestic violence prevention and awareness, the Indiana Eagle Riders of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will make a stop at the Greencastle lodge on Saturday afternoon. After criss-crossing much of northwest Indiana over the first two days, the Saturday route will include Frankfort, Lebanon, Lafayette, Greencastle and Crawfordsville...
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The mission and vision foci in 4-H, Extension
(Local News ~ 06/03/24)
Experiences in 4-H and with Extension programs vary and most individuals have their favorite area of activity. Sometimes one can become so wrapped up in their favorite Extension or 4-H activity that they forget about the other areas of the entire program...
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