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Daughter honors the late Jim Green through Alzheimer’s campaign (Local News ~ 06/13/24)
A longtime regular at the Putnam County Playhouse, Greencastle native Jim Green liked to lose himself in his roles at Hazel Day Longden Theatre – whether onstage or off. “We spent all summer at the Playhouse,” daughter Alix Welch recalls. “Dad did sound. We did backstage stuff. Mom did lights. It was a whole family affair.”... -
Evening Serenade (Local News ~ 06/13/24)
As the evening sunlight filters through the leaves of Robe-Ann Park, JP Olsen offers up a gentle blend of folk and pop ahead of a more blistering set from Black Market Vinyl Tuesday evening at Greencastle Parkfest, presented by the Greencastle Civic League and Greencastle Parks and Recreation Department. -
Black Tuesday (Local News ~ 06/13/24)
With Black Market Vinyl bringing its unique blend of blues, swing and gospel to the Robe-Ann Park bandshell stage Tuesday evening, Wednesday Rees belts out lead vocals as the band closes out the second installment of Parkfest for 2024. A pleasant evening greeted visitors to Robe-Ann Park ahead of the hotter temps ushered in by the later part of the week... -
Cloverdale leaders mull need for dump truck (Local News ~ 06/13/24)
CLOVERDALE — Following up on an initially involved discussion had last month, Cloverdale leaders are still weighing a need for a new dump truck. At its regular meeting held on Tuesday, the Cloverdale Town Council held off on the matter of either repairing the town’s current one or purchasing a new one. The overarching concern is being able to cover it financially... -
Area 30 Board approves budget (Local News ~ 06/13/24)
Following discussion of new expenses that will be figured into it, Area 30 Career Center’s interlocal board approved its budget for the coming school year on Thursday. Speaking briefly to it, Executive Director Chad Nunley said the budget saw “very little change” from a draft that was presented to the board last month. He mentioned adjustments made to insurance for personnel... -
Jeffrey Alan Gross (Obituary ~ 06/13/24)
Jeffrey Alan Gross, 66, of Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Fresenius Kidney Care in Danville. Jeffrey was born in Greencastle on May 4, 1958, the son of Gerald and Beatrice (Hayes) Gross, and was a graduate of Greencastle High School... -
Kenny ‘Jonesy’ Jones (Obituary ~ 06/13/24)
Kenny “Jonesy” Jones, 68, Greencastle, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 7, 2024. He was born on Oct. 10, 1955 to Donald Jones Sr. and Ella (Murphy) Jones. He was a 1974 graduate of Greencastle High School. Ken worked at Putnam County Hospital, the Indiana Department of Correction and as an over-the-road truck driver for the last 30 years until his retirement... -
Jerving - 45th Anniversary (Anniversary ~ 06/13/24)
Douglas and Patty Jerving celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on May 19, 2024 by dining at Milwaukee’s premier lakefront dining destination, Harbor House. The restaurant is set on Milwaukee’s lakefront, and has views of Lake Michigan, the Milwaukee Art Museum and Milwaukee’s skyline... -
Here comes the sun (Local News ~ 06/13/24)
May brought beautiful days and plentiful sunny hours to help us shake off the last of winter. It also brought National Skin Cancer Awareness Month – a topic near and dear to this pale-skinned plastic surgeon. As we head outside to work and play, I want to answer some “burning” questions and bust a few skin cancer safety myths:... -
LETTER: Kiwanis appreciative of community support
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/13/24)
To the Editor: The Kiwanis Club of Greencastle would like to express appreciation to all who donated, performed and attended the 68th Kiwanis pancake breakfast. This support made it possible for Kiwanis to raise funds for Riley Children’s Hospital and various nonprofit organizations in Putnam County...
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Bluegrass jam set each Friday at Fillmore VFD (Local News ~ 06/13/24)
FILLMORE — Started back up in April, the Fillmore Firehouse Bluegrass Jam has begun its second year. The music takes place each Friday from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Fillmore Volunteer Fire Department. New players are invited, with all non-electric instruments welcome to play bluegrass, country and gospel. Vocals are also welcome to this opportunity to show off some talent and get exposure, even for beginners... -
LETTER: Supporting Pedal Putnam (Letter to the Editor ~ 06/13/24)
To the Editor: On Saturday, June 22, more than 120 cyclists will be coming to Putnam County for the third edition of Pedal Putnam. I know how much it takes for a community to support these events, and we want to do our best as cyclists to show our appreciation. We will also do our best to share the road this year especially as we all manage the construction... -
Vaccinations are cool for staying in school (Local News ~ 06/13/24)
Putnam County Health Department (PCHD) is collaborating with Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) and the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) to remain committed to ensuring that students are protected against vaccine-preventable disease and stay healthy in school...
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