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Perfect Evening (Local News ~ 07/08/24)
Neither a post-holiday hangover nor downtown construction can keep a big crowd away from the July First Friday event in Greencastle, as locals keep the celebration of their independence going into an extended weekend... -
‘The Pink Panther Strikes Again’ this week at PCPH (Local News ~ 07/08/24)
The 63rd season at Putnam County Playhouse continues with director Shelly McFadden’s production of “The Pink Panther Strikes Again.” The comedy will be onstage July 11-13 and 17-20 at the Hazel Day Longden Theatre. All tickets are $15, and all performances begin at 8 p.m. Tickets can be reserved by calling the box office at 653-5880 between 5-7 p.m. daily Monday through Saturday. There are no online sales... -
McGuff to plead guilty to manslaughter in Clay case (Local News ~ 07/08/24)
BRAZIL — Originally charged with murder in a May 2023 incident in Clay County, a Reelsville man plans to enter a guilty plea to the lesser charge of manslaughter. Jon L. McGuff, 26, is accused of killing William Matherly, 48, Cloverdale, on the afternoon of May 11, 2023 outside a Brazil residence... -
Tools for School seeks participants, sponsors for 2024 (Local News ~ 07/08/24)
It’s that time of year to begin thinking about children going back to school, and Tools for School already has more than 500 children signed up to receive a backpack with the supplies needed for their grade they are entering, and also a brand-new pair of shoes... -
For posterity: What shots like these are about (Local News ~ 07/08/24)
Recently, after a gathering at which Roy Haddon and John Wells were recognized for their many years of service, Asst. Chief John McPherson and I had a back-and-forth via Facebook chat about photos. I wanted some older ones to go with my story... -
Carrie Newcomer to perform at GSMF (Local News ~ 07/08/24)
Singer/songwriter and educator Carrie Newcomer, joined by pianist Gary Walters, will make a special Greencastle Summer Music Festival appearance this Wednesday, July 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Gobin Church. There is no admission charge for the open-seating event. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. A suggested donation of $20 is welcome... -
Fifth annual County Visual Arts Exhibit opens Saturday with support from IAC (Local News ~ 07/08/24)
With collective support from the Greencastle Arts Council, Putnam County Museum and the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC), the fifth annual Putnam County Adult Visual Arts Exhibition will open to the public with a reception honoring this year’s participants and award recipients on Saturday, July 13, from 2-5 p.m. at the museum, 1105 N. Jackson St... -
Wednesday meeting to highlight borrowing options for young farmers (Local News ~ 07/08/24)
The Putnam County Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ag Professionals will host a session on Wednesday morning to highlight borrowing options for young farmers. The meeting, which is not limited to Putnam County Farm Bureau members, will take place at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 10 at the Fairway Family Restaurant, 1058 Indianapolis Rd., Greencastle... -
Master Gardener course starts soon (Local News ~ 07/08/24)
Purdue Extension Master Gardeners (EMGs) receive training in horticulture to equip them to volunteer to assist Purdue Extension with home horticulture education in local communities. The requirements for Purdue EMG certification include acceptance into the training through an application and screening process, payment of a registration fee, completion of the EMG Basic Training (which includes passing the open-book final exam with a score of 70 percent or higher) and contributing at least 40 hours of volunteer service approved by the local EMG county coordinator within two years. ... -
F.C. Tucker agent honored for local service (Local News ~ 07/08/24)
Elizabeth Kienzynski of F.C. Tucker Advantage was recently named the George and Suzy Schneider Service Award winner for 2024. The award is named for George and Suzy Schnieder, who were the previous owners of the real estate brokerage. Current owners Chris and Michelle Skillern instituted the award to recognize their agents who make a significant community impact, and to honor the legacy of George and Suzy’s contributions to the Greencastle community... -
Car show slated this Saturday at Reelsville VFD (Local News ~ 07/08/24)
REELSVILLE — The Reelsville Volunteer Fire Department’s auxiliary is sponsoring a car show this Saturday, July 13. The show will be rain or shine from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration is $10 before the show and then $15 the day of. Hogg Wild BBQ will be on hand, while water, popcorn and other snacks will be available for purchase. Haley McGinnis will provide the event’s entertainment... -
‘Lunch with Abe’ set July 17 at Greencastle Christian Church (Local News ~ 07/08/24)
The community is invited to a special luncheon and program planned for Wednesday, July 17 at the Greencastle Christian Church gym to hear Danny Russel of Famous Hoosiers Inc. do a 45-minute presentation of Abraham Lincoln. Russel travels across the Midwest doing costumed impersonations of famous Hoosiers including James Whitcomb Rilley, Daniel Boone and Abraham Lincoln...
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