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Film festivals next step for Mullis feature-length debut (Local News ~ 07/12/24)
For anyone embarking on a film career, Anthony Mullis has a very specific piece of advice: “Don’t make your first film about a bulldozer because logistically, it’s a nightmare,” Mullis said with a laugh Wednesday afternoon. “Make it about a bicycle or something.”... -
Greenlight Art Festival calls for artists (Local News ~ 07/12/24)
Artists and artisans are invited to participate in the sixth-annual Greenlight Art Festival hosted by Putnam County Comprehensive Services, located in downtown Greencastle. This outdoor event will be in conjunction with September First Friday and the Greencastle Farmers Market on Friday, Sept. 6 from 5 p.m.-dusk and Saturday, Sept. 7 from 8 a.m.-noon... -
DAZE WORK: Feelin’ a bit fair to middlin’ these days (Local News ~ 07/12/24)
These days whenever I find myself in conversation with folks of a certain age, I just can’t help myself. Somewhere along the line, I’m destined to pull out my five wood and blurt out something to the effect of “this getting old stuff stinks.” Inevitably it makes me want to kick myself, as it reminds me way too much of my Dad forever responding to the query, “How are you?,” with the never-popular answer, “fair to middlin’.”... -
Buis, Beadles represent Putnam County at IFCA North-South All-Star Game Friday (High School Sports ~ 07/12/24)
The final high school football game for the class of 2024 will take center stage this weekend as the Indiana Football Coaches Association holds its 58th North-South All-Star Game Friday night at Decatur Central High School. A game featuring many of the state’s best players will see two Putnam County players represent the South squad in this year’s edition of the contest... -
July hike set Saturday at Owl Trail (Local News ~ 07/12/24)
Putnam Parks & Pathways is sponsoring a hike on Owl Trail on Saturday, July 13 at 9 a.m. John Hawthorne will be the leader. The nearly 400 wooded acres along the south shore of Glenn Flint Lake is set to become Putnam County’s newest attraction. The hike will pass through a large grove of trees that were planted more than 20 years ago. Plants along the trail will be identified. Hikers will stop at a seasonal pond and view a large pollinator planting... -
Backroad Revival, Mystery Train Band to play July 16 Parkfest (Local News ~ 07/12/24)
With a lineup that includes Americana and classic country, the next edition of Parkfest will add a bit of twang to the summer concert series. Backroad Revival will open, followed by main act Mystery Train Band, on Tuesday, July 16 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Robe-Ann Park bandshell... -
Putnam Scanner for July 12, 2024
(Police Logs ~ 07/12/24)
Nine people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Wednesday • At 11:56 p.m. Bradley L. Rumley, 40, Greencastle, was booked in for intimidation, criminal mischief and on a local warrant. • At 11:29 a.m. Tyjuan D. Abron, 35, Indianapolis, was lodged at the jail on an out-of-county warrant...
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Mary Ann Pruitt (Obituary ~ 07/12/24)
Mary Ann Pruitt, 84, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024 at her home in Greencastle. She was born on Sunday, May 19, 1940 to the late Lynden Hadley and Mary Etta (Raine) Hayden in Indianapolis. Mary Ann was a foster parent for almost 30 years, with over 300 children coming into her life. She nurtured and loved each one as her own. Her granddaughter, Whitney, says it all about Mary Ann: She was rich with love... -
Julia ‘Jo’ (Bogan) Shedron
(Obituary ~ 07/12/24)
Julia “Jo” (Bogan) Shedron passed away on July 6, 2024 at Meadow Lakes in Mooresville. Jo Bogan was born to the late Bernice (Sturgis) and Omer Bogan on Jan. 10, 1938 in Kirklin. She grew up active in 4-H, band, roller skating, the senior class drama production and Eastern Star...
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