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GCSC to cut ribbon on new spaces at GHS, GMS July 30
(Local News ~ 07/22/24)
The result of three years of work and a $32 million bond issuance, the final pieces of a major construction project for Greencastle Community Schools is finally ready to be unveiled. While none of the five school buildings in the corporation were untouched during the project, no area received more upgrades than the connected campuses of Greencastle High School and Greencastle Middle School, work that was completed during the summer months...
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DAZE WORK: Animal stories adorn the fair and more
(Local News ~ 07/22/24)
Some of the stories I’m about to share might make a lot more sense if I didn’t live smack dab in the middle of Greencastle. But then I’ve always been a sucker for a good animal story. I blame it on listening to WLS radio in Chicago and cutting my teeth on Superjock Larry Lujack doing a darkly humorous segment called “Animal Stories.” In the daily bit, “Ol’ Uncle Lar” would share some wild tale gleaned from the wire services with Little Snot-Nosed Tommy, who was always worried the featured animal would somehow be hurt in the making of the joke embellished by the brutal sarcasm of Lujack.. ...
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4-H’er’s piano project full of history, mystery
(Local News ~ 07/22/24)
There’s a little bit of mystery to one of the most interesting projects in the Putnam County Fair 4-H Exhibit Hall this year. Eighth-year 4-H’er Stone Stauch, the son of Courtney Williams and Adam Stauch, has clearly taken an antique upright piano and turned it into a beautiful coffee bar. The project is also a clear choice for grand champion in the home environment category...
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McGinnis, Lancaster to play Parkfest Tuesday
(Local News ~ 07/22/24)
As Parkfest enters the homestretch of the 2024 season with just two shows left, this week will feature Haley McGinnis and Bobbie Lancaster. Presented by the Greencastle Civic League and Greencastle Parks & Recreation, the show is set for 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Robe-Ann Park bandshell...
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Pianist Kigawa presents two recitals in Greencastle this week
(Local News ~ 07/22/24)
Virtuoso pianist Taka Kigawa returns to Greencastle from his home in New York and a recent series of concerts in Japan to perform two 7:30 p.m. recitals as the Greencastle Summer Music Festival continues this week. On Wednesday, he performs music by Beethoven (the “Pathetique” sonata) and Chopin (the 24 Preludes). On Thursday, he presents the complete Etudes by György Ligeti (1923-2006) in a special bonus concert of approximately 45 minutes...
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Greencastle, North Putnam walk away with titles at Putnam County Cheerleading Contest
(High School Sports ~ 07/22/24)
BAINBRIDGE — For the second year in a row, North Putnam hosted the Putnam County Cheerleading Contest Saturday night, bringing in six schools to compete across four different divisions. Notably, half the field was made up of Putnam County schools as the host Cougars, Greencastle and Cloverdale all had squads compete in the event, the most county schools to take part in the event since the 2019 edition of the contest...
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Evelyn M. Zeis
(Obituary ~ 07/22/24)
Evelyn M. Zeis Died July 13, 2024 Evelyn M. Zeis, 94, of Mooresville, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2024 at Miller’s Senior Living. She is survived by her daughter, Beth Ann Goodman; her stepdaughters, Darla Dawn Zeis and Beth Anne; and her dear sister-in-law, Sarah Nevins; plus several grandchildren and great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews...
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Shirley ‘Pete’ Curtis
(Obituary ~ 07/22/24)
Shirley “Pete” Curtis passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024. He was born Dec. 7, 1930, the son of Estel Curtis and Emma (McCammack) Curtis. Pete graduated from Eminence High School, and was honored as being the Emenence Eels No. 1 Fan, and was also a fan of IU basketball and followed their seasons in the newspaper...
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Gleaners drive-through set Saturday at Bainbridge
(Local News ~ 07/22/24)
BAINBRIDGE — Gleaners food distribution will again take place in the parking lot of Bainbridge Elementary School as a drive-through event on Saturday, July 27. The event, which runs from 10 a.m. until food runs out, is open to all in need. No identification is required...
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Non-Food Pantry distribution Saturday at St. Andrew’s
(Local News ~ 07/22/24)
The Putnam County Non-Food Pantry will be distributing cleaning and hygiene products on Saturday, July 27 from noon-2 p.m. at Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 520 E. Seminary St., Greencastle. A light lunch will be served. Attendees should bring verification of Putnam County residence — either a driver’s license or a recent utilities bill — if they didn’t have one with them on a previous visit...
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Lane of westbound U.S. 40 to close temporarily near Stilesville Aug. 5
(Local News ~ 07/22/24)
STILESVILLE -- A temporary lane closure on westbound U.S. 40, just west of Stilesville, has been announced by the Indiana Department of Transportation. Beginning on or after Monday, Aug. 5, crews will shut down the right westbound lane on U.S. 40 between State Road 240 and State Road 75. Bridge work, including cleaning, painting and scour protection, will be taking place during this time...
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CAC to IURC: Affordability must be considered in Duke rate case
(Local News ~ 07/22/24)
The Citizens Action Coalition (CAC), working with outside counsel Earthjustice, has filed testimony in the pending electric rate case of Duke Energy Indiana, making numerous recommendations to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) intended to mitigate the impact of this obscene proposal on captive ratepayers...
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