🌱 How Greencastle turned IBM’s closure into thousands of new local jobs

Hello Greencastle! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How Greencastle turned IBM's closure into thousands of new local jobs
• Can Greencastle upset Northview after the Knights' dominant Cloverdale sweep?

Also on today's calendar: Redevelopment Commission and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A stray thunderstorm, with a high of 92 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 82, low: 65.
• Saturday: Very warm with some sun, with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Redevelopment Center Annual meeting looks back on 40 years in Putnam County (suncommercial.com) — Greencastle's redevelopment leaders just celebrated 40 years of turning the city's IBM shutdown into thousands of new jobs and major industrial growth. At the annual Greencastle/Putnam County Redevelopment Center luncheon, speakers highlighted key employers, millions in READI grants, DePauw University's economic impact, and a renewed push for more housing and retail to sustain Greencastle's momentum.
   

• Knights make quick work of Clovers in WIC contest (bannergraphic.com) — Northview's volleyball team swept Cloverdale 3–0 in Western Indiana Conference play, but Greencastle fans will care most that the Knights now host Greencastle next. The article breaks down key runs, standout players, and how Cloverdale battled despite the lopsided final score, while previewing the Clovers' next trip to North Vermillion.
   

📸 Around Greencastle

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Greencastle

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday October 6
• Putnam County Rock Club →
  Putnam County Museum, 1105 N Jackson St, Greencastle
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 23
• Redevelopment Commission →
  City Hall, 1 N. Locust St., Greencastle
  5:30 pm
Saturday September 26
• Non-Food Pantry - St. Andrews Episcopal Church →
  520 E. Seminary St., Greencastle
  12:00 pm
Monday September 28
• Voices and Votes: Volunteer Training →
  The Prindle Institute for Ethics, 2961 W County Road 225 S, Greencastle
  6:00 pm
• Plan Commission Meeting →
  1 N. Locust St., Greencastle
  6:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• The Things That Move Us: Matt Giallongo, baritone, with Claudia Santana Núñez, piano →
  Music on the Square, 21 North Indiana Street, Greencastle
• Lunch Box Music: Matt Giallongo →
  Music on the Square, 21 North Indiana Street, Greencastle
Friday October 16
• World of Outlaws Putnamville Showdown →
  Lincoln Park Speedway, 1051 W US Highway 40, Greencastle
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 17
• Ladies Night Out →
  Downtown Danville, 1 Courthouse Square, Danville
  5:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Evenings in Danville Summer Concert Series - September 2026 →
  Downtown Danville, 1 Courthouse Square, Danville
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Fused Glass Fun @The Gallery on the Square →
  Gallery On the Square, 51 South Washington Street, Danville
• The "Going to the Dogs" Charity Driving Tour →
  Danville IN

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Sorrow to Song
  Stephen Luckett's new book, "Facing Death Without Fear," provides a personal narrative on navigating grief and loss. Aimed at both believers and non… (Nextdoor East Greencastle)

• Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Greencastle. Apply here.
• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep (02536) - 424 S. Bloomington in Greencastle. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greencastle here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cloverdale

• Knights make quick work of Clovers in WIC contest (suncommercial.com)
• Indianapolis man struck and killed on I-70 (suncommercial.com)

Brazil

• Latin America accounted for 85% of environmental defender killings in 2025, report says (mywabashvalley.com)

Ladoga

• Local Record: Sept. 15, 2026 (journalreview.com)

Ok Greencastle! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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