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

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Thursday September 17th Patch AM
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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.
   


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💬 Chatter

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  • 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

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

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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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