Community Corner
🌱 What Greencastle police and firefighters handled around town this week.
Also, don't miss Putnam County Rock Club on the Greencastle Patch calendar
Greetings Greencastle! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What Greencastle police and firefighters handled around town this week.
- How Greencastle volleyball secured its third straight Putnam County title.
- Which local residents just appeared in Putnam County court records?
Also on today's calendar: Cold Food Pantry - Greencastle Church of the Nazarene and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A stray t-storm; very warm, temps: high: 89, low: 71.
- Thursday: Hot with a stray thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Putnam Scanner for Sept. 15, 2026 (suncommercial.com) — Greencastle residents can see who was recently arrested or ticketed locally, including a Greencastle driver cited for speeding and others summoned for suspended licenses or reckless driving. The scanner also details Greencastle Fire Department runs for alarms, gas odors and carbon monoxide checks around town, offering a clear look at recent public safety activity in the community. 
• Greencastle outlasts South Putnam to win third Putnam County Volleyball Tournament in a row (suncommercial.com) — Greencastle High School's Tiger Cubs volleyball team thrilled local fans by winning the Putnam County Volleyball Tournament for the third straight year, edging South Putnam in a three-set final. The Tiger Cubs' varsity and JV squads both claimed county titles, while coaches from Greencastle, South Putnam, Cloverdale and North Putnam highlighted adjustments, serving strength and a growing county rivalry.
• Court News for Sept. 15, 2026 (bannergraphic.com) — Putnam County's latest court filings include a Greencastle resident cited for using a telecommunications device while driving, alongside several criminal and traffic cases from nearby communities. Local readers can see a snapshot of current charges, from driving offenses to civil suits involving finance companies, landlords and insurance claims moving through the county courts.
📸 Around Greencastle
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Greencastle
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★ Featured events ★
- Putnam County Rock Club →
Putnam County Museum, 1105 N Jackson St, Greencastle
6:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- Cold Food Pantry - Greencastle Church of the Nazarene →
Greencastle Church of the Nazarene, 580 S. CR 100 E., Greencastle - Board of Works Meeting →
City Hall, 1 N. Locust St., Greencastle
4:30 pm - Redevelopment Commission →
City Hall, 1 N. Locust St., Greencastle
5:30 pm - Non-Food Pantry - St. Andrews Episcopal Church →
520 E. Seminary St., Greencastle
12:00 pm - 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 - Lunch Box Music: Matt Giallongo →
Music on the Square, 21 North Indiana Street, Greencastle - The Things That Move Us: Matt Giallongo, baritone, with Claudia Santana Núñez, piano →
Music on the Square, 21 North Indiana Street, Greencastle
Wednesday September 16
Wednesday September 23
Saturday September 26
Monday September 28
Tuesday October 6
📣 Greencastle Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Poetry Night →
95 N Jefferson St, Danville - Ladies Night Out →
Downtown Danville, 1 Courthouse Square, Danville
5:00 pm - Evenings in Danville Summer Concert Series - September 2026 →
Downtown Danville, 1 Courthouse Square, Danville
7:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Greencastle. Apply here.
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Greencastle. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greencastle here.
🗞 Nearby News
Brazil
- Areas of Heavy Rain Continue for Northern US This Week (dtnpf.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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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