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One dead in Cloverdale fire

By JOYCE ORLANDO Staff Writer

CLOVERDALE -- A fire that engulfed a house on County Road 1200 South outside of Cloverdale has left one young man dead. The blaze started Thursday at around 9:20 a.m. at 3992 E. CR 1200 South. The sheriff's department and... >>
Food Pantry Donation

The Sherwood Christian Church recently held a Spring Fling community event, which included a craft show, carnival games and activities for families. From the money that was brought in, the church was able to present Judy... >>
Eagles rally is one run short against Covenant Christian

SPEEDWAY -- The South Putnam baseball team put together a seventh-inning rally against Covenant Christian on Friday, but the comeback attempt came up one run short. The Eagles lost in the opening-round sectional game at... >>
Clovers' run ends with sectional finals loss to Cadets

By GRANT WIEMAN, Sports Editor

CLAYTON -- The wonderful two-week run for the Cloverdale softball team came to an end on Thursday with an 11-0 five-inning loss to Cascade in the Sectional 44 championship game. For the team's two seniors, though, the fairy... >>
Tiger Cubs' season ends with loss to Edgewood

TERRE HAUTE -- The Greencastle baseball team lost its opening-round game of the 2013 postseason to Edgewood on Wednesday, 6-2. The Tiger Cubs (6-13) played the Mustangs tough through the first 5 1/2 innings at West Vigo, but... >>
Tornadoes touch down in northern Putnam County

While much of the county slept, thinking Tuesday morning's weather was nothing more than storms, a pair of tornadoes touched down in northern Putnam County. The National Weather Service confirmed two touchdowns of EF-0... >>
Pair of trek fans reflect on franchise's lasting appeal

By CAINE GARDNER For the Banner Graphic

With the most recent Star Trek flick "Into Darkness" rocketing its way to the top of the box office this past weekend, two local Trekkies broke out a small portion of their Trek collection for fans to enjoy. Bill Cain of... >>

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Hearing ends in retrial bid in IU student's death
MARTINSVILLE, Ind. (AP) -- It will likely be months before a judge rules on whether a new trial should be granted to a man convicted of killing an Indiana University student who disappeared during a 2000 bike ride....
Cat blamed for starting C. Indiana house fire
CHESTERFIELD, Ind. (AP) -- Authorities say a cat might have started a central Indiana house fire by knocking over a lamp....
Run ends for early ride at S. Ind.'s Holiday World
SANTA CLAUS, Ind. (AP) -- The Holiday World amusement park in southern Indiana is replacing a miniature train that was the last of the park's original rides from when it opened in 1946....
Chief Justice Roberts speaks at N. Ind. alma mater
LAPORTE, Ind. (AP) -- U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts is returning to the Roman Catholic boarding school in northern Indiana he graduated from 40 years ago to give the commencement speech....
Crashes rekindle debate about seat belts on buses
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) -- An Indiana lawmaker who sponsored a bill that would have required seat belts on school buses hopes two high-profile collisions in a span of a week that left more than 60 people injured will spur parents to urge the General Assembly to act....