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Level Three Travel Advisory Issued (02/09/10)
The Putnam County Commissioners have issued a Level Three travel advisory. A Level Three advisory is the least restrictive level of a three-tiered system. Essentially, it is a hazardous travel watch, meaning drivers should give themselves some extra time to reach their destinations or consider whether or not trips are necessary...

Relay For Life kick-off events postponed (02/08/10)
Due to the extreme weather forecast for the area, the American Cancer Society has postponed the Relay For Life of Putnam County kick-off event scheduled for 7 a.m. Tuesday at the Putnam Inn and the 8 p.m. kick-off at DePauw University's Union Ballroom...

DPU event to focus on green jobs (02/08/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Everyone is talking green these days. DePauw University and the City of Greencastle have made great strides in becoming more sustainable. On Wednesday and Thursday, DePauw will be hosting its third annual Focus the Nation event. This year's theme is "Green Jobs -- Green Economy." The two-day event will center on a green economy -- what it is and how to get there...

Putnam County Museum opens Civil War exhibit on Lincoln's birthday  (02/08/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Putnam County has many historic connections to the Civil War. From Eli Lilly, the founder of the large pharmaceutical company who left his Greencastle drug store to form his own unit of solders to the many students from Indiana Asbury University (later DePauw) to a number of local county residents...

Our Thoughts Exactly (02/08/10)
After the snowfall of Friday night and Saturday morning, the marquee in front of Grace Tabernacle conveyed a humorous take on the thought on so many people's minds on Saturday.

Ag Days photo entries sought (02/08/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Entries for the 2010 Putnam County Ag Days Photo Contest are now being accepted. Send or drop off farm photos to the Purdue-Putnam County Extension Office at 209 W. Liberty St., Rm. 5, by March 5. The Ag Days Photo Contest is once again being sponsored by the Greater Greencastle Chamber of Commerce and Wal-Mart Super Store. ...

The Elms hosts Peeler Pottery celebration (02/08/10)
GREENCASTLE -- The Putnam County Museum is holding a celebration for "Peeler Pottery: A Retrospective," at the Elms, the home of DePauw President, Brian Casey on Feb. 20. The 342-page book tells the story of Putnam County residents Richard and Marj Peeler. It begins with their meeting in 1941 as art students at Indianapolis Arsenal Tech High School and follows their lives through college and courtship as well as the building of their self-constructed rammed earth home in southern Putnam County...

Kindergarten roundup slated for GCSC (02/08/10)
GREENCASTLE -- It's that time of year again. The Greencastle Community School Corporation will hold its kindergarten roundup from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Feb. 15 to Feb. 19. The school will depend on location of residence, and parents should enroll their children at Deer Meadow or Ridpath during that week...

Mommy and Me begins Wednesday (02/08/10)
GREENCASTLE -- The Greencastle Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for Mommy and Me. The program will take place each Wednesday morning from Feb. 10 to March 17 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Classes include arts and crafts projects, story time and group playtime. Class location will be at the Putnam County Library Kiwanis Room in February and the Putnam County Museum in March...

Fillmore Elementary holds Winter Festival (02/08/10)
The Fillmore Elementary PTO is planning its Winter Festival for Feb. 19 at Fillmore Elementary. All proceeds go to the school to provide field trips for each class and educational outreach programs. The PTO is asking local businesses to help by donating auction items...

Windy Hill set to host 'Big Band Series' (02/08/10)
GREENCASTLE -- You don't have to be a B-list celebrity, own a sequined leotard or understand the difference between the rumba and the cha-cha if you want to learn to dance. There are no such requirements when it comes to the "Big Band Series" at Windy Hill Country Club...

Headley announces re-election bid (02/06/10)
Putnam County Circuit Court Judge Matthew Headley has announced his bid for re-election as the Putnam Circuit Court Judge. "I have been truly honored to serve as the Circuit Court Judge over the last five years and hope to continue my service to the citizens of Putnam County," Headley said. "I have treated the citizens in the court room with respect, patience and consistency. I am always trying to think of new ways to provide a better service for those who come in contact with the court."...

Clearing the Way (02/06/10)
Sheriff Steve Fenwick takes a moment to clear a path in front of the Putnam County Jail Friday during a winter snowfall. Nearly five inches of snow was expected to fall in the area Friday. There is a 40 percent chance of more snow showers today with wind gusts around 30 mph...

DePauw's forgotten founder is remembered in book (02/06/10)
GREENCASTLE -- He is considered a forgotten founder of Indiana Asbury University or later DePauw. Yet, Calvin Washington Ruter considered it to be one of his life's greatest achievements. "The names of Robert R. Roberts, Edward Ames and Allen Wiley are well-known founders, but until examination of his two-volume, hand-written memoirs, little was known of Ruter's efforts on the university's behalf," wrote Wesley Wilson in the introduction of "DePauw's Forgotten Founder: The Memoirs of Calvin Washington Ruter.". ...

Vehicle options for senior drivers (02/06/10)
In the United States today there are more 19 million drivers over the age of 70. By 2024, one in four drivers will be aged 65 plus. The number of Americans aged 55 to 74 is projected to double by the year 2030, causing automakers to pay attention to the needs of older car buyers...

All county schools dismissing early (02/05/10)
All Putnam County schools will be dismissing students early today. Elementary schools in the Greencastle Community Schools Corp. will dismiss students at 12:50 p.m. Students at Greencastle High School and Middle School will be released at 1:10 p.m. All athletic events that were originally scheduled for tonight for Greencastle High School teams took place Thursday...

Putnam County under Level 2 snow emergency (02/05/10)
Putnam County planner Kim Hyten contacted the Banner Graphic Friday evening saying Putnam County is under a level 2 snow emergency. A level two warning means conditions threaten public safety. Only essential traffic is recommended, such as to and from work and for emergency situations...

Greencastle buses not running on gravel roads (02/05/10)
A recorded message sent to parents this morning at about 7:30 a.m. alerted parents that Greencastle Community School Corp. buses would not be running on gravel roads today. Superintendent Robert Green said "due to freezing overnight," students who lived on stone and gravel roads would not be picked up. Green apologized for the late notice, saying he had just been contacted by the school's transportation department...

Shades of Red still on (02/05/10)
Shades of Red, a benefit for the Putnam County Hospital's cardiac rehabilitation department, will still be held from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at the Walden Inn conference center. The event will focus on women's risk for heart disease. There will be 20 local high school students modeling red formal dresses compliments of Martin's Emporium...

Sports, music, dance safe from NP cuts (02/05/10)
ROACHDALE -- Once again, concerned parents, teachers, staff and administrators filled the auditorium at North Putnam High School Thursday night to hear what school board members had to say about reduction in force issues. Board President Andy Beck opened the meeting telling the audience of the resignation of Dale McGaughey from the board. He said applications would be accepted from persons interested in serving on the board...

Colts Fever (02/05/10)
Colts fever is rising every day in Putnam County. This blue horseshoe made by David and Kerry McLain on Manhattan Rd. lights up their yard at night.

Seeking a home (02/05/10)
GREENCASTLE -- The walls of Family Video will soon be filled with hearts, including biographies and pictures of available pets from the Humane Shelter of Putnam County (HSPC). Better yet, on Feb. 13 from noon to 6 p.m. the actual animals will be in the store and people can meet them in person...

City hall, First National host Colts tailgate party (02/05/10)
Greencastle City Hall will be hosting a Colts tailgate party today from 11a.m. until 2 p.m. There will be free hot dogs, popcorn and Colts Kool Aid for those who wear Colts blue, grey or white. There will also be a special cake made just for the occasion...

Greencastle Moose Lodge robbed (02/04/10)
GREENCASTLE -- The board of Greencastle Moose Lodge No. 1592 held an emergency meeting Wednesday night to discuss a burglary that occurred at the lodge Monday night. Moose Lodge administrator Tim Spurlock estimated that somewhere between $15,000 and $17,000 had been taken from the lodge, which is located at 212 W. Franklin St...

Award has become Mann family tradition (02/04/10)
CLOVERDALE -- For Joe and Angela Mann, farming is the family business. Joe farms with his father Fred and two older brothers Rob and Chris. It appears winning is also part of the family business. When Joe and Angela were named the Indiana Farm Bureau Young Farmer Achievement Award winners back in November, Joe became the third Mann brother to be so honored...