Last Week's Most Read Stories

Different view of Pearl Bryan offered (10/29/09)
GREENCASTLE -- Local resident Margo Bode presented an interesting twist to the story of the murder of Pearl Bryan in 1896 during an event at the Putnam County Museum Wednesday evening. Most people who live in Putnam County know at least part of the story of 22-year-old Pearl Bryan, the daughter of a wealthy Greencastle farmer. ...

Second plea agreement rejected in Norlin case (10/29/09)
GREENCASTLE -- Putnam County Circuit Court Judge Matthew Headley has rejected a second plea agreement proposed in the case of a Cloverdale man charged with six sex crimes. After rejecting the agreement for William E. Norlin, 54, Headley recused himself from the case and appointed Putnam County Superior Court Judge Denny Bridges as special judge. Norlin's trial is set to begin on Feb. 10...

Reelsville barn fire results in several explosions (11/04/09)
REELSVILLE -- A Monday night barn fire resulted in several explosions and dozens of responders from local agencies. Reelsville Fire Department was dispatched at 7:12 p.m. to a barn fire at 7316 S. CR 625W, the property of Steve Burk. The fire department was on the scene in about five minutes...

Under Pressure (10/29/09)
The Cancer Center at Putnam County Hospital recently purchased a new blood pressure monitor through donations made in memory of Charles Butler, who was a patient at the Cancer Center. On the left, Beth Little, an office assistant with the center, has her blood pressure checked by office manager Becky Hutcheson.

PCH sets positive ID regulations (10/31/09)
GREENCASTLE -- It is estimated as many as 9 million Americans have their identities stolen annually. Nearly five percent of these victims report having experienced a medical identity theft. With individuals seeking medical attention under a false name, the victims often finds his or her medical benefits exhausted and are left with unpaid bills. Victims can also find themselves in a serious medical predicament...

Trick-or-treaters, don't forget to stop downtown (10/29/09)
GREENCASTLE -- Downtown Trick-or-Treat, sponsored by Main Street Greencastle, will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday with 29 local businesses participating. Children in costumes are invited to "parade" around downtown and collect Halloween goodies from the following businesses or organizations:...

Arts, craft fair to be held at fairgrounds (10/31/09)
GREENCASTLE -- Putnam County Extension Homemaker Past Presidents members, Mary Alice Harcourt and Betty McFarland-Thomas are checking out the new sign proclaiming the 31st Annual Arts and Crafts Fair to be held in the Community Building at the Putnam County Fairgrounds...

Cougars power through Bruins (10/31/09)
ROACHDALE -- The Indiana State Football Coaches Association Class 2A 16th ranked North Putnam Cougars football team hosted the Tri-West Bruins in the semi final round of the Class 2A Sectional 30 Friday night. Rainfall throughout the day, and a downpour during the first half of the game, caused the weather and the playing field that had turned into a quagmire, to be more of a factor in the outcome of the game than either team's offenses...

Lawson, Michael discuss tax caps in Putnam County (10/30/09)
GREENCASTLE -- State Senator Connie Lawson and State Representative Nancy Michael spoke to a room of about 25 people about property tax caps and what they mean at TZ Thursday evening. Aaron Smith, creator of the Watchdog Indiana Organization, introduced the two legislators...