Stories from Thursday, June 14, 2007

Greencastle city and township officials know they need to work together when it comes to buying equipment for the city fire department. What they haven't figured out -- in this latest go-around -- is how best to do it. Topping the list of needs at the fire department is an almost 40-year-old fire truck the fire chief says is costing thousands of dollars in annual upkeep costs and no longer meets safety standards as set forth by the National Fire Protection Association...

Two hot topics -- cops and cats -- sizzled during the public comment section of the Bainbridge Town Council meeting on Wednesday evening. Audience members presented the board with a petition signed by more than 100 people to retain the services of Deputy Mike Mahoy, who has accepted the town marshal position in Roachdale but intends to remain working for Bainbridge as a deputy. ...

Helping animals takes funding By CASSIE MITCHELL, Summer Intern When it comes to helping animals, Brad Bohmer said he's always been motivated to do so. Bohmer spoke to the Greencastle Rotary Club Wednesday about the current financial situation of The Humane Society of Putnam County...

Auditions for "The Fantasticks," the longest running musical ever, will be conducted at the Putnam County Playhouse Sunday at 3 p.m. and Monday at 7 p.m. The play, directed by Ernie Ford, will be produced at the Hazel Day Longden Theatre Aug. 9-12 and 15-18...

Zachary Grammel, son of Steven and Deborah Grammel of Greencastle, will be performing in his final dance recital at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 16 at Cascade Auditorium. He is a 2007 graduate of Greencastle High School and has 12 years of training in tap, four years in jazz and two years in ballet...

Putnam County Jail Three people were booked into the Putnam County Jail recently. Erin McKenzie Leonard, 20, Greencastle, was booked in at 3:26 p.m. Tuesday on a petition to revoke probation. She was arrested by Greencastle Officer Ed Wilson. She was released at 10:42 p.m. Wednesday...

Janet Kay Brown, 63, VanBibber Lake, died Tuesday at Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital, Terre Haute. Born in Tippecanoe County, she was the daughter of Albert and Margaret (Musselman) Holladay. Surviving are a brother, Earl Holladay and wife Doris, Lafayette...

Norma Jean Robling, 70, Ladoga, died Tuesday at Lane House, Crawfordsville. Born in Camby, she was the daughter of Emery and Alda (Stout) Cooper. She was a homemaker and worked at home in woodworking crafts...