Stories from Sunday, January 10, 2016

INDIANAPOLIS -- Miss Putnam County Fair Queen 2015 represented her county well again on Saturday, making the queen's court for the 2016 Indiana State Fair. Kristen Stevens, the daughter of Gary and Julie Stevens of Greencastle, was named third runner-up during Sunday's finals of the three-day pageant at the State Fair Grounds...

Norman Leon Handy, 88, of Greencastle, passed away on Friday, Jan. 8, 2016. Born June 6, 1927 in Greencastle, he was the son of Bernard F. and Wilma P. (McMains) Handy. A United States Army veteran, he was a 1945 graduate of Greencastle High School and a 1950 graduate of Purdue University...

Mildred O'Neal, 78, of Greencastle, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016. She was born on Sept. 18, 1937 in Greencastle to Arvel and Zella Roach. Mildred married Chet O'Neal on Oct. 23, 1953, and Chet was by her side as her caregiver throughout her lengthy illness...

Putnam County Farm Bureau Inc. will again be hosting its Legislative Update sessions on the third Saturday of each month the 2016 Indiana General Assembly is in session, starting on Jan. 16. The 8 a.m. program, open to the public, will be in the Farm Bureau board room at 1001 N. Jackson St., Greencastle...

Drivers experienced slick roads Sunday after nearly an inch of snow accumulated throughout the night. A pickup truck was found on its side Sunday afternoon on West Walnut Street Road (above) just east of Elbert Irwin Bridge. Foliage and other lawn decorations suffered under heavy ice and snow...

When payday rolls around, many consumers will be trying to figure out which bills they will pay and which ones will wait until another paycheck comes in. With costs increasing for necessary expenses such as gasoline, utilities and healthcare, consumers are finding it harder to make ends meet...

Here are the latest stray animals currently held at the Putnam County Animal Care and Control Shelter, 4700 E. State Road 240, Greencastle. -- Dog: Adult, male, black/white/brown, hound, found in Fillmore. -- Dog: Senior, male, black, cocker spaniel, found in Greencastle...

The Putnam County Senior Center at 9 W. Franklin St., Greencastle, will host a pair of upcoming flu shot clinics. The flu shot clinics are scheduled for Friday, Jan. 15 from 10 a.m. to noon and Thursday, Jan. 21 from 8-10 a.m. If you have not yet received a flu shot, bring your Medicare and/or health insurance cards...

The Putnam County Public Library will host an opportunity to discuss the food production issues that affect everyone, every day. On Thursday, Jan. 14 at 6 p.m., the documentary film "Food Inc." will be shown at the library, 103 E. Poplar St., Greencastle, followed by a discussion of the ethics and issues of food production, and local impact. The discussion will be moderated by Constance Campbell Ferry...

Monday, Jan. 11 -- Family Quiet Time in the Imagination Portal, 9 a.m. to noon. Looking for a little quiet in the library? These hours are for you. Enjoy the Imagination Portal without monitors, video games or music in the background. -- Community Help Desk, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM...

The Putnam County Hospital Cancer Center Outreach Program, under the direction of Casey Hendrixson, RN, has provided many opportunities for community members to prevent or find cancer early, when the treatment is the most optimal. In March 2015, its Colon Cancer Prevention Education Program began with educational e-mails to 393 PCH staff members and a Colon Cancer Educational In-Service provided by Dr. Jaime Ayon, which was attended by 15 staff members...

The latest recipient of quarterly funds donated from the organization 100-Plus Men Who Care, Putnam County is the Area 30 Career Center's Adult Education CNC classes. Area 30 recently received a lottery-sized check for $11,900, representing $100 from each of the 119 local men in the organization...

FILLMORE -- With a pair of new councilors and a clerk-treasurer still learning the ropes, the Fillmore Town Council kicked off 2016 with its Thursday, Jan. 7 meeting. Joining veteran Ward 1 Councilman Curt Leonard are newcomers Robin Duncan, who won the Ward 3 seat in the November election, and C.J. Huller, who was appointed by his fellow councilors to the unfilled Ward 2 seat...

GRANVILLE, Ohio ­-- The 11th-ranked DPU women's swim team wrapped up the weekend at third-ranked Denison and the Big Red topped DePauw, 196-95. Angela Newlon broke her own school record in the 1,650-yard freestyle and won the event in 17:02.38. Newlon also was second in the 200 butterfly in 2:11.57 and the 500 free in 5:04.67...

DELAWARE, Ohio - The 15th-ranked Tigers picked up firsts in seven events and defeated Ohio Wesleyan, 116-82. Brandon Sholtis and Mitchell Davis led the way with a pair of first-place finishes each. Sholtis won the 50-yard freestyle in 22.15 and the 100 butterfly in 54.53, while Davis touched first in the 100 individual medley in 55.36 and in the 100 breaststroke in 1:01.17...

The weekend was full of Putnam County basketball with six of the eight teams in action Saturday. The Greencastle girls bounced back after just their third loss of the season. The Lady Tiger Cubs beat Monrovia at McAnally 48-30. GHS had control on the scoreboard for the entire game and led 24-15 at halftime. GHS now sits atop the WIC West Division with best record in the conference at 14-3...

INDIANAPOLIS - The Cloverdale boys' basketball team gave it a valiant effort, but fell after a stellar first-quarter effort to Covenant Christian at Bankers Life Fieldhouse Saturday, 92-62.

On Tuesday, Jan. 5, President Barack Obama addressed the nation and an audience of shooting victims to unveil his measures on gun reform. He surprised all and moved some with his tears, but it's his policies that are receiving the most attention. For Putnam County residents, the question is: How will these changes affect me?...