Stories from Sunday, February 7, 2016

-- Author's Series Talk by author Michaela MacColl, 6-7:30 p.m. PCPL announces a special visit by young adult historical fiction author MacColl who will give a talk on her book, "The Revelation of Louisa May," followed by a book signing and sale. Michaela's talk is part of DePauw School of Music's Interdisciplinary Festival...

The Putnam County Public Library Passport Travel Series will present "Say Goodbye to Your Friends: DePauw Students Paddle Deep into The Everglades" on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. Tidal surges, tornadic storms, near-record cold temperatures, pythons, sharks and grumpy alligators will be invoked when the library presents its Passport Travel Series program, which is free and open to the public...

Gathering with members of Covered Bridge Harmony, Greencastle Mayor Bill Dory proclaims Feb. 8-14 as "Harmony Awareness Week." The women's chorus is a charter of Harmony Inc., which is an international singing organization that works to promote four-part a capella harmony in the barbershop style...

With the holiday break and winter term at an end and DePauw University fully back in session, Jazz at The Duck will resume on Thursday, Feb. 11. The weekly dose of jazz at The Inn at DePauw, 2 W. Seminary St., takes place each Thursday at 8:30 p.m. The remainder of February will feature a pair of jam sessions and a performance from Greencastle's favorite soul blues singer...

Here are the latest stray animals currently held at the Putnam County Animal Care and Control Shelter, 4700 E. State Road 240. --Dog: Adult, male, dark brown/tan, lab mix, found in Reelsville. This animals was not wearing identification and is not microchipped...

Darlene Jackson Fordice, 83, of Russellville, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016 at her winter residence in Peoria, Ariz. Born Dec. 13, 1932, in Ladoga, she was the daughter of the late Lester B. and Mamie E. (Hart) Jackson. A 1950 graduate of Russellville High School, she attended Indiana State University...

Maya Howard poured in a career-high 24 points to lead DePauw to a 75-47 North Coast Athletic Conference victory over visiting Hiram. The Tigers improved to 16-6 overall and 10-3 in the conference, while the Terriers slipped to 11-11 overall and 5-8 in the NCAC...

CLINTON -- On Saturday North Putnam kept its winning streak alive on the road against South Vermillion. The 48-45 North Putnam victory was the fourth win in a row and seventh overall. Greencastle lost at home to Brown County 83-54. Each team will be back in action on Friday and Saturday in the Putnam County Tournament...

MOORESVILLE -- A handful of Putnam County wrestlers took their talents to the IHSAA Mooresville regional Saturday but unfortunately no local wrestlers was able to advance to semi-state. Greencastle's two heavyweights did manage a spot in the top six. Sophomore Braden Lady, at 220, earned sixth-place. His season record is 22-15. Junior Joe January at 285, just missed out on advancing, taking fifth. His record is 32-10. Greencastle will enjoy having both Tiger Cubs back next season...

PLAINFIELD -- A good showing for Putnam County athletes at the Plainfield sectional Saturday, turned into a great day for Greencastle's Mallary Meyer, who not only will be moving onto the IHSAA State Swim meet at IUPUI's Natatorium Saturday due to her finish in the 100 butterfly, but also anchored the 200-freestyle relay team which set a school record...