Roach, Hardin, Puckett join BG staff

Three new staff members have joined the BannerGraphic newsroom since June.

Amanda Roach joins the BannerGraphic staff as a reporter. She is the daughter of Robert and Ginny Callahan, Greencastle, and is married to Adam Roach, Greencastle. She is a 2002 graduate of Greencastle High School and a 2006 graduate of Franklin College, Franklin, with a degree in journalism. She interned with the BannerGraphic in 2004 during her winter and summer terms.

"It is good to be back home, doing something I love," Roach said. "I could never have asked for a better opportunity to work in my hometown and stay close to family and friends."

Ashley Hardin joins the BannerGraphic staff as a news and sports reporter. She is the daughter of Barry and Teresa Hardin, Shelburn, and is married to Simon Hammons, Indianapolis. She is a 2002 graduate of North Central High School, Farmersburg, and a 2006 graduate of Indiana State University, Terre Haute, with a degree in radio/tv/film. She was previously employed as an Infinit! operator at WTHI-TV where she was also a newsroom intern during the summer of 2005.

"I've always wanted to be a reporter, whether I was on TV or working at a newspaper," Hardin said. "It's great to finally have that chance to work and improve on my journalistic skills here in Greencastle."

Kim Puckett joins the BannerGraphic staff as a summer newsroom intern and staff writer. She is the daughter of Dan and Jo Puckett, Greencastle. She is a 2006 graduate of South Putnam High School. In the fall, she will be attending University of Indianapolis to major in Communications.

"Working at the BannerGraphic is a great opportunity for me to gain newspaper experience before heading off to college," Puckett said. "I get a chance to explore my future career options and report on my hometown's news."

Additionally, Jason Jarman now serves as the BannerGraphic sports editor. He is a native of Linton, and he previously worked at the Linton Daily Citizen in the sports department before transferring to Greencastle.

Anyone needing to contact the news and sports staff of the BannerGraphic can call 653-5151.