Stories from Friday, February 23, 2007

Input for a new farm bill is no needle in the haystack search for Congressman Brad Ellsworth as he met with area farmers Thursday at the Farm Bureau Insurance Office in Greencastle. Ellsworth explained to several farmers and other members of the audience that his background experience was not in farming, but rather serving as a member of the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Department and being involved in law enforcement for 25 years...

Indianapolis Colts fans get ready. The Vince Lombardi Trophy is on its way to Greencastle March 8. The public is invited to attend the event at Greencastle High School's McAnally Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. where they will have a chance to put their hands on the trophy that was given to the Colts for winning Super Bowl XLI...

Sue Murray has announced her intention to run for Greencastle mayor in the 2007 municipal election. Murray, who is social services director at Putnam County Hospital, is a past city council member and a long-time member of the community. She has given the following statement about her decision to seek election...

The Indiana General Assembly is considering legislation that would stiffen the penalties for people convicted of dealing in illegal drugs. Senate Bill No. 3, approved by the majority of the council last month, gives judges the ability to increase the sentence for people convicted of dealing in cocaine or narcotic drugs, if the crime is committed within 1,000 feet of a church, synagogue, temple, mosque or other house of worship...

Aug. 13, 1936-Feb. 22, 2007 Marvin D. Arnold, 70, Greencastle, died Thursday at Hickory Creek at Sunset Nursing Home, Greencastle. Born in Greencastle, he was the son of Lloyd F. and Jenanetta (Gasaway) Arnold. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp...

Oct. 1, 1923-Feb. 20, 2007 Frances L. Tilley, 83, Greencastle, died Tuesday at Hendricks Regional Health, Danville. Born in Putnam County, she was the daughter of Guy and Lola (Gardner) Tilley. She worked in food services at DePauw University until her retirement in 1986. She had previously worked at several area restaurants and the Angewell Curtain Factory...

Cloverdale girls' basketball coach Bruce Cook boasted prior to the 2006-07 season that he had the best player in Putnam County on his roster. He was right. Cloverdale senior Hannah Monnett has been selected the 2006-07 BannerGraphic Player of the Year...