Stories from Friday, June 22, 2007

Kroger shoppers can add gas to their cars July 4 By CASSIE MITCHELL, Summer Intern Kroger grocery store has been undergoing some major changes over the last few months. But finishing touches will be made both inside and outside by mid-July...

Work is about to begin on two city street projects that Greencastle residents have been anticipating for a long time. The resurfacing of Washington Street and several other sections of road around town is scheduled to begin next week. So too is the repair of several crumbling and neglected sidewalks around town...

Little storm damage, but 5 bridges closed Putnam County's Highway Department reports minor damage from the storms which blew through Putnam County Thursday night. Mostly tree limbs and a few trees across the road were the only result of the heavy winds that accompanied the storm...

It's almost time for the annual Beach Bash and Fireworks display on Saturday July 7 at Raccoon State Recreation Area. The festivities blast off at 10 a.m. with a sand sculpture contest for children of all ages. ...

Mansfield's festival at mill July 7-8 Historic Mansfield Roller Mill will participate in Mansfield's Woodwork-ers Festival, July 7-8. Pieces of the mill's original machinery will be in operation so visitors can see how the turbine and belts worked together to bring the facility to life. ...

Putnam County Jail Three people were booked into the Putnam County Jail recently. Steven Micheal Sage, 26, Greencastle, was booked in at 10:29 a.m. Thursday for theft and burglary. He was arrested by Greencastle Det. Randy Seipel...

Virgil Eugene Norris Nov. 30, 1945-June 21, 2007 Virgil Eugene Norris, 61, Fillmore, formerly of Brownsburg, died Thursday at his residence. Born in Indianapolis, he was the son of Alva Lee and Leona Baker Norse...

Rev. Donald H. Lincicome June 30, 1933-June 20, 2007 Rev. Donald H. Lincicome, 73, Bloomington, died at Bloomington Hospital Monday evening. Born in Monroe County, he was the son of Leonard and Dorothy (Scott) Lincicome...

Charles Allen Eastes, 57, Quincy, died at his residence on Thursday. Born in Beech Grove, he was the son of Charles Elmer Eastes and Barbara J. (Metzger) Eastes...

Despite pressure from parents Thursday night, the North Putnam School Board is standing by its decision to suspend a Bainbridge Elementary teacher after she was accused of using her school-issued computer to send adult oriented e-mails...