Stories from Thursday, May 29, 2008

Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana and the Indiana Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology are collaborating to identify all of Parke County's historic sites and structures. The public is invited to a meeting to learn more about the Parke County architectural survey project on Monday, June 23 at 7:00 p.m. at the Parke County Extension Office at the Parke County Fairgrounds, US 41 N, in Rockville...

Putnam County Jail Several people were booked into the Putnam County Jail recently. Sheriff's Department Two accidents were reported recently by the Putnam County Sheriff's Department. Damage was estimated between $750 - $1,000. Damage was estimated between $750 - $1,000...

Viola Sinclair, 82, Eminence, died Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at Asbury Towers in Greencastle. Arrangements are pending at the Whitaker Funeral Home, Cloverdale. A full obituary will follow.

The American Red Cross Wabash Valley Chapter celebrated its successful "Save The Day" fundraising Campaign at its Annual Membership Meeting on May 20. The 2008 campaign was chaired by Dr. Mary Ann Carroll. Jadcore Inc. gave the lead gift of $7,500 when the local campaign kicked-off. ...

The ribs from Smokin' Hog BBQ, Greencastle may be a extra crispy with a touch more smoke tonight as the local restaurant had a small fire Wednesday morning. Timothy Hamlin was cooking ribs in a large smoker in the restaurant's kitchen when flames began shooting up. Unable to put out the fire, Hamlin grabbed his phone and ran outside...

It may be the last day of school for Roachdale Elementary students but it is just the beginning for the community fitness trail that they helped to build. Tuesday was the official ribbon cutting, opening the trail to the community. Using a Learn and Serve Indiana mini-grant from the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE), the school formed a committee with teachers Jennifer Simpson, Beth Taylor, Kerry Ferguson, Joanie Knapp and Jonathon Shannon taking the lead on the project...

Schools out, it's almost summer and the kids need something to do. There is plenty going on in Putnam County for kids of all ages. The Putnam County Library has a summer reading program packed full of entertainment. There is story time, movies with popcorn and programs about bugs and artists...

The city of Greencastle does not have any regulations for banner signs and it appears it's going to stay that way. Members of the city plan commission decided this week not to do anything about creating regulations for banners after previously indicating that they might...

Once again this year, the Greater Greencastle Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the return of Damon Bailey Basketball Camp to Greencastle High School. The camp will run from June 27 through 29 and is open to boys and girls entering first through 10th grades...

CLOVERDALE -- The Cloverdale golf team split a triangular match at Clover Meadows Wednesday, falling to Terre Haute South 152-174, but finishing far ahead of White River Valley's 242. The Braves' effort was tough to compete with, as all four of their scorers tied for medalist honors with at 38. The Braves' number one JV player even fired a 38...