Stories from Saturday, October 31, 2009

ROACHDALE -- The Indiana State Football Coaches Association Class 2A 16th ranked North Putnam Cougars football team hosted the Tri-West Bruins in the semi final round of the Class 2A Sectional 30 Friday night. Rainfall throughout the day, and a downpour during the first half of the game, caused the weather and the playing field that had turned into a quagmire, to be more of a factor in the outcome of the game than either team's offenses...

By CAINE GARDNER Sports Editor MONROVIA -- On Friday, the South Putnam Eagles stood nose to nose with an opponent who defeated them just three weeks prior and gave them everything they had. The Eagles held third-ranked Monrovia scores for four quarter, but in the end is wasn't enough, as they fell to the Bulldogs 6-3 in overtime...

GREENCASTLE -- It is estimated as many as 9 million Americans have their identities stolen annually. Nearly five percent of these victims report having experienced a medical identity theft. With individuals seeking medical attention under a false name, the victims often finds his or her medical benefits exhausted and are left with unpaid bills. Victims can also find themselves in a serious medical predicament...

Victoria Anderson, 25, Cloverdale, was at the stop sign on Meadow Drive, attempting to turn onto Indianapolis Road at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday when a vehicle driven by Dustin Frye, 24, Cloverdale, struck the front of her vehicle. Frye was traveling west on Meadow Lane and attempting to turn left when the collision occurred...

GREENCASTLE -- Putnam County Extension Homemaker Past Presidents members, Mary Alice Harcourt and Betty McFarland-Thomas are checking out the new sign proclaiming the 31st Annual Arts and Crafts Fair to be held in the Community Building at the Putnam County Fairgrounds...