Stories from Wednesday, November 11, 2009

GREENCASTLE -- Grease accumulation in the city's wastewater lines has been a periodic problem in recent years and one that recently "overflowed," with sewage backing up into residences on Indiana St. To deal with this problem, the Greencastle Common Council is considering a grease interceptor/trap policy to control the grease that flows into the system. The ordinance passed first reading 5-0 at Tuesday's monthly meeting...

GREENCASTLE -- The South Putnam girls' basketball team opened its season against Rockville Tuesday, falling 60-44. The young Eagles squad fought hard, but a lull in the third quarter that carried over into the fourth made all the difference. The Eagles knew they would have their hands full Tuesday with Rockville's post presence. Junior Beth Mahurin is an athletic 6-foot-2-inch center and South Putnam knew the Rockville offense was going to go through her...

GREENCASTLE -- The Putnam County Health Department, in partnership with the Putnam County Hospital, will be conducting another H1N1 flu vaccine clinic from 1 to 7 p.m. Nov. 18 and Nov. 19 at the Community Building at the Putnam County Fair Grounds. For the first time, appointments will be available during this clinic to reduce wait times. To make an appointment, call 655-2550 on Friday or Monday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m...

The Putnam County Health Department in partnership with the Putnam County Hospital will be conducting an H1N1 flu vaccine clinic Thursday from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Community Building at the Putnam County Fair Grounds. Due to limited availability, the H1N1 flu shot will be available on a walk-in basis only to people in the following groups: Children ages 6 months to 12 years old, healthcare workers, emergency first responders, and pregnant women...