Stories from Tuesday, February 9, 2010

The Putnam County Commissioners have issued a Level Three travel advisory. A Level Three advisory is the least restrictive level of a three-tiered system. Essentially, it is a hazardous travel watch, meaning drivers should give themselves some extra time to reach their destinations or consider whether or not trips are necessary...

All four Putnam County Schools are closed Wednesday due to the continued snow in the area. Additionally, Area 30 Career Center is closed. No information is yet available on how this will affect Wednesday night's scheduled sporting events. The Greencastle Rotary Club has also canceled its Wednesday meeting...

Putnam County Jail Dana L. Couch, 46, Cloverdale, was booked into the Putnam County Jail at 11:18 p.m. Friday for public intoxication and violation of probation. Michael R. Soto, 36, Greencastle, was booked at 2:26 a.m. Sunday for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and public intoxication...

GREENCASTLE -- What is Indiana's severe weather season going to be like this year? "It's difficult to determine," said Chris Edwards, severe weather specialist for Putnam County Emergency Management. "What's important is that everyone is prepared and responds whenever severe weather occurs."...

Snow and cold temperatures weren't enough to deter Taylor Neumann, left, and Christy Schrader from showing their team sprit. The pair, assisted by Taylor's father Ed, built a snowman tribute to Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning. The snowman, built on Friday before the Colts played in Super Bowl XLIV Sunday, stood in the yard of the Neumanns' Greencastle home. The Colts fell to the New Orleans Saints 31-17. Super Bowl XLIV was the most-watched program in television history.