Stories from Wednesday, June 23, 2010

The following were filed June 15-21 in the Putnam County Courts: Criminal Cases Infractions and Citations Mortgage Foreclosures Civil Claims Small Claims Civil Plenary Estates Marriage Licenses Divorces...

GREENCASTLE -- A sentencing date has been set for a Greencastle woman who pled guilty to charges related to her 1-year- and 3-month-old children testing positive for drugs. Amy Marie Otterman (formerly Reed), 28, entered guilty pleas to three Class D felony counts of neglect of a dependent. She will be sentenced in Putnam County Circuit Court on July 15...

GREENCASTLE -- A Greencastle man is going to prison for his roles in a methamphetamine lab and the burglary of a Cloverdale business. Cyle A. Duncan, 25, was arrested on June 30, 2009 at his residence at 609 Primrose Lane in Greencastle. Officers from the Greencastle Police Department originally served a warrant at the home to look for stolen merchandise, and consequently discovered methamphetamine and precursors for producing the drug in the bedroom where they found Duncan...

GREENCASTLE -- Both county judges went before the Putnam County Commissioners Monday to reaffirm their request to move community corrections to the courthouse. "The courthouse would be a temporary place until the county builds a new annex," said Superior Court Judge Denny Bridges...

GREENCASTLE -- Ball State saxophone professor George Wolfe and percussionist Timothy Van Cleave will join cellist Eric Edberg in today's free Greencastle Summer Classical Music Festival concert at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary of Gobin United Methodist Church. The program will include music by Bach, Massenet, Wiedoff-Frey, as well as improvisations by Wolfe and Edberg...

Charlene S. Custis, 57, of Greencastle was eastbound in a 2001 Kia when she said McGuff's vehicle pulled out directly in front of her. She could not avoid the collision. Custis was treated for a fracture or dislocation in the lower leg area. Damages are estimated between $2.501 and $5,000...

ROACHDALE -- SummerFest is coming to Roachdale, home of the famous Roach Race. Festivities will kick off Friday with a fish fry at the VFW and "DJ Doctor" providing entertainment. At 9 a.m. Saturday, the festival begins with a full schedule of events...

GREENCASTLE -- Since she was a toddler, Madison Harbaugh has always wanted to be a performer. Since last November, the 14-year-old has been taking serious steps toward making that dream come true. Harbaugh, who will be a freshman at Greencastle High School in the fall, is one of three backup dancers for Terre Haute-based singer Isaiah Pittman...

GREENCASTLE -- For some it will be a transition into their college careers, for others it will be their last hope for glory, but for all it will be another chance to strap on the pads and play the game they love. The Wabash Valley Football Coaches Association's North versus South All-Star game will take place Saturday at Indiana State's Memorial Stadium, and the game will definitely have a Putnam County feel to it. ...