Stories from Wednesday, February 2, 2011

GREENCASTLE -- Putnam County has returned to a level 2 travel emergency. Level 2 means conditions threaten public safety. Only essential traffic is recommended, such as to and from work and for emergency situations. Businesses, schools, government agencies and other organizations should implement their emergency action plans to determine if travel is required...

Damage $1,001-$2,500. Damage $1,001-$2,500. Towed by Jerry's. Damage $2,501-$5,000. Towed by Kenny's. Damage $5,001-$10,000. Damage $1,001-$2,500. Shawn Anthony Christianson, 39, Greencastle: Operating while intoxicated with prior, Jan. 30, 4:38 a.m...

The following is the honor roll for Greencastle Middle School's Term One Grading Period Final: High Honor Roll Grade 6 Shaylee Jordan Aker, Morgan Caroline Amis, Chloe Elizabeth Bodnarick, Lindsey Ellen Bridgewater, Skylar Joan Michelle Clifford, Nicholas Wade Costin, Duke Logan-Hampton Duff, Jededian Andrew Fajt, Naomi Kay Farkass, Logan Michael Galloway, Autumn Rachelle Glaze, Nathan Patrick Gobert, Kelly Lynn Hansen, Ruth Ann Kirsch Helthaus, Makenna Noell Hofer, Kaitlin Nicole Kessler, Willard Bryant Liming, Megan Paige Matthews, Sarah Michelle Miller, Yuji Mozawa, Katherine Rose Parsons, Joshua Ryan Lee Pockenpaugh, Braden Jeron Pershing, Nicolas Seaman, Gabrielle M. ...

TERRE HAUTE -- On Jan. 29, members of the Greencastle High School and Middle School bands participated in the ISSMA Solo & Ensemble Contest held at Terre Haute North High School. Each solo and ensemble prepared a selection to be perform before a highly qualified judge...

GREENCASTLE -- Greencastle High School will host its 50th Annual Cumulative Honors dinner at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16, in the high school's multipurpose room. The 133 students who have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or better will be recognized at the dinner...

Power Lines Power outages that occur during storms are often associated with a downed powerline. Residents should be aware that downed powerlines may still be energized. Residents should stay up to 35 feet away from downed powerlines until the Local Distribution Company (your Electric Utility) has disconnected power or completed powerline repairs...

GREENCASTLE -- Saving energy and saving money is the focus of Putnam RISE, a 2011 partnership now striving to support schools, homes and businesses across Putnam County. Capturing some of the competitive spirit alive in our basketball gymnasiums, Putnam RISE (Renewal, Investment, Savings and Efficiency) is tipping off with county residents competing to win Energy Challenge cash awards for their community school corporations. ...

GREENCASTLE -- The Sigma Nu fraternity founded their DePauw University Chapter in 1890. Their motto is "Love, Truth and Honor." They have a new house that they are using for the first time for recruitment and they are on their second group of prospective new members...

The South Putnam Quarterback Club parents meeting will be Feb. 15 at the South Putnam High School library. The meeting will take place at 6:15 p.m. All junior high and high school football parents are encouraged to attend. Incoming sixth grade parents are also welcome. The meeting is to discuss plans for the upcoming 2011 football season...

The North Putnam Youth Baseball League will be having registration signups three times in the month of February. The registration dates and locations are as follows: The registration fee is $75 per player and payment is due at the time of registration. Eligible players welcome are ages 5 through 12. They are also encouraging the community to donate gently used baseball equipment (bats, helmets, mitts, shoes). Collection boxes will be available...

The visitation and funeral service for Robert E. Orcutt Jr., 62, Cloverale, was originally schedule for Thursday and Friday, but the events have been postponed due to inclement weather. The rescheduled date and time will be announced at a later date...

GREENCASTLE -- A Putnam County Sheriff's Department deputy was injured Tuesday night while assisting at the scene of an automobile accident on I-70. A news release from Indiana State Police Putnamville Post Sgt. Joe Watts said Deputy Jon Chadd was in his police vehicle just west of the 43 mile marker at about 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, not moving and with his emergency lights activated, when Chadd's vehicle was struck in the rear by a tractor-trailer combination...