Stories from Monday, June 20, 2011

On Thursday, June 23 at 7 p.m., Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church in Greencastle will host Eddie Begay, a nationally renowned Navajo jewelry artist. Begay's work has been selected as "Best of Show" at the annual Eiteljorg Museum Indian Market in recent years...

Ever longed to make a difference in someone's life? Want to make extra money while doing it? Ivy Tech Community College has a number of adjunct faculty positions are currently open from business to psychology, and the college is looking to fill them this fall...

It's a jazz and classical "mashup" as the Greencastle Summer Music festival continues Wednesday, June 22 with clarinetist Gareth Guest and pianist Katya Kramer. Classical music by jazz composers, and jazz-influenced works by classical composers, will make for a lively and interesting musical evening at 7:30 p.m. in the free concert (donations accepted) at Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church...

The jazz ensemble Convergence will perform at Robe-Ann Park Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. The group will improvise over classic and pop standards incorporating a measure of blues, bossa, bop and ballads in the mix. Harry and Sue Maginity formed Convergence 12 years ago. Harry plays upright and electric bass. Sue is a vocalist...

To encourage customers to utilize the more detailed levels of the company's online energy audit tool, Vectren is offering free energy efficiency kits while supplies last. The online energy audit uses a combination of a customer's yearly energy usage history and answers to specific questions regarding the home's construction and appliances to make detailed recommendations on ways to save energy and cut costs...

The Indianapolis Colts will visit Greencastle Tuesday as part of their 23-stop Make It Personal Tour and Fan Fest this summer. The Colts in Motion trailer will be set up on the Putnam County courthouse square 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. The Greencastle stop will also feature live music...

The Putnam County unemployment picture continues to more forward, albeit it inch by inch. According to the latest jobless figures, released by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, the Putnam County unemployment figure for May is 8.8 percent...

Local artist Barb Fuson will share her love of visual art at a Brown Bag art talk on Wednesday, June 22 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Putnam County Public Library. She works in a variety of media, although watercolor is a favorite. Fuson will also share information and have a sign-up for a series of free painting classes she will be teaching at the library from 3-5 p.m. on July 5, 12, 19 and 26...

With the right leader at the wheel, Mike Pence believes Indiana's in the driver's seat for future growth and prosperity. Pence, a Republican from Columbus who represents Indiana's 6th District in the U.S. Congress, revved up his 2012 gubernatorial effort and made his first campaign stop Saturday morning in Greencastle...

Sharon Ann Roberts, 58, Cloverdale, passed away Thursday, June 17th at her home. She was born, Sept. 18, 1952 in Hialeah, Fla. to Jack and Betty Roberts. She is survived by her partner of many years, Steve Litchford; two daughters, Katy Litchford Brock and Sherron Miley; one beloved granddaughter, Liliann Lamb; grandson Colton Brock; sister Diana (Bill) Porth; and stepfather, Joe Sieranski...

The campaign similarities are subtle but unmistakable. Mike Pence wants to follow in the footsteps of fellow Republican Mitch Daniels as Indiana governor. And although the 2012 election is 17 months away, there are already signs that Pence's campaign is using the two-term success of Daniels as a blueprint...