Stories from Thursday, February 13, 2014

BAINBRIDGE -- The Bainbridge Community Center will host a Cover Crop and Soil Health Forum, featuring a live video stream from the opening session of the National Cover Crops and Soil Health Conference. The meeting is set for 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at the community center located on the west end of Bainbridge on U.S. 36...

Mill Pond Health Campus invites Greencastle and surrounding communities to participate in celebrating National Employee Appreciation Day. Friday, March 7 is National Employee Appreciation Day and to show support for members in the community, Mill Pond Health Campus will deliver breakfast or cookies to your staff...

The Putnam County Farm Bureau annual meeting is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 21 at the Community Building on the Putnam County Fairgrounds. The meeting is set from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with Ted McKinney, director of the Indiana Department of Agriculture, to be the guest speaker...

Following several months of discussion, the Town of Cloverdale recently passed Ordinance 2010-10 Dog Tax in accordance with Cloverdale Town Code Section 6-26. Under this ordinance, all owners are required to purchase a dog tag for $5 for all animals over six months of age. This tax must be paid annually. Tags for 2014 are now available and can be purchased at the clerk-treasurers office...

RUSSELLVILLE -- The Russellville Community Center will be hosting a rollerskating party from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15. There will be a $3 charge for skate rental. Hot dogs, nachos and cheese and drinks will be available for purchase. All profits will help pay for costs at the community center. The public is invited and encouraged to attend...

REELSVILLE -- Many years ago an idea was brought to Big Walnut Baptist Church about opening a child-care facility. In June 1989 Little Lambs Child Care Ministry became a reality in the rural community of Reelsville. Since opening that June with one child, nearly 500 children became "Little Lambs" throughout the years. After 24 ½ years, Little Lambs closed its doors on Dec. 31, 2013...

Two people were booked into the Putnam County Jail recently. At 2:30 p.m., James Ray Coy, 64, Cloverdale, was charged with false informing. At 5:28 p.m., Dale Kary Williams, 37, Greencastle, was arrested on a probation violation and for being a habitual traffic violator...

ROACHDALE -- Greencastle boys' swimming came out on top of a closely contested Putnam County meet on Wednesday night, besting host North Putnam 246-235. South Putnam was third in the meet with 147 points. All three schools represented themselves with some strong swims, with the Tiger Cubs claiming six events, the Cougars four and the Eagles two...

SPEEDWAY -- Two weeks ago, South Putnam nearly eliminated a 21-point fourth quarter deficit at Cloverdale, getting as close as three points before the hosts finished off their last win of the regular season. The girls' sectional opener Wednesday night at Speedway High School between the two squads played like a continuation of that furious final frame...