Stories from Thursday, March 20, 2014

Donnis H. Buis, 91, Greencastle, formerly of Belle Union, passed away peacefully in the presence of her children on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at Asbury Towers. She was born on Oct. 9, 1922 in Hendricks County and was the daughter of the late Leonard Hubert and Zelma Faith (Keller) Bennett and was the oldest of six children...

Sheriff's Dept. At 6:01 a.m. on Tuesday, Catherine S. Risco, 49, Greencastle, was northbound on U.S. 231 just south of County Road 850 North. Risco advised Deputy Ronnie Campbell that a deer came into the roadway so quickly she had no time to react and try to avoid hitting the animal with her 2006 Chevrolet Colorado...

Stephanie Hyten LaFontaine has been named executive director of the Johnson Nichols Health Clinic, a provider of primary healthcare in Greencastle, Spencer and surrounding communities since 1983. Centerstone, one of the nation's leading not-for-profit providers of community-based mental health and addiction services announced that LaFontaine will replace Ruth Ralph, who retired effective March 14, following a 35-year tenure as Johnson Nichols' executive director...

As Green Apple Frogurt re-opens to keep Greencastle cool, the Clark gas station at 404 E. Washington Street has closed its doors, at least for now. Amy Heller and Shah Shoaib own the Clark gas station and Green Apple Frogurt in Greencastle, as well as the Marathon gas station in downtown Cloverdale...

Each year during the month of April Putnam County Family Support Services' (PCFSS) Sexual Assault Prevention Program as well as other Sexual Assault Prevention Programs across the country join together to raise awareness about sexual violence. The goal is to educate communities about the dynamics of sexual violence in an effort to end this devastating epidemic that pervades every community and touches every man, woman and child...

Local fire departments were dispacted to a home 3804 W. U.S. 40 at 5:17 p.m. on Thursday. Crews arrived at the home and found the detached garage on fire, which was later determined to be caused by the homeowner burning trash in the yard. More than 3,000 gallons of water were used to extinguish the blaze, which then spread to the attic area of the home due to the heat coming from the garage. ...

Area 30 Career Center students recently participated in the Skills USA Indiana State Championship competition, with a Law Enforcement student going on to compete in the Skills USA National Conference in Kansas City in June. The Skills USA Championships, held in Indianapolis, was a showcase of career and technical education students where more than 600 outstanding career and technical education students -- all state regional contest winners -- competed hands-on in 80 different trade, technical and leadership fields.. ...