Stories from Friday, August 1, 2014

Jean Collins, formerly of Greencastle, late of the sailing vessel "Double Time," passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2014 in Townsville, Australia. She is survived by her daughter Sarah Collins-Charles, her twin brother Ernest "Bud" H. Collins, and sisters Sue von Baeyer and Patsy Thompson...

From years of casual observation, I've come to the realization that being a school administrator is not unlike being a small-town mayor or newspaper editor. You're always on duty. You're the principal, the mayor or the newspaper editor 24/7 and 365...

BRAZIL -- The Brazil Concert Band will present "The North Dakota Connection" under the direction of guest conductor Janelle R. Huber on Sunday, Aug. 3, beginning at 8 p.m. The free concert in the Forest Park bandshell at Brazil will go on rain or shine...

With summer in full swing, Indiana's natural areas are calling Hoosiers' names, inviting you to get outside and explore. While you're at it, take a photo -- and you may win a new car. The Nature Conservancy in Indiana and Honda announce the Natural Treasures challenge that gives Hoosiers an opportunity to explore natural sites in Indiana as well as the chance to win a Honda Civic Hybrid...

On Sunday, Aug. 3 there will be a pool party sponsored by the Greencastle School of "Rockology" for all area middle school and high school aged kids (ages 11-18) with a concert featuring three local teen bands at the Greencastle Aquatic Center from 8-10 p.m...

The final Putnam County Public Library "Maker Tuesday" program for the summer is Songwriting by Chris Wurster, set for 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5. In the workshop, Wurster will work with participants on basic songwriting techniques and ideas, and will create a "group song" by the end of the evening...

While the children of Putnam County are getting back to school, the 100+ Women Who Care Putnam County getting "back to giving." The group's third quarterly event will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 6 at The Inn at DePauw, beginning with a social hour from 5-6 p.m. followed by the meeting from 6-7 p.m...

Children with mohawks, skirts and polo shirts played together at Ridpath Primary School Friday morning at the third annual "Welcome to School Playground Party." The event provides a chance for students and parents to meet one another as they enter public education...

The Putnam County Museum has launched an environmental initiative by adopting recycling practices and changing its lighting this summer. Going green began to pay off as soon as the museum changed from halogen to LED lighting in its exhibits in June...

The Cloverdale Marching Band holds a dress rehersal Thursday evening as it prepares for the Indiana State Fair Band Day. The Clover are one of 40 bands from across the state that will participate today in Indianapolis. This year, the theme of the Clovers' show is Americana. The Clovers will take the stage at 3:20 p.m...