Stories from Saturday, October 11, 2014

INDIANAPOLIS -- In U.S. District Court on Thursday, attorneys for the State of Indiana and 39 school corporations argued their case in their legal challenge asking the court to strike down the "employer mandate" tax penalties of the Affordable Care Act or ACA...

BAINBRIDGE -- At its Ocrober monthly meeting, the Bainbridge Town Council approved annexation, a more lenient late-fee schedule for utility payments and heard an updates on several projects from the park board. The council Wednesday night approved annexation of a four-acre plot of land north of town that is presently classified for recreational use but with its proximity to the railroad, is believed to be a prime location for business development...

When the Greencastle City Council conducts its October meeting this coming Tuesday night, not only is it expected to adopt an ordinance raising water and sewer rates but it is also poised to clear up a 67-year-old property discrepancy. While the proposed rate increases have been getting attention for several months now, the less-noteworthy vacation of alley rights-of-way between 905 and 907 S. Locust St. has laid dormant since 1947...

The Putnam County Community Foundation has announced the winners of this year's Share the Dream Contest -- the Greencastle Summer Music Festival, Bainbridge High School Alumni Scholarship Purdue Club of Putnam County Scholarship,and Russellville Community Center...

The Bridges of Putnam County Festival begins

ROACHDALE -- North Putnam High School senior Kelsey Marshall has been chosen to attend the Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Washington, D.C. in November. The event is an honor-only program for high school students who are looking to become physicians or go into medical research fields. The purpose of the event is to provide a path, plan and resources to help students stay focused on their dream and help them reach their goals...

Ask any woman about her stylish new purse, and a big smile is likely to accompany the story of how she got it. Perhaps a cherished gift from a husband or boyfriend. Possibly a great sale bargain at some swanky place like Coach or Nordstrom. Or maybe the Prada devil made her do it...

ROACHDALE -- On a night when defense ruled, it was fitting that one last stop Friday sealed the victory for North Putnam. Having given up 177 yards on 24 carries to Seeger's Alex McMahan, the Cougars needed one last stop on fourth-and 3 at their own 33-yard line...

SPENCER -- The Cloverdale football team fell to 1-7 on the season following a 61-8 loss at Owen Valley on Friday. The Patriots (6-2) got out quickly against the Clovers, building a 49-0 halftime lead. No further information was available at press time...

A rainy night and a sloppy field played their parts in the Greencastle homecoming game against Cascade. Despite a few setbacks due to the wet conditions the Tiger Cubs slugged out a victory for the third win of the season 10-0. The defense began the game well and controlled the start of the game allowing the offense to get a jump-start on the momentum. Zach Secrest gained 18 yards on the first play from scrimmage...

South Putnam's senior night was a celebration of not only the seniors of all sports and groups but all the levels of the Eagle football program as well, with middle school and elementary teams honored at halftime. The hosts capped off their final home game of the season by forcing four fumbles and scoring 27 second-half points to knock of the Columbus Crusaders 34-6...

Greencastle High School Homecoming Queen Rebecca Moore poses for the second time of the night with a Homecoming King bearing the last name Secrest. After an error resulting in the wrong Secrest brother being crowned at halftime, Taylor Secrest was officially given the title after the football game. Moore is the daughter of Kevin and Harriet Moore and the Secrest brothers are the sons of Brad and Marjorie Secrest.

Greencastle High School Principal Russ Hesler presents Elijah Battain (left) and Jason Ummel with National Merit Scholarship commendations. Around 34,000 students are commended in the United States and although they will not continue in the 2015 National Merit Scholarship competititon, Battain and Ummel have placed in the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students participating in the competition. Not pictured is GHS student Beth Ann Hansen, who will be proceeding on to the semifinals.