Stories from Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Farm Credit Mid-America a breaks ground for its new Greencastle location at 1050 S. Ballard Ln., near the east end of town. The new branch will replace its existing location on North Jackson Street.

The falling mercury here in central Indana serves as a real reminder: The holidays are just around the corner. First there's Halloween in all of its teeth-rotting horror, then comes the gluttony of Thanksgiving, followed quickly by the abundant presents and food of Christmas and the overindulgence that is New Year's Eve...

To The Editor: At the Putnam County Commissioners Monday morning meeting on Oct. 6, a major revision of the Putnam County Zoning Ordinance was approved. The revision will allow contractors to have storage yards for equipment in all zones, including the residential and agricultural zones...

To the Editor: The Central Elementary PTO hosted our annual Fall Festival Fundraiser on Oct. 4. It was a great fun-filled night. We would like to thank everyone who came and enjoyed the many activities. Much thanks to the many volunteers that were game workers, basket coordinators and those who donated candy and prizes for the night. The festival could not have taken place without your help...

To the Editor: The Greencastle Fire Department would like to extend a special "thanks" to the supporters who contributed to the 14th annual Open House event on Oct. 2. We had a huge success with record-breaking attendance of 400-plus this year. The winners of the coloring, poster and art contests were recognized with ages ranging from pre-K to 12th grade...