Stories from Friday, October 31, 2014

County Jail Several people were booked into the Putnam County Jail recently. At 8:57 a.m. on Tuesday, Kyle Anton Dobbs, 31, Greencastle, was charged with possession of marijuana, residential entry, theft and a probation violation. At 8:12 p.m., Christopher Bryan Skaggs, 29, Greenwood, was arrested for contempt of court...

The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases Jonathan S. Snow, 30, Greencastle, Class A misdemeanor driving with a suspended license Barbara A. Jezior, 47, Greencastle, Class A misdemeanor theft Citations and Infractions...

The South Putnam football team's season has come to a close. They traveled to Lutheran Indianapolis, but were outmatched 47-0. Full story coming soon.

CLOVERDALE -- The Cloverdale FFA is selling a selection of citrus, apples, pineapples, pears and mixed boxes in addition to honey and candy as a fundraiser. Anyone who would like to place an order may contact Chelsey Meluch at Cloverdale High School at 765-795-4203...

The annual Indiana woodland owner conference will meet Nov. 7-8 at Turkey Run State Park. Hosted by the Indiana Forestry and Woodland Owners Association, more than 150 people are expected. "If you have an interest in forestry -- or just love the woods -- you should attend," IFWOA President Raoul Moore said. "We're offering a program that's relevant, informative and fun."...

Taking the oath of office from Greencastle Mayor Sue Murray Tuesday morning, Greencastle firefighter Brock Beebe officially takes on the role of lieutenant for the department. Beebe has been with the department full time for the past 16 months, following two years as a reserve. ...

CLOVERDALE -- The Cloverdale High School FFA, South Putnam Student Council and North Putnam FFA are teaming up again to host a Christmas Toy Drive. They are currently collecting donations of new or gently used toys, books, new stuffed animals, new hats and gloves to provide to area children...

Investigating for possible leaking fluids, Greencastle Police Officer Ed Wilson looks over a Friday morning crash scene on North Jackson Street. Wilson said the driver, 17-year-old Levi Purdue of Greencastle, was northbound on Jackson Street when he came upon slowed traffic for a funeral procession. ...

The Putnam County Community Foundation had big news to share with administrators and guidance staff members of the county's four school districts last week. It was announced that more than $320,000 will be available in scholarship funding for the 2015-16 academic year and the Community Foundation's application process will be completely electronic this year...

CLOVERDALE -- It was not only a cold and partly-snowy Halloween for the town of Cloverdale, but a dark one as well as the entire town was left without power for more than two hours Friday night due to unknown circumstances...

Bainbridge Elementary students received some special, furry visitors Thursday morning as part of Drug Free Awareness Week and Red Ribbon Week. Roachdale Town Marshal Mike Mahoy and Master trainer John Holcomb showcased the abilities of two K-9-trained dogs with a little help from Principal Rodney Simpson and an attack suit Thursday morning...