Stories from Friday, February 13, 2015

Poor shooting plagued the DePauw men's basketball team as they fell to visiting Wittenberg University by a final score of 54-53, Wednesday night at the Neal Fieldhouse. The host Tigers dropped to 15-7 overall and 8-7 in North Coast Athletic Conference action, while Wittenberg improved to 9-13 on the year and 7-8 the NCAC...

The DePauw women scored eight straight points in overtime and captured its fourth North Coast Athletic Conference title in as many years with a 62-58 win over Wittenberg. The host Tigers improved to 21-1 overall and 14-0 in the NCAC with their 18th straight win, while Wittenberg dropped to 17-6 overall and 9-4 in conference play...

NEW MARKET -- Cloverdale built a comfortable lead early before cruising to a road victory at Southmont Thursday night, 96-61. The 35-point victory is the Clovers' (17-5) sixth straight -- all by at least 27 points. An early run put Cloverdale up 15-2 on the Mounties (4-14) and the lead was 26-15 by the end of the first quarter...

Brayden Watson was born on April 8, 1997 to Ken Watson. He has an older brother, Dakota (Cody). He's participated in swimming (four years), soccer (four years) and track (two years) and has been involved with Key Club (four years), Pep Club (two years), Spanish Club (three years) and FCA (three years), Student Council (four years), Purple Pals (four years) and Bus Buddies (four years)...

ROACHDALE--The North Putnam boys' basketball team was able to hang with Eminence for two quarters but fell behind after halftime and took the loss 72-46. The Eels began with a fast-paced offense, but North Putnam was able to keep it close early using three-point shooting to put points up. Junior Preston Porter hit two in the first and freshman Treyton Smith hit another...

ROACHDALE -- Formation of a redevelopment commission was a paramount talking point during the Town of Roachdale's monthly town council meeting Tuesday. Joe Buser and Holly Cook of the Roachdale Revitalization Cooperative Alliance introduced Jim Coffenberry, an economic development specialist with the West Central Indiana Economic Development District, to speak about the ways in which an appointed redevelopment commission can help towns like Roachdale...

Ardith "Artie" Hughes , 77, of Reelsville, lost her battle with COPD and lung cancer on Monday, Feb. 9, 2015 with her family by her side. She was born on April 4, 1937 to Robert E. Smith and Lucille (White) Smith. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Donald R. Hughes and her children, Dee (Randy) Cundiff of Plainfield, Sheila (Tony) Toland of West Virginia, Don (Carol) Hughes of Fishers and Ron (Andrea) Hughes of Plainfield...

Steven Newnam, age 52, died Feb. 1, 2015. He had recently moved to Florida, where he passed away. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. He was preceded in death by mother Betty Newnam and father Robert Newnam. Steve is survived by sister Robin Green and brother Richard Newnam...

Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana has announced a second Senior Mobile Pantry venture for Putnam County residents age 55 and older, scheduled Thursday, Feb. 19. The program's focus is on assisting local residents who struggle with hunger and food insecurity...

The South Putnam girls' basketball team defeated Cloverdale 43-30 in its home sectional. The Eagles will play the winner of the Monrovia and Covenant Christian contest. Greencastle lost to Danville in its home sectional 71-48.

Driving in the winter weather means snow, sleet and ice that can lead to hazardous road conditions, slower traffic, hot tempers and unforeseen dangers. To help you make it safely through winter, Greencastle City Police suggest some recommendations from the National Safety Council to make sure you and your vehicle are prepared...

The fourth annual South Putnam Alumni Banquet is scheduled for Saturday, April 18 in the South Putnam High School cafeteria. The banquet will begin at 6 p.m. Social hour and tours will start at 5 p.m. Classes to be honored include the first SPHS graduating class of 1970, along with the classes of 1974 and 1989...

Lawrence and Daphne (Keller) Brewer will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Friday, Feb. 27. They were married Feb. 27, 1955 at the home of the bride's parents by minister Keith Chitwood. Daphne retired from the food program and as a teacher's aide at Crawfordsville Community School System after 20 years. Lawrence, a U.S. Navy veteran, retired from RR Donnelley after 43-1/2 years...

Rudy and Joan Cox Green will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, Feb. 18. They were married in Washington, Ind., by Joan's dad, the late Rev. William "Willie" Cox. They are blessed with four children, 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren...

TERRE HAUTE -- A former Owen County auditor has been indicted in federal court on five counts of theft totaling nearly $310,000. Federal charges have been lodged against Angela Lawson, 56, Gosport, who was arrested at her home Friday morning after being indicted on five counts of theft concerning programs receiving federal funding, acting United States Attorney Josh J. Minkler announced...

JORDYN C. PITTS of Greencastle has been named to the Anderson University dean's list for the 2014 fall semester. To be named to the dean's list, a student must earn a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Anderson University is a private, four-year, Christian, liberal arts institution...

The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Rolland C. Jacobson, 22, Cloverdale, Class 6 felony possession of methamphetamine, Class B misdemeanor false informing Johnny M. Villanueva, 21, Greencastle, Class B misdemeanor furnishing alcohol to a minor...

Four people were booked into the Putnam County Jail recently. At 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, Brian Anthony Bartley, 34, Greencastle, was arrested for nonsupport of a dependent. At 2:47 p.m., Mathew Alan Bishop, 31, Avon, was lodged at the jail for theft and failure to comply...

Leonid Sirotkin, professor of oboe at the DePauw University School of Music, will perform an adventurous program alongside a trio of strings for the first Faculty Select Series concert of the semester at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16. in the Green Center's Thompson Recital Hall...

ROACHDALE -- Travel, parking and zoning dominated the Town of Roachdale's monthly meeting Tuesday night. The issue of setting zoning for the town was a popular topic at the gathering, with audience member concerns about keeping downtown Roachdale open and available for redevelopment and of local business cultivation...