Stories from Tuesday, June 2, 2015

The second Greencastle First Friday event of the season again promises to bring music, food and fun to the courthouse square this Friday, June 5. Most vendors will be open for business from 5-7 p.m. on the north side of the square (Franklin Street) with music taking over from 7-9 p.m. on the courthouse stage at the north steps...

Floyd Leslie Demoret, 84, of Crawfordsville, passed away early morning May 22, 2015 at Hendricks County Regional Hospital in Danville. He was the husband of Jeannie Demoret. They shared 31 years of marriage together. Born in Montgomery County, he was the son of Forrest and Gladys Douglas Demoret...

County Jail Twelve people have been booked into Putnam County Jail recently. At 7:13 a.m. Friday, Joseph Carl Hannel, 30, Greencastle, was arrested on charges of domestic battery, battery on a child and disorderly conduct. At 10:35 a.m. Friday, Samantha Jo Fisher, 32, Greencastle, was arrested on charges of domestic battery and neglect of a dependent...

CLOVERDALE -- National Get Outdoors Day will be observed Saturday, June 13, with a variety of activities at Lieber State Recreation Area. At noon, kids can make a pinecone bird feeder at the nature center. Pool games are at 1 p.m. with a nature talk is at 2 at the pool...

​If the U.S. Supreme Court nationalizes same-sex marriage in June, the effects could be far bigger than merely allowing gay couples to receive the legal benefits (and disadvantages) of marriage, says Joy Pullmann, managing editor of The Federalist...

Putnam County Public Library will be offering two computer classes in June. On Thursday, June 11 from noon to 2 p.m., Tablets and Smartphones is for those who need help with a new smartphone or tablet, or are considering making a purchase. The different types of devices available will be discussed, including the Apple iPad, Microsoft Windows tablets, Android-based Google tablets and smartphones...

The Putnam County Commissioners approved two ordinances Monday morning that could allow propane distribution companies and distilleries to set up in the county. County attorney Jim Ensley explained the zoning ordinances previously excluded these two types of companies from setting up in the county and this would allow potential businesses to go before the Plan Commission for consideration. ...

Emboldened with a "lofty ambition" that Putnam County may one day evolve into an arts destination, the Greencastle Arts Council recently offered a blank canvas to draw out ideas and ideals toward developing a community vision. During its inaugural "Blank Canvas" event last Friday, the Arts Council hosted about three dozen local residents in a setting exclusively featuring works by Putnam County artists while offering community members a chance to share why the arts are personally meaningful to them.. ...

DANVILLE -- In a battle with few offensive plays, errors played a huge part and led to the Tiger Cub baseball team's 3-0 loss at the Danville sectional against the host school Monday. Pitching played the biggest role in the game and GHS' Trey Scanland held Danville scoreless through the first four innings while the Tiger Cubs struggled at the plate as well...

Greencastle will be holding its Youth Boys' Basketball Camp on June 15-18. It will focus on individual skill developement. Campers will spend time with varsity players and listen to guest speakers. The camp will take place at Deer Meadow Elementary. Kindergarten through second grade will meet each day from 6-7 p.m. Third through fifth grades will meet each day from 7-8 p.m., followed by sixth through eighth grades from 8-9 p.m...

The 54th season at Putnam County Playhouse will open this week with a production of "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers." The musical will be presented Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 4-6 and June 10-13. All performances begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be reserved by calling the box office from 5-7 p.m. Monday through Saturday at 653-5880 or by visiting the box office during those hours...

Underneath a beautiful sky at Windy Hill, the Greencastle and South Putnam golf teams played their final match Tus before their sectional at Crawfordsville Friday. Both teams' scores were a little higher than their expectations, when Greencastle came away with 348 and South Putnam shot 444...

The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases David M. Joines, 37, Indianapolis, Level 5 felony battery resulting in bodily injury, Level 5 felony battery by means of a deadly weapon Anastasia C. Gibson, 21, Danville, Level 5 felony possession of methamphetamine, Class A misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia...