Stories from Thursday, September 24, 2015

Greencastle High School Principal Russ Hesler has announced that two GHS seniors, Colin Dombrowski and Katherine Parsons, have been named Commended Students in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program. Dombrowski is the son of Chris and Jill Dombrowski, Greencastle...

Education is a key factor in helping a person escape poverty. Workers who have a high school diploma earn substantially more than those who do not. Those with a diploma are more likely to be eligible for jobs with growth potential and higher wages. People who hold a national industry certificate, two-year associate degree or four-year bachelor's degree are able to gain access to higher paying skilled worker positions...

The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases Terrel Turner, 50, Houston, Level 2 felony dealing in cocaine, Level 3 felony dealing in cocaine Amanda L. Hill, 38, Indianapolis, Level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine...

County Jail Eight people have been booked into the Putnam County Jail recently. At 10:44 a.m. on Tuesday, Matthew Ryan Eversole, 33, Brazil, was arrested for nonsupport of a dependent. At 11:16 a.m. Stephen David Wilkes, 52, Indianapolis, was booked in for forgery of documents and motor vehicle theft...

The South Putnam School Board has approved a resolution to combine two separate bonds in an effort to save taxpayers money. Superintendent Bruce Bernhardt explained refinancing the bonds is similar to refinancing the mortgage on a home. By combining the bond for Central Elementary and Reelsville Elementary buildings with the bond for the administration center, the school is able to save $247,160 over the life of the bonds...

Putnam County Public Library Director Grier Carson said the library is limited in how to get rid of the decommissioned Bookmobile. The decades-long service was officially discontinued in March per a unanimous vote of the library board. For more than 50 years, the Bookmobile would be stocked with reading material and make stops throughout the county to allow patrons to peruse...