Stories from Thursday, November 5, 2015

ROACHDALE - The North Putnam girls' basketball team got off to a great start Wednesday against Eminence. The Cougars were on their game, beating Eminence 70-22. According to NPHS coach Kevin Corsaro the Cougars played well on the glass and used good passing to earn the decisive victory...

Delbert R. Cox, 74, of Brazil, passed away at his home Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015 following a brief illness. He was born Nov. 30, 1940, in Putnam County, the son of Abner and Opal (Dickey) Cox. Delbert graduated from Greencastle High School with the class of 1958...

Six months after cutting a ribbon on its renovated and expanded facilities in the old IBM Corp. building in Greencastle, Ascena Retail Group could soon be at it again. Ascena is scheduled to go before the Greencastle City Council Tuesday night (7 p.m. at City Hall) to request further real and personal property tax abatement as the company considers another potential expansion project...

Mayoral tie a teachable moment for former SPHS teacher Schuetter JASPER -- Today's story, class, is how the teacher became the lesson. As a South Putnam social studies teacher for 32 years, Wayne Schuetter certainly encountered his share of teachable moments and undoubtedly expounded a time or two on how one single vote could impact an election and the future...

Before the start of Thursday night's concert at the DePauw University Green Center for the Performing Arts, Greencastle Mayor Sue Murray and School of Music Dean Mark McCoy surprised musician and local benefactor Judson Green by proclaiming Friday, Nov. 6, "Judson Green Recognition Day." The assembled crowd responded with a standing ovation for Green. ...

A farm lease is an agreement between tenant and landlord that directs how both parties will share economic returns and obligations to produce and harvest the crops raised. Creating a farm lease that is fair to both tenant and landlord is typically the goal of both parties: Landlords desire a fair return on their real estate investment and tenants desire to earn net income from cropping activities. Both parties share in maintaining stewardship of the property...

RUSSELLVILLE -- A smorgasbord and country store are scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Russellville Community Church. The country store will open at 4 p.m. with serving for the smorgasbord beginning at 5 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. A free-will offering will be taken...

In appreciation of our veterans, a brunch is planned for local veterans and their spouses on Wednesday, Nov. 11 from 10-11:15 a.m. at the church located at 404 Judson Dr. A special program is being planned by First Baptist Preschool. RSVPs are requested to the church at 653-3136 for those who plan to attend...

Dr. Elizabeth Scheidt and her team at Greencastle 20/20 Dental will be hosting an appreciation dental day to honor our veterans who have served and are currently serving our country. The event will take place on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. It is by appointment only and spaces are limited, so call 653-5501...

Get help with healthcare coverage at the Putnam County Public Library (PCPL) from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Nov. 11 and on Thursday, Nov. 12 from 1-3 p.m. Johnson Nichols Health Clinic has Healthcare Navigators who can answer questions about coverage on the Marketplace or the Healthy Indiana Plan...

The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases Darell L. Goff, 37, Coatesville, Level 4 felony possession of methamphetamine, Level 5 felony driving a motor vehicle after forfeiture of license for life, Level 6 felony resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor resisting law enforcement...

County Jail Several people were booked into the Putnam County Jail recently. At 4:45 p.m. on Monday, Alana Dawn Mink, 21, Danville, was arrested for domestic battery. At 5:09 a.m. Tuesday, Courtney Donte Lange, 37, Indianapolis, was charged with domestic battery...

CLOVERDALE -- A craft and talent show will help raise funds for the Cloverdale Community Clothe-a-Child program. Coordinator Lita Sandy said the Clothe-a-Child program in Cloverdale has been thriving since the 1970s and last year helped 82 children in the Cloverdale Community School Corporation district...