Stories from Friday, November 20, 2015

Don Crawford, 92, of Greencastle, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015. He is survived by two daughters, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. No services will be held.

Sixteen local schools converged on South Putnam Central Elementary School Thursday evening for the annual Elementary Spell Bowl competition. Two local schools rose to the tops of their divisions locally, with Bainbridge Elementary Team 1 winning the Red Division and Tzouanakis Intermediate winning the Orange Division...

This weekend, Professor Craig Paré will lead the DePauw University Band in the ensemble's final concert of the fall semester at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22 in the Green Center's Kresge Auditorium. Proceeds from the performance will benefit the Putnam County Emergency Food Pantry...

Catherine E. Fruhan, professor of art and art history at DePauw University since 1984, died suddenly Friday while on campus. She was 67 years old. In an email to the campus community, DePauw President Brian W. Casey noted Friday, "Catherine was beloved by students and respected among the faculty and staff for her dedication to the best principles of a liberal arts education. Her work touched several generations of graduates and has made DePauw a better place."...

Morgan County -- Indiana State Police Trooper Yan Dravigne of the Putnamville Post stopped a black Ford pickup for an unsafe lane movement in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 near the 52 mile marker Friday at 2:41 p.m. During conversations with the driver, Dravigne noticed possible indicators of criminal activity. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of five pounds of suspected marijuana in the cargo area of the truck...

Larry L. Wilson, age 63, of Cloverdale, passed away Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015 at McCormick's Creek Skill and Nursing Rehab, Spencer. He was born April 13, 1952 in Greencastle. He was the son of Lois M. (Lee) Cantwell and Robert Wilson. He married Christine Wilson Feb. 29, 1984...

The DePauw University Orchestra invites the community to begin its Thanksgiving week with a performance of "Mothership," an inventive work by Mason Bates, former composer-in-residence for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Music director Orcenith Smith will conduct the program, to be presented at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23 in Kresge Auditorium, located within DePauw's Green Center for the Performing Arts...

Larry R. Lister, 63, Bainbridge, passed away Friday morning, Nov. 20, 2015 at his residence. He was born Aug. 7, 1952 in Crawfordsville, the son of Claude Richard and Marguerite Page Lister. He married Cathy Webb on June 1, 1975, and she survives. He worked for Duke Energy (formerly PSI and Cinergy) as an information technology supervisor for 37 years...

Putnamville Correctional Facility and Superintendent Brian Smith recently awarded two Correctional Professionals Assistance Fund of Indiana (CPAFI) college scholarships to deserving staff. Release specialist John Dawson was proud for his son Matthew Dawson, who is currently a freshman at Purdue University. ...

TOBY BALDWIN, a 2002 graduate of North Putnam High School, was recently listed by Golf Digest as one of the top 10 Golf Instructors in the State of Indiana for 2014. A PGA professional since 2006, Baldwin has received numerous Outstanding Achievement in Instruction awards and had taught more than 14,000 lessons...

Proud father Steve Greeson of Coatesville and proud parents Gerald and Sherri Koger of Cloverdale would like to announce the engagement of their children, Lauren Greeson to Justin Koger. A spring wedding is planned for May 14, 2016.

Adam Amos, MD, board certified family physician, has joined St. Vincent Medical Group in Greencastle. St. Vincent is a member of Ascension, the nation's largest Catholic and not-for-profit health system. Dr. Amos has a special interest in pediatrics, geriatrics and prenatal care. He will partner with patients in Putnam County to improve overall health and wellness...

The 33rd annual Delta Theta Tau Holiday Home Tour is set for Sunday, Nov. 22 from 1-5 p.m. Tickets, priced at $8, are available at Myers' Market, Eitel's Florist, Almost Home and from any Delt member. Featured homes this year include: