Stories from Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Wayne Allan Tharp, 68, of Brazil, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2016. Born Dec. 26, 1947 in Putnam County, he was the son of Raymond Cassel "Tom" and Dorothy (McMahel) Tharp. He was a 1965 graduate of Fillmore High School". Wayne was the area supervisor in testing for the Indiana Department of Transportation and was to retire in June after 34 years of service...

PUTNAMVILLE -- Indiana State Police Supt. Douglas G. Carter has announced the promotions of Putnamville Troopers Michael J. Wood and Brandon G. Mullen and to the rank of sergeant. Sgt. Wood will serve as the assistant commander of the ISP Training Academy, while Sgt. Mullen will serve as a crime scene investigator...