Stories from Sunday, April 10, 2016

Attendees at the Transformers of Greencastle's Annual Gala Friday night got a glimpse at why and how some of the community's leaders do what they do. The 140 persons attending the dinner at DePauw University's Janet Prindle Institute of Ethics learned, for example, that retired St. ...

Thomas W. Jervis, 76, of Cloverdale, went to be with The Lord Friday, April 8, 2016 at his residence. He was born Dec. 28, 1939 in Boone County. He was the son of the late Alta O. and Margaret A. (Berry) Jervis. He married Mary N. (Harding) Jervis on Oct. 10, 1958, and she survives...

SWITZ CITY-- Cloverdale's softball team picked up its first and second wins Saturday against White River Valley after a tie and a loss to county rival South Putnam. The first game saw Lauren Meek pitch seven innings with the Clovers taking the victory 11-3. The second game CHS won in five innings 13-2...

ROACHDALE -- North Putnam took the first-place finish earlier this week when Cloverdale and Eminence's track teams travelled to Roachdale. The Cougar girls won 73-47 over Cloverdale and the boys won 80-69 over Cloverdale with Eminence scoring just seven...

It is spring time in Indiana and we are definitely experiencing that crazy weather we are known for. That crazy weather can cause farmers to be frustrated as they try to patiently wait to get into the fields and start planting. As they wait, there are things to keep in mind that might impact their production...

It was the spirit of community that created the Emerald Palace playground in Greencastle's Robe-Ann Park 15 years ago. Six days and 1,200 volunteers turned a dream into a reality back in October 2001. Now the Greencastle Park Board is hoping a few bad kids aren't going to ruin that spirit or its memory...

Young ladies interested in being the 2016 Putnam County Fair Queen may learn more about the contest on Saturday, April 16. The 2016 Miss Putnam County Fair Queen Contest Call-Out is set for 2 p.m. Saturday at the Dixie Chopper Business Center at the Putnam County Airport, 102 Ballard Lane, Greencastle...

BRAZIL -- A 47-year-old former Greencastle man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for attempted burglary in a September 2015 Clay County case. Kevin E. Terry, whose Putnam County criminal record has included a variety of court appearances for such indiscretions as criminal mischief, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia and alcohol-related issues, was sentenced for attempting to break into a female's Brazil residence, threatening the victim and using a machete to damage her car.. ...

All members of the DePauw community, as well as friends of the university, are invited to participate in a town hall session with President-elect D. Mark McCoy. On Wednesday, April 13 at 7 p.m. Dr. McCoy will be live on student radio station WGRE as well as DePauw's student-run television operation, D3TV, taking questions submitted by the audience as well as addressing queries from student journalists...

The Putnam County Hospice and Palliative Care Association (PCHPCA), along with other national, state and community organizations are participating in a massive effort to highlight the importance of advance healthcare decision-making -- an effort that has culminated in the formal designation of April 16 as National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD)...

Here are the latest stray animals currently held at the Putnam County Animal Care and Control Shelter, 4700 E. State Road 240, Greencastle. --Dog: Young, male, brown and white, mix, found near CR 275, in Greencastle. --Dog: Young, female, brown and white, beagle, found near the DePauw University campus...

No, not that kind of fiber. We're talking about textiles, cloth, fabric. The Fiber Event Committee has been committed to hosting the Fiber Event fair every year for the benefit of the local community, and this year's event marks their 25th anniversary...

Early voting is now open to Hoosiers for the primary election. Early in-person voting continues through May 2 at noon. Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson says casting your ballot to avoid the rush is easy. "Registered voters can go to their county clerk's office with a valid, government-issued photo ID to vote early," Lawson said. "Voters do not need a reason to vote early, simply show up and cast your ballot."...

The Gleaners Senior Mobile Pantry will return to Greencastle on Thursday, April 14 at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. The food giveaway for seniors age 55 and older will be conducted from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Inside Arena at the northwest corner of the fairgrounds...

The Purdue Club of Putnam County has announced its spring meeting will feature Dr. Fred Whitford, professor of botony and plant pathology at Purdue University. The meeting will be held at Autumn Glen Retirement Center, 98 W. 10th St. in Greencastle. Registration will begin at 6 p.m. with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Cost of the meal is $20 per person...