Stories from Monday, April 18, 2016

Wavie Mae Morgan, 96, of Roachdale, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016 at Hickory Creek at Sunset, Greencastle. She was born on Dec. 12, 1919 in Campbellsville, Ky., to the late William and Va Lear (Hedgespeth) Ratcliff. On Dec. 19, 1940 in Lena, Ind., she married Grover Franklin Morgan. He preceded her in death June 19, 2010...

Putnam County Hospital has announces a number of events designed to raise money for Relay for Life, thanks to the partnership in local businesses. PCH is working hard to raise awareness and funds toward the fight against cancer, hospital officials said...

The Kiwanis Club of Greencastle invites the community to help celebrate its 95th anniversary on Wednesday, May 25. Kiwanis was only five years old when the Greencastle club was founded in 1921. Today, Kiwanis International is 100 years old and a worldwide organization with more than 7,200 clubs in more than 80 countries with more than 200,000 members...

The annual Putnam County Realtors Scholarship Bingo is scheduled for Saturday, April 23 at the Community Building on the Putnam County Fairgrounds. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Early bird games begin at 6 (three games). The main event of 15 games starts at 6:30...

PUTNAMVILLE -- Three Putnamville troopers were recognized for their work and dedication during an April 15 awards ceremony for Indiana State Police employees at the Indiana Government Center. During the ceremony, Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter and his primary staff recognized Master Trooper Charles Boller and Troopers Yan Dravigne and Kyle Hall for their efforts...

After coming up with a first place finish at Rea Park the Greencastle boys' golf team came in second to Brownston Central. "We played very well on the front nine shooting a 155, and played poorly on the back nine shooting a 175, Greencastle coach Stephen Paquin said. "We need to gain more consistency in ball striking for 18 holes not just nine. Great weather to play, but I think we got tired on the back nine."...

BAINBRIDGE -- Multiple local emergency agencies responded to a crash with multiple injuries Monday afternoon involving an ATV and a passenger car. The crash occurred around 4 p.m. when the ATV pulled out of a private drive onto U.S. 231 just south of U.S. 36, colliding with a black sedan...