Stories from Thursday, May 5, 2016

Eleanor Ruth (Hester) McGaughey, 87, of Russellville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 5, 2016. Born on April 4, 1929, she was the oldest daughter of Edward Vansant (Santy) and Thelma Rose Evans Hester. She graduated from Russellville High School in 1947 and lived in Russellville her entire life...

To the Editor: National Hospital Week is May 8-14. It is the perfect time to celebrate the heroes who care for and provide support to their communities. Every day, "hospital heroes" deliver babies, mend broken bones, and save lives. They get us home faster through innovative care. They even keep us healthier through preventive care services that ensure we get the right care, in the right place, at the right time...

To the Editor: I wanted everyone to know that despite the weather this past Saturday we had a good turnout at the Drug Take Back Day. Once again I would like to thank the Greencastle School Corporation and Danny Green who assisted me on Saturday for the use of their facilities. It is partnerships like this that make our community a better and safer place to live...

To the Editor: Washburn Chapter NSDAR wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to all those who contributed to our Save the Cabin Fund. Work has begun on the replacement of the roof of the DAR cabin at Robe-Ann Park, with the cabin and smokehouse porch repairs to follow at an unspecified date....

To the Editor: I would like to publicly thank you for finding and returning Uncle Rex Boswell's military medals to our family. We searched mother's old house knowing those medals should be there and had given up thinking they were lost. We are proud of our military family, including Uncles Ernie, Pete, Claude and Rex -- all children of Oscar and Marie (Martin) Boswell -- as well members of the family that served in the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812...

Some things are just plain difficult to explain until you have actually experienced them. Maybe not as tough as trying to explain what water tastes like. Or how sausage is made. Or, as the old adage goes, attempting to explain colors to a blind man...

The news is out, pollinators are in decline. Monarch butterflies and honeybees have received the most press time, however all are in decline. People have concerns about what this means for our availability of food. We have long taken for granted that pollinators could survive anything. But things have changed. We no longer can assume we will see bees and butterflies flitting about from flower to flower...

Greater Greencastle Chamber of Commerce members were on hand to help Home Bank SB celebrate the opening of its Greencastle mortgage loan office at 16 S. Jackson St., Suite 1B. David Taylor, the officer serving the Putnam County area at the downtown location, cuts the ribbon as dignitaries looking on include (from left) Jenny Sullivan, Eitel's and Co. ...

The Aktion Club of Putnam County recently conducted a Lucky Leprechaun Raffle to raise money for the Cloverdale Emerald Command High School Band to assist with its upcoming trip to Washington, D.C. On Tuesday, April 19 the band came to Putnam County Comprehensive Services and was presented a check for $282...

The Putnam County Public Library Board of Trustees unanimously approved the writing of a policy for security cameras Director Grier Carson hopes to have installed in May. During the April 27 meeting, Carson said most libraries in the United States use security cameras...

The Putnam County Tox-Away Day will be at Area 30 Career Center in Greencastle on Saturday, May 14 from 8 a.m to 1 p.m. rain or shine. Area 30 is located off State Road 240, north of the Calbert Way stoplight. The annual event is an opportunity for residents of Putnam, Parke and Montgomery counties to dispose of old chemicals, paints, tires, appliances and electronics in a way that is both environmentally and user-friendly...

The annual meeting of the United Way of Putnam County is scheduled for Tuesday, May 17 at the Inn at DePauw. Sponsored by DePauw University, the 6-8:30 p.m. event will also feature a silent auction, plentiful hors d'oeuvres, dessert and a cash bar. Cost of the event is $20 per person (or $150 per table of eight)...

County Jail Six people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. At 8 p.m. on Monday, Tiffany Marie Rominger, 25, Indianapolis, was charged with possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance and for being a habitual traffic violator...

Signing a proclamation designating May 1-7 as Small Business Week, Greencastle Mayor Bill Dory (seated, center) welcomes local business owners and business leaders to City Hall for the ceremony earlier this week. Joining Dory in the observance are Jenny Sullivan (seated left), owner of Eitel's and Co. ...

PUTNAMVILLE -- The Indiana State Police Post at Putnamville conducted its annual memorial service Thursday to honor those members of the department who have given their lives in the line of duty. Troopers were brought to attention and prepared for roll call by First Sgt. Matt Mischler, Putnamville District assistant commander. Opening prayer was given by Indiana State Police Chaplain John Lefler...

One week ago, in this very space, Putnam County voters were called on to "make history" by taking part in what was shaping up to be the most interesting presidential primary in the state's history. You did not disappoint, Putnam County. By turning out in the highest primary numbers in several years, you made your voices heard...