Stories from Thursday, September 29, 2016

U-Haul Company of Indiana has announced that U-Haul rentals are now available at Greencastle Storage. The new location at 1221 Bloomington St. will offer U-Haul trucks, towing equipment, support rental items and in-store pickup for boxes. Jeff Everman is the owner of the U-Haul franchise, leasing the space from Greencastle Storage...

DePauw School of Music Events Oct. 3--9 Lunch Box Music: Live Music for Hungry Ears Randy Salman, tenor saxophone, and Steve Snyder, piano Friday, Oct. 7 Noon -- 1 p.m. Music on the Square, 21 N. Indiana St. Local jazz geniuses Randy Salman and Steve Snyder will give a free lunch hour concert for your listening pleasure on Friday at M2 in downtown Greencastle. ...

The Son's Helping Hands Clothing Ministry, located on State Road 240 east of Greencastle has now been in operation for five years and is celebrating its anniversary during its fifth annual chili supper fundraiser. This year the fundraiser is being held at Fillmore Christian Church, 102 N. Main Street, Fillmore, on Saturdays, Oct. 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 4-8 p.m. Free will donations will be accepted...

PUTNAMVILLE -- The Indiana State Police Post at Putnamville conducted its annual inspection and audit of personnel and equipment Wednesday. Commanders inspected the uniform appearance and the commission and equipment of all troopers and detectives from the Putnamville Post, as well as some officers from outside the district. The inspection/audits are held annually at all 14 state police districts...

The Bainbridge Improvement Society will host a barbecue dinner from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Friday. The pulled pork will be made on site by Brian Smith at the Bainbridge Community Building on U.S. 36. The barbecue meal includes two sides, dessert and drink for $9...

For the fall season, the Putnam County Public Library will be hosting a five-part series titled "Making and Baking with Bridgette." Activities will include making candles and bath bombs, baking various treats, and making homemade truffles. The series will be hosted by Bridgette Lang, a third-year student at DePauw University who has been a volunteer at the library for the last year...

The Shifting Gears program, led by Brody Moss of Putnamville Correctional Facility, recently donated 25 bikes to Area 30 for local schools. The bikes come from Bike Garage Indy. “I met with these folks a few months ago, and it impressed me what they do to give back to the community,” PCF Superintendent Brian Smith said...

A historic campaign between a reality TV star/businessman and the first woman nominated for president by a major U.S. political party has sparked a national conversation about just who we are as a nation. Next Tuesday, Oct. 4, a panel of DePauw University faculty members who are experts on race, ethnicity, gender, social class and journalism will discuss the implications of the 2016 campaign in a session, “Deconstructing Donald and Hillary: Gender, Race, Class and the 2016 Presidential Election.”. ...

Students in the DePauw University Orchestra, led by music director Professor Orcenith Smith, are focused on preparing for their first concert of the season on Oct. 2 — which will take place at an earlier hour than usual this Sunday. The matinee in Kresge Auditorium has been scheduled for 2 p.m. ...

An exhibit exploring Col. Eli Lilly’s life and legacy, including his ties to Greencastle and Putnam County, will be featured in the Indiana Historical Society’s (IHS) award-winning “You Are There” series. The exhibit, “You Are There: Eli Lilly at the Beginning,” launches Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center. The History Center is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and runs Tuesday through Saturday...

Three people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Wednesday • At 2:24 p.m. Steven Russell Hornback, 42, Lizton, was lodged at the jail on a local warrant. Tuesday • At 6:46 p.m. Edward Thomas Misamore, 44, Roachdale, was taken into custody on a warrant...

To the Editor: We are now in the final weeks leading up to one of the greatest days of our democracy, that of election day. As such, various candidates and parties are rallying behind their chosen candidates. While all are encouraged to vote and be an active participant in the election process, the City of Greencastle does have some modest rules on placement of political signs...

To the Editor: The Greencastle Music Fest promoters would like to give a huge thanks to all the generous supporters who helped make this event happen on Saturday, Aug. 27. Dave’s Heating and Cooling celebrating 30 years in business, York Family Automotive, National Center for College Cost, Headley Hardware, Greencastle Pediatric Dentistry, DePauw University, Inn of DePauw, Putnam County Tourism and Visitors Bureau, First National Bank, Gary and Susan Lemon, US Foods, Putnam Plastics, ReMax Cornerstone Real Estate Team, Eric and June Wolfe, Almost Home Restaurant and Identity Salon.. ...

This campaign year has been full of twists and turns. We don’t know what’s going to happen tomorrow, let alone on Nov. 8. So talking about what comes afterward seems premature. But it’s been on my mind a lot, because I’m worried. This is not about who wins the presidency. I’m concerned about the aftermath of this campaign season and how hard it’s going to be for our next set of elected officials, from the president on down, to govern...

While deer hunting season -- at least the archery portion -- is set to begin Saturday, Oct. 1, deer season on Hoosier highways is well under way. But if you’re a regular reader of the Putnam Scanner, you already knew that. In fact, in today’s edition, two of the four accidents reported by the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department involved deer -- or possibly even an antelope, as one driver told police...

Just to put things in perspective, eyeglasses have been a part of my face longer than the mustache I cultivated as a teenager, and nearly as long as my ears and nose. For as long as I can remember, glasses have either been on my face or on the nightstand beside the bed...

With classes under way, the Greencastle School District has received various donations in support of the ongoing school year. Largely benefiting the district’s alternative education program and its athletic department, donations totaling $13,116.22 were approved by the school board Monday at its monthly public session...

Demonstrating touch-screen capabilities of new equipment in the Putnam County Hospital Third Floor Outpatient Specialty Clinic, Cardiology Department Manager Amy Stone explains some of the amenities of the cardiac exam room to open house visitors Thursday afternoon. Among those taking a tour of the new area are Greater Greencastle Chamber of Commerce President Amy Trusty (far right), Chamber Executive Director Brian Cox and Linda Hunter.

It’s happened to most of us. You’re digging to plant flowers, when all of a sudden, “Thunk!” You’re tromping down another molehill, when you spy something shiny. The shovel brings up a piece of china, the hoe hits metal, the spade overturns a piece of crockery. How long has that been there? What’s it made of? How old is it? How do I find out? And just like that, archaeology happens...

Part of a $115,000 plan to repair the limestone exterior of the Putnam County Courthouse, a worker from Atlas Building Services pressure washes the northwest corner of the building Wednesday afternoon. The agreement with Atlas also includes tuckpointing, sealing seams and cracks and generally improving appearance and structure of the limestone on the 110-year-old structure.

RUSSELLVILLE -- Residents of Russellville are being urged to attend a Tuesday, Oct. 4 program at 7 p.m. at the Russellville Community Center to hear a free presentation by Rose Wernicke. The Town of Russellville hopes to be nominated as a Historic District. Wernicke will explain the criteria necessary for such a designation...