Stories from Friday, October 28, 2016

Ila Maxine Klay, 89, of Pana, Ill., died Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016 at Mill Pond Health Campus, Greencastle. She was born April 2, 1927 in Pana, daughter of the late John R. and Icy H. (Simmons) Jones. Ila graduated from Pana Township High School. She was a homemaker and enjoyed making candy and crafts. She volunteered at various nursing homes, making stitched name tags...

The focus of the DePauw University Orchestra's contribution to DPU's ArtsFest 2016: "Art and Utopia," will be on creating "another world of sound" through performance of Gustav Mahler's "Symphony No. 1," according to music director Orcenith Smith. Sunday's concert, part of a 15th annual campuswide celebration of the arts, will be given at 3 p.m. Oct. 30 in Kresge Auditorium, located within DePauw's Green Center for the Performing Arts...

Ken Torr to discuss his photography work at museum Saturday morning Local photographer and livestockman, Ken Torr, a lifelong Putnam County resident, will talk about his photography work to increase awareness of the importance of barns in our community's history and daily life Saturday, Oct. 29 at 11 a.m...

Just in time for Halloween, it's "Graveyards and Cemeteries!" at the Putnam County Museum Saturday evening, Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m. Putnam County historian Larry Tippin will share curious stories and thought-provoking information about burial sites in the area...

The Putnam County legal system closed the book Friday on one of the stranger criminal cases in recent memory with the sentencing of a 21-year-old Ohio man. Stefon R. Woods, the driver of a westbound vehicle on Interstate 70 in which his nephew fatally wounded his brother (the shooter's uncle) last spring, went before Judge Denny Bridges in Putnam Superior Court for change of plea and sentencing hearing...

Individual Putnam County communities have established trick-or-treat hours for Halloween. All community trick-or-treat hours will limit door-to-door activity to just the night of the holiday itself on Monday, Oct. 31. Specified community trick-or-treat hours on Monday are:...

Greencastle drops heartbreaker to Danville, while Monrovia puts away North Putnam early.

Members of the public who cannot afford to hire an attorney are encouraged to take advantage of a free public service presented by the Putnam County courts and bar association, DePauw University, the Indiana Bar Foundation and Faegre Baker Daniels. The “Talk to a Lawyer” project will launch on Tuesday, Nov. 1 from 5-7 p.m. at the Putnam County Courthouse in Greencastle...

The public is invited to celebrate ArtsFest 2016: Art & Utopia with a special screening of “Metropolis,” the classic 1927 silent science fiction film, with live accompaniment by organist John Schwandt. The DePauw University Film Studies and Performing Arts Series event begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2 in Kresge Auditorium within the Green Center for the Performing Arts. The presentation is free and open to the public...

Local photographer and livestockman, Ken Torr, a lifelong Putnam County resident, will talk about his photography work to increase awareness of the importance of barns in our community’s history and daily life Saturday, Oct. 29 at 11 a.m. The program at the Putnam County Museum, 1105 N. Jackson St., Greencastle, is free and open to the public...

Just in time for Halloween, it’s “Graveyards and Cemeteries!” at the Putnam County Museum Saturday evening, Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m. Putnam County historian Larry Tippin will share curious stories and thought-provoking information about burial sites in the area...

The focus of the DePauw University Orchestra’s contribution to DPU’s ArtsFest 2016: “Art and Utopia,” will be on creating “another world of sound” through performance of Gustav Mahler’s “Symphony No. 1,” according to music director Orcenith Smith. Sunday’s concert, part of a 15th annual campuswide celebration of the arts, will be given at 3 p.m. in Kresge Auditorium, located within DePauw’s Green Center for the Performing Arts...

The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases Ellen L. Stoelting, 20, Greencastle, Level 6 felony domestic battery, Level 6 felony criminal recklessness Michael D. Bastin, 55, Greencastle, Level 6 felony driving with a BAC of .15 or more, Class A misdemeanor driving with a BAC of .15 or more...

County Jail Four people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Thursday • At 8:03 p.m. Troy Don Badgley, 40, Shelbyville, was housed at the jail for possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. • At 7:59 p.m. Michael James Medley, 44, Indianapolis, was arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia...

On Thursday, Nov. 3 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. the Putnam County Hospice and Palliative Care Association (PCHPCA) will host the program “What Matters?” for Faith Communities. The program is a free luncheon for pastors and lay leaders to discuss what resources are available for their congregants regarding advance care directives, care during a serious illness and end-of-life issues...

The Putnam County Master Gardeners Association invites interested persons to hear Dolly Foster, a landscape horticulturist and certified arborist, present a progam on “Butterfly Gardening” on Tuesday, Nov. 1. The program will be in Room 251 of the DePauw University Julian Math and Science Center...

Roachdale Elementary students worked together and collected more than 500 pounds of bottle caps to create a recycled bench for the playground.

ROCKVILLE ­­— In honor of all the saints who have passed before, Otterbein United Methodist Church will celebrate its inaugural All Saints Day at 9:15 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6. At this service, the congregation will be praying for all the people — saints — who have passed...

New Hope Fellowship invites everyone to its annual fundraising basket auction and spaghetti dinner on Saturday, Nov. 5. The event raises money for the annual Christmas Store at the church at 2450 U.S. 231 North, Greencastle (former Little Dude Ranch)...

Owen Massing of Greencastle recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in Troop 99. The son of Robert and Amanda Massing, Owen is a member of New Life Baptist Church, is employed at Kroger and is a home-schooled senior who also attends Ivy Tech Community College...

The family of Nolan O’Hair would like to extend a huge thank you to all the local businesses that donated and participated at the fourth annual Nolan’s Ninjas Whiffle Ball Tournament. “We can’t thank you enough for all the love and support you have shown Nolan throughout the years.”...

The United Way of Putnam County has announced the appointment of Joe Buser as its new executive director. “Joe brings tremendous enthusiasm, experience and passion for the wellbeing and success of Putnam County,” Cathy Tipton, president of the board of directors for the United Way, said. “We are excited about the new direction of our efforts as look forward to a successful 2017 campaign.”...

The South Putnam School Board considered the purchase of two new propane school buses during its October meeting. “I have been looking at grants for propane school buses,” Anita Ferrand, grant writer for the school corporation said. “And the grant I’m interested in is funded by the Office of Energy Development. They’re going to grant $150,000 to Indiana schools this year. It’s capped at $10,000 per vehicle.”...

Despite one of the more creative recent attempts at shoplifting, a pair of local suspects are still facing theft charges. Suspects in a $2,700 theft from the Greencastle Walmart store earlier this week, Ryan Basler, 31, and fiancee Chelsay Dickerson, 24, of 1102 Avenue D, Greencastle, made their initial court appearances Friday morning in Putnam Superior Court...

Almost Home host Justin Berish (top, left) hands out candy on the square Friday to members of the Downing family, consisting of Lisa (from left), Jayce and Kennedy. Meanwhile, Allison Beauchamp, a.k.a. “Bob the Builder,” presents a package of candy to pirate Levi Freeman at the corner of Franklin and Indiana streets (below). ...