Stories from Sunday, November 6, 2016

When Cloverdale’s Cooper Neese signs his national letter-of-intent on Wednesday to join the Butler University men’s basketball program next fall, it won’t be the first such letter to be sent from his high school to the Indianapolis college. In a scenario more coincidental in nature than anything, Neese will follow in the footsteps of Clover legend Chad Tucker when he eventually suits up for the Bulldogs...

Frances Lucille (Hendrich) Harris Evans, 94, of Greencastle, passed away on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016. Born June 25, 1922 in Greencastle, she was the daughter of Herman and Freda (Heil) Hendrich. She was a 1940 graduate of Bainbridge High School and Central Business College...

Olympic silver medal diver Steele Johnson and Purdue head diving coach and U.S. Olympic assistant coach Adam Soldati will be the featured speakers at a Thursday, Nov. 17 dinner program sponsored by the Purdue Club of Putnam County. The 6:30 p.m. dinner at Autumn Glen Senior Community is open to the public...

Putnam County Comprehensive Services Inc. began in 1968 as some local residents began to meet to discuss the need for a vocational program for individuals with disabilities in Putnam County. The original corporation was called “The Putnam County Vocational Training Center” and was formally incorporated on Aug. ...

Editor’s note: This is another in a series of features focusing on the 12 partner agencies of the Putnam County United Way. The Putnam County Youth Development Commission remains dedicated to serving the Putnam County community through advocacy for abused and neglected children, diverting youth from the juvenile justice system, educating the community about our most at-risk children, and ensuring issues relating to youth advocacy receive maximum attention by Indiana legislators and the stakeholder community.. ...

Thanksgiving is a time that our nation sets aside to thank God for the many blessings He has given us. However, not everyone in our community has family nearby with which to celebrate. And many do not have the means to purchase food supplies to celebrate Thanksgiving this year...

From bright, shiny Christmas decorations to all kinds of creations like Janice Kays’ custom laser works (at right), the 38th annual Putnam County Extension Homemakers Past Presidents Club Arts and Crafts Show drew a large crowd to the Fairgrounds Community Building Saturday. Dozens of booths offered handcrafted items like wooden toys, quilts, jewelry and even baked goods. The show ended its two-day run Saturday...

Greencastle High School students Dillon Sutherlin (left) and Cecilia Pohlar (right) are honored as GHS Character Education Program winners for the month of October. GHS Assistant Principal Jennifer Finnerty makes the presentation. Sutherlin, a freshman, and Pohlar, a senior, were selected from among 27 student nominees by teachers and staff for exhibiting uncommon respect. ...

PUTNAMVILLE — The Putnamville District of the Indiana State Police is soliciting help from local runners and walkers to raise money for an organization known in Indiana as “Bolt for the Heart.” The organization will then utilize all monies raised and in turn, purchase AEDs for troopers patrolling our roadways. ...

The Putnam County Public Library invites everyone to join in sampling plant-based foods at its “Try It, You’ll Like It” food sampler/lunch program on Tuesday, Nov. 15. The free program is scheduled from 11:30 a.m to 1 p.m. at the library, 103 E. Poplar St., Greencastle...

Ridpath Primary School will host its sixth annual Ridpath Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 12. Bazaar hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vendor applications are still being accepted. Vendors can contact Suzanne Funk at suzywallis@gmail.com or call 317-513-5617 to get an application or to ask questions...

The Putnam County Public Library (PCPL)will be offering four computer classes in November. The computer classes being offered are lecture classes instead of the usual hands-on classes and are designed to introduce patrons to the Internet. On Monday, Nov. 14, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Introduction to the Internet will introduce patrons to search engines, browsers and some of the best websites on the Internet...

Ivy Tech Community College is hosting enrollment events this month at its Greencastle Campus, Avon site and Indy West site for the spring 2017 semester, which starts Jan. 17. Ivy Tech will be hosting enrollment events Nov. 10 at the Greencastle Campus, 915 S. Zinc Mill Rd., or Nov. 15 at its Indy West site and Nov. 17 at its Avon site...

Family, friends and patrons wished a fond farewell

Reelsville Water Authority customers from Limedale south to, and including, Seniour Road, including all customers on east and west roads, may experience low to no water pressure from the hours of 10 p.m.-2 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 7 and Tuesday, Nov. 8...

CLOVERDALE -- Cloverdale High School students will host a Veterans Day breakfast and program on Friday, Nov. 11. The Cloverdale FCCLA will be providing the breakfast for any veteran in the early morning. Serving time is 7:15-8 a.m. The CHS Student Council will be hosting a Veterans Day program later in the morning, starting at 10...

The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases Peter Penni III, 29, Bainbridge, Class A misdemeanor driving with a suspended license Citations and Infractions Shellie L. North, 39, Indianapolis, disregarding automatic signal...

RUSSELLVILLE -- The Russellville Community Center will host the second annual Hometown Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Vendors will be participating, selling Amish baked goods, homemade crafts, direct sales and much more. There will be guest appearances of Santa Claus, and food will also be available for purchase...

The North Putnam cheer squad took home the ultimate prize, earning first place in the State Championship in the Varsity D division over the likes of Triton Central (second), Providence (third), Switzerland County (fourth) and Northeast Dubois (fifth). ...

Putnam County 4-H families joined together Sunday afternoon to recognize volunteers and acknowledge the achievement and accomplishments of 4-H members. The highest award in the local 4-H program is the Spirit of 4-H Award which is sponsored by Bittles and Hurt and Hopkins-Rector funeral homes. The 2016 winner is Mariah Huge who was presented with a framed certificate and a cash award Sunday by Eric Bell representing the sponsors...

In a historic election season that has seen some extraordinary twists and turns, a distinguished panel of Indiana journalists, convening at DePauw University’s Watson Forum at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10 -- two days after Election Day 2016 -- will deconstruct national and local elections...

One thing is certain in the District 44 state representative race on Tuesday’s election ballot: You don’t need a crystal ball to predict that the winner will be a local resident. That’s because incumbent Republican Jim Baird, seeking his fourth term in the statehouse, is being challenged by Democrat Kim Fidler, a first-time candidate. Both Baird and Fidler reside in Greencastle...

Like the Porsche slogan suggests, the German-made sports cars are one of a kind, and members of the Central Indiana Porsche Club brought their fancy wheels to Greencastle Saturday morning, visiting Wasser Brewing. The cars were lined up along Vine Street as their owners went inside for lunch and a brew or two...

ELLETTSVILLE — Greencastle controlled the first half of play on Saturday night against Edgewood in high school girls’ basketball, but the Mustangs came out with a vengeance in the second half and came from behind in the final three minutes to post a 46-40 win over the Tiger Cubs...

OBERLIN, Ohio — DePauw University trailed Oberlin after the game’s first two plays from scrimmage, but the Tigers scored the next 26 on the way to a 50-17 North Coast Athletic Conference win on Saturday. DePauw improved to 7-2 overall and 6-2 in the NCAC, while Oberlin dropped to 0-9 overall and 0-8 in the conference...

Sheriff's Department * At 6:08 a.m. on Tuesday, Hope E. Cooksey, 40, Brazil, was eastbound on U.S. 40 near County Road 550 South in a 2013 Nissan Juke. She told Deputy Virgil Lanning she was in the left lane and observed a truck in the right lane. Cooksey said as she approached the pickup it veered into the left lane, with its bumper hitting her grille...