Stories from Sunday, November 20, 2016

Jacqueline "Jackie" Jones, 79, Roachdale, passed away at Avon Health and Rehabilitation on Friday morning, Nov. 18, 2016. She was born on Aug. 12, 1937 to Ocie R. and Bernice C. England Gray in Newman, Ill. She was a 1955 graduate of Avon High School...

Editor’s note: The following is another in a series of article featuring the partner agencies of the Putnam County United Way. “Thankful for the service. I’ve been here only three weeks, as a last option because nothing else helped. No family, homeless, complete isolation and feelings of hopelessness. ...

The Putnam County 4-H Horse and Pony Club held its annual awards banquet last month.

The annual Turkey Trot beginning from the All American Karate Academy is set for 8 a.m. on Thanksgiving day, Thursday, Nov. 24. This fun run/walk/trot is for health and the community. It is not a race. All participants are invited to go their own distance and pace...

Editor’s note: The following is another in a series of articles featuring the partner agencies of the Putnam County United Way. Imagination Library, a beloved literacy program for local children, started and made famous by renowned country singer Dolly Parton, was started locally by The Friends of the Putnam County Public Library in 2011, is proudly serving children in every township in Putnam County...

Implementing farm energy-efficiency measures can be an easy way to help your bottom line and serve as an entry point to the sustainability conversation for your farm. Learn to take control of your energy costs, save money with an energy audit, success stories, and how it pays to upgrade your equipment at the Technology in Agriculture – Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy program on Dec. 9...

BAINBRIDGE -- U-Haul Company of Indiana has announced that Greg Adams Motorsports and Storage has signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Bainbridge community. Greg Adams Motorsports and Storage at 1494 W. U.S. 36, approximately a quarter-mile east of U.S. Highway 231, will offer U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, support rental items and in-store pick-up for boxes...

Four Putnam County high school seniors have been named as finalists for the Putnam County Community Foundation’s 2017 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar. This prestigious award goes to an outstanding graduating high school senior in Putnam County. The Lilly Endowment Community Scholar will be awarded a full-tuition scholarship, including a $900 yearly book stipend, for four years to any accredited school in Indiana...

BAINBRIDGE -- After some debate amongst the school board and with members of the audience Wednesday during the district’s monthly public session at North Putnam High School, upcoming post-prom activities will not only be hosted at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds, but will also feature magician Richard Darshwood...

Greencastle is getting its first new housing addition in several years, which means Putnam County homebuyers now have more options in the local housing market. Whispering Winds is a new 30-acre subdivision among mature trees and fields near the Ivy Tech Community College campus on Greencastle’s southeast side...

The Putnam County Bicentennial Committee has announced the local Indiana Bicentennial Celebration capstone event. Putnam County history and local talent will be on display in celebration of Indiana’s bicentennial on Sunday, Dec. 11 from 1-4 p.m. at the Putnam County Courthouse...

Seasons are beginning for Putnam County’s wrestling and swimming teams, and several talented athletes are looking to have big seasons on the mat and in the pool. Here is a look at each team: • Greencastle — Coach Kent Menzel considers the Tigersharks as being in a rebuilding phase, but still in “solid” shape for this year...

Cloverdale claimed third place in the Putnam County girls’ basketball tournament on Saturday night, defeating North Putnam 55-19 in the consolation game. The Clovers outscored North Putnam 13-2 in the first quarter, and extended their lead to 26-5 at halftime and 40-11 after three quarters...

The DePauw University women’s basketball team rode an 18-2 first quarter into a 52-47 win over Rose-Hulman on Saturday in the championship game of the DePauw Tipoff Tournament. Maya Howard led DePauw with 12 points and eight rebounds. She was the only Tiger to score in double figures, while 11 different Tigers scored...

Saturday: vs. Eastern Greene Game time: 1:30 p.m. at Cloverdale History: Eastern Greene won 48-37 at home last year and has won the last four meetings. Scouting report: The Thunderbirds are 2-2, defeating Oldenburg Academy 40-36 and Providence Cristo Rey 66-10 and losing 56-29 to Morristown and 52-35 to Trinity Lutheran. They will play at Owen Valley today...