Stories from Friday, May 19, 2017

CLOVERDALE -- The entire dining area of the Cloverdale Arby’s was destroyed in a Friday-morning fire that kept several area fire departments on the scene for more than five hours. Fire units from Putnam and Owen counties, including Cloverdale Township, Greencastle, Jefferson Township, Putnamville Correctional Facility, Poland, Cataract and Owen Valley, battled the blaze beginning shortly after 7 a.m., with some units remaining on scene past noon...

While most people do their studying abroad in college, two teachers at South Putnam High School have made it possible for high school students to see the world. Vice Principal Zach Love and teacher Brady Rhodes originally created the International Travel Program in 2015 for students in their advanced placement (AP) history and government courses, but since that first trip to London and Paris have decided to extend the opportunity to all upperclassmen to meet a demand still growing two years later.. ...

Sheryl Tremblay, associate professor of communication and theater at DePauw University, is the 2017 recipient of the Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Tucker Jr. Distinguished Career Award. Presented annually by the president of the university to one or more senior members of the faculty since 1988, the Tucker Award is designed to recognize the achievements of those faculty members who have made notable contributions to DePauw by commitment to students, teaching excellence, their chosen disciplines, and service to the university.. ...

Robert "Bobby" Andrews, currently vice president for enrollment management at Westminster College in Fulton, Mo., will become vice president for enrollment management at DePauw University, effective July 1. The appointment of Andrews, described as a seasoned leader with a passion for higher education and inspiring students to achieve their goals, follows a national search...

James Max "Jim" McCarter, 83, of Greencastle, surrounded by his family, entered Heaven's gates and into our Mother's arms on Thursday, May 18, 2017. He was born on Nov. 15, 1933 to Clinton and Lillian (Osborn) McCarter in Martin County, Ind. He graduated in 1952 from Elnora (Ind.) High School...

Lawrence E. (Bud) Thompson, 93, Plainfield, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017 He was born Feb. 4, 1924 in Montgomery County, Ind., to John and Gladys (Stewart) Thompson. He graduated from Roachdale High School in 1942. He was retired after 44 years as a process engineer with Federal Mogul Corp., Mooresville...

-- Imagination Portal Unplugged, 9 a.m.-noon. -- Community Help Desk, 2-4 p.m. PCPL has technician available to diagnose and help repair computers and electronics. Most problems can be repaired in 20 minutes but if your problem is severe enough, or would take longer than 30 minutes to fix, it is recommended you take it to a professional...

Six people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Friday • At 12:58 a.m. Heather Dawn Stiver, 36, Poland, was lodged at the jail for auto theft. Thursday • At 8:38 p.m. Joshua Lee Kelso, 29, Cloverdale, was taken into custody for failure to appear...

BAINBRIDGE -- As part of the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) School Library Month, April saw a myriad of activities for teachers and students alike inside the media center at North Putnam High School. The annual, month-long event was dedicated to encouraging students to read and utilize the many resources typically found inside a school library...

The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Samantha N. Hanners, 26, Greencastle, Class A misdemeanor battery resulting in bodily injury Cory E. Smith, 31, Fillmore, Class A misdemeanor possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance, Class C misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia...

Each year the Greencastle Elks Lodge 1077 designates members’ children and grandchildren to receive grants from the lodge...

The Reception Diagnostic Center (RDC) recently recognized VICKI SUTHERLIN for her 35 years of dedicated service to the State of Indiana. Vicki joined the Department of Correction on June 27, 1982 working at Central Office microfilming offender packets. She then transferred to the Indiana Boys School as a secretary, working there until 1991 when she transferred to RDC...

Greencastle Christian Church will host Camp Discovery for elementary students on June 12-16. Open to all first- though fifth-graders, Camp Discovery takes place daily from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the church, 620 Primrose Lane. The registration fee is $20, however scholarships are available. The last day to register is June 2...

Bob and Marilyn Jackson will celebrate their 66th wedding anniversary on Saturday, May 27. The Jacksons’ family and friends would like to send them “love and best wishes on the occasion of your 66th wedding anniversary.”

An Indiana Blood Center blood drive will take place at the Putnam County Courthouse from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 24. Starbucks cards for $5 are guaranteed to those with scheduled appointments. Walk-ins will receive them while supplies last but quantities are limited...

PUTNAMVILLE -- An Indianapolis woman had her plans to visit a Putnamville Correctional Facility (PCF) offender cut short recently when she was arrested on drug charges. Acting on intelligence gathered from within the facility, Correctional Police Officers Fernell McDonald and Esther Hinton met Amanda Harris, 32, after she was processed for a visit to see her incarcerated fiancé...

Julia Mundy played a huge role in Greencastle’s 13-0 high school softball victory over South Putnam on Thursday. The junior pitched a two-hit shutout with five strikeouts and added three singles, four RBI and a run scored offensively as the Tiger Cubs picked up the victory...

ROACHDALE — It’s always nice to have someone you know around when high school seniors go off to college in a new place. For North Putnam’s Jackson Kendall, the familiarity will be even better than usual. Kendall, the top pitcher for the Cougars this season, signed his national letter-of-intent on Friday to play college baseball next spring at Trine University in northeastern Indiana...