Stories from Monday, July 10, 2017

Two elderly females were airlifted to a Terre Haute hospital following a single-vehicle accident Friday morning. At 10:40 a.m. Annabelle S. Rennekamp, 82, Greencastle, was southbound on Manhattan Road in a 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. Rennekamp told Putnam County Sheriff’s Department Capt. Tom Helmer she wasn’t sure what happened but her vehicle left the road and entered a ditch/ravine on the west side of the road...

Hiram "Hamburger" Barger Sr., 89, Greencastle, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Putnam County Hospital. Hiram was born in Saul, Ky., on March 27, 1928, the son of Justis and Mary Barger. He attended Saul Kentucky Schools. Mr. Barger worked as a sign supervisor with the Indiana State Highway Department for more than 34 years, he also worked for Marsh and LoBills Supermarket for more than 14 years, retiring when they closed...

A possible collapsed storm sewer left a gaping hole in South Market Street on Greencastle’s West Side Monday. The problem forced the closure of Market Street between Seminary and Hill streets. The large sinkhole came to light Monday morning when a Republic Services driver could not get his garbage truck through the area around 5 a.m...

Donald Denver Holt, 67, Greencastle, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, July 7, 2017. He was born on Oct. 26, 1949, the son of Arlene and Prentice Eli Holt. Survivors include siblings Linda Dye of Michigan, Lynn Holt of Greencastle and Warren Taylor of Missouri and several nephews and nieces...

Catching up on a few odds and ends as the new school year rapidly approaches: • Several Putnam County athletes are busy this week with special activities. Cloverdale senior-to-be Jalen Moore, the leading returning scorer in the state, participated last weekend in the Prep Hoops Indiana Senior Showcase at Fishers on Saturday. Greencastle’s Colin York was scheduled to participate but was unable to attend due to illness...

PUTNAMVILLE — Kenny Carmichael Jr. was a happy man in victory lane Saturday night at Lincoln Park Speedway. He certainly wasn’t the only one to have a smile on his face at the Putnamville oval. Carmichael had a rocket ship for a race car this weekend and piloted the Jamie Adams-ownded No. 2A to victory lane to win the “Slick Griffin Memorial” race for UMP Super Stocks and the $1,000 winner’s share...

On a blustery opening day of the 2017 season of the South Putnam Youth League, Putnam County Community Foundation Executive Director Elaine Peck presented a check of more than $3,100 to the newly formed youth league. “This check is from the Orville Webb Endowment established by Orville and Frances Webb through their will before they died in 2001 and 2002. This endowment will provide support every year for Belle Union Sports Park for as long as the park exists.”...

The Greencastle Summer Music Festival continues Wednesday, July 12 at 7:30 p.m. in Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church with a performance by the Fifth House Ensemble (5HE). On Wednesday’s concert, the Fifth House Ensemble is going to trace an arc of modern and contemporary classical music with masters and innovators such as Shostakovich, Bohuslav Martinů, George Crumb and Dan Visconti...

The summer season has been business as usual for many 4-H’ers who work on projects, attend meetings/workshops or camps. One suggestion for both parents and youth is to set goals and establish what it is that one is seeking by being involved in a particular activity or event. Be careful to not become so wrapped into the busy nature of the season that the sense of purpose in 4-H or other activities is lost...

The South Putnam School Board heard a report on what infrastructure improvements are needed and their cost during a special meeting on Wednesday. In his report, Dan Sulkoske of Kramer Companies (Brownsburg) said that South Putnam facilities are in good shape for their age, but that all possible maintenance and repair work would cost about $3 million, depending on what subprojects the board chooses to pursue...

RUSSELLVILLE -- Sunday, July 16 the Russellville Community Center will host its annual patriotic picnic dinner starting at noon. The menu consists of sloppy joes, coneys, hot dogs, baked beans, macaroni salad, potato chips, a variety of desserts, iced tea, lemonade, water and pop...

The Putnam County Public Library will host Family Fort Night on Friday, July 14 at 5:30 p.m. Wear your pajamas and build your own special family fort at the library with stories and snacks. Some supplies provided, but feel free to bring pillows, blankets and a flashlight...

The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases Anthony R. Pearson, 48, Greencastle, Level 6 felony driving while intoxicated, Class C misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, Level 6 felony driving with a Schedule I or II controlled substance in the body, two counts Class C misdemeanor driving with a Schedule I or II controlled substance in the body, habitual vehicle substance offender enhancement...

County Jail Six people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Sunday • At 9:30 p.m. Joshua Allen Smith, 34, Greencastle, was lodged at the jail on a warrant for burglary. • At 7:21 p.m. Sarah Faith Burk, 18, Quincy, was taken into custody on a Marion County warrant...

Two elderly females were airlifted to a Terre Haute hospital following a single-vehicle accident Friday morning. At 10:40 a.m. Annabelle S. Rennekamp, 82, Greencastle, was southbound on Manhattan Road in a 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. Rennekamp told Putnam County Sheriff’s Department Capt. Tom Helmer she wasn’t sure what happened but her vehicle left the road and entered a ditch/ravine on the west side of the road...

The annual Putnam County Fair Parade is set for Friday, July 21. The theme this year is “Blue Ribbon Memories.” The Parade Committee encourages everyone to come out to help kick off the 2017 Putnam County Fair. The route is similar to previous years, starting at Wood and Washington streets at 6:30 p.m. ...

FILLMORE -- The Fillmore Town Council approved Resolution 2017-4, which regulates the travel of large vehicles on town streets. The ordinance will be effective as soon as signs designating the route are posted, which may be another month or more. The ordinance states that after “numerous complaints” and “deterioration of the streets,” the town is restricting truck traffic (more than six wheels, more than one rear axle, weighs more than 14,000 pounds empty or loaded, or a semi-tractor of any kind) to Cemetery Road from Main Street (east and west), Right of Way Road to Main Street (east and west) and Main Street to Cemetery Road and Right of Way Road (north and south).. ...

South Putnam Community Schools will open the 2017-18 school year on Friday, Aug. 4, for students in kindergarten through grade 12. All kindergarten students must be five years old on or before Aug. 1 to be eligible to enroll. Students will be in attendance all day on the Aug. 4 and lunch will be served...

A possible collapsed storm sewer left a gaping hole in South Market Street on Greencastle’s West Side Monday. The problem forced the closure of Market Street between Seminary and Hill streets. The large sinkhole came to light Monday morning when a Republic Services driver could not get his garbage truck through the area around 5 a.m...

The body of a 29-year-old Indianapolis kayaker, missing since about 7:15 p.m. Saturday, was recovered Monday morning in Big Walnut Creek, about 600 yards downstream from the dam at the Greencastle Water Department. The victim’s family was at the scene and positively identified him as Timothy Wells, a relatively inexperienced kayaker, according to Indiana Conservation Officers...

Ten young ladies will vie for the title of 2017 Miss Putnam County Fair Queen on Saturday July 15. At night’s end, 2016 Queen Lauren Johnston (center, with sash) will crown the 2017 Fair Queen. The contest will take place at 7 p.m. in the Fairgrounds Community Building. ...