Stories from Monday, February 5, 2018

Dr. Frank Walker Gilmer, the well-known professor, passed away on Jan. 22, 2018, after a long illness. He and his wife, Peggy had been residents of Greencastle since 1963. The family of Dr. Gilmer would like to announce that there will be a memorial service on Thursday, Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Greencastle...

CLOVERDALE -- A Canadian semi driver, who reportedly left the scene of an Interstate 70 accident that injured a teenage driver late Saturday night, was arrested in Putnam County, Indiana State Police at Putnamville reported. The incident unfolded about 11:30 p.m. Saturday near the State Road 46 exit in the eastbound lanes of I-70 in Vigo County...

Marjorie Pearl Bowman, 84, Greencastle, passed away Friday, Feb. 2, 2018 at Mill Pond Health Campus. Marjorie was born in Indianapolis on April 13, 1933, the daughter of Victor Williams and Helen (Birily) Fausey. Mrs. Bowman worked in the Bookkeeping Department for First National Bank of Cloverdale until her retirement in 1982. She also worked as cafeteria manager for Cloverdale High School for many years...

The DePauw University Permanent Art Collection houses more than 200 "portraits," the majority of which have never been on display during their time with the university. "Controlled Identity," a new exhibit that opened this week at DePauw's Richard E. Peeler Art Center, offers a space and a time for such objects to not only be seen, but to be showcased...

If you're planning to take U.S. 40 through Hendricks County anytime Tuesday, it might be a wise idea to consider another route. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced that U.S. 40 traffic will be stopped for approximately 15 minutes at numerous intervals on Tuesday, Feb. 6, beginning after 8 a.m...

DePauw School of Music Events Week of Feb. 5--11 Faculty Select Series: Tony Weinstein and Karina Avanesian-Weinstein, piano All-Tchaikovsky Program: "Chez Monsieur Pierre" Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018 7:30 p.m. Green Center, Thompson Recital Hall www.eventbrite.com/e/faculty-select-seri......

Increased pedestrian and vehicular traffic activity in the downtown area may result in two of Greencastle’s more bewildering intersections becoming simpler to navigate as four-way stops in the near future. When the Greencastle City Council conducts its February regular session, beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday at City Hall, it is poised to consider first reading of Ordinance 2018-1, designating new four-way stop intersections at Vine and Franklin streets and at Indiana and Walnut streets...

CLOVERDALE ­­— Having driven at least 11 miles while missing a tire on his box truck, a Camby man was arrested early Friday morning for operating while intoxicated. With the resulting flying sparks and road gouges, it is unclear how 25-year-old Bryan Eli Sical-Estrada kept the vehicle on the road for so long, especially after he tested at .15 blood alcohol content on a blood test...

On Friday, March 16, an estimated 20-25 children from Putnam County families will be able to receive free dental services ranging from dental screenings and cleanings to sealants and fillings or more as part of the national Give Kids a Smile Day. Give Kids a Smile (GKAS) Day is normally scheduled nationally in the month of February during Children’s Dental Health Month. ...

With DePauw University Winter Term at an end, Jazz at the Duck will make its return for second semester on Thursday, Feb. 8. Jazz at the Duck takes place from 8:30-10:30 p.m. each Thursday that DePauw is in session at the Fluttering Duck inside the Inn at DePauw, 2 W. Seminary St., Greencastle...

Sheriff’s Department A Cloverdale woman was arrested Friday evening for allegedly driving with a minor in the car while her blood alcohol content was nearly three times the legal limit. At 4:04 p.m. Deputy Brian Helmer was on patrol in the area of 4421 S. U.S. 231 when he observed a southbound 2000 Chevrolet Blazer leave the road and hit a guardrail on the west side of the road before continuing southbound...

The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases Kristina K. Edwards, 34, Cloverdale, Level 6 felony driving while intoxicated endangering a person with a passenger less than 18 years of age, Class A misdemeanor driving while intoxicated with a BAC of .15 or more, Class A misdemeanor driving while intoxicated endangering a person...

Autumn Glen Assisted Living will host its fifth annual Valentine Wine and Chocolate event on Thursday, Feb. 15. Music will be provided by Joe Clymer. The event, which is open to the public, is set for 5-7 p.m. at Autumn Glen, located at 98 N. 10th St., Greencastle...

RUSSELLVILE -- The Russellville Volunteer Fire Department extend a special invitation to the public to attend a spaghetti supper which will be served this Saturday, Feb. 10 from 4 - 8 p.m. at the Russellville Community Center. Also on the menu will be garlic Texas toast, tossed salad, applesauce, desserts and drinks...

Purdue University and Kentucky State University (KSU) will hold a free webinar for sheep and goat producers on Thursday, Feb. 15 from 7-9 p.m. The theme of the program is animal health and the three bad “C’s” – 1) Coccidia; 2) Caseous Lymphadenitis; and 3) Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis...

Ivy Tech Community College has unveiled its new, statewide five-year strategic plan, “Our Communities. Your College. Pathways for Student Success and a Stronger Indiana.” The plan features seven goals: Student Success, Recruitment and Enrollment, Completion, Workforce, Employee, Financial and Community. The plan also seeks to have Ivy Tech students earn 50,000 credentials per year through 2023 via high quality certifications, certificates and degrees, aligned with Indiana’s workforce needs...

It all began with the goal of having a Christmas concert in the Greencastle community. We set our date for the concert and decided to invite women to come and join us to sing three songs for our Christmas concert. After dazzling them with our sensational singing, charm, fun and can-do attitude, we’d see if they would want to join along as our sisters in song. (I mean, who wouldn’t?)...

With days remaining until the filing period closes, Republicans now have a candidate for each county office set to appear on the May primary ballot. Jill Bridgewater of Greencastle will seek re-election to her District 2 post on the Putnam County Council, making her the first candidate from either party to file in the district...

CLAYTON — The South Putnam Eagles overcame tired legs and foul problems to win their second consecutive Class 2A Sectional 44 girls basketball title. The Eagles jumped out to commanding lead and were able to hold on against the host Cascade Cadets to win 64-55 and advance to the regional. The balanced Eagles put four players in double figures and forced the Cadets into a poor shooting night to get the back-to-back titles...