Stories from Monday, October 8, 2018

Charlie’s, the south side Greencastle burger joint owned by Putnam County Comprehensive Services, will close permanently on Sunday. Nov. 11. PCCS Executive Director Andrew Ranck made the announcement publicly via the organization Facebook page on Saturday morning...

Betty Parrish, 82, Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018 and Hendricks Regional Health hospital in Danville. She was born in Putnam County on Feb. 13, 1936 to Samuel and Elizabeth Taylor. She is survived by sons Rick (Sheryle) and Tim, daughter Kathy Harris (Rick) and granddaughter Kristin Harris Nelson (Kevin)...

For the 76th consecutive year, millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni across the country will celebrate National 4-H Week from Oct. 7-13. This year’s theme, Inspire Kids to Do, is a campaign that will give kids more opportunities to do, empowering them with the skills they need to succeed in life and career...

Gathered around the excavator set to bring down the old PNC/Motorama Auto Center the following morning, stakeholders gather recently to celebrate a ceremonial groundbreaking for a new Kentucky Fried Chicken set to go up at the 46 Putnam Plaza location.

Indiana’s Fire Marshal encourages Hoosiers to take fire safety seriously by creating a household evacuation plan and resolving potential fire hazards as part of Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 7-13. This year’s theme, “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware – fire can happen anywhere,” reminds Hoosiers that following a few simple steps can reduce the chances of a fire and help everyone evacuate safely...

There will be a “Living with Low Vision” meeting Tuesday, Oct. 16 at Putnam County Comprehensive Services (PCCS), 630 Tennessee St., Greencastle, from 10-11 a.m. The speaker, a representative from Indiana Homecare Plus, will be discussing its services...

Winners of the $1,200 bill credit grand prize when Parke County REMC conducted its annual meeting during September were Lawrence and Sally Motsch of Roachdale.

City Fire The Greencastle Fire Department responded to 11 recent dispatches: •At 4:51 p.m. on Friday, GFD was dispatched to 413 S. Locust St. for a fire alarm. Firefighters arrived at 4:57 and determined the alarm was due to smoking. The alarm was then reset. GFD left at 5:02 p.m...

With the transition from ISTEP+ to ILEARN ongoing in the state’s attempt to assess Indiana Academic Standards, the Indiana Department of Education recently released the spring 2018 ISTEP+ scores. Putnam County schools showed a mix of gains and losses compared to their 2017 results...

DePauw University will honor its 18th and longest-serving president, Bob Bottoms, Friday, Oct. 12 by dedicating the new alumni and development center that bears his name. The campus and community are invited to attend dedication ceremonies and an open house for the Robert G. Bottoms Alumni and Development Center, located at 201 E. Seminary St., on Friday, beginning at 1:30 p.m...

Tap House 24 officials may have posted on social media this weekend that Sunday, Oct. 21 would be the Greencastle restaurant’s last day of operations, but according to reports, by no means does that mean the end of the local bar. Well-placed reports indicate that yes, Tap House 24 will close on Oct. 21 -- but only for three weeks or more, during which time a new management group is expected to take over, reportedly with a streamlined new menu and new furniture...

Again combining First Friday and the annual Taste of Putnam County lured a large crowd to the courthouse square Friday evening to sample what several local eateries have to offer and enjoy activities and music as well.

Cloverdale takes the best record into the Clasas 2A Monrovia Sectional at 18-9, but three other teams are over .500. Covenant Christian is the defending champion, but graduated 12 seniors from last year’s team and is just 9-19 this season. Tonight’s winner plays South Putnam on Saturday in one semifinal match, while Thursday night’s two winners play in the other semifinal...

NEW MARKET – While it might not have been the result the North Putnam Cougars’ girls’ soccer team had hoped for in its 4-0 loss to Southmont in the Class A Sectional final Cougars’ head coach James Hilton called the season a success. “Sure, it’s not what we wanted but I can’t be prouder of this team,” Hilton said shortly after the loss Saturday afternoon at Southmont. ...

Two teams and several individuals from Putnam County are advancing from the South Putnam Sectional to Saturday’s Ben Davis Regional cross country meet. Greencastle’s Emma Wilson completed a four-year sweep of the individual girls’ title, winning in a time of 18:44.3...

The Greencastle revenge tour hits the road Saturday as sectional champions. Greencastle scored twice in the second half Monday night to defeat West Vigo 2-0 and win the Class 2A sectional for the second year in a row at Dee Monnett Field. “I feel excited. I can’t even describe it. Its immense to win it last year and then to win it this year. We’re almost the same group of guys,” junior Jakob Foss said while teammates posed for pictures and accepted congratulations from family and friends...

The second of two Candidate Forums, featuring persons running in the Nov. 6 general election, is set for Tuesday, Oct. 9 in Watson Forum of the DePauw University Pulliam Center for Contemporary Media, 609 S. Locust St. The 7 p.m. forum, sponsored by the Greencastle League of Women Voters, WGRE Radio and the Banner Graphic, also will be broadcast live on WGRE radio (91.5 FM) and on Greencastle's local cable access Channel 3...