Stories from Friday, December 7, 2018

DePauw University is planning a reception on Saturday to honor women’s basketball coach Kris Huffman, who won her 600th career game earlier this season. A pre-game recognition ceremony will take place prior to Saturday’s 1 p.m. tipoff against Oberlin in North Coast Athletic Conference action, and a post-game celebration will be in the Lilly Center lobby...

The fourth perpetrator of an April 2017 home invasion in Madison Township will not go to trial. On Thursday, Daltyn Randolph, 21, Plainfield, agreed to plead guilty to Level 2 burglary with a deadly weapon. In turn, the other eight charges against Randolph were dropped, including a Level 1 felony charge of burglary with a deadly weapon resulting in serious bodily injury...

Marion Clifford Cook, 88, of Ladoga, passed away Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018 at his residence. He was born Jan. 22, 1930 in Morning View, Ky., to Jesse C. and Mamie L. (Cope) Cook. His first wife, Marcia A. Cook, passed away Feb. 2, 2005. He married Jo Ann Peffley (Overholser) Cook on Nov. 5, 2005...

Valeta May, 71, of Greencastle, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018 peacefully at home with her family at her side. She was born Oct. 10, 1947 in Terre Haute to Lloyd and Frances Zenor (Morgan). Valeta is survived by her daughter, Megan May; three grandchildren, Trey, Jacob and Nevaeh; sisters Velma Yettman of Texas, and Ginny Stanton (John) of Crawfordsville; brother Steve Zenor (Becky) of Terre Haute; one nephew; several nieces; and many great-nieces and great-nephews...

WorkOne Western Indiana has set its orientation session for workers dislocated by the recent closure of Dixie Chopper in Fillmore. The Thursday, Dec. 20 will introduce former Dixie Chopper employees to the variety of programs and services offered at no cost by WorkOne and its parent agency, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development...

Winners in the annual Greencastle Park and Recreation Department’s Gingerbread and Brickmania Holiday Challenge pose with their creations and their awards following judging Thursday night at City Hall.

Hoosiers can usher in 2019 with other outdoor lovers at one of the many First Day Hikes offered Jan. 1 at Indiana’s state parks. First Day Hikes are a healthy way to start 2019 and a chance to get outside, exercise, enjoy nature and connect with friends...

Author Frank L. Gertcher will make an appearance at Putnam County Public Library on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Gertcher will be reading from his book, “The Dark Cabin Murders.” The book is about a Civil War-era murder mystery and includes detective work, romance, and insight into the nature of good and evil...

Danville -- On Thursday, Dec. 13, author Larry Tippin will discuss his book, “The Betrayal of Pearl Bryan; Unraveling the Gilded Age Mystery that Captivated a Nation.” The program will held at the Danville Public Library’s program room, starting at 2 p.m. Books will be available for purchase...

State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle), elected to his first term in the Indiana House of Representatives last month, has been selected to serve on the House Agriculture and Rural Development Committee. Baird was also appointed to the House Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development Committee and the House Environmental Affairs Committee...

Due to lack of a quorum Thursday night, the Greencastle Board of Park Commissioners’ December meeting has been rescheduled. The Park Board, which normally meets the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, will meet instead at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10 at Deer Meadow Primary School...

Only a few reservations remain for the Greencastle Parks and Recreation Department’s Breakfast with the Grinch. The program is set for 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 at Putnam Inn in Greencastle. Cost is $10 per person. Registration can be done on line at www.greencastleparks.com...

County Jail Seven people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Friday • At 12:03 a.m. Myron A. McCord, 34, Gaston, was taken into custody on a local theft warrant. • At 12:03 a.m. Michael David Snodgrass, 47, Westfield, was housed at the jail on a local warrant...