Stories from Thursday, January 23, 2020

Gladys M. Fitzsimmons, 89, of Roachdale, went to her Heavenly home Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. She was born on March 17, 1930 in Roachdale to the late Claude and Vernie (Wall) Riddle. On April 30, 1948 in New Winchester, she married Eugene “Mike” Fitzsimmons. He passed away in May 2014...

AVON -- The Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred at approximately 6:30 a.m. Thursday on County Road 100 South, just east of County Road 625 Easst near Avon. Emanuel Charles Walker Jr., 20, of Plainfield, is believed to have been struck by a vehicle that was traveling westbound on County Road 100 South as he was standing at the road’s edge. Walker was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash...

To the Editor: In the musical “Hamilton,” King George III sings “You’ll be back, soon you’ll see” to the colonists he claims as his “loyal, royal subjects.” This came to mind as the Indiana General Assembly returned to town Jan. 6 for the short session...

The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases Brian Graham, 42, Indianapolis, Level 6 felony unlawful possession of a syringe, Class A misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance Tammy Riggen, 38, Plainfield, Level 6 felony unlawful possession of a syringe, Class B misdemeanor possession of marijuana, Class B misdemeanor false informing...

County Jail Fourteen people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Wednesday • At 3:16 p.m. Jason D. Rivers, 41, Greencastle, was taken into custody on a court order. • At 9:54 a.m. Tyler A. W. Livingston, 23, Indianapolis, was housed at the jail for possession of marijuana...

PUTNAMVILLE — An Indiana State Trooper assigned to patrol Putnam County has been promoted to the rank of detective. Master Trooper Ryan Winters has now attained the rank of trooper detective, State Police Supt. Doug Carter announced Thursday. Winters’ responsibilities will include conducting criminal investigations and managing, investigating and processing crime scenes...

Cataract Lake Water Corp. honored the winners of its Christmas coloring contest. The winners were: boys 3-5 years – first place Jeremiah Nees, second place Lucas Frenette; girls 3-5 years – first place Arianna McClure, second place Marley George; boys 6-8 years – first place Sakata Brough, second place Gavin Mann; girls 6-8 years – first place Remington Neuman, second place Brooklyn McClure; boys 9-11 years – first place Brenton Cooper, second place Daylen Hodges; and girls 9-11 years – first place Shi Hall, second place Daylin Miller...

With other trucks already departing the Cloverdale Holiday Inn Express Thursday night, crews from the Cloverdale Township Volunteer Fire Department remain on the scene to make sure there are no further issues.

After making his latest album of acclaimed soul blues in Memphis, Tad Robinson will have the chance to return to western Tennessee to see if the album garnered any awards. Earlier this month, the Blues Foundation announced the 2020 nominations for the Blues Music Awards, with Robinson nominated as the Soul Blues Male Artist of the Year and the album “Real Street” nominated for Soul Blues Album of the Year...

With a goal of “continuous walkability” along Indianapolis Road, city officials are pondering the extension of the sidewalk along the north side of the street. The sidewalk along Indianapolis Road currently ends at Greenwood Drive, the short street that runs along the east side of Auto Zone...

The Putnam County Public Library will soon officially welcome a new director who professes an eye for engagement and collaboration. Matt McClelland, 36, was unanimously approved as PCPL’s new head by the library’s board of trustees during its first regular meeting of 2020 Thursday evening...

Two Greencastle men are accused of four felonies after they allegedly broke into a Floyd Township home Wednesday, battered a man and stole several items. Jaxson W. Duke, 19, and Cole A. Strandberg, 19, were booked in the Putnam County Jail Wednesday evening on charges of robbery, burglary causing bodily injury, battery and residential entry...