Stories from Friday, September 18, 2020

The Indiana high school football seasons enters Week 5 of its nine-week regular season tonight. Cloverdale travels to North Putnam in a Putnam County and Western Indiana Conference clash, with both teams eager to pick up their first win of the season...

On a homecoming night at South Putnam like none other, senior Ayanna Nees celebrates being crowned 2020 homecoming queen. The daughter of Abbigail and Philip Ellis, Ayanna is escorted by Gabriel Langley, son of Lynette and Jessie Langley. On the field Friday, the Eagles defeated Edgewood 42-0.

Audrey T. Hammond, 93, passed from this life and went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sept. 11, 2020. Audrey was born Nov. 6, 1926 to Lonzo Taylor and Flora (Mink) Taylor in Reading, Ohio. She was raised in Ohio and Kentucky before moving to Indiana...

Cloverdale’s volleyball team broke into this win column early this week with a pair of victories. On Monday, the Clovers won 25-20, 25-20 and 25-23 at North Central. Stat leaders were: Kills: Ashlynn Basore. 11, Alexa Wynia. 5 Digs: Ashlynn Basore 13, Emma Hunter 10, Chloe Sprinkle 9...

Evan Steffy is a senior at South Putnam and participates in swimming. ——— Banner Graphic: How important are sports to you, and what have you learned from them? Evan Steffy: “Sports are extremely important to me. Since I was really young, sports have been a key part of my life. ...

CLOVERDALE — North Putnam won its third consecutive Putnam County girl’s golf title Monday night at Clover Meadows golf course. The Cougars edged South Putnam by one stroke to win with a 203 score. Greencastle’s Molly Ramey earned the individual championship by carding a 44...

Rose “Rosie” Marie Criss, 86, of Reelsville, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020 in her residence. She was born on Dec. 3, 1933 in Clay County, to Basil Ellis and Enid (Brush) Ellis. Rosie was a 1952 graduate of Blackhawk High School. On Sept. 18, 1954 she married the love of her life, Walter Criss...

With funding from the Dr. James Elrod Fund at the Hendricks County Community Foundation, the Putnam County Public Library has purchased materials to offer from a Library of Things. The Library of Things is a collection of items that are unconventional to libraries, but may be of use to the community. They can include kitchen appliances, tools, crafting supplies, outdoor games, board games and other items. These are loanable just like any other library material...

The Greencastle Parks and Recreation Department has several programs coming up in the next few months and would love for residents to take part. Through September, yoga in the park is held every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. The classes are led by Colleen McCracken and Gigi Jennewein and are by donation. Every dollar helps the Park Department continue holding our free programs...