Stories from Monday, September 21, 2020

As tensions continue to flare in the leading up to the general elections this November, both the Republican and Democratic parties are now looking to shore up support for their agendas. Sharing his confidence as to his party’s efforts on this front, U.S. Sen. Todd Young addressed GOP supporters and community leaders during a Pastries and Politics event at 3 Fat Labs Wedding and Event Barn last Friday morning...

Homecoming royalty will be crowned at Greencastle High School on Friday, with senior girls (front from left) Jacie Bumgardner, Mabel Lewis, Lily Richardson and Madison Williams vying for the queen’s crown, while Gabe Hamilton, Nick Sutherlin, Brach Carrington and Logan Carrington face of for king. On the field, the Tiger Cubs kick off with Brown County at 7 p.m.

Along with many hit-and-miss engines and other various implements, approximately 70 tractors took over the Putnam County Fairgrounds on Saturday for the fourth annual Putnam County Antique Tractor and Machinery Show...

Greencastle residents haven’t seen a water rate increase since 2014, but they can expect one by the time we ring in 2021. That’s what the Board of Works was told at its September meeting. Asked the soonest that residents could expect an increase, City Clerk-Treasurer Lynda Dunbar said new rates would be in place Jan. 1...

Suzann Evans Schoenfeld, 82, of Greencastle, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. Born April 18, 1938 in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of Harry and Creta (Clarke) Evans. Sue was a 1954 graduate of Chagrin Falls High School and Wittenburg College in Springfield, Ohio, Class of 1960...

Lovie Jane York, 77, of Ladoga, passed away Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. She was born on June 2, 1943 in Red Boiling Springs, Tenn., to the late Abe and Clarice (White) Likens. On July 22, 1961 in Celina, Tenn., she married William Harrison York. He preceded her in death March 13, 2007...

Herman R. Cox of Cloverdale, said aloha Saturday, Sept. 19 2020 after a long battle with COPD. He was born at home Feb. 10, 1941 to Mary C (Williams) Cox and Jessie L Cox of Cloverdale. He graduated from Cloverdale High School in 1959 and married Elizabeth (Betsy) A. Lancaster June 2, 1963 at Somerset Church...

On Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, Sherri A. Neeley, 66, devoted wife and mother, entered into eternal life with her saviour, Jesus Christ. She was born Dec. 23, 1953 in Troy, N.Y. to Harley C. White (deceased) and Mary F. Birnell (surviving). On Sept. 23, 1996, Sherri married her truest love, E. Gordon Neeley...

It is again time to recognize Putnam County citizens, organizations and businesses for protecting the environment. The Greencastle Commission on Sustainability is seeking nominations for awards that will be presented prior to the Greencastle City Council meeting on Thursday, Nov. 11...

RUSSELLVILLE -- With holding a public hearing a week ago, the Town of Russellville is one step closer in a long process to replace its worn-out water tower. Amy Miller of Cornerstone Grant Management gave an overview for a $700,000 grant the town is seeking through the Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA). The total project is projected to cost $1.32 million, meaning the town would have to cover the remaining $620,000...

The public is invited to join the Putnam County Community Foundation for its first virtual annual meeting Sept. 30. Usually held earlier in the year, the meeting was postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions. Although the event will look a little different this year, the Community Foundation is delighted for the opportunity to open the meeting up to the community...

Meteorological Autumn has begun, with the autumnal equinox following later this month. The National Weather Service and Climate Prediction Center have released its fall advisory data, and Indiana receives a little guidance from this data. Nationally, we prepare for the probable onset of La Nina. ...

The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Matthew R. Hubbard, 36, Roachdale, Level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine, Class B misdemeanor possession of marijuana Jacob D. Cherry, 29, Greencastle, Level 6 felony driving while intoxicated with a prior conviction, Class C misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, Level 6 felony driving with a BAC of .08 or more with a prior conviction, Class C misdemeanor driving with a BAC of .08 or more...

Eleven people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Sunday • At 4:07 a.m. Joseph R. Tiedemann, 37, Cloverdale, was lodged at the jail for battery, disorderly conduct and public intoxication. • At 2:51 a.m., Larry E. Roberts, 51, Greencastle, was taken into custody for driving with a BAC of .08 or more and for driving while intoxicated...

Flu season is just around the corner. Putnam County Hospital completed its first drive-through flu clinic at Putnam Pediatrics and Internal Medicine, Family Medicine of Cloverdale and North Putnam Family Healthcare on Saturday, Sept. 19. There is still time to schedule a drive-up flu shot. ...

The Putnam County Non-Food Pantry will be distributing non-food items from 12 until 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26 at St Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 520 E. Seminary St., Greencastle. This will be a drive-through distribution of products only. Because of safety concerns, lunch will not be served and only pre-packaged bags will be distributed...

BAINBRIDGE — Gleaners food distribution will again be at the Bainbridge Elementary School on South Washington Street as a drive-through event on Saturday, Sept. 26. The event, which runs from 10-11:30 a.m., is open to all in need. No identification or proof of residence is required. Volunteers are needed to help load food boxes into the vehicles...

ROACHDALE — Delta Theta Tau of Roachdale will be serving breakfast and lunch during the annual Roachdale Yard Sales on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Choices will include sausage biscuits, yogurt fruit cups, homemade muffins, hot dogs, Coney dogs, chips, homemade cookies and drinks...

The annual Putnam County Fair Board meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28. in the York Automotive Community Building at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. The evening will include annual business and the election of directors. Due to COVID, the pitch-in dinner portion has been canceled...

Cavorting among the trees at Greencastle’s Robe-Ann Park in advance of the Putnam County Playhouse production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” are fairies (from left) Karen Temple (Cobweb), Ashlee Vitz (Titania), Suzanne Funk (Moth) and Ellie Henry (Mustardseed). The Shakespeare-in-the-park offering is set for 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25-26 in the bandshell in Greencastle’s Robe-Ann Park. Admission is free.

ROACHDALE -- While North Putnam Schools is still anticipating the adoption of its 2021 budget, the corporation now has both its capital project and bus replacement funds set. Corporation Treasurer Tanya Pearson presented the budget again for the board to consider during the North Putnam School Board’s regular meeting last Thursday evening. This was also the public’s opportunity to ask questions about it...