Stories from Friday, January 15, 2021

After beating Sullivan Monday night, Greencastle turned around to face another crucial WIC boys’ basketball contest against North Putnam Friday night at McAnally Center. In what will be a tune-up for the Putnam County Classic in a months’ time, the Tiger Cubs and Cougars slugged it out but the final two minutes solely belonged to the visitors, who closed the game on a 9-0 run to knock the hosts out of the conference title race 61-51...

With its first meeting of the year focused on reorganization, the South Putnam School Board will have new leadership for 2021. The board addressed other housekeeping items during this first meeting held Wednesday evening. After a motion made by Anthony Heavin, the board voted to instate Craig Newby as the board president and Hollie Hutcheson as the vice president. Wes Hacker will retain his post as board secretary...

Florence Losin, 95, of Greencastle, passed away on Jan. 14, 2021 at Asbury Towers Retirement Community. Florence was born in Niagara Falls, N.Y., on Dec. 9, 1925, the daughter of John and Anna Kozlowski. She was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School...