Stories from Thursday, July 1, 2021

As local emergency agencies and well-wishers gather along State Road 240, the body of the Spc. Michael Hook is escorted into Greencastle by Patriot Guard Riders as well as officers from the Greencastle Police Department, Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and Indiana State Police...

Greencastle Arts Council recently presented four local youth artists with banners that displayed their designs on light poles around the Putnam County Courthouse and adjacent streets. “We ART Putnam County” Banner Campaign kicked off on Feb. 9 and concluded with a celebration event honoring all those who sponsored, contributed and worked toward this project...

Mitchell is a graduate of South Putnam and participated in one sport, football. ——— Banner Graphic: How important are sports to you, and what have you learned from them? Mitchell Bock: “Sports are pretty important to me. When it came to conditioning, you’re working towards something as an individual or as a group and you have to hold yourself accountable. Most of the work is done off the field and it shows how much effort you’re willing to put into yourself and the team...

Wabash College goes by the moniker of the Little Giants. Adding a player like Mitchell Bock helps reinforce the image after the South Putnam tackle committed his blocking skills to the football program starting in the 2021-22 school year. Bock said the school’s standard of success was a draw as was the chance to broaden his academic desires...

If you’re looking for Nick Sutherlin this summer, check a baseball field. Chances are pretty good you’ll find the Greencastle graduate on a ball diamond as anywhere else with the Olney Central College commit barely finishing his high school season before jumping straight into summer ball...

This Sunday, July 4, Gobin Church will welcome acclaimed writer, speaker and pastor Jonathan Martin to preach during both the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. worship services. Martin is the author of two critically acclaimed books, “Prototype” and “How to Survive a Shipwreck.” His forthcoming book from Baker Publishing Group is set for release in summer 2022...

Robert Lee (Bob) Crawley passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 surrounded by his family and holding the hand of the love of his life, Bonnie. Born in Greencastle, Bob was the son of Glen Crawley and Anna Marie (Higgins) Crawley. He was a United States veteran, serving in the Army National Guard. Bob also worked at DePauw University for 32 years, retiring in 2001...

To the Editor: Habitat for Humanity would like to thank all of those who participated in our second-annual golf scramble held on June 18. Specifically, we would like to thank all our hole sponsors who helped raise $2,090 (net profit); Hammer & Company, CPAs; English Family Farms; Kiwanis; Endeavor Communications; HMSB Insurance; First Baptist Church; First National Bank; Greencastle and Cloverdale McDonald’s, the Tenzer Hub for Entrepreneurship; Distinct Web Design; Putnam County Hospital; F.C. ...

After receiving reports of sick and dying birds, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources is recommending Indiana residents cease feeding all birds statewide. Bird feeders, bird baths and other sources that encourage the congregation of wild birds should be taken down or discontinued. Feeders and baths should be cleaned with 10 percent bleach solution and stored until more information is available...

Eleven people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Thursday • At 6:57 a.m. Michael C. Oldham, 31, Fillmore, was lodged at the jail for battery. Wednesday • At 10:02 p.m. Keven D. Crowe, 29, Greencastle, was taken into custody for resisting law enforcement and disorderly conduct...

The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Kevin M. Bippus, 34, Indianapolis, Level 6 felony theft, Level 6 felony unlawful possession of a syringe, Class C misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia Thomas V. Swink, 39, Cloverdale, Level 6 felony battery committed in the presence of a child less than 16 years of age...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — House Agriculture Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture and Research Ranking Member Jim Baird (R-Greencastle) addressed Wednesday’s hearing called “Supply Chain Recovery and Resiliency: Small Producers and Local Agricultural Markets.”...

Purdue Extension health and human sciences educator Abbi Sampson will host a free cooking demonstration class in August at the Putnam County Public Library. Participants will learn about better eating choices and making healthy, quick and low-cost meals in four interactive sessions...

HOLLANDSBURG -- Cecil M. Harden Lake at Raccoon State Recreation Area will hold its annual fireworks celebration at dusk (10 p.m.) Saturday, July 3. All DNR events are being held using the state’s COVID-19 guidance and precautions, including social distancing, sanitation procedures, safe food service and masks required where applicable...

Georgia Lea Craig, 93, of Greencastle, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family. Georgia was born in Greencastle on Dec. 17, 1927, the daughter of Russell and Mary (Alexander) Beams. She was a graduate of Bainbridge High School...

Boaters preparing for Independence Day weekend should be aware that Indiana Conservation Officers will be on high alert for violations of boating-under-the-influence laws as part of Operation Dry Water. Operation Dry Water, a year-round program, will be in heightened effect July 2–4...

A total of 144 DePauw student-athletes have earned recognition from the North Coast Athletic Conference as members of the league’s 2020-21 Academic Honor Roll. Student-athletes must be at least a sophomore on an active roster in a sport sponsored by the conference and hold a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or higher...