Stories from Thursday, July 29, 2021

Outfitted in the crown and sash of 2020 Putnam County Fair Queen Kinzee Wilson, Dillon Sutherlin assists current Queen Gayle Baugh during inaugural adult showmanship event during the Putnam County 4-H Fair Sheep Show. Equal parts comedy hour and serious competition, the event was one of the highlights of Wednesday afternoon at the fair...

Turns out the venerable Putnam County Fairgrounds might not be the Putnam County Fairgrounds at all, but actually the Daggy Memorial Fairgrounds. Who knew? Well, Putnam County Historian Larry Tippin, for one. He unearthed that fact in his fastidious research on the history of the Putnam County Fair, which he presented as the keynote speaker Wednesday at the annual Family Fun Day program at the fair...

Lily is a graduate of Cloverdale and participated in two sports, cross country and track. ——— Banner Graphic: How important are sports to you, and what have you learned from them? Lily Monnett: “Sports are pretty important. I like to stay active and both cross country and track taught me how to work hard.”...

With summer nearly over and the 2021-22 school year ready to begin, Greencastle still had a vacancy in its girls’ varsity basketball head coaching slot that had been open since mid-May with the departure of former head coach Kellie Kirkhoff to Whiteland Community...

It seems like a long time for some and not enough time for others but Friday marks the opening of the 2021-22 IHSAA fall sports season as girls’ golfers around the state hit the range and putting greens ahead of the new season, which begins right away next Monday with Greencastle’s visit to Monrovia...

With a little something for everybody, Family Fun Day at the 2021 Putnam County Fair was a big hit Wednesday. With auctioneer Jeff Rich, who also served as this year’s Fair Parade grand marshal, getting ready for bidders, 2021 Fair Queen Gayle Baugh struts her stuff with one of the 24 donated purses sold this year, encouraging bidders during the annual Purse Auction...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The number of Indiana counties approaching high risk for community spread of COVID-19 nearly quadrupled in one week as an especially contagious coronavirus variant spread throughout the state. Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb cited Indiana’s increased levels of COVID-19 infections as he issued an extension Thursday of the statewide public health emergency until Aug. ...

National Night Out will return to Putnam County on Monday, Aug. 2, albeit with a new location and new guidelines for COVID-19. The 14th-annual event will be at the Putnam County Fairgrounds from 5-8 p.m., following 13 years at Robe-Ann Park. The event will take place rain or shine, with activities moved inside in the event of inclement weather...

Stylishly, the fashion show portion of Family Fun Day at the 2021 Putnam County Fair was a real show stopper Wednesday afternoon. Wearing a 1959 letter sweater is Donna McGinley, who said she went to an all-girl Catholic school, so she waited 60 years to wear a letter sweater...

In the first of three meetings on the matter, members of the Putnam County Commissioners and Putnam County Council are set to discuss plans for the county’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 1 in the Commissioners Courtroom on the first floor of the Putnam County Courthouse...

To the Editor: Greencastle Professional Firefighters Local 5125 would like to thank everyone for the involvement in our 21st-annual golf scramble to support the Hoosier Burn Camp that was held on June 26 at Tiger Pointe Country Club. The Hoosier Burn Camp programs help burn survivors from infancy through young adulthood build self-esteem and realize their highest potential as they overcome the pain and trauma associated with a severe burn injury. ...

BRAZIL — HMSB Insurance already had branches in Rockville and Montezuma in addition to its home base in Greencastle — and increased its customer service area to Brazil recently with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new office in Clay County. HMSB, under the direction of Keith Brackney, has merged with Gasway Insurance at 356 E. National Ave. in Brazil. HMSB purchased Gasway’s business, and Gasway has retired...

INDIANAPOLIS – Hoosiers are invited to attend one or more of a series of public meetings across the state on Aug. 6-7 and Aug. 11 to provide feedback on Indiana’s redistricting process. Indiana is required to redraw its districts for the U.S. House of Representatives, the Indiana House of Representatives and Indiana Senate following the nationwide census every 10 years. ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Fourth District Indiana Congressman Jim Baird (R-Greencastle) has issued reminders to constituents who are planning to travel internationally. “As pandemic-related travel restrictions are lifted, many Hoosiers are taking the opportunity to travel internationally,” Congressman Baird said. “My office provides a variety of resources for constituents and we strive to make these resources as convenient and accessible as possible.”...

One person were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Thursday • At 2:36 a.m. Rex I. Murphy, 45, Greenwood, was lodged at the jail on a warrant for theft. Four recent arrests were reported by Greencastle City Police officers. • At 10:02 p.m. Wednesday, Michael Schafer, 20, Greencastle, was arrested by Officer Jared McDaniel...

BRAZIL — The Brazil Concert Band, under the direction of Matthew Huber, will present On With The Show Sunday, Aug. 1 at 8 p.m. in Forest Park, rain or shine. A wide range of beloved music will include “Poet and Peasant Overture” by Franz Von Suppé and arranged by Henry Fillmore. The featured soloist on alto saxophone will be Diana Joslin in this world-renowned classic work...

Both full-time and part-time employees at the Putnam County Public Library will be getting raises soon. The greater motive is to better attract and retain them in the future. The library’s board of trustees was enthusiastic with Director Matt McClelland presenting a new wage schedule for PCPL employees during its regular meeting Wednesday evening...

Carrie Sue (Bray) Killen, 41, of Crawfordsville, passed away at her residence Wednesday, July 28 with her husband by her side. Carrie was born in Greencastle on Feb. 23, 1980, the daughter of Robert Lee and Louisa (Lewis) Chastain. She was a 1998 graduate of North Putnam High School. She earned her nursing degree from Indiana State University School of Nursing...