Stories from Thursday, August 5, 2021

Greencastle’s Anderson Street neighborhood is losing its rock, one of its cornerstones and a friend to neighbors for nearly the last 50 years. On a drizzly, gray Saturday afternoon, Bob Sedlack, slipping his lanky frame into one of those plastic deck chairs, held court in the “party garage” of his home at the northwest corner of Anderson and Arlington streets as neighbors, friends and associates brought their kids, their grandchildren and even their dogs over to say goodbye...

Indiana Democrats are hitting the road with their American Jobs Plan tour this summer, promising to deliver for Hoosiers and visit all of Indiana’s 92 counties. Tuesday night they rallied at Greencastle’s Robe-Ann Park. In addition to keynote speaker District 3 State Sen. ...

Kadence is a senior at and participates in two sports, golf and tennis. ——— Banner Graphic: How important are sports to you, and what have you learned from them? Kadence Shaner: “I feel they’re important to me because I’ve been playing them for a while. Obviously academics top that as I want to go to school for archeology but they play a huge role in my life. Golf has really impacted me because my grandpa got me into it and I’ve gradually gotten into it and gotten better at it.”...

Much like the other Putnam County schools, North Putnam has several holes to fill in its girls’ golf lineup heading into the 2021 season. How quickly younger players fill the gaps will determine if the Cougars can remain on top of the county standings for a third year running...

South Putnam didn’t get a runner to the semi-state last year, the only county school that missed out on the penultimate week of the cross country season but does bring back a pair of experienced teams to make strides up in the standings in 2021. The Eagles feature four seniors and a junior in its girls’ squad while the boys’ squad returns a balanced squad led by a pair of underclassmen as regional qualifiers...

Samuel “Sam” Alexander Whitaker, 19, of Roachdale, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021. He was born in Indianapolis on Feb. 28, 2002 to Terry L. Whitaker Jr. and Marcile White. Samuel attended North Putnam High School. He was a hard worker and had many different skills. He enjoyed volunteering around the community in various capacities. He recently returned from Panama Beach, Fla., where he had worked at Captain Anderson’s Marina on a fishing boat for several months. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting, watching sunsets and spending time with his family and friends, especially his fiancé...

Allen Dale Wilson, 64, of Poland, passed away on Monday, Aug. 2, 2021 at his residence. Allen was born in Greencastle on June 15, 1957, the son of William Riley and Mary Helen (Miller) Wilson. He was a graduate of Greencastle High School. Mr. Wilson was an over-the-road truck driver for 36 years. He owned and operated his truck and also contracted with Lone Star Trucking...

WAVELAND — Hoosiers can stargaze at the darkest public night sky in Indiana at Shades State Park on Aug. 14 from 10 p.m. to midnight during the park’s Perseid meteor shower star party. The Wabash Valley Astronomical Society will have telescopes set up for visitors to use. Members of the society will help viewers locate constellations, planets and the Milky Way Galaxy, among other celestial objects. The meteor shower should be visible without a telescope...

BRAZIL — On Sunday, Aug. 8, the Brazil Concert Band, directed by Matthew Huber, will present Marching Through the Galaxy at 8 p.m. in Forest Park, rain or shine. The concert will include two John Williams classics, “Star Wars Medley” with “Main Title” and “Princess Leia’s Theme,” arranged by John Tatgenhorst and “Star Wars - The Marches” with “Parade of the Ewoks” and “The Imperial March” arranged by Jerry Brubaker...

The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Hernan M. Garcia-Castellon, Level 6 felony driving while intoxicated endangering a person less than 18 years old, Class A misdemeanor driving with a BAC of .15 or more, Class A misdemeanor driving while intoxicated endangering a person...

Nine people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Tuesday • At 1:35 p.m. Jared T. Robbins, 33, Cloverdale, was taken into custody for a court order. • At 12:37 p.m. Adrian D. Henley Jr., 26, Indianapolis, was housed at the jail on a local warrant...

Community members and local businesses are invited to learn more about the Putnam County Leadership Academy and build its cohort for 2021. The 12-week program will be facilitated by Karen Nelson-Heavin of Heavin College and Career Readiness Services and focus on leadership styles, communication, personal development and community immersion...

Audiences will be welcomed back at DePauw School of Music concerts, productions and guest artist performances this fall. The season will feature the Green Guest Artist Concert Series, Music of the 21st Century, a musical, an opera and Communiversity events...

With just one weekend remaining in the 2021 pool season at the Greencastle Aquatic Center, some interesting statistics are emerging. Admissions and concessions figures through Aug. 3 are approaching a total of $100,000, according to figures provided to the Greencastle Park Board Wednesday night...