Stories from Monday, February 28, 2022

REELSVILLE — A mobile home in Washington Township was destroyed in a blaze that called upon multiple fire departments late Monday morning. A box alarm was activated at about 11:25 a.m. for a structure fire south of U.S. 40 at 8038 W. CR 875 South. It was later relayed that the home was fully involved...

Celebrating his crowning achievement Friday evening, senior Matthew Goodpaster accepts the accoutrements of the 2022 South Putnam homecoming king. Goodpaster is accompanied by Boston Clark. On the court, the Eagles ultimately fell to Indian Creek in their regular-season finale by a score of 61-47.

Greencastle High School senior Casey Crary, son of Peter and Sharon Crary of Greencastle, has been named a finalist for National Merit Scholarship consideration. This prestigious honor is a testament to Casey’s academic prowess and zest for learning. Being a finalist for the National Merit Scholarship places him in the highest regard among high school students across the entire United States...

DePauw University made an unusual cameo appearance Sunday night on one of the highest-rated cable television dramas, “Billions.” Appearing on the Showtime drama as the physical embodiment of the fictional college “Indiana A&M” -- alma mater of the show’s chief protagonist, Mike Prince (played by Corey Stoll) -- the university is seen in a long static shot focusing on Holton Memorial Quad and its stately Roy O. West Library, Asbury and Harrison hall components...

Try talking to your average 15-year-old about finance and you’d likely expect a blank stare – if you get a look at all. Then again Isaac Hertenstein isn’t your average 15-year-old. Instead, the Greencastle High School student is quite passionate about finance and sharing that passion with others...

Have you ever thought about what it would be like to do anything with one of your senses taken away? While Covid has taken away the sense of smell for many, have you ever thought about having your vision taken away? On Saturday, Feb. 22, I got to experience eating dinner and playing games firsthand at the Blackout Blindness experience at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. ...

ROACHDALE — A 17-year-old driver was trapped for 40 minutes Friday after he rolling his pickup truck multiple times on Bainbridge-Roachdale Road. Levi O’Neal of Roachdale was southbound in the area of County Road 1225 North when he attempted to pass a school bus and lost control due to ice on the road surface...

Lois Elaine Underwood, 97, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, at Meadow Lakes in Moorsville. Lois was born in Pineville, Ky., on May 7, 1924, the daughter of George W. and Erma (Hanville) Harrison. She was a 1942 graduate of Versailles High School...

A number of intriguing exhibits are on display at the Putnam County Museum. The restoration of a number of Elisha Cowgill paintings – along with photos of what the pictures looked like before restoration -- occupy the south wall. Next is a tribute to two Putnam County basketball stars, both of whom attended DePauw University. Troy Greenlee from South Putnam and Brett Hecko of Greencastle High School are highlighted with a number of articles and memorabilia...

ROD LASLEY was recently promoted to chief operating officer of the Indiana Bankers Association. In this position he serves as IBA chief financial officer, plus is responsible for oversight of all of the Association’s business practices, member engagement and corporate communications. Lasley also serves as president of two for-profit companies owned by the IBA...

United Way of Central Indiana will give away books and host a reading event this week at the Putnam County Public Library for Read Across America Day. Volunteers with United Way’s Real Men Read program will read to children and families from 4-5 p.m. Thursday, March 3, in the library’s children’s room. The program will feature a double-header reading of “Be You!” by Peter Reynolds and “The Good Egg” by Jory John and Pete Oswald...

Dear Putnam County: On behalf of Team No. 9, we wish to thank you to everyone who either voted for or sponsored our team for the Lip Sync Battle on Saturday, Feb.12, sponsored by the Putnam County Youth Development Commission and Concepts the Cabinet Shop...

Four people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Sunday • At 5:34 p.m. Mary E. Walker, 38, Terre Haute, was lodged at the jail for auto theft. Saturday • At 11:45 p.m. Cody A. Airhart, 32, Indianapolis, was taken into custody for driving with a suspended license...

Putnam County Beekeepers Association is hosting a beginners beekeeping class on Saturday, March 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at DePauw University’s Sustainability Farm. The course covers what you need to get started with beekeeping and is taught by Bob Gruener, a beekeeper with more than 25 years of experience...