Stories from Monday, March 21, 2022

Having employed in excess of 500 people as recent as 2019, the International Automotive Components plant in Greencastle had less than 10 remaining as of Monday. With 56 people laid off on Friday, March 18, the local IAC plant ceased production. UAW Local 2382 President Jason Waller said many of these were 25-to-34-year employees of the plant...

A Russellville woman died in an ATV accident Thursday in Clinton Township. At 7:18 p.m., Putnam County sheriff’s Deputy Robert Soilleux was called to 4616 N. CR 850 West regarding a female falling from a moving vehicle. Soilleux arrived at the scene to find Jordan Berry, 32, Russellville, identifying himself as the driver of a 2018 Polaris Ranger ATV...

With the completion of the winter sports season, the All-WIC Winter Sports Teams have been announced. In total, 29 Putnam County athletes were either named to or earned All-WIC honors this winter. Boys’ and girls’ basketball players were chosen by the coaches of the WIC while wrestlers and boys’ and girls’ swimmers were named All-WIC members based on their respective conference meets...

Part of an effort to mitigate overdose deaths locally, a “NaloxBox” unit is unveiled at the Putnam County Public Library Monday afternoon. Present for the occasion are (from left) John and Lynn Dunning, Nicole Benassi, Putnam County Recovery Coalition Founder Sheila Holloway, Adrianna and Lori Mitchell, Library Director Matt McClelland and Mental Health America of Putnam County Executive Director Karen Martoglio...

Long in the works as a federal aid bridge project, the replacement of Bridge 276, which carries Saddle Club Road (County Road 400 West) over the CSX Railroad in Madison Township is set to begin soon...

The Greencastle Arts Council, in collaboration with the Putnam County Museum, announces that it is now accepting submissions to the 2022 Putnam County Adult Visual Arts Exhibition. Begun only three years ago, with countywide support the exhibit gratefully has grown into an annual event. This year’s exhibit will open to the public on July 9 and run through Sept. 24, at the Putnam County Museum (PCM), 105 N. Jackson St. in Greencastle. Deadline for submission of artwork is May 16...

It’s always a bit of fun to see local people, places and things pop up in television settings. Remember when a character on the old series “Joan of Arcadia” suggested the group “eat at Marvin’s.” Tracking down that connection was like being a private investigator. Turned out one of the assistants was a DePauw University graduate, well versed in garlic cheeseburgers, or GCBs by Marvin’s lingo...

After months of deliberation, Putnam County officials are finalizing a list of causes to receive funding through American Rescue Plan Act funds. Last July, the county learned it was set to receive $7,298,697 in ARPA funds over a two-year period. At that time, officials formed an advisory board composed of Commissioners Rick Woodall and Tom Helmer as well as County Council members Dave Fuhrman, Stephanie Campbell and Jay Alcorn...

The Putnam County Prosecutor’s Office has filed criminal charges totaling nearly a half-million dollars in ongoing local non-support cases, including one case of more than $50,000. Prosecutor Tim Bookwalter was admittedly surprised to see the 22 non-support cases total $453,403.62 after they were added up...

A boil order for Big Walnut Water customers, in place since early last week, was lifted on Friday.

Greg Ray Adams, 58, of Greencastle, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022. He was born Sept. 28, 1963 in Anderson, the son of Robert and Priscilla (Lee) Adams. They moved to Greencastle in August of 1971. Greg went to Fillmore, Greencastle and Cascade school systems...

Louise Reinecke, 90, of Rhinebeck, N.Y., passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at her home. Born on May 31, 1931, in Chicago, Ill., she was the daughter of Presbyterian minister Herman Reinecke and classical soprano Madaline (Seibert) Reinecke. Louise married Roger Gustavsson (1930-2016) in 1957 in New Haven, Ct...

Mattie Faye (Schell) Hensley, 90, of Kings Mountain, Ky.,, formerly of Bainbridge, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at her daughter’s residence. Born Sept. 3, 1931 in Laurel County, Ky., she was the daughter of Taft and Luanna (Burkhart) Schell...

Peggy Lou Miller, 88, of Greencastle, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Born April 9, 1933 in Belle Union, she was the daughter of Edward and Elma (Wallace) Schulz. She was a graduate of Belle Union High School. Peggy retired from the Putnam County Hospital, where she had worked as the business manager. She also worked with Re/Max and Coldwell Baker selling real estate for several years...

Crabgrass is probably one of the most hated weeds around Indiana. It is a summer annual weed that germinates when soil temperatures are around 60 degrees Fahrenheit. It is a grass weed that emerges from the ground with a single blade at first and has a fibrous root system. Due to how annoying it can be, it is important you understand the various ways to control it from overtaking your lawn...

AVON -- Work is scheduled to begin on or after Wednesday, March 30 on the added travel lanes project on U.S. 36 in Avon, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced. Traffic will be shifted to the south side of U.S. 36 so work can begin in the westbound lanes. Work is scheduled to be done overnight between the hours of 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. through Friday, April 1...

The Putnam County Non-Food Pantry, hosted by St Andrew’s Episcopal Church, will be distributing non-food items from noon until 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, at the church at 520 E. Seminary St. in Greencastle. This will be a drive-through distribution of products only. Because of concerns about safety, only pre-packaged bags will be distributed, so there won’t be a choice of items. Sack lunches will be distributed at this March distribution. Easter treat bags will be provided for the children...

BAINBRIDGE — Gleaners food distribution will again be at the Bainbridge Elementary School on South Washington Street as a drive-through event on Saturday, March 26. The event, which runs from 10 a.m. until food runs out, is open to all in need. Volunteers are needed by 9 a.m. to help with loading boxed food items and traffic control...

DePauw University is planning temporary road closures at the Pulliam Center for Contemporary Media Building (corner of South Locust Street and East Olive Street) and the library project (South Indiana Street between West Hill Street and West Larabee Street) over DePauw spring break next week (March 26-April 3)...

ROACHDALE — In recognition of National Ag Day, Tri-County Bank and Trust Co. and the Independent Community Bankers of America are celebrating the contributions of America’s local farmers, ranchers and agricultural enterprises. “At TCB, we recognize the essential role of agriculture, which is central to our country’s health and prosperity,” said Chuck Dixon, president and CEO, at TCB. ...

A number of people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently: Monday • At 12:06 a.m. Kevin J. Stezlec, 50, Greencastle, was lodged at the jail for battery against a public safety officer, criminal recklessness, resisting law enforcement, disorderly conduct and public intoxication...