Stories from Monday, March 28, 2022

PLAINFIELD — A Cloverdale teenager has died from injuries sustained in an automobile crash Saturday afternoon. In a Monday-afternoon press release, the Plainfield Police Department identified Sydney Willis of Cloverdale as the crash victim who was taken to Eskenazi Hospital in critical condition. The Banner Graphic has additionally learned that Willis was taken off of life support Monday morning, succumbing to her injuries a short time later...

Growing up as I did, roaming the rooms of my hometown newspaper office, I suppose I picked up on things that other kids didn’t. I remember the ins and outs of a fire that destroyed much of downtown Williamsport when I was seven, the outcomes of court cases from around the same time and a ton of local history culled from the bound volumes in the back room...

PLAINFIELD — The suspect accused of shooting a tow truck driver multiple times Friday on Interstate 70 has been identified. Joseph Jackson, 22, Raytown, Mo., is accused of shooting tow truck driver Matthew Roberts, 38, who was operating a tow truck for Curtis Wrecker Service, Little Point...

If the political signs sprouting up much sooner than flowers this spring weren’t an indication, the Tuesday, May 3 primary election is quickly approaching. As such, voters are reminded that Monday, April 4 is the final day to register to vote in the upcoming primary...

Bob Gregory, Bob “Swoop” McLain, Stan Wood, Kevin Gregory, Chris Wright, Angela Buchman and now ... Pete Meyer. For a week anyway, we can put Meyer right up there with the all-time classic Hoosier weather forecasters, keeping their eyes on the skies. In this case Pete and Julie Meyer, owners of Moore’s Bar in Greencastle, are hoping the weather forecasters are all wet about this coming Friday’s weather and the fate of their scheduled April Fool’s Street Party -- Ain’t No Joke. ...

Instituting a new policy on street closures, the Greencastle City Council has authorized temporary street closings for two DePauw University projects. The action by the Council at a special meeting Thursday afternoon will allow DePauw to temporarily close the following streets:...

With Greencastle City Planner Scott Zimmerman having received confirmation from both Aspire Development and Chuck Pingleton that they request their respective petitions to be continued, the March meeting of the City Plan Commission has been canceled...

Maggie Keegan, 88, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, entered her eternal home in heaven on Thursday, March 24, 2022. For the past 13 years, she lived at Sugar Grove Senior Living in Plainfield, where she was loved and cared for by many...

Richard Rhea Carman, 68, passed away March 26, 2022 at IU Health. He was born on Jan. 19, 1954 in Greencastle to Charles and Patricia (Nelson) Carman. Rick attended South Putnam High School and graduated in the class of 1972. He married Diana Shaw in January 1974 and they had one daughter, Heather, and she survives...

As a service to citizens whose American flags become unserviceable, an official U.S. Flag Retirement Box is now available in the main lobby of the Putnam County Courthouse...

DePauw University has been ranked among the 100 best higher education institutions in the country by College Consensus. In a list topped by Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Stanford, Princeton, Yale and Harvard universities, DePauw placed 99th. The list was released earlier this week...

The Indiana DNR Division of Law Enforcement is looking for highly motivated, outdoor-centered individuals to fill Indiana Conservation Officer (ICO) positions across the state. Anyone interested should first read “Become a Conservation Officer” at on.IN.gov/dnrlaw and complete the pre-screening test under the “Apply” link. Successful completion of the pre-screening test by midnight June 3 is required to receive an application for the hiring process...

Five people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Sunday • At 9 p.m. Anthony M. Lehr, 31, Anderson, was taken into custody for nonsupport of a dependent child. • At 7:31 p.m. Kylie A. Rice, 23, Rockville, was housed at the jail for possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia...

The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Brandi L. Williams, 44, Greencastle, Level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine, Class C misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia Kalyn J. Jordan, 30, Greencastle, Level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine, Class C misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia...

The Boone-Hutcheson Cemetery Board advises the public that it will be removing any winter mementos and ground decorations that will interfere with the grounds mowing process on April 15. Anyone wishing to keep these items should retrieve them before that date. Everyone is thanked in advance for his or her cooperation...

The annual South Putnam Community School Corporation kindergarten orientation for the 2022-23 school year will be held on Tuesday, April 5 at Fillmore Elementary and Thursday, April 7 at Central Elementary. Students and parents should attend the orientation session of the school they will be attending in the fall. A variety of information and activities are scheduled...

Clyde L. Neier, 86, of Greencastle, formerly of Clayton, passed away at Hickory Creek at Sunset Nursing Care in Greencastle with his loving family at his side on Thursday, March 24, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 31 at Weaver & Randolph Funeral Home, Clayton, with visitation from 4 p.m. until time of service...

Spring is here and it is scholarship season. It is spring! The grass is greening, flowers are blooming and trees are budding. Spring break is nearly over for our county schools and senioritis is everywhere. It is also scholarship review and award time at the Putnam County Community Foundation (PCCF)...

Thankfully it appears 2022 will be back to normal for state 4-H trips and camps. One of the most common remarks heard from current and former Putnam County 4-H’ers is how awesome their camp experiences were while in the 4-H program or what a great experience to be on a college campus for science workshops. Most will make lifelong friends while participating in these experiences...

Randy D. Neeley, 68, of Bainbridge, passed away Sunday evening, March 27, 2022 at his residence. He was born Dec. 24, 1953 in Indianapolis, the son of Albert Paul Neeley and Zula Mae (Todd) Neeley. He married Lauri Miller, and she survives. Randy was a diesel mechanic and had also worked at Humphrey’s Outdoor Equipment for two years. He was a jack of all trades and and never met a stranger...