Stories from Monday, August 1, 2022

Kids may be about to return to school, but by most measures summer is still going strong. First National Bank, the primary sponsor for the August First Friday event in downtown Greencastle, will celebrate the season with giveaways of sunglasses and beach balls during the event from 6-11 p.m. this Friday, Aug. 5...

The end of a federal program means K-12 students will again have to pay for school lunches during the 2022-23 school year. During the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic and continuing through the end of the 2021-22 school year, Congress authorized the United State Department of Agriculture to grant waivers that allowed all K-12 students to get free school breakfasts and lunches, rather than only those eligible for free and reduced lunches...

“Can you write something about 231?” a beleaguered Bill Dory asked the other evening after his umpteenth call or comment about the state of the roadway over which he has no jurisdiction. U.S. 231 is a federal highway that runs right through the heart of Greencastle disguised as North Jackson, Washington and Bloomington streets. It is administered by the state, not the city. And trust me, Mayor Dory wants it fixed just as badly as we do...

CLOVERDALE — Nominations are now being accepted for the Cloverdale Civic Award. The award is sponsored by the Cloverdale Lions Club and will be presented to an individual who has made a positive difference in the Cloverdale community. The winner will have his or her name engraved on the permanent plaque that is on display in the Cloverdale Town Hall and will also receive a plaque of his or her own...

On Wednesday, Aug. 3 at 7 p.m., those interested may learn about solar energy and photovoltaics at 19 E. Franklin St., Greencastle. The session will start with a quick overview of different types of solar systems and then go into details about photovoltaic systems for any home or business — including a simple way to determine solar potential at your location...

Kim (Updike) and Jeffrey (JT) Troth, of Sugar Land, Texas, died unexpectedly leaving their families and friends with memories of their love for each other, as well as their love for family and friends. Kim left us May 29, 2022 after a few weeks of illness following surgery. JT died a few days later of natural causes. (It comforts those who knew them that he did not have to live without Kim.)...

Lynn May (Elliott) Brown, 72, of Greencastle, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022 at home from a very short battle of pancreatic cancer. Her husband of 51 years, Robert (Bob) “Peachie” Brown, and daughter Bobbie (Brown) Eubanks survive. She follows her son Robert (Rob) Brown in death...

On July 22, 2022, our loved one, Wilma Ruth (Adams) Millemon, 101, born May 9, 1921, went home to be with the Lord. We were blessed to have her for so many years. She will sadly be missed by all. She is survived by her children, Larry (Kathy) Millemon of Columbus, Donna (Mike) Baker of Greencastle and Gayle Everson of Greencastle. ...

Originally announced to begin on Aug. 20, work on the railroad crossing on North Jackson Street (U.S. 231) has been delayed. The public will be updated once an official date has been set. Last week, the Indiana Department of Transportation had announced a closure date for the crossing. That was later retracted, with the date not yet determined...

Maxine Patterson will celebrate her 101st birthday on Aug. 8. The family will host a celebration for Maxine on Saturday, Aug. 6 from 2-4 p.m. at The Waters of Greencastle. Friends and well-wishers may take part in a shower of cards and flowers for Maxine, in care of The Waters of Greencastle, 1601 Hospital Dr., Greencastle, IN 46135...

The Putnam County Community Foundation recently awarded the Putnam County Mural Project a $10,000 grant to support the fall mural festival. The funds will directly support the mural on the Banner Graphic wall, which will be painted by internationally-recognized artist Alexander Isakov...

Metronet recently declared Greencastle a Certified Gigabit City Powered by Metronet after the company’s ultra-high-speed fiber optic network became accessible to a majority of households and businesses throughout the city. To date, Metronet has installed more than 250 miles of fiber optic cable throughout Greencastle bringing Gigabit speeds to residents and businesses and is continuing to expand from its initial build plan...

Ten people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Sunday • At 7:57 p.m. Jeremy M. Pruett, 40, Waynetown, was housed at the jail on a warrant. • At 6:47 p.m. Brandon P. Prosser, 28, Greencastle, was booked in for harassment. Saturday...

An open grief support group will be held on Thursday, Aug. 4 at 7 p.m. in the West Classroom area of Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church. The group is provided by Dusk-to-Dawn Bereavement Services through a Putnam County Community Foundation grant...

John Kamfonas, the young Paris-based American pianist who was a favorite of local audiences before the Covid shutdown, performs an evening of “Preludes and Fantasies” Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. as the Greencastle Summer Music Festival continues its series of weekly indoor concerts in Gobin Church...

LADOGA — The annual Ladoga Lions Club Fish Fry is scheduled for Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 4-6 with serving starting daily at 5 p.m. The event features food, bingo, vendors and live music. On Thursday, Desperate Measures will play 7-10 p.m. Friday will see the tractor pull at 5:30 p.m., followed by the Dapper Dan Band 7-11 p.m. with fireworks at dusk...