Stories from Saturday, August 27, 2022

Coming off a win over Terre Haute North that exuded just about every emotion possible last week, Northview’s football team took care of business Friday night at Greencastle without letting any lingering hangover effect take place. Northview, led by a strong rushing attack that the offense hangs its hat on and a defense that made big plays in the most important situations, routed the Tiger Cubs by a score of 39-7, opening conference play with a win and improving its record to 2-0 on the season...

BAINBRIDGE — No occupants, including four small children, were seriously injured in a head-on collision Friday evening east of Bainbridge. Reports from the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office indicate a sleepy driver was the cause of the crash on U.S. 36 in the area of County Road 500 East around 6:30 p.m...

NEW MARKET – There were many improvements by North Putnam's football team Friday, but it was still not enough, as the Cougars dropped a 42-21 decision to Southmont. The loss drops NP to 0-2, while the Mounties move to 2-0. “We made improvements in many areas,” Cougars coach Scott Moore said. ...

night in highly anticipated matchup between the Class 1A No. 7 Eagles and the Class 3A No. 14 Patriots. The two teams scored 147 points in winning their openers last week and as expected, points were not a problem. The Patriots won the battle up front and won both the turnover and penalty battles and sent the Eagles home with their first loss of the season 57-34...

EDINBURGH – After week one started with a fumble on the first play, Cloverdale was able to get a second play off before an interception to start Friday night’s game at Edinburgh. The Clover defense made up for it and the visitors even took a brief lead but, in a first half that was played out over 100 long, hot minutes, the final 15 were the moment the Lancers made the breakthrough...

Judith M. Niece, 81, of Greencastle, passed away on Aug. 22, 2022 in the Hickory Creek at Sunset Nursing Facility in Greencastle. Born Feb. 21, 1941, she was the daughter of Edgar and Goldie (Spinks) Williams. She married Dale Niece, and he preceded her in death...

Shirley Ann Barger, 78, passed away Sunday afternoon, Aug. 21, 2022. Shirley was born Aug. 31, 1943 in Memphis Texas. She was a daughter to late Elmer and Jewel Dean Williams. Shirley was married to late Matthew Barger and had three children, Ronnie Barger, deceased, Quita Barger, deceased, and Randall Barger, living. She had two brothers, four sisters, 13 nieces and nine nephews. Everyone called her “GG”...