Stories from Monday, April 17, 2023

In coordination with the national Drug Take Back Day effort on Saturday, April 22, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office will be taking part. Unused prescription drugs may be dropped off at PCSO, 13 Keightly Road, Greencastle, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m...

CLOVERDALE — While POET Biorefining is anticipated to fully come back soon, Cloverdale leaders recently looked to water issues being addressed. Town Manager Jason Hartman spoke on the relocation of a forced wastewater main near the plant, as well as a new discharge agreement, at the Cloverdale Town Council’s relatively brief regular meeting last week...

Putnam County nonprofits interested in receiving special grant funding from United Way of Central Indiana may apply April 17-30. United Way will award $50,000 in special funding during this grant cycle to nonprofits headquartered in Putnam County that are addressing basic needs, education and financial stability and that serve county residents who are in poverty or are considered ALICE, meaning they earn above the Federal Poverty Level but not enough to afford a basic household budget. ...

Have you watched the news lately talking negatively about processed foods, blaming them for the rise in obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes? What exactly are processed foods, and are they really that bad for your health? Processed foods are defined by the USDA as any raw agricultural commodities that have been washed, cleaned, milled, cut, chopped, heated, pasteurized, blanched, cooked, canned, frozen, dried, dehydrated, mixed or packaged, anything done to them that alters their natural state. ...

Mental Health America of Putnam County is seeking nominations for its annual awards for Person of the Year and Educator of the Year and is inviting the public to help recognize those individuals who are worthy of these awards. “With the past three years being especially difficult, we all certainly know people who we feel deserve recognition in helping either an individual’s or a group of people’s mental health,” MHAoPC Executive Director Karen Martoglio said...

This spring, I’ve enjoyed taking a small step into the education field, spending a little time in the classroom with my colleagues and members of our Youth Philanthropy Committee to teach Putnam County elementary students about philanthropy through a new pilot program, Kids Make Change...

John R. Kerr, known as Dick to family and friends, had many pleasant memories of his youth growing up in Attica. He often reminisced about early mornings spent bicycling with his older brother, Bob, delivering newspapers to neighbors near their family house on Monroe Street. He recently visited his old home and regaled the current owner with boyhood stories after being invited inside. A special treat for them both...

Donna J. McGaughey of Greenfield passed away unexpectedly in her home on April 13, 2023. The daughter of Hubert L. McGaughey and Ruth M. (Keeney) McGaughey, Donna was born on April 1, 1962 in Greencastle. She attended Bainbridge Elementary School and graduated from North Putnam High School in 1980. ...

Paul Barnett, 82, of Bainbridge, passed away on April 16, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born at home on March 18, 1941, in Plainfield and was the son of Julius P. and Beatrice (McMullin) Barnett. Paul grew up in Plainfield and was a 1959 graduate of Plainfield High School. ...

Marvin Lee Kelly, 86, of Greencastle, passed away on April 15, 2023, at Mill Pond Health Campus. Marvin was born in Crawfordsville on May 12, 1936, the son of Lawrence James and Elizabeth Ruth (Witson) Kelly. He was a 1954 graduate of Roachdale High School...

Planting season is quickly approaching for Indiana’s 94,000 farmers. With the warm weather and sunshine, Hoosier motorists will also see more large, slow-moving farm equipment traveling Indiana’s rural roads and highways. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture, Indiana Department of Homeland Security, Indiana Department of Transportation, Indiana State Police and Hoosier Ag Today wish to encourage motorists to slow down, be alert and be patient on roadways this spring...

JAMESTOWN -- Traffic restrictions are scheduled to occur on State Road 75 starting on or after Monday, April 24 for a resurfacing project, the Indiana Department of Transportation has announced. The restrictions will be between U.S. 36 and Elm Street in Jamestown. There will be alternating lane restrictions on several sections of this stretch of SR 75. Traffic will be controlled by a temporary signal, along with flaggers...

BRAZIL — The Brazil Concert Band will begin its 2023 season of concerts with rehearsals beginning Tuesday, May 23 at 7 p.m. at the Forest Park bandshell, or at the pavilion in case of rain. The 13 Sunday-evening concerts will be held from June 4 through Aug. 27. The concerts usually start at 8 p.m., however, those of July 2 and Aug. 27 will begin at 7:30 p.m...

BAINBRIDGE — Gleaners food distribution will again be at the Bainbridge Elementary School on as a drive-through event on Saturday, April 22. The event, which runs from 10 a.m. until food runs out, is open to all in need. No identification is required...

The next grief support group will be held on Thursday, April 20 at 7 p.m. at Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church, in the Peace Chapel on the north side of the sanctuary. Persons may register online at www.dusk-to-dawn.org or call 765-267-1760. The group is provided by Dusk to Dawn Bereavement Services through community donations and grants such as one awarded by the Putnam County Community Foundation...