Stories from Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Predicted since Bloomington Street went to one-way traffic at the beginning of April, a head-on collision occurred in the U.S. 231 construction zone Tuesday evening. One driver was transported from the scene following the crash, though the extent of her injuries was not disclosed. Moreover, the incident should serve as a cautionary tale even for those abiding by the current flow of traffic during the construction on U.S. 231/Bloomington Street...

BAINBRIDGE – A second set of Putnam County Baseball and Softball Tournament rematches played out largely the same as they had Saturday when North Putnam hosted South Putnam Wednesday afternoon. The Cougars won both games again, the softball team defeating the Eagles 9-2 while on the baseball diamond the hosts won 11-1 in six innings...

Indiana high school students, ranging from grades 9-12 can enroll in courses for free this summer at Ivy Tech Community College. Free summer courses provide an opportunity for students to explore possible career options while earning college credits. Students who qualify for free summer courses will receive free tuition and textbooks, with no limit on the number of courses students can take...

Jackie Gene Clifford, 87, of Bainbridge, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023, at his home with his wife by his side. Jackie was born in Greencastle on Sept. 14, 1935, the son of Layton and Lola (Furney) Clifford. He was a 1953 graduate of Bainbridge High School...

Kenneth C. Etcheson, 97, of Canton, Ill., passed away peacefully on Friday, April 7, 2023, at Graham Hospital in Canton. He was born on Aug. 5, 1925, in Bainbridge, to Raymond and Rosetta (Evans) Etcheson. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Warren and Gerald...