Stories from Friday, May 26, 2023

The Greencastle Summer Music Festival announces its 19th summer of weekly free concerts presented Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the air-conditioned comfort of Gobin Church. Started in 2005 by cellist Eric Edberg, the festival has blossomed from six bi-weekly classical concerts to a series of 12 multi-genre programs, plus education programs presented for children participating in the Summer Enrichment Program also hosted by Gobin...

Eleven people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Thursday • At 12 a.m. April A. Davis, 55, Spencer, was housed at the jail for driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene of an accident. Wednesday • At 8:40 p.m. Mahayle A. Durga, 28, Knightsville, was booked in for conspiracy to traffic with an inmate, possession of cocaine, possession of a controlled substance and official misconduct...

The next grief support group will be held on Thursday, June 1 at 7 p.m. at Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church, in the Peace Chapel located on the north side of the sanctuary. Persons may register online at www.dusk-to-dawn.org or call 765-267-1760...

Sandra L. Shafer, 82, of Fillmore, formerly of Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. She was born Nov. 9, 1940 in Indianapolis to Mervin and Harriette (Jones) Winters. She grew up mostly in Indianapolis, but had many fond memories of summers spent on the family farm in Jordan Village (Spencer area)...

Indiana State Police and area law enforcement agencies are participating in the “Click it or Ticket” enforcement campaign through the Memorial Day weekend and would like to remind all motorists the importance of doing their part to help ensure everyone’s safety...

VAN BIBBER LAKE­ — The Clinton Township Volunteer Fire Department will host a fundraiser supporting Isaiah 117 House this Saturday, May 27. The event will be held from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The Lakeside Mini Mart will open immediately afterward, while the community’s annual golf cart parade will be under way at 1 p.m...