Stories from Monday, September 4, 2023

REELSVILLE — A home near Reelsville was destroyed in a blaze that called upon multiple fire departments on Monday. The Reelsville Volunteer Fire Department was initially dispatched to the area of 7318 W. CR 750 South at about 10:40 a.m. for a report of smoke, after which the fire was confirmed...

The skies over Greencastle should be bustling this weekend with the annual Putnam County Airport Appreciation Days set on Saturday, Sept. 9 and Sunday, Sept. 10. The Putnam County Regional Airport, 1595 Ballard Lane, Greencastle, will play host to a variety of activities, with the chance for 200 young people to take flight front and center among them...

There will be new kids on the block when the 2023 City of Greencastle repaving project begins. DC Construction Services Inc., Pendleton, a contractor working with the city for the first time, was awarded the half-million-dollar contract for resurfacing by the Greencastle Board of Public Works and Safety in a special meeting Thursday at City Hall...

CLOVERDALE ­­— With it being the world’s largest producer of biofuels derived from corn, sustainability and investment in the local agricultural economy are at the heart of POET’s mission. That stance was touted by POET leaders and state officials Thursday morning, as they led a ceremony to celebrate the recommencing of the bioprocessing plant in Cloverdale. The event was attended by local farmers and community leaders...

Firefighters throw a ladder as they tackle an attic fire at 8205 E. CR 450 North in Heritage Lake Monday evening. A box alarm was dispatched at about 6:25 p.m. as personnel arrived to smoke emanating from the eaves...

In what has become a tradition in downtown Greencastle, Putt Putnam County will return for the October First Friday event on Friday, Oct. 6. Castlemakers has released the 2023 mini-golf hole building guidelines for the seventh-annual event, which will take place from 6-8:30 p.m. on Franklin Street...

Giving local residents and businesses the chance to securely and safely dispose of confidential documents, the annual Community Shred Event will return on Saturday, Sept. 9. Hosted by the Putnam County Board of Realtors, the event will take place from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. The service is free and open to the public...

Coleton James Giberson, 26, of Cloverdale, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. Coleton was born in Mattoon, Ill., on July 15, 1997, the son of Chrissy Baker. He was employed with York Automotive. Coleton loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed fishing, hiking in the woods, traveling and animals. He loved his family and friends above all else...

Four distinguished alumni will be honored during DePauw University’s Old Gold Weekend homecoming celebrations Oct. 5-7. Alan P. Hill, class of 1981, will receive the Old Gold Goblet. The university’s most prestigious award recognizes eminence in life’s work and service to DePauw...

To the Editor: The weather could not have been any better than on Monday, July 31. It was a great evening for children and families. Numbers were down slightly, but with so many last-minute activities before school, we expected to see a small decline. However, those who attended were presented with an evening they soon won’t forget...

Brenda Sue Smith, 64, of Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, at home with her family. Brenda was born in New Albany on Nov. 4, 1958, the daughter of Nova June Cooper nee Tolliver and Farrell Hollen. She was the stepdaughter of Gerald Cooper and Gay Hollen and sister of Dianna Cox (Gary) of Clayton, Curtis Cooper of Greencastle and Patty Hollen Doyle (Frank) and Paul Robinson of New Albany...

REELSVILLE ­— The Reelsville Volunteer Fire Department will host its monthly breakfast this Saturday, Sept. 9. The meal is for a free-will donation and served from 7-11 a.m. The fire department is located at 7748 S. CR 625 West, off of U.S. 40 next to Cook Lumber...

BAINBRIDGE — The Bainbridge Volunteer Fire Department will host its eighth-annual Smokin’ Rides & Rods Car Show this Saturday, Sept. 9. Registration will start at 9:30 a.m., with an awards presentation at 1:30 p.m. Members of the department will judge the participants...