Stories from Monday, September 25, 2023

ROACHDALE — The Roachdale Rib & Blues Festival will return Saturday, Sept. 30 with the 10th annual event from noon-8 p.m. Presented by the Roachdale Rivitalization Cooperative Alliance, the festival will include ribs and other foods, retail vendros, a beer and wine garden and live music throughout the day...

With the game against West Vigo already well in hand by halftime, Aiden Beadles is crowned South Putnam Homecoming King, while Chloe Heet is named Homecoming Queen Friday evening...

Rounding out the homecoming festivities for the week, Mackinley Lawson is crowned 2023 North Putnam Homecoming Queen, escorted by her father, Chad Lawson. In the game, the Cougars traded punches with Cascade before falling 49-39.

Two-day services will mark the 200th anniversary of Deer Creek Primitive Baptist Church in Warren Township. Elder Ed Waggle from Zoar Church in Mattoon, Ill., will be preaching Saturday morning, Sept. 30 at 10:30 a.m. A pitch-in lunch will take place, and services will be held again at approximately 2 p.m...

There were more questions than answers at the September meeting of the Greencastle Board of Public Works and Safety. Queries came from board members Thom Morris and Trudy Selvia, while Mayor Bill Dory provided answers for the most part in the absence of many of his department heads...

With municipal elections set across the county in Bainbridge, Cloverdale, Fillmore, Greencastle and Roachdale, voters in these municipalities will have the chance to cast their ballots even before Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Early voting will be available beginning Wednesday, Oct. 11 and continuing until noon on Monday, Nov. 6...

The following is part of a series of biographies of local municipal candidates for the upcoming election. Candidates were asked to submit a biography of no more than 500 words describing themselves and their qualifications for office. Only candidates who submitted biographies are featured...

The following is part of a series of biographies of local municipal candidates for the upcoming election. Candidates were asked to submit a biography of no more than 500 words describing themselves and their qualifications for office. Only candidates who submitted biographies are featured...

The following is part of a series of biographies of local municipal candidates for the upcoming election. Candidates were asked to submit a biography of no more than 500 words describing themselves and their qualifications for office. Only candidates who submitted biographies are featured...

The following is part of a series of biographies of local municipal candidates for the upcoming election. Candidates were asked to submit a biography of no more than 500 words describing themselves and their qualifications for office. Only candidates who submitted biographies are featured...

The following is part of a series of biographies of local municipal candidates for the upcoming election. Candidates were asked to submit a biography of no more than 500 words describing themselves and their qualifications for office. Only candidates who submitted biographies are featured...

MOUNT MERIDIAN — Known notably for his work in local politics over the years, it may or may not be surprising that Russ Evans is a racing fan. More evidently, road course racing. When the final car of the day went around on June 25, it also concluded Evans’ last day as a corner worker at Putnam Park Road Course. With his 21 years as such, he made an impact ensuring the safety of everyone involved...

The Friends of the Library is partnering with local artists to raise funds for the Putnam County Public Library. Beginning Monday, Sept. 25, bids are open for more than 15 bookcases designed and crafted by local artists and creatives. Bidding will take place online, with all minimum bids starting at $20. ...

The Putnam County Recovery Coalition will partner with Mobilize Recovery’s Day of Service to clean up Jaycee Park on Saturday, Sept. 30. Community members young and old are invited to meet at the park from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Gloves and trash bags will be provided. No sign-up is necessary to participate...

For the 80th consecutive year, millions of youths, parents, volunteers and alumni across the country will celebrate National 4-H Week from Oct. 1-7. This year’s theme, I 4-H, is one that will bring awareness that 4-H provides a place for all youth to feel valued, heard and connected in a safe environment with a caring adult to build life skills...

ROACHDALE — Administration at North Putnam Schools is looking forward to comprehensive updates in various aspects. However, the multi-million-dollar project is to not have an impact property tax-wise. The North Putnam School Board heard these updates from Luke Bruggeman of Stifel Financial Corp., which has worked with the corporation on finances previously, at its regular meeting held Thursday evening...

The Putnam County Non-Food Pantry will distribute cleaning and hygiene products this Saturday, Sept. 30 from noon-3 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 520 E. Seminary St., Greencastle. Distribution will take place inside Hamilton Hall and a light lunch will be served...

Greenastle Christian Church will be hosting its inaugural Fall Fest community event from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30. There will be carnival games, food trucks, face painting, a bounce house and free Kona ice. Greencastle Christian Church is located at 820 Primrose Lane...

Floyd Stanley Decker, a longtime Putnam County resident, crossed the bridge to his eternal life on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, with his family by his side. He was born July 5, 1932, to Mervin Henry and Lettie Nora Guise Decker in Greencastle. He was baptized in the Presbyterian Church at an early age. He graduated from Greencastle High School in 1950 and enlisted in the United States Air Force...

Candy Jo Booe, age 65, of Mount Meridian, passed away Sept. 23, 2023. She was born April 27, 1958, in Greencastle to Robert Langdon and Shirley (Cummings) Brewer. She married Brad Booe on April 9, 1978, and he survives. She retried from Public Service Incorporated after 20-plus years and worked for South Putnam Schools for many years...

A new exhibit at the DePauw University Peeler Art Center, “We Love Having You Here,” was conceptualized and curated by the 2022-23 Arthur E. Klauser Collections and Community Engagement Fellows, Ian Brundige and Alyssa Flory. On view from now through Dec. 8, the works in the exhibit explore representations of gender and sexuality across mediums including sculptures, paintings, photographs, drawings and costume fashion...

Joe Mackey, the Indiana 4th Congressional District Democratic chairman, recently announced the slate of Democratic candidates for Greencastle’s upcoming municipal election. “I’m proud to introduce our robust lineup of candidates for Greencastle,” Mackey said. ...