Stories from Tuesday, October 3, 2023

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 2023 Greencastle Homecoming king and queen will be crowned at halftime of the Tiger Cubs’ football game against Owen Valley on Friday, Oct. 6. Queen candidates include (front from left) Liberty Amis, Sophie Riggle, Brylynn Watson and Avery Capps. Meanwhile, king candidates include (back) Jake Miller, Reid Lawrence, Lamar Moore and Paul Lewis. The Tiger Cubs and Patriots kick off at 7 p.m.

CLOVERDALE – Cloverdale’s volleyball team hosted Eminence on a ‘pink out’ night supporting cancer awareness. There were bright pink uniforms for both squads and a lot of pomp and circumstance for additional festivities on senior night. Unfortunately for the Clovers, they lost three close games 28-26, 27-25, 25-23 to the Eels. Seniors Yasmine Sorter, Keelie Price and Emily Mann were honored to start the game...

In volleyball, a diversified attack is always desired. The Greencastle Tiger Cubs had five different hitters with at least five kills and seven hitters with kills in all as it rolled past the Owen Valley Patriots in straight-sets 25-12,25-18, 25-12 in WIC action Tuesday night at the McAnally Center...

BRAZIL – The goal of postseason play is to survive and advance. Greencastle did so with a 3-0 win over Indian Creek in the final opening match of IHSAA Boys’ Soccer Class 2A Sectional No. 29. Normally, a final score of 3-0 would signify the Tiger Cubs dictated much of the match but it was far from the case as the Braves gave as good as they got in a scoreless opening half and it took until midway through the second half before the purple and gray finally made its breakthrough...

Ten people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Sunday • At 4:49 p.m. Tony D. Starr, 40, Greencastle, was housed at the jail for criminal trespass and public intoxication. Saturday • At 9:06 p.m. Jeremy C. Julbert, 43, Rockville, was booked in for possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia...

Linda Ann York, 83, of Greencastle, peacefully passed away on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. Born June 20, 1940, in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of Mark and Muriel (Gosney) Carter. She was a graduate of Greencastle High School in the class of 1958 and attended DePauw University...

It’s with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Larry Battson on Sept. 1,2023. He was born May 16, 1952. He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Battson; his sister, Melanie Battson; his two brothers, Kevin and Keith Battson; his son, Mark Dunn; and his loving wife, Cheryl Battson...

INDIANAPOLIS — State Rep. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel) on Tuesday announced his plans to retire from the legislature after serving 28 years in the Indiana House of Representatives. Torr said he intends to serve out his current term, but not seek re-election...