Stories from Thursday, October 19, 2023

Editor Rhonda Webb remembers the date specifically — June 28, 2022. “The date I got the phone call saying I had breast cancer,” Webb said. “It wasn’t a surprise. When I got the callback for a second mammogram, I knew what the outcome would be. They then did an ultrasound and then a biopsy — two things which only continued to confirm what I already knew.”...

First responders work a rollover accident that occurred on U.S. 40 west of Mount Meridian early Thursday afternoon...

A 77-year-old Owen County man escaped serious injury Wednesday afternoon after his pickup truck careened backward and struck the north wall of the Greencastle Walmart Supercenter. Linden Herr of Quincy suffered only a small cut to the top of his head and was treated and released at the scene, Greencastle Police Capt. Brad Hiatt reported...

Putnam County has now completed the first step in updating its out-of-date zoning regulations. On Monday, the Putnam County Commissioners formally adopted the Putnam County Comprehensive Plan during their second regular October meeting. The county’s zoning ordinance, now called the unified development ordinance (UDO) has not received a significant overhaul since the county initially adopted zoning back in 1992. ...

With a goal in her business to “make women feel better in their own skin,” Brittany Overshiner (left) of Britt’s Blooming Boutique helps outfit six local breast cancer survivors with new outfits, along with hair styled by The Studio Suite. The six survivors were then featured in a fashion show at the Oct. 4 Think Pink event put on by Putnam County Hospital at Tiger Pointe Golf & Event Center...

Jayden is a senior at North Putnam and participates in one sport, football. ——— Banner Graphic: How important are sports to you, and what have you learned from them? Jayden Laffin: “I’ve learned to be a teammate to everybody and how to be a leader on the field.”...

With nary a department head in sight and not a soul in the audience, the Greencastle Board of Works conducted its October meeting in less than 15 minutes Wednesday afternoon. The board ­— composed of Mayor Bill Dory and members Trudy Selvia and Thom Morris — did learn that Water and Wastewater Department Supt. ...

Floyd Freeman, 88, of Cloverdale, passed away on Oct. 7, 2023. He was born on Jan. 31, 1935, in Frankfort. Floyd, also known as “High-Pockets,” was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Floyd is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Shirley; their daughter, Sheila (John); and brother Gerald (Carolyn). He will also be deeply missed by his granddaughters, Bailee (Mike) and Taylor (Zack); as well as his great-grandchildren, Marlee, Mikey and Maddex...

Kathryn Arlene (Sanvik) Sanders was born June 16, 1939, to Margaret and Norman Sanvik in Albert Lea, Minn. Her family was descended from among the earliest of Norwegian settlers in the area. Kathy grew up in Albert Lea, graduating from high school in 1957...

CLOVERDALE — The Friends of Lieber State Recreation Area will hold a cleanup day on Saturday, Oct. 28. Volunteers are needed to clean up the roadsides approaching the park’s entrance along State Road 243 and other areas inside the park. Participants should meet in the Lieber office parking lot at 1 p.m. to sign in and receive instructions...

Putnam County schools received more than $368,000 through the state’s Secured School Safety Grant Program, according to an announcement by State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle). Baird said the funding is part of the state legislature’s significant investments this year in school safety, which totaled $29.8 million in state matching grants across 474 schools in Indiana...

The Putnam County Non-Food Pantry will distribute cleaning and hygiene products this Saturday, Oct. 28 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. Halloween treat bags for children will also be handed out...