Stories from Monday, October 23, 2023

ROACHDALE — The Roachdale Revitalization Cooperative Alliance (RRCA) will host a Meet the Candidates event for Roachdale Town Council on Tuesday, Oct. 24. The event will take place at the Roachdale Community Center, 204 N. Indiana St., at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:45 p.m...

As the colors of autumn in Indiana reflect off the water, a fisherman casts a line into the pond at Jaycee Park Saturday. Neither the reflection nor the fishing would have been possible a few months ago, prior to duckweed and algae treatments contracted by the Greencastle Parks and Recreation Department...

BRAZIL — The hard work of local deputies and a chance call from a Pennsylvania man led to the arrest of a Brazil suspect on felony charges recently. An investigation that started with a report of a missing 14-year-old Putnam County girl resulted in 46-year-old Darcey Cox being arrested and preliminarily charged with Level 4 felony sexual misconduct with a minor...

There are many opportunities for charitable giving throughout the year but one of the most enjoyable is attending the Greencastle Arts Council’s annual Bonne Soirée. Now in its fifth year, this festive celebration in support of local art and artists — with live music and great food in good company — will take place on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 6–8:30 p.m. at The Inn at DePauw. As previous Soirées have sold out, attendees are advised to get tickets early...

Parking around the courthouse square -- not really a major issue since a concerted effort has been made by county employees to park in nearby lots instead of around the courthouse -- popped up as a topic at the recent October Greencastle City Council meeting...

Calcium is an essential mineral found in great abundance in the body. Ninety-nine percent of all the calcium in the body is found in the bones and teeth. The remaining one percent is in the blood. How much calcium is too much? It is recommended that you do not take more than the UL (tolerable upper limit) of calcium per day. ...

With the leaves turning vibrant shades of orange and yellow, the Greencastle Church of the Nazarene is inviting the public to celebrate the season with its annual Fall Festival. The event is all about community, joy and making cherished memories with family and friends...

Putnam County and surrounding area high school students are invited to attend Go Ivy Day at Ivy Tech’s Greencastle site on Friday, Oct. 27. The event allows students to explore academic programs, visit campus, and learn how Ivy Tech is the best value in higher education...

\With the 40th anniversary of the United States invasion of Grenada, DePauw University will host a panel discussion on the legacy of the action. “The U.S. Invasion of Grenada: 40 Years Later” will take place at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 25 at the DePauw Pulliam Center - Watson Forum...

Putnam County’s yard waste drop-off site, located at 2363 S. CR 250 West, Greencastle, will close for the season on Monday, Oct. 30. Residents of Putnam and Parke counties are urged to take advantage of warm weather to clean up yard trimmings and debris before the site closes...

With a large expansion project waiting in the wings, South Putnam Schools will take stock with increases overall in its budget for next year. The Education Fund will see a six-percent increase next year at $8,491,027, this including transferring up to 15 percent of the fund to operations per a state guideline. Education funding is based on average daily membership (ADM) and is not supported by property taxes...

Darin Nihle Dawson, 37, of Indianapolis, passed away Thursday evening, Oct. 19, 2023. Darin was born April 19, 1986, in Greencastle to John W. and Robin R. (Majors) Dawson. Darin was a 2005 graduate of North Putnam High School. Darin worked for AutoVIN and Target distribution and most recently worked at Labcorp...

Phillip Archer, 67, of Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family. Phillip was born in Greencastle on June 27, 1956, the son of Joseph and Mary (Smith) Archer, and was a 1974 graduate of Greencastle High School. He also attended Indiana State University...

Frank R. Bundy, 96, of Greencastle, passed away Oct. 22, 2023. He was born Jan. 18, 1927 to the late Walter and Claire (Gass-Martiz) Bundy. Frank served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the 1st Marine Division, serving two tours in World War II and the Korean War...

Dusk to Dawn Bereavement Services will offer open grief support groups this Thursday, Oct. 26 and on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. at Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church. The sessions will be held in the Peace Chapel, located on the north side of the sanctuary...

BAINBRIDGE — Gleaners food distribution will again be in the parking lot of Bainbridge Elementary School as a drive-through event on Saturday, Oct. 28. The event, which runs from 10 a.m. until food runs out, is open to all in need. No identification is required...

RUSSELLVILLE — The Russellville Community Center’s annual Halloween Social is set for this Saturday, Oct. 28. The event will kick off with the evening meal at 5 p.m. The year’s menu consists of chili, potato soup, Coney dogs, hot dogs, sloppy Joes, fish, tenderloin, french fries, nachos and cheese, potato chips, homemade desserts and a variety of drinks...