Stories from Thursday, October 26, 2023

Looking down the railroad track from County Road 100 East just south of Crowe’s Bridge Thursday afternoon, there’s not a train in sight, but the real sight to behold are the leaves in their various autumn stages as the season moves along...

The Putnam County Community Foundation on Thursday announced the finalists for the 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for Putnam County. This year marks the 26th year of this program, funded by Lilly Endowment Inc. The Lilly Endowment Community Scholar will be awarded a full-tuition scholarship, including a $900 book stipend per year, for four years to any accredited school in Indiana. The winner of this prestigious award will be announced later this year...

Working from home as I do a couple of days a week, I like to have the TV on for background noise. Used to be I’d just set the channel to ESPN and leave it there all day. But the talking heads on the sports channel are mostly loudmouths nowadays and I have switched my background noise to the crime shows of the Investigation Discovery Channel. ...

ARLINGTON, Va. — As if a fall break trip to the nation’s capital and surroundings weren’t enough of an opportunity, four South Putnam Middle School students got a once-in-a-lifetime experience last week. On a visit to Arlington National Cemetery, students Nolyn Birkemeier, Caden Tinsley, Kaitlyn Barber and Bryan Bye had the honor of laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier...

RUSSELLVILLE — More than three years after town officials began its planning, Russellville’s project on its new water tower is nearing completion. Reporting that the structure is “pretty well complete,” Brian Bullock of Beam, Longest and Neff (BLN) addressed costs and some remaining needs going forward at the Russellville Town Council’s regular meeting Wednesday evening...

The following local communities have set their trick-or-treat hours for Tuesday, Oct. 31: • Bainbridge: 6-8 p.m. • Cloverdale: 5-8 p.m. • Fillmore: 6-8 p.m. • Greencastle: 5-8 p.m. • Greencastle downtown: 5-7 p.m. • Heritage Lake: 6-8 p.m. • Roachdale: 6-8 p.m. • Russellville: 6-8 p.m.

BRAZIL — A drug investigation by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office resulted in the arrest of a Putnam County man recently. Clay deputies have been investigating the distribution of methamphetamine in the Clay County area for two months. During that time, detectives conducted two controlled buys of 10 or more grams of methamphetamine with a male subject...

Gracie is a senior at Cloverdale and participates in three sports, golf, basketball and softball. ——— Banner Graphic: How important are sports to you, and what have you learned from them? Gracie Haga: “It gives you good discipline, team exercises, bonding, new experiences and relationships and most of your school highlights are your sports and what activities you do.”...

Phyllis J. “Jeannie” Solomon, 83, Pittsboro, passed away on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. She worked as an inspector for and retired from General Motors. She was an avid Wheel of Fortune fan. Phyllis was a cherished daughter, sister, wife and mother and was preceded in death by her husband, Gregory Solomon; son Kelly Smith; parents Herbert and Anna Kendall; and brothers Wayne Kendall, Ronald Kendall, Michael Kendall and Rodney Kendall...

Robert Keith “Bob” Girton, a beloved figure in his community, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, in Terre Haute. Born in Brazil, Ind., on Oct. 2, 1936, Bob brought a sense of grace, selflessness and gentleness to all who were fortunate enough to know him...

Eagles Lodge 4388, 207 Elizabeth St., Greencastle, will be hosting kids ages six months to 17 years for Halloween. Trunk-or-treat on the inside front lawn is set for 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31. Everyone is invited to put costumes on their kids and take them to the Eagles for a treat...

The Greencastle McDonald’s, 940 Indianapolis Rd., will host a Scared Silly Halloween maze this Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 28-29. Admission to the maze is free with any purchase the day of the event (must show receipt) or a cash donation. All donations will be given to Ronald McDonald House Charities...