Stories from Thursday, April 11, 2024

CLOVERDALE — Presented with nine designs for a new practice and training facility, leaders at Cloverdale Schools are considering each’s feasibility. Speaking to the Cloverdale School Board on Wednesday, Kyle Miller and Steve Schaecher from Schmidt Associates outlined layouts in different configurations. Pros and cons were noted with each...

BRAZIL — Putnam County received a $1.5 million boost to road funding Wednesday morning, the maximum amount allowed under the Community Crossings program administered by the Indiana Department of Transportation. Well, technically it was six cents shy of the max — $1,499,999.94...

The following is part of a series of biographies of county 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 by the announced April 8 deadline are featured...

With April recognized nationally and locally as Child Abuse Prevention month, two-year-old Luna-Jayde Tomlinson plants a pinwheel on the Putnam County Courthouse lawn Wednesday morning. Planted by several community members, the pinwheel garden is meant to symbolize the hope that together, citizens can work to give every child in Putnam County a carefree childhood...

Preoccupied with tackling a flooded basement at a property he owns at North Salem, petitioner Jeremy Black was late to the Greencastle Board of Zoning Appeals party but in plenty of time to win BZA approval on his latest project. Amicable to waiting on Black to arrive rather than tabling his request until the May meeting, the BZA unanimously approved his two variance requests for property at 408 W. Washington St.:...

ROACHDALE — The North Putnam Thespian Society will present “The Wizard of Oz” this weekend. The Friday and Saturday performances are set for 7 p.m., along with the Sunday matinee at 3 p.m. Tickets will be $7.

As wet weather refuses to yield across much of Indiana, the following events have been postponed for Thursday, April 11: Baseball South Putnam v Cloverdale (Moved to April 22) Softball South Putnam v Cloverdale (Moved to April 22) North Putnam at Parke Heritage (Moved to April 29)...

BAINBRIDGE — The replacement of a bridge in Monroe Township will cut off a popular shortcut between Greencastle and Bainbridge for approximately two weeks. On Monday, the Putnam County Highway Department will close County Road 25 West (Shortcut Road) between U.S. 36 and County Road 500 North to replace a bridge just north of 500 with a culvert...

Constance “Connie” Miller née Wright, 86, passed away at home on Monday, April 1, 2024. She was preceded by her husband of 50 years, Hal E. Miller. Born in Greencastle in December 1937, she moved to Cincinnati to join Hal and completed her pharmacy degree at the University of Cincinnati...

PLAINFIELD – A modernized electric grid more resistant to power outages, hundreds of miles of new power lines, environmental responsibilities, increased electric grid security and new systems for customer convenience are some of the key parts of Duke Energy’s Indiana rate request submitted to state utility regulators...

REELSVILLE ­— The Reelsville Volunteer Fire Department will host its monthly breakfast this Saturday, April 13. The meal is for a free-will donation and served from 7-11 a.m. The fire department is located at 7748 S. CR 625 West, off of U.S. 40 and next to Cook Lumber...

April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day, and Putnam County Hospice and Palliative Care Association (PCHPCA) wishes to take this opportunity to remind everyone of the importance of choosing a healthcare representative and talking with them. Your health care representative is the person who will tell your healthcare provider what medical care you would want if you should become unable to speak for yourself. ...

NORTH SALEM­ — The North Salem Volunteer Fire Department will host a Jonah fish fry this Saturday, April 13 from 4-7 p.m. All-you-can-eat fish and three sides, dessert and a drink will be on tap for $10. The event will be held at the North Salem Community Building, located at 5 W. Pearl St...

STILESVILLE -- The right lane of U.S. 40 westbound will be temporarily closing just west of Stilesville, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced. Beginning on or after Monday, April 15, crews will be closing the lane to allow painting on bridge poles along with other general maintenance...

RUSSELLVILLE — A spaghetti meal will be held to support the Russellville Community Church’s food pantry this Sunday, April 14. The meal will start at 11:30 a.m. and will be for a free-will offering. Carry-out will also be available. The church is is located at 103 3rd St...

With their organization named first runner-up at the ninth-annual Hoosier Heartland State Bank Shared Values Awards recently, Isaiah 117 House of Putnam County representatives (from left) Rissa Shepherd, Martha Barnett, Sarah McDaniel and Adele Sprinkles claim a $2,500 donation. For the Shared Values Awards, Hoosier Heartland asks for the public’s nominations of non-profits that share the same values and vision by which the bank operates...