Stories from Thursday, May 16, 2024

A 5-0 victory over Martinsville Thursday secured the fourth consecutive sectional title for the Greencastle High School girls’ tennis team. The lineup for the team includes (from left) assistant coach Scott Riggle, No. 1 doubles Sophie Riggle and Bella Monnett, No. 1 singles Allie Landry, No. 2 singles Maddie Landry, No. 3 singles Addie Fowler, No. 2 doubles Lauren Dibble and Liberty Amis and head coach Annette Munoz-Thede...

Zane is a senior at Greencastle and participates in soccer, swimming and golf. He is the son of Jud and Heather Huber and has one sister, Emma. Banner Graphic: How important are sports to you, and what have you learned from them? Zane Huber: “Sports have played a really important role in my life. ...

Wrapping up 11 weeks with communication, personal development, industry and community engagement at its forefront, the Putnam County Leadership Academy marked a milestone last week. A short ceremony at the Ivy Tech campus concluded multiple sessions in which 12 professionals from four local businesses participated. It is also the fifth cohort to graduate from the program since it was revived in 2020...

With a shopping list topped by new customer water meters, updating the city’s comprehensive plan, sidewalk work and sewer system repairs, the Greencastle Board of Works opened its checkbook Wednesday afternoon during its busy May meeting. In all, the board spent nearly $2 million on some long-desired projects, including:...

INDIANAPOLIS — As veterans of several major swimming events over the last two decades, the employees of Roachdale-based Spear Corp. are no strangers to performing the behind-the-scenes work when all eyes are on the best swimmers in America...

On a roll recently, the Greencastle girls’ tennis team appears to have turned it up another notch for the postseason. County rival South Putnam, on the other hand, saw its season come to a close Wednesday evening in the opening round of the four-team Sectional 2 at Greencastle...

TERRE HAUTE — A number of local athletes advanced to regional competition based on their performance the Terre Haute North Girls’ Track Sectional Tuesday evening. Greencastle will have a pair of entries at the Bloomington North Regional on May 21, while Cloverdale, South Putnam and North Putnam each have one...

CLOVERDALE — While it was made to be a serious consideration, whether to replace a broken-down dump truck was an involved one in Cloverdale on Tuesday. The lengthy discussion had by the Cloverdale Town Council at its regular meeting began as Town Manager Jason Hartman reported that said dump truck has been at a repair shop for three weeks. He as such brought quotes for a repair as well as one for a potential replacement...

CLOVERDALE — A rare vote for its meetings, adopting guidelines for home school students’ participation in sports was not unanimous for the Cloverdale School Board on Monday. Per a written recommendation from Athletic Director James Wade, Cloverdale Middle School is to follow said guidelines as set out by the IHSAA and followed at Cloverdale High School...

From time to time, parents comment about the cost of feed for animals or making things for 4-H projects. Sometimes that is followed by a “Well, it is still cheaper than sports” type of comment. Hopefully most are doing 4-H to experience a fun way to learn life, career and interpersonal skills...

Marcelene Anne Sambrotta, 58, of Terre Haute, died on May 10, 2024 after a three-year battle with heart, lung and kidney failure. She fought this never complaining. Anne was born on Aug. 5, 1965 in Putnam County, the daughter of Ronald Miller and Sara Bridges...

The Greencastle Tiger Cubs made quick work of the visiting Dugger Union Bulldogs in non-conference softball action Wednesday night, pounding out 13 hits and scoring 19 runs en route to the 19-4 win. With normal starter Ali Hassler getting the night off, Haley Iseman took the mound and struck out the side in the first. In the bottom half, Allie Beaman led off with a single, stole second and advanced to third on a passed ball. Iseman drove her in with a groundout...

Kenneth “Ray” Boller, 79, of Bainbridge, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 with his wife by his side. Ray was born April 23, 1945. He was the son of Elijah and Afton (Holcomb) Boller, who both preceded him in death. Ray married Nina A. Gibbs in Bainbridge on July 20, 1986. They shared 37 years of marriage together...

Pamela Rose Baker, 74, of Plainfield, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Aug. 20, 1949, in Indianapolis, to the late Forrest J. Baugh and Lottie A. Baugh Mesling. Pam was sassy, stubborn and very independent. If you knew Pam, you loved her; she never met a stranger...

BRAZIL -- Alternating lane closures are coming to U.S. 40 in Clay County, the Indiana Department of Transportation has announced. Beginning on or after Wednesday, May 15, crews will begin closing one lane at a time, beginning with the westbound lane, between Jackson Street in Brazil, and County Road 200 East in Harmony...

BAINBRIDGE — Gleaners food distribution will again take place in the parking lot of Bainbridge Elementary School, 412 S. Washington St., as a drive-through event on Saturday, May 18. The event, which runs from 10 a.m. until food runs out, is open to all in need. No identification is required. Volunteers are needed by 9 a.m. to help with loading boxed food items and traffic control...

The Fillmore Volunteer Fire Department’s auxiliary will host its monthly free-will breakfast this Saturday, May 18 from 7-11 a.m. The fire department is located at 12 Hendricks St.