Putnam County News

A convicted child molester whose 1993 murder of a 10-year-old boy led to the creation of Indiana's sex offender registry was resentenced Monday to life in prison without parole.

Last February, independent filmmaker Ron Whitt visited Greencastle to talk about his upcoming trilogy of films centered on the story of the 1886 death of Putnam County native Pearl Bryan.

When it comes to a new ambulance contract, the Clay County Commissioners now know what their options are.

What is it about the prospect of writing a novel in 30 days or less that seems unrealistic, daunting and a little bit egotistical? After all, don't professional fiction writers spend years collecting experiences, potential characters and impressions before spending even more years toiling at their computers, crafting masterpieces for the rest of ...

With the holidays just around the corner, the Greencastle Parks and Recreation Department is planning three special programs in honor of the season.

Amy Stockton holds the Bible as Dale Sparks read the oath of office to Darrell Stockton during his swearing in as Greencastle's new postmaster Friday morning.

A Greencastle man was arrested early Friday after he attempted to break in to a Greencastle business.

For as long as there have been schoolyards, there have been bullies in them. With the advent of technological advances such as text and instant messaging and e-mail, there are even more ways for bullies to inflict their behaviors on others -- which makes it more important than ever for parents and their children to learn how to cope with the ...

Ralph E. Delp, 85, Cloverdale, died on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009 at the Richard L. Roudebush Medical Center in Indianapolis.

In 2008, Brenda Odean received her LPN degree from Ivy Tech Community College. She was proudly wearing her nursing pin at the dedication at Greencastle's new Center for Workforce and Economic Development.

Ivy Tech Community College-Wabash Valley Region on Thursday celebrated the accomplishments of those involved in the journey from conception to completion of its new campus at Veteran's Highway and Zinc Mill Road in Greencastle.

A plea agreement has been proposed for a Poland man accused of stealing guns from a Putnam County home.

A Monday night barn fire resulted in several explosions and dozens of responders from local agencies.

If you're looking for scary place to celebrate this Halloween, the "Chop Shop" at the Poland Haunted Barn is the place to be.

Downtown Trick-or-Treat, sponsored by Main Street Greencastle, will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday with 29 local businesses participating.

State Senator Connie Lawson and State Representative Nancy Michael spoke to a room of about 25 people about property tax caps and what they mean at TZ Thursday evening.

My statement should be prefaced by two assertions. First, I have never submitted an editorial comment to the Banner Graphic, even though there have been times I felt moved to do so, and I would never offer an opinion in the unsigned "Speak Out" section.

Putnam County Circuit Court Judge Matthew Headley has rejected a second plea agreement proposed in the case of a Cloverdale man charged with six sex crimes.

Amid the commotion of emptying the Putnam County Home and locating unmarked graves prior to the sale of acreage around it, a registry from a funeral found there has raised some questions.

Putnam County Extension Homemakers County President Geneva Dorris presents a copy of "Why Congress Matters" by Ilona Nickels to Library Director Alice Greenburg for use by Putnam County Citizens.