Stories from Thursday, October 1, 2015

Two people were injured Thursday morning in a pair of accidents on Waterworks Hill. An initial one-vehicle accident left a minivan disabled in the road, which resulted in a truck T-boning the disabled vehicle. At approximately 7 a.m., Paula Gaddis, 47, Bainbridge, was northbound on U.S. 231 in a gray minivan when she lost control for an unknown reason...

"I think everybody deserves to be free and to have a happy life," Yeonmi Park told NPR this week. The 21-year-old's story of defecting from North Korea, the horrors of human trafficking and the need to bring freedom to all people of the world is told in her book, "In Order to Live: A North Korean Girl's Journey to Freedom," which was released Tuesday...

The DePauw University Band, directed by Professor Craig Paré, will present its first concert of the year "Bach to the Future" on Sundaty, Oct. 4 -- but at an unusual time. The Sunday matinee in Kresge Auditorium has been scheduled for 1:30 p.m. in order to allow interested audience members who would also enjoy attending the final performance of the School of Music/Theatre and Communications production of "Spamalot" to do so at 3 p.m. ...

BAINBRIDGE -- After more than a decade of service, a longtime reserve police officer is leaving her post. On Thursday, Bainbridge Town Marshal Rodney Fenwick presented Reserve Officer Denna DeLaCruz with a plaque for 11 years of service. Over the years, DeLaCruz has volunteered her service to the Bainbridge Police Department, Putnam County Sheriff's Department and Heritage Lake security...

A hypodermic needle found near the main entrance to Greencastle's Robe-Ann Park was likely dropped by a suspect arrested this weekend, authorities believe. "There's really no way of knowing for sure," Greencastle Assistant Police Chief Brian Hopkins told the Banner Graphic, indicating the discovery of the syringe was one of two events at the city park that warranted investigation earlier this week...

Not only is the main entrance to the Putnam County Hospital campus off the west side of U.S. 231 getting a facelift, but the hospital is also installing new larger and more informative signage at the entry.

CHICAGO -- At a time of heightened global violence, as war and political persecution drive the largest displacement of refugees and migrants since World War II, the University of Chicago has received a $100 million gift to establish the first research institute and annual global forum of their kind devoted solely to the study and resolution of global conflicts...

County Jail Six people were booked into the Putnam County jail on Tuesday. At 10 a.m. Paul Edward Cummins, 38, Danville, was arrested on a warrant. At 10:15 a.m. Daniel Richard Sparks, 28, Indianapolis, was booked in for possession of marijuana...

The following cases were filed in Putnam County courts recently. Criminal Cases Keith Richard O'Clair, 25, Avon, Level 6 felony unlawful possession of a syringe, Class C misdemeanor driving while intoxicated Michael Allen Mikesell, 29, Greencastle, Class A misdemeanor theft...

BAINBRIDGE -- During the 10-day Covered Bridge Festival, scheduled this year for Oct. 9 through 18, heavy traffic is always expected along U.S. 36. It is a popular time for residents living along the highway to set up vending stands or booths for the sale of craft, antique and garage sale items during the festival...

Young people today face an enormous amount of pressure that many adults have never endured. From bullying to the dark sides of social media, some teens may not be able to handle the pressure and begin to think the only way out is to take their own lives...

John Wadas, DDS, and his team will soon be offering dental services to the Putnam County community at their new office, Dental Care of Greencastle. The new full-service, state-of-the-art family dental practice is set to open in early October at 1012 Mill Pond Drive, Suite 300...