Stories from Tuesday, October 6, 2015

A Purple Haze didn't exactly envelope Bowman Gym at DePauw University on Oct. 9, 1965, but it was on that Saturday evening that arguably the greatest guitarist of all time graced a small, temporary stage in the old gymnasium. Friday marks the 50th anniversary of the 1965 Derby Day festivities at DePauw, which concluded with a concert by national recording acts Booker T & the M.G.'s and the Isley Brothers...

In a most anticipated rematch between Greencastle and North Putnam girls' soccer teams the drama was high as regulation ended much like the first with a 1-1 tie however in a shootout involving goalie versus goalie North Putnam claimed the 4-3 win sectional win...

In association with The R.O.C.K. Camp and Outreach Center, Greencastle Christian Church will host a free gospel sing at 7 p.m. on Saturday. The event will feature five acts, headlined by performances from Bobbie Lancaster, Wesley Gray and the Barnett Trio...

"My journey to freedom is not a hero's journey," Yeonmi Park told an enthusiastic and emotional audience at DePauw University Monday night. As a 13-year-old, Park and her family defected from North Korea, a harrowing tale told in her new book, "In Order to Live: A North Korean Girl's Journey to Freedom."...

An expansive basketball court that was six feet longer than NCAA regulation 94 feet. A bandbox with a seating capacity of just 2,000. A product of a bygone era where even the local kids could play pickup games with the university's varsity team. Basketball fans and players alike have colorful and varied memories of Bowman Gymnasium, which stood on the DePauw University campus from 1916 until the mid-1980s...

To the Editor: The Greencastle Fire Department would like to extend a special "Thanks" to the following supporters who contributed to the 15th Annual Open House Event on Oct. 1, 2015. We had a huge success this year. The winners of the coloring, poster, & art contests were recognized with ages ranging from Pre-K to 12th grade...

County Jail Six people were booked into the Putnam County Jail recently. At 3 p.m. on Friday, Bruce Edward Schwomeyer, 59, Cloverdale, was lodged at the jail on a court order. At 9:30 p.m. Cletus Shawn Weaver, 53, Quincy, was arrested for being a habitual traffic violator...

CLOVERDALE -- The Cloverdale volleyball team looked to be in good shape when Eminence came to town. CHS picked up a win in three straight sets by the scores of 25-12, 25-15 and 25-16. Cloverdale has had a tough time of late losing two last week, however Clover coach Kathy Moore has said her team is moving in the right direction as the end of the season approaches...

CRAWFORDSVILLE -- After its sectional title last week and a successful season the Greencastle boys' tennis team fell to Terre Haute North in five matches. "We had a great season," GHS coach Kevin Rowe said. "I am very proud of all of the players, both varsity and junior varsity. ...

BROWNSBURG -- The Greencastle boys' soccer team traveled to South Vermillion Tuesday for its sectional matchup with Covington. The Tiger Cubs earned the win but it took overtime and penalty kicks to get the 1-0 victory. The game finished late and GHS coach JD Sims could not be reached for comment after the game...

CRAWFORDSVILLE -- It was no accident the girls' soccer sectional matchup between North Putnam and Greencastle went into overtime. The teams have been evenly matched all season. The sectional game on Monday ended just as it did when these teams faced each other at the beginning of the season, in a 1-1 tie...

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced that State Road 75 between Jamestown and North Salem in Hendricks County will close Tuesday, Oct. 13 for five days. The closure is for the contractor to place riprap, approximately two miles south of Jamestown...

Imagine living paycheck to paycheck. Trying to make rent and a car payment on minimum wage. Raising kids when you'd rather be raising cain. Now that's reality. And welcome to the experience, eighth-graders. Take a spin on the Wheel of Life and discover your profession. Roll the dice to see if you're a parent to none or four. Get a green card and go directly to the legal table for some divorce court action...