‘We were better together’: Fortville, Gateway churches join as one
FORTVILLE — In any other year, the joining of two congregations into one larger one might have been celebrated with bounce houses and food...
Arts show takes on COVID-19
CUMBERLAND — Last spring, as COVID-19 tightened its grip, a stunned nation watched as schools closed, then sporting events, movie theaters and Broadway, shopping...
Harvest of Talents plans continue because needs continue, organizers say
FORTVILLE — It was a dilemma: Cancel a fundraiser to feed hungry people, not wanting to gather a group during a pandemic? Or press...
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Riley Museum to host program on Eugene V. Debs
GREENFIELD — The James Whitcomb Riley Boyhood Home and Museum will play host to “An Evening with...
Preparing to launch: Mercy Road church set to open in Fortville
FORTVILLE — It’s not the timeline originally anticipated. But a new Mercy Road church in Fortville is nearing its grand opening.
Leaders of Mercy Road...
Closing stanza: Sunday’s service to be First Presbyterian’s last
GREENFIELD — Years ago, Jill Lyon collected signatures from fellow parishioners. They were stitched onto a quilt celebrating a milestone anniversary of First Presbyterian...
High schools offer music, comedy, drama
HANCOCK COUNTY — Over the next two weekends, all four Hancock County high schools will mount theater productions. April 25–28, Mt. Vernon High School...
Veterans group hosts bed racing event
GREENFIELD — On a rainy Saturday morning, when most of us would rather stay in bed, Candy Long and Cindy Burk walked down the...
Pastor plants new Quaker church in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — The applause continued in the little white church in the woods. Some of those gathered for the annual service at Beech Church...
Dance recital features student choreographers
GREENFIELD — The familiar opening riff of Nancy Sinatra’s “These Boots are Made for Walkin’” filled the studio as the girls assumed their poses...
