CULINARY CHRISTMAS: Caterers teach how to make gifts that are edible and unforgettable
NEW PALESTINE — ’Tis the season to give and receive yummy gifts.
Mastin fighting for life as Locker is laid to rest
HANCOCK COUNTY — Officials with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department (HCSD) said the Greenfield teenager, Cody Mastin, who was involved in a horrific vehicle accident Nov. 26, is still in critical condition at Methodist Hospital.
Law enforcement offer holiday shopping and safety tips
HANCOCK COUNTY — Getting Christmas presents delivered through the mail or via special delivery is nothing new. Holiday shopping also offers opportunities for crimes against those shopping online or in person. Unfortunately, criminals are more clever than ever when it comes to playing Grinch, stealing packages and a person’s identity.
Dual brand hotel and conference center proposed for the county
HANCOCK COUNTY — Hancock Health officials and many others came together during Wednesday’s Hancock County Budget Committee meeting to present their proposal for a dual brand hotel and conference center at Hancock Gateway Park.
Crider: Applications open for Indiana Senate Page Program
STATEHOUSE — The Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the 2024 Senate Page Program, said State Sen. Michael Crider, R-Greenfield.
Community briefs
Festival of Christmas Trees this month
Michael Hicks: The ‘Great Discordance’ of economic fact and feeling
I’m calling the time we live in the ‘Great Discordance’ between the perceptions Americans have about the economy and the actual state of the economy. By nearly every measure we are in a period of remarkably strong economic performance. This is especially true of those measures economists typically use to judge the overall strength of an economy.
HOUR OF CODE: Local students earn certificates as part of global computer science event
GREENFIELD — More than 100 students at St. Michael Catholic School in Greenfield earned certificates in coding this week as part of a global computer science event held in schools worldwide.
A LOOK INSIDE: Students share their experiences in learning about aviation
MT VERNON — With the new education center, Amplify Hancock, in the works to be ready for fall of 2026, students of Mt. Vernon High School (MVHS) have shared their experiences in the aviation class — a dual credit class offered to all school districts, which will also be available at the education center.
Man who contributed to teenage gun violence sentenced
HANCOCK COUNTY — The Greenfield man who was arrested and charged with contributing to teenage gun violence in the county had his case settled in Hancock County Circuit Court late last week via a plea agreement.
