STEAK ‘n BAKE ‘n RAFFLE: Steak fundraiser draws record crowd
GREENFIELD — It was a packed house at the 11th annual Steak ‘n Bake ‘n Raffle event Sept. 30 when nearly 500 people filled the exhibit hall at the Hancock County Fairgrounds to raise money for local nonprofits.
GOLDEN HOOSIERS: Local community servants among seven Golden Hoosiers recognized
GREENFIELD — Two of the most prominent community servants in Greenfield were recently awarded the Golden Hoosier Award at the Indiana Statehouse in downtown Indianapolis.
EH career development learning the focus of work-based planning
GREENFIELD — The responsibility of helping students figure out exactly what they are going to be doing after high school is something officials with the Eastern Hancock Community School District take seriously. It’s why they host multiple meetings each year trying to develop partnerships with local businesses to find out what kind of jobs are out there and what kind of skills need to be taught to prepare students.
OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND: Community foundation hosts well-attended volunteer fair, open house
GREENFIELD — While her two young sons were enjoying the candy and other free giveaways, Kara Purvis was looking for something a little more substantial Saturday at the local community foundation’s open house and volunteer fair.
Vernon Township named Indiana township of the year
VERNON TOWNSHIP — Indiana Township Association (ITA) announced Vernon Township as Township of the Year for 2023 at the ITA education conference on Sept. 19.
Bryant back in county jail to serve term after violaiton
HANCOCK COUNTY — The Indianapolis man who is suing officials with the county’s Hancock County Community Corrections (HCCC) program and county commissioners for racial discrimination is in the Hancock County Jail to serve a term after a court official determined he violated probation.
Community briefs for Oct. 2
New Cumberland Halloween event slated
WRESTLING @ THE RICKS: Pro wrestlers take the stage monthly at the Ricks Centre
GREENFIELD — A local promoter wants to pack the house at the H.J. Ricks Centre for the Arts on a monthly basis, but what he’s promoting may surprise regular patrons of the historic Greenfield theater.
Lawsuit filed: Mt. Vernon officials accused of not reporting sexual assault of student
HANCOCK COUNTY — A county woman has filed a civil lawsuit against Mt. Vernon Community School District and two county families, claiming her daughter was sexually assaulted on a district school bus and district officials failed to protect the child or report the crime.
BUDGET SEASON: Greenfield council takes first step in approving 2024 budget
GREENFIELD – Greenfield city council members approved the proposed 2024 fiscal budget on first reading this week. The budget is expected to be passed on final reading next month.
