Mt. Vernon Education Foundation hires new leader
FORTVILLE — Renee Oldham helped raise money to build an innovation center that houses small businesses in Richmond. She’s helped guide the city’s downtown...
Jail receives OK to transfer inmates out of county
HANCOCK COUNTY — Some relief from overcrowding could be coming to the Hancock County Jail.
After officials debated for months the potential liability issues tied...
Charges mulled against parent
NEW PALESTINE — Two children have been removed from their New Palestine home as investigators work to determine whether their mother neglected them.
The Indiana...
Library officials sign closing papers for land purchase
NEW PALESTINE -- The Hancock County Public Library made its purchase of five acres in the 5800 block of U.S. 52 official recently by...
Respect and preservation: Officials push for ordinance to protect burial sites
GREENFIELD -- When Sheriff Mike Shepherd thinks about the lack of security for the pioneer cemeteries that dot the county, he can’t help but...
Run, walk and roll to be held
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Lace up and help out: Event to battle bullying
NEW PALESTINE — The fourth annual Run, Walk and Roll Against Bullying will be...
Greenfield to host fire department citizen’s academy
GREENFIELD -- The Greenfield Fire Territory is seeking applicants for its first citizen’s academy.
The eight-week course begins in mid-September and will give participants a look...
Officials take first step toward alleviating overcrowding at county jail
HANCOCK COUNTY — Some relief from overcrowding could be coming to the Hancock County Jail.
After officials debated for months the potential liability issues tied...
Children removed from New Palestine home after toddler found wandering neighborhood, unattended
NEW PALESTINE -- Two children have been removed from their mother's care during an investigation after one child was found wandering the neighborhood alone...
Event highlights county’s agricultural roots
Frank Littleton, an Indianapolis lawyer and Indiana state representative, spotted a round barn along the East Coast while traveling in the late 1800s. Each...
