GPD launches tip411 anonymous tip app system to help fight crime
GREENFIELD — Officials with the Greenfield Police Department (GPD) are increasing its crime-fighting arsenal with a new app to help residents connect with the department to find information, view alerts, and submit anonymous tips from their smartphone.
Community briefs — Sept. 27
“CHiPS” TV stars to attend local fundraiser
Organizers of Recovery Walk say they are making progress
GREENFIELD — The goal has always been to make Hancock County a “recovery county,” Linda Ostewig said during the opening ceremony for the ninth Annual Recovery Walk on Saturday at downtown Greenfield.
Three people died in a two-car crash on the far east side of Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS — Officials with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department and other county departments were involved in a high-speed traffic chase that was called off by the Indiana State Police just minutes before three people died in a crash on the far east side of Indianapolis.
McCordsville and Fortville announce town budgets for 2024
VERNON TOWNSHIP — Budgets for both Fortville and McCordsville have been announced over the past few weeks, both with adjustments due to the growth of the towns.
Former Community Corrections leader speaks out after resignation
HANCOCK COUNTY — Some three months after leaving his job as the head of Hancock County Community Corrections (HCCC), Wade Kennedy said he wanted to “set the record straight” about why he no longer works for the department. His departure from HCCC came at a time when the program had fallen under scrutiny surrounding the filing of a federal lawsuit against county employees there and the OWI arrest of one of his employees.
CAUTIONARY TALE: Trafficking victim shares her story in hopes of helping others
GREENFIELD — A former victim of human trafficking shared her story last week at the Hancock County Public Library in Greenfield.
McCordsville man has drug case settled, most serious charge dropped
HANCOCK COUNTY — A McCordsville man who was facing four felony charges, including a Level 2 felony count of dealing a scheduled II drug, had his case settled via plea agreement late last week in circuit court.
Pulled pork meal will support mission projects
GREENFIELD — Mt. Lebanon Community Church will serve a pulled pork barbecue meal from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 14 at the church, 3447 S. Ind. 9.
Community briefs
New fire station open house Sept. 30