MV candidate forum Wednesday
FORTVILLE – The Mt. Vernon Education Foundation will host a Mt. Vernon School Board Candidate Forum at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19 at the MV Alumni Center.
County COAD looking for volunteers, support
HANCOCK COUNTY — This week Indiana will experience some of the coldest air heading into the winter season with overnight temperatures projected into the high 20- to low 30-degree range on many nights.
City rejects rental home proposal
GREENFIELD – Officials rejected measures a developer was hoping to get for a rental home community proposed for the city’s north side.
Overnight apartment fire displaces eight families; four units destroyed
THE NEW GUARD: Greenfield company prepares to launch mobile armor kit
GREENFIELD – Todd Burton recalled the photo he has of his stepdaughter on an off-road vehicle in Afghanistan during her time as a member of the U.S. Military Police Corps.
Treats on Main and more: Area congregations offer, collaborate on various fall festivities
FORTVILLE — More options to buy food nearby. More wares to browse, including vendor booths. More opportunities for people to connect with organizations that serve the community.
District officials work to serve special education students during renovation at NPHS
NEW PALESTINE — The space in the classroom isn’t ideal for students who qualify for special education, officials with the Community School Corp. of Southern Hancock County said. However, the smaller classroom is going to have to do until the major renovation project at New Palestine High School, which is several months behind schedule, is complete.
MV to launch new program to mentor homegrown teachers
FORTVILLE – A new program to encourage, mentor and train young teachers is launching through Mt. Vernon Community Schools.
Riley Festival contest winners announced
GREENFIELD – The Riley Festival board recently announced winners in the 2022 Riley Festival contests.
Fortville man receives lesser sentence following plea agreement
HANCOCK COUNTY — A Fortville man facing eight different crimes, including a felony drug charge that could have carried as many as 30 years in prison, avoided trial after a plea agreement was approved in Hancock County Superior Court 1, Wednesday, Oct. 12.
