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NPHS Class of 1972 to host reunion

GREENFIELD – Residents wanting to assist flood victims in southeastern Kentucky can contribute to a local emergency supply collection.

New Palestine resident Michelle Niemier purchased several safety signs to go along U.S. 52 as drivers approach New Palestine High School. She wanted to help remind drivers on the busy road the area is an active school zone.

The following real estate transfers were recorded recently in the Hancock County Recorder’s Office:

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HCPL to host blood drives Saturday

Aug. 16

HANCOCK COUNTY — Earlier this week, on a rainy Tuesday morning, officials at New Palestine High School had their hands full and then some. Close to 300 parents opted to drive their students to school for drop-off. Couple that with over 250 student drivers, an estimated 85 cars driven by faculty and staff, and dozens of buses all converging into the parking area at the same time, and it made the drop-off as well as the pick-up area a bit of a nightmare for officials trying to keep everyone safe.

HANCOCK COUNTY – Indiana’s new law on abortion restrictions represents a balanced approach to the issue, according to state lawmakers representing the county.

When a center serving adults with disabilities moved into a business park area, it sought to tone down the warehouse feel of the building and create a more welcoming exterior.