Local News

HANCOCK COUNTY — A reminder to people wanting to carry a gun in Indiana, a new law is in effect now. Starting July 1 (today), people will no longer need a permit to carry a handgun in the state.

HANCOCK COUNTY — Officials from the Fortville Police Department were able to finally corral the suspected shooter in the Fortville attempted murder incident on Mother’s Day, back in early May. The shooting, where multiple shots were fired, left one man critically injured when he was shot in the face.

HANCOCK COUNTY — Fourth of July fireworks displays are always a part of the annual Independence Day celebration. This year’s big day falls on a Monday. With the long weekend ahead, officials say county residents can expect to see fireworks over the next several nights.

HANCOCK COUNTY — A county woman who ran into trouble with the law for burglary and theft charges had her case settled in Hancock County Superior Court 1 during a sentencing hearing Wednesday, June 29.

HANCOCK COUNTY – Planning authorities sent a rezone request for a contentious warehouse proposal to county decision-makers without any guidance.

INDIANAPOLIS — CenterPoint Energy is alerting customers of reported increases in door-to-door, phone call and text message scams. Reports of individuals impersonating CenterPoint Energy have employed various tactics, including requests to check electric meters at customers’ homes and spoofing company phone numbers to threaten service disconnection.

HANCOCK COUNTY — Hancock Health has joined a network providing access to expertise from a medical organization that’s been operating for over 150 years and has thousands of physicians.

VERNON TOWNSHIP – A lot has changed in Vernon Township over the past 47 ½ years, but one thing about its advisory board has remained the same.

EASTERN HANCOCK — Officials with Eastern Hancock schools made the decision recently to hire a full-time school resource officer (SRO). The officer will be in place for the 2022-23 school year.

GREENFIELD – Join in for free ice cream and a kickoff celebration to National Parks and Recreation Month Friday, July 1.