Nov. 3
In 1911, Shirley public schools were ordered closed for two weeks on account of diphtheria cases. Dr. Ralph Wilson was health officer.
Nov. 4
In 2015, Columbus-based Home News Enterprises announced it had reached an agreement to sell the Daily Reporter and its other newspapers, online and commercial printing properties to AIM Media Indiana LLC, an affiliate of AIM Media Texas LLC.
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Nov. 5
In 2005, Greenfield-Central High School cheerleaders won a repeat state title in the Varsity Coed Large Team division in the Indiana Cheerleading Association state championships at New Castle. Mt. Vernon cheerleader Allie Smith won a state title in the individual category.
In 2011, Mt. Vernon High School cheerleaders won a state title in the coed team division in the Indiana Cheerleading Association state championships at New Castle.
In 2016, Greenfield-Central High School cheerleaders won a state title in the varsity coed division in the Indiana Cheer Championship State Finals in New Castle. New Palestine was runner-up.
Nov. 6
In 1990, voters cast ballots in various races, including Indiana secretary of state. Greenfield-Central graduates were involved on both sides of that campaign. Dave Arland of the Class of 1981 was campaign spokesman for Indianapolis Mayor Bill Hudnut, the Republican candidate; Mike O’Connor of the Class of 1982 was campaign coordinator for Democrat Joe Hogsett. Hogsett won the election.
Nov. 7
In 1911, Socialists defeated the Citizens’ ticket in Shirley town elections. Lee Ayers was elected trustee, Noble Van Meter was elected treasurer, John Pusinelli was elected clerk, and Nehemiah Dean was elected marshal. Dean enjoyed the largest margin of victory, edging his opponent by 63 votes.
In 1973, a fund was established to raise money to buy a handmade desk that had belonged to Reuben Riley to place in the Riley Home.
In 1995, Pat Elmore was elected mayor of Greenfield, the first (and so far only) woman to hold that office.
Nov. 8
In 1912, a freight train switching a car struck and killed an 83-year-old Greenfield woman at the East Street crossing of the Pennsylvania Railroad. She was returning to her home after delivering a basket of fruit to a friend. Friends and family said the woman was hard of hearing and had had close calls in the past.
Nov. 9
In 2016, former Hancock County resident Kevin Duane “Yogi” Ferrell Jr. made his National Basketball Association debut for the Brooklyn Nets, coming off the bench to contribute five points in a 110-96 loss to the New York Knicks. The former Indiana University star later signed with the Dallas Mavericks and, in July 2018, joined the Sacramento Kings.
In 2019, Eastern Hancock High School cheerleaders won a state title in the Varsity D category at the Indiana Association of School Principals’ Cheer Championship at New Castle High School.
In 2019, Greenfield-Central High School’s Cougar Pride Marching Band won the first state band championship in school history by placing first in Class B at the Indiana State School Music Association’s Marching Band State Finals at Lucas Oil Stadium.
