Lifestyle

Editor’s note: The Daily Reporter occasionally features recipes from Hancock County residents and the stories behind them. Here, Fortville resident Rosalie Hunt, president of Hancock County Extension Homemakers, shares about garlic dill pickles. It’s a longtime family favorite, having been made for 40 years with home-grown cucumbers and dill. Hunt makes over 50 quarts each summer and has won grand champion on the pickles at Riley Festival Home Arts several times. She writes:

McCordsville Elementary School posted several photos online from Rock Your School Week in September. The initiative encourages teachers to create educational experiences by doing something completely out of the norm. The Daily Reporter frequently features photos of the local community, taken by members of our community. Take your best shot and email a picture to [email protected] with information about the photo.

The following animals are available for adoption from the Hancock County Humane Society. Some cats can be viewed at the Smitten Kitten Cat Cafe, 7852 E. 96th St., Fishers, while others can be met in Greenfield. For more information, call (317) 462-5404 or visit hancockhumane.petfinder.com to verify where a cat is currently being housed.

Here is a list of events coming up in Hancock County this weekend and beyond. If you know of an upcoming event that you’d like to see featured here, email [email protected].

The Daily Reporter will occasionally feature updates from local clubs and social circles. To share photos, news and announcements from your club, email [email protected].

Children’s programs coming to libraries

GREENFIELD – Zuro has better odds at getting adopted now that five local kids spent part of their fall break taking a fun course on marketing.

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” is a question heard frequently around here with this small herd of grandkids.

HANCOCK COUNTY – Fall festivals abound in all corners of Hancock County this month, with family favorites coming up this weekend and lasting through Oct. 31.

The 2024 Hancock County 4-H Ora Callahan Award winners were recently announced, honoring student achievement in the program. Pictured from left is Ron Ewing; Hadley Hill, filling in for Reese Hill who earned an award for leadership; Alyssa Cain, who earned an award in achievement; Griffin Lawrence, citizenship; Evan Peterson, Citizenship; Tyler Deutsch, achievement; Lorraine Ewing; and Shailynn Steeno, fair queen. Not pictured is Addison Buckley, who earned an award in leadership. The Ora Callahan Award was established by the Callahan family in 1963 by Ora and Shirley Callahan to recognize two top outstanding 4-H members in each category of achievement, citizenship and leadership. The awards were created to stimulate growth and development of 4-H members; award recipients are in grades 10-12 and are selected by their 4-H achievement records. The Daily Reporter frequently features photos of the local community, taken by members of our community. Take your best shot and email a picture to [email protected] with information about the photo.