Carver: A Hoosier holiday is just like coming home
As the chill winds sweep across the barren fields of Indiana, a sense of nostalgia blankets the landscape, ushering in the most magical time of the year. There is something enchanting about an Indiana winter, especially during the holidays when the towns and hamlets are adorned with twinkling lights, and the air carries the sweet scent of evergreens.
Club news: Local groups plan holiday events, fundraisers
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].
Take your best shot
Board members of Friends of Hancock County CASA, Inc. gratefully accepted a grant from NineStar Community Trust’s Operation Round Up program this week. The grant will fund the group’s second billboard in Hancock County in an effort to help grow their volunteer list and spread awareness of Hancock County CASA and its mission to “Change a Child’s Story.” Pictured from left are Aaron Davis, Judy Swift, Jim Shircliff, Marciann McClarnon Miller, April Stillinger, Katie Evanoff and Brian Hurley.
Off the shelves
The following items are available at the Hancock County Public Library, 900 W. McKenzie Road. Descriptions are provided by the publisher, unless otherwise noted. For more information on the library’s collection or to reserve a title, visit hcplibrary.org.
Back when: Dec. 6-12
Dec. 6
Christmas community: Winter Fest designed to bring New Pal together
NEW PALESTINE – A celebration of home and community is coming up in New Palestine.
Take your best shot
Mt. Vernon High School honor society members recently gathered to ring bells for the Salvation Army. Several bell ringing events are coming up in Greenfield. The Greenfield Police Department will have a ring-off with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department from 4-8 p.m. Dec. 8 at Walmart. The Grinch will appear at Walmart on Dec. 16 and Dec. 23.
Wolfsie: This may be grounds for a lawsuit
The other day my wife and I stopped at a Panera’s for a quick bowl of soup. “Do you want an apple with that or an apple?” said the cashier.
Comfort and joy: Mother, daughter share feel-good holiday recipes
Editor’s note: The Daily Reporter is featuring local recipes and the stories behind them. Here, Morristown residents Liz Rodenhuis and daughter Presley share two holiday favorites.
School briefs
Debit card program supports NPHS
