Pets of the week
The following animals are available for adoption at Hancock County Humane Society, 214 E. Main St. in Greenfield. For more information, call (317) 462-5404 or visit hancockhumane.petfinder.com.
Community briefs
Shoe recycling competition this week
Fortville Elementary School announces honor roll
FORTVILLE – Fortville Elementary School recently announced students on the honor roll, based on the first semester of the 2022-23 school year.
Little learners: Local preschools to host open houses for 2023-24 school year
HANCOCK COUNTY – It’s already time for parents of Hancock County’s littlest learners to start thinking ahead to a new preschool year.
To better care for the community and fellow officers, GPD offers advanced medical training
GREENFIELD — During a recent police call, two officers from the Greenfield Police Department came across a man who was in dire need of medical aid. The officers offered as much help as they could to keep the man alive until medical personnel arrived and took over.
Town to consider breeding mill ban
FORTVILLE – Town officials are considering adopting rules aimed at opposing puppy mills and related animal retail practices.
NEXT CHAPTER: Task force seeks spots for new Fortville library
FORTVILLE — The Fortville-Vernon Township Public Library is ready for a new chapter.
Borgman: The talent show left a lingering glow
Once a year our entire family spends a long weekend together with the highlight being a “talent show.” Talent, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. Take the one who asks for volunteers and when his sister, a brother-in-law, a 6-year-old nephew and his own 13-year-old daughter go forward, announces he will guess their weights.
Eastern Hancock High School announces honor roll
CHARLOTTESVILLE – Eastern Hancock High School recently announced honor roll students for the 2022-23 school year, based on the school’s second report card.
Outstanding citizens: Weston Elementary students honored for caring for others
GREENFIELD – Weston Elementary School students were recently recognized for citizenship.