New Palestine Scout Troop takes part in monumental backpack trip
NEW PALESTINE — It wasn’t a typical two-week summer trip shortly before the start of the school year. The adventure was more of a real quest — get to the top of Mt. Baldy and earn a major Boy Scouts of America award.
CONTINUING TO SERVE: Veteran law enforcement officer takes on full-time SRO job
CHARLOTTESVILLE — Helping others and making a difference is something veteran law enforcement officer Rick Wilcher has always enjoyed doing. The longtime Greenfield Police Department officer was hired earlier this summer by Eastern Hancock Community Schools to be the district’s full-time School Resource Officer (SRO).
A CUT ABOVE: Chainsaw artist returns to Hancock County in mesmerizing shows
GREENFIELD – An audience of three or four people grew to a couple dozen this week as Myles Nasby used a chainsaw to transform a simple log of wood into an adorable bear cub.
Early morning crash on U.S. 52 claims life
HANCOCK COUNTY — Officials from the Hancock County 911 Center reported a fatal crash that happened around 6:36 a.m. Wednesday in the southern part of Hancock County on U.S. 52 and CR South 800W (S. Carroll Road).
Las Vegas police release details of Jessup’s arrest for sexual assault
HANCOCK COUNTY — Details about a drunken night in Las Vegas, where Hancock County Commissioner John Jessup has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman he went to Nevada with have been released by officials.
EH Joy Jam educator conference set for second year
CHARLOTTESVILLE — They don’t call it “Joy Jam” for nothing.
Swine gilt and barrow show gives 4-H participants a chance to shine
HANCOCK COUNTY — The coat on the big, beautiful, red-haired pig was shiny thanks to a fresh gloss of oil. The pig’s name — Sexy Red, who is named after a rapper called Sexyy Red — was ready to get out of the cage and show off her stuff in the 4-H main arena.
Llama Nirvana: 4-Hers show creativity in Llama Costume Show
HANCOCK COUNTY — A fan favorite of the Hancock County 4-H Fair was held earlier this week. The Llama Costume show, which is always a big hit, took place Sunday evening. The idea behind the fun-loving event is for the kids and llamas to leave a memorable appearance, and the 4-H participants did not disappoint.
Riders show skills at 4-H Horse and Pony Show
Maddie Engleking holds the flag during the National Anthem on Saturday at the Hancock County 4-H Fairgrounds.
Mt. Vernon school board invests in TrustINdiana
The Mt. Vernon Board of School Trustees voted unanimously to invest in TrustINdiana, an investment pool for local governments, at its Monday night meeting.
