HOPE EDITION: The Courier-Times' annual January HOPE EDITION will be published on Saturday. The edition features stories with positive news about the Henry County area ... NEWS UPDATE: US stock futures fall slightly after 4Q GDP report ... Obama to target rising college tuition costs ... Paterno's son: 'Dad, you won. You can go home now' ... US cybersecurity efforts trigger privacy concerns ... Analysis: Romney is fiery, focused in Fla. Debate ... St. Louis hosts 1st big parade on Iraq War's end.
For 13 years, the Friends of the New Castle-Henry County Public Library have been volunteering their time, talent and energy to raise money and help support the programs of the library.
LEWISVILLE - A 75-turbine wind farm that could bring hundreds of thousands of dollars in property tax revenue and in payments for landowners could be operational here by the end of 2013.
Weeks before students take the ISTEP exam, Bob Malloy calls them to his office.
The Henry County Community Foundation awarded $326,136 to 55 nonprofit organizations in the health, social services, education, cultural affairs and civic affairs categories in connection with its 2011 grant cycles, according to a press release from the foundation. Friday, January 27, 2012
President Barack Obama called Friday for an overhaul of the higher education financial aid system, warning that colleges and universities that fail to control spiraling tuition costs could lose federal funds. Friday, January 27, 2012
In loving memory of Anna Claire Koons, 96, who passed away Jan. 8, 2012 in San Diego, Calif. Anna was born in New Castle, on Feb. 20, 1915, to Norabelle and Martin L. Koons. Friday, January 27, 2012
Paul E. Huddleston, 58, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012. He was born March 15, 1953, to the late Clyde and Janie L. (Murphy) Huddleston. Thursday, January 26, 2012
Mary Joyce Morgan, 65, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, at Henry County Hospital after an extended illness. She was born Sept. 20, 1946, in Nepton, Ky., to the late Mike and Mary (Roseberry) Protsko. Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Former Indianapolis Colts President Bill Polian is joining SiriusXM radio as a regular host. Polian will make his debut on the satellite network's NFL Radio channel on Monday night, and also will host a show on Wednesday and next Friday from Indianapolis, site of the Super Bowl. Polian and his son, then-general manager Chris Polian, were fired by the team after it finished a 2-14 season. Friday, January 27, 2012
The NFL's most watched offseason drama has turned stunningly ugly. Two days after Peyton Manning complained about the dour atmosphere around the Colts' complex, team owner Jim Irsay called his four-time league MVP a "politician" and said he didn't appreciate Manning's public campaign. (1 comments) Friday, January 27, 2012
Still smarting from an emotional loss in the rugged first round of the playoffs to the Chicago Bulls nine months ago, the Indiana Pacers returned to the United Center and scrapped as if they were back in the postseason. Thursday, January 26, 2012
David Milch had the script for a horse racing drama kicking around in his head for 30 years. The screenwriter and producer was just too busy living it to put words to paper. Friday, January 27, 2012
Some movie titles are wordy and complicated ("Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan") or generically forgettable ("Someone Like You"). Others, like this week's "Man on a Ledge," tell you everything you need to know about the movie in just a few tidy words. Friday, January 27, 2012
Anyone who ever doubted the transformative power of Bob Dylan's music need only look to Ke$ha. Yes, Ke$ha. The irreverent pop star known for singing about brushing her teeth with "a bottle of Jack" turns poignant while covering a song from one of music's great lyricists on the new four-disc "Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International." Friday, January 27, 2012
As a veteran, it is with deep sadness that I write this public letter in regard to the recent YouTube video showing U.S. Marines in Afghanistan urinating on the corpses of their dead enemies. (1 comments) Tuesday, January 24, 2012
The Republicans on the local, state and national level profess the following policies. An increase in employment with good paying jobs, lower taxes, a smaller government, and less government regulations and legislation, so that business, etc., will have more flexibility. Tuesday, January 24, 2012
The Salvation Army Board of Directors would like to thank Kroger, Rural King and Walmart for letting us place collection kettles at their doors for our fundraiser. Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Family and friends of Sterlie and Norma (Mastin) Dishman are invited to their 50th wedding anniversary open house hosted by their daughters from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12 at New Castle Masonic Lodge #91, W. St. Rd. 38. Thursday, January 26, 2012
Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame: 408 Trojan Lane. Interactive exhibits and collection of Indiana basketball memorabilia. Hoosier Hysteria alive and well. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Closed major holidays. Admission charged. Information: 765-529-1891. Or visit hoopshall.com
