Seven area high school seniors have been nominated by their schools as finalists for the 2027 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program. These exceptional students are Evan Blackburn, Sydney Dobbs, Savannah […]
While growing up in Henry County, Kyleigh Compton imagined a future in cosmetology and business. She enrolled in the cosmetology program at the New Castle Career Center and began building […]
William “Bill” Thomas Pugh, 91, of New Castle passed away Friday, October 9, 2026 at his residence. He was born on November 20, 1934 in Pikeville, Kentucky to the late […]
When flooded-out Henry County residents evacuated their homes by boat, they were limited in what they could bring. The few items of clothing they had were wet and muddy. “Laundry […]
During a time when division and distress plagued the United States, JFK dared the country to something greater. This shared purpose and common vision united the nation, and when the […]
Growing up in Henry County, I took a special interest in the arts from an early age. One outlet I enjoyed expressing myself in was visual arts—drawing, painting, crocheting, needle […]
The people of Henry County, Indiana, will never forget August 12. Storm after storm rolled in, leading to devastating flooding that washed out roads and displaced families. It was dark. […]
The Counseling Center at First Christian Church believes people are more than their mental health concerns. The non-profit organization serves all ages throughout Henry County and the surrounding areas. Sept. […]
Shawn Allan Thompson, 43, of New Castle passed away Sunday, August 2, 2026 at his residence following a six-month battle with cancer. He was born July 27, 1983 in Rushville, […]
My husband and I recently took a trip to Gatlinburg, where we stayed at the base of the Great Smoky Mountains and enjoyed daily hikes. During our visit, I picked […]