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Letter to the Editor: ‘Do your job, county council’
I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry when I read the story about Sheriff Burkhart’s annual attempt to break new records with salary requests. Burkhart has always tried to show the County Council how many other departments pay more than Hancock County. This time, out of 92 counties, he could find only one (Bartholemew) that was higher, so he threw in a city (Noblesville). If he is successful this year he will have to look at another state for future comparisons.
Arrests — June 17
Charging information is obtained from the Hancock County Jail. If you have questions about a charge listed here, call the sheriff’s department at 317-477-1147. Donita Lynn Thompson, 42, 200 block of Mariee Drive, Anderson, faces a charge of failure to appear. Robert Terrell Stephen, 37, 11000 block of Hartland...
School briefs
HANCOCK COUNTY – Free programs for children and teens continue at libraries across Hancock County this summer. Bright Star Theatre presents “Storybook Tales” June 24. The company will perform at 1 0 a.m. at the Greenfield library, 900 W. McKenzie Road; and at 2 p.m. at the Sugar Creek branch, 5731 W. U.S. 52, New Palestine. Bentley’s Buddies and Friends will be at both libraries June 23. Tweens ages 9-12 can create a Bigfoot terrarium June 20 in New Palestine, or create friendship bracelets July 22. In Greenfield, a giant Twister game will be available July 15 for families, as well as family yoga July 17. For a complete list of programs or to register, visit hcplibrary.org.
Hancock County Councilman Jessup arrested; criminal charges pending in Nevada
HANCOCK COUNTY — The Daily Reporter has learned that Hancock County Councilman John Jessup, 49, Shirley, was arrested and taken into custody by officials at the Shelby County Jail on Friday, June 14. Officials there say he is being held for officials in Clark County, Nevada, where he is facing criminal charges and will be transported there shortly. Local officials tell the Daily Reporter he was arrested by officials from the Shirley Police Department, who made arrangements with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department prior to Jessup being arrested.
Indianapolis man faces child solicitation and drug charges
HANCOCK COUNTY — An Indianapolis man is facing serious charges after county officials say he tried to meet up with what he thought was an underage teenage boy in the county for sex. Nicholas Evan Gant, 38, 1210 S. Chester Avenue, is currently in the Hancock County Jail facing...
Arrests — June 14
Charging information is obtained from the Hancock County Jail. If you have questions about a charge listed here, call the sheriff’s department at 317-477-1147. Joseph Anthony Wortman, 33, 300 block of Harding Avenue, Greenfield, faces charges of child exploitation; child solicitation. Edward Reginald Herron, 33, 10000 block of Pineneedle...
HOMETOWN ROYALTY: Eleven girls will compete for the chance to become 4-H queen
GREENFIELD – On Saturday, 11 young ladies will vie for the title of 2024 Hancock County 4-H Fair Queen. The annual 4-H fair pageant, which originated in 1958, often draws contestants from all four Hancock County high schools. Last year’s queen – Emily Grant of Charlottesville – recently graduated...
Community briefs
GREENFIELD – The Hancock County 4-H Fair kicks off next week featuring a new, 10-day schedule. The first day features a dog show at 5 p.m. June 18 in the show arena. The carnival is open from 6-10 p.m. featuring a “Two for Tuesday” deal where two people ride for the price of one. Barnyard pig races and shows are at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. in the community plaza.
LIFELONG BOND: Lifelong friends to be posthumously added to veterans honor roll
GREENFIELD — Two lifelong friends who graduated from Greenfield High School together in 1964 — and even died on the same day in 2022 — will soon make one more memorable milestone in tandem. Dave Pasco and Harold Richey will become members of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial...
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