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Crew Carwash to have Big Brothers Big Sisters fundraiser
Crew Carwash, an Indiana-based family business with a location in Columbus, is partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters for its 15th annual Crew for Kids fundraiser. Crew will donate half of the proceeds from its Ultimate Wash to Brig Brothers Big Sisters during the event on July 27, in all 48 Indiana locations.
Take your best shot
Local photographer Shawna Durick sent in this photo of incoming Greenfield-Central High School senior Hayden getting senior photos at the pool at Riley Park. The Daily Reporter frequently features photos of the local community, taken by members of our community. Take your best shot and email a picture to [email protected] with information about the photo.
COMMUNITY NIGHT: Families enjoy freebies and fun at back-to-school event
GREENFIELD – Seven-year-old Max Ledbetter slipped his arms through the straps of a forest green backpack and hugged it to his chest. The red-haired, freckled-faced boy was happy to be among the hundreds of kids who received a new backpack packed with school supplies at the Hancock County Community Night on Wednesday night at the Hancock County Fairgrounds.
Kettle Moraine grad wins teacher of the year at Indiana high school
FRANKLIN, Ind. — A Kettle Moraine High School graduate was recently named teacher of the year at Southport High School in Franklin, Indiana, for her dedication to individualizing learning in her Spanish classroom. Jamie Marshall says she fell in love with the language of Spanish and Costa Rican culture...
Police Incidents – July 19
400 block of White House Drive N.: Reported at 6:21 p.m. Wednesday that a battery had occurred. 7000 block of N. County Road 250 E., Greenwood: Reported at 11:51 a.m. Wednesday that a domestic battery with injury had occurred. Hit and Run. U.S. 31 S. and E. Stop 18: Reported...
Franklin complex hopes to become a hub for athletic development
What began as an idea is expected to measure 15,000 square feet by the time January arrives. The Training Ground, opened in Franklin last November by Trevor Perry, is tailored to help achieve the potential of young athletes in any one of four different sports — soccer, basketball, volleyball and lacrosse.
Former New Pal, Mt. Vernon teacher arrested on drug charges
A former teacher at Mt. Vernon and New Palestine school corporations was arrested on Thursday for allegedly providing students with drugs and alcohol following a six-month investigation. Brock Wedgeworth was arrested for four counts of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, a level six felony, Greenfield Police announced Thursday...
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Notice is hereby given that Shelby County, by and through its Board of County Commissioners, will receive sealed bids for the construction of:. Sealed proposals will be received at the Shelby County. Commissioner’s office, 25 W. Polk Street, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176 by 8:00 A.M. (local time) on August 5th, 2024....
Bartholomew County Sheriff deputies, Edinburgh police investigating fatal accident on North U.S. 31
At approximately 12:11 p.m. Thursday, deputies responded to an accident with injury near the intersection of North U.S. 31 and County Road West 800 North. Dispatch advised deputies that there was a male with significant injuries on the scene as a result of being struck by a vehicle. Preliminary investigation indicates that the victim had stopped to assist another motorist with their disabled vehicle.
Indian poetry and music program Saturday at Columbus East
Columbus Ganesh Mandal is hosting a playful Marathi poetry recital program, “Sankarshan via Spruha,” at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at the Columbus East High School auditorium, 230 S. Marr Road. The two-and-half-hour program is headlined by leading artists from the Marathi industry, Spruha Joshi and Sankarshan Karhade. They will...
Update: One person dead after accident on north U.S. 31 near County Road 800N
Bartholomew County Sheriff deputies and the Bartholomew County Accident Reconstruction Team are investigating a fatal accident reported at 12:11 p.m. Thursday at North U.S. 31 and West County Road 800N. Dispatch advised deputies that there was a male with significant injuries on scene as a result of being struck by...
Franklin resident honored for gymnastics coaching career
John Emry was at a point where he might’ve been wondering if the gymnastics community had forgotten about him. On July 13, Emry, a Franklin resident since 1986, was one of five people inducted into the Indiana Gymnastics Hall of Fame during a luncheon that took place at the Athenaeum Turners Ballroom in Indianapolis.
Spartanettes superior at NDA camp
The Connersville Spartanette Dance Team came away with Excellent ratings for their Home and Team Lead Routines at the 2024 National Dance Alliance team camp at Ball State University in Muncie last week. The Spartanettes earned a gold plaque for a Superior Team Routine, the Heart-Of-Gold Certificate, the St. Jude’s Spirit Stick (awarded to one team in recognition of their support for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital), five Spirit Ribbons, and one Showmanship Ribbon as a team.
Excel Center hosting open house Thursday
The Excel Center, Goodwill’s tuition-free high school for adults, will host an open house from 11 a.m. to 1p.m. and 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, according to a press release. The center is located at 117 N. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.
Columbus conducting speeding enforcement as part of Operation Pull Over
Columbus police are conducting coordinated patrols focusing on speed enforcement throughout Columbus during the next 10 days. Local law enforcement officers will be working in teams to attempt to slow drivers down as part of Operation Pull Over. The Columbus Police Department continually receives complaints of speeding drivers, but especially...
C. Dale Waltz
C. Dale Waltz, passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on July 17, 2024 at his home in Trafalgar with his family by his side. Dale was born January 13, 1931 at Atterbury, to his parents, the late James Leslie and Lena (Coy) Waltz. He was a 1949 graduate of Trafalgar High School and went on to serve as a Corporal with the 370th Engineer Company of the United States Army during the Korean War. Dale was honorably discharged on May 21, 1953 after returning from Baumholder, Germany. He retired in 1991 from Design Printing in Indianapolis where he worked as a Bindery Man. Prior to that, Dale held the same position at Progressive Printing in Indianapolis and Rexham Printing in Edinburgh. After retirement he worked for G R Smith &Son Contracting in Trafalgar. Dale also worked on his family farm raising cattle, pigs, chickens, corn and soybeans.
Looking Back – July 19
The Indian Association of Columbus held its annual Summerfest at the Mill Race Park amphitheater, which included both traditional and Bollywood-style dances, food, music and games. A live band performed Bollywood music and karaoke was also available. 1999. A group of Columbus teams worked with Pennsylvania park designer Mark Podgurski...
Prep sports notebook: Fall sports starting up soon
The fall sports season is just around the corner. All of the fall sports programs begin their first practices on Aug. 5, except girls golf, which will hold its first practice on Aug. 2. The first contests for each sport can begin on Aug. 17. Girls golf season begins Aug....
Community briefs
GREENFIELD – Brynnley’s Battle Golf Outing is coming up in August, benefiting the Live Like B Foundation. The event is at 1 p.m. Aug. 18 at Arrowhead Golf Course, 3974 Club House Drive, Greenfield. Registration is open now through Aug. 10. Sponsorships are also available. Brynnley, age 6,...
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