Cobblestone Hotel considering New Castle location
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites is considering a New Castle location, but needs a local franchise owner. Corey Murphy, president and CEO of the New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corporation, spoke at the May 10 Henry County Commissioners meeting to provide an update on efforts to attract a new hotel to […]
READ MOREHarbor Freight on its way to New Castle
Harbor Freight Tools confirmed this week they will open a new location in Henry County in the next few months. The tool and accessory company plans to move into 1709 S. Memorial Drive, New Castle. Local residents may remember when this location was a Staples or the JT Mega Discount […]
READ MOREPull up a seat & have a cold one
Maybe it’s a craft beer aficionado looking for the next great local taste, a novice to beverages who wants to try something new, or a family looking for a fun downtown experience where they can connect with others. Whoever sits down, Mike and Teresa Schembre hope area patrons will be […]
READ MOREKnightstown Masonic building finds new life
The red brick structure at the northwest corner of Main and Jefferson began in 1900 as Golden Rule Lodge No. 16, replacing the previous Masonic Lodge which was destroyed by fire the year before. Today, 122 years later, entrepreneur Jonathan Jones is rapidly transforming the 3-story Knightstown landmark into the […]
READ MOREFinding Home: Ashley Tunny and Her Recipe For Success in a Small Town
When most people think of an entrepreneur, an eighteen-year-old, fresh out of high school is not what they typically have in mind. Nevertheless, that was exactly the season of life Ashley Tunny was in when […]
READ MOREHigh-speed internet keeps expanding in Henry County
New Lisbon Broadband and Communications, part of New Lisbon Holdings, Inc., is continuing to close the ‘digital divide’ by bringing always-on, high speed internet to rural Henry County residents. In 2020, NLBC was approved for a Next Level Phase 2 grant in the CR250E and CR 300S area of Henry […]
READ MORELocal business expanding, adding car dealership
Hoosier Automotive Repair has been helping the community with their vehicle needs since 2018. Owner Justin Lowhorn started the repair shop after purchasing the former Hoosier Brake and Alignment building at 2424 South 14th St. in New Castle. The shop has been helping so many citizens that they decided they […]
READ MORELocal business plans major expansion
Draper has been nestled on Pearl Street in Spiceland since 1902. Over the last century, they have grown to be one of the largest employers in Henry County. Throughout the years, they have seen a great amount of change through offering new goods, services, and expansions. They are now planning […]
READ MOREFinding Home: Daisy Road on the Road to Success, Community and Love
Stephanee Johnson moved around a lot as a child. She was born in Richmond, Indiana, raised in Greensfork, and lived many other places in between – even as far as Virginia Beach. One place stood out to her, however. It was the small town her family traveled to for church: […]
READ MOREStart the Press(es)! New coffee shop coming to The Courier-Times Building
The Courier-Times Building is getting a new addition, and the caffeine lovers in the building are rejoicing. The Press Coffee Company will be coming to downtown New Castle in August. Owner and operator Ben Hamm said their projected opening date is Aug. 20. The company name is a nod to […]
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