Finding 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 […]
READ MOREA look inside Grede
Plum Street in New Castle comes to end in front of a factory that has had multiple names, but most people know it these days simply as Grede. The Courier-Times was given the opportunity recently to interview Human Resource Manager Katie Payne and Plant Manager Mark Brock and receive a […]
READ MOREFinding Home: Dancer Finds Inspiration In Downtown New Castle
Growing up, a younger Kerry Brough never could have imagined that one day she would land and find home in Henry County, Indiana. Born in Cambridge, England, and raised in Ontario, Canada, Kerry has done and experienced a lot in her life, but small town living was not one of […]
READ MOREEDC Board Meeting had a focus on childcare and upcoming events
The New Castle Henry County Economic Development Corp. (EDC) board met Thursday. The meeting was ran by EDC President and CEO Corey Murphy. Upcoming Events Henry County REMC is hosting a live line demonstration on April 26 at 1 p.m. in their warehouse. The event will cover the dangers on […]
READ MOREHenry County Commissioners heard about upcoming events and more
The Henry County Commissioners met Wednesday morning. The commissioners heard from different organizations and learned about upcoming events. The meeting started with commissioner Bobbi Plummer reading a previous article from The Courier-Times about Telecommunicator Appreciation Week. The article goes over how citizens can show appreciation for Henry County Emergency Services […]
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