Saddle club estimates $3 million economic impact at mid-season
Work begins for new practice arena The Henry County Saddle Club Board of Directors released their mid-year update this month. “We have continued to grow and maintain the facility even in the wake of higher fuel prices and operating costs,” the board said. The Henry County season started in February […]
READ MORECo-Alliance continues investing in Henry County
Dry fertilizer facility opening soon It was a cool late-August morning, hinting at harvest season coming soon. Monday, farmers from all corners of the county gathered north of New Castle to learn about Co-Alliance’s newest facilities. Co-Alliance Mt. Summit is located on Ind. 3, where the highway meets the train […]
READ MOREDozens of Local Businesses Benefit from COVID Grants
Recovery funds impact more than 200 jobs The Indiana Offices of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) put nearly a quarter-million dollars back into Henry County this spring to fight lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This was the third round of funding Henry County businesses received through the COVID-19 Response […]
READ MORECobblestone 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 MOREHenry County a designated broadband ready community
Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch commends local efforts Henry County is officially a designated Broadband Ready Community. Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch made the formal announcement Wednesday afternoon during a visit to the Henry County Courthouse. Broadband is also known as high-speed internet. Crouch called it the next great economic frontier […]
READ MOREA closer look at regional wage study
Childcare costs are a concern for most employers. Earlier this month, county officials got a look at a wage and benefit survey for Henry and seven other counties. The New Castle Henry County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) partnered with other counties in the East Central Indiana region to conduct a […]
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 MOREA Downtown Renaissance
To even the most casual observer, downtown New Castle is experiencing a renewal. Corey Murphy, President and CEO of the New Castle Henry County Economic Development Corporation, can feel it. “There’s so much energy downtown,” Murphy said as he provided progress updates at Monday’s city council meeting. With several initiatives […]
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