Caring for Creatures Great and Small: Meet the Weimers
DJ Weimer developed a love for the agricultural community as a child, growing up on a family farm in the Knightstown area. Meanwhile, Sarah Weimer was living in Long Island, New York, helping her equine veterinarian father at thoroughbred racetracks. The two met in veterinary school at Purdue. While DJ’s […]
READ MOREHome Court Advantage: Former Basketball Player Finds A Bright Future in Henry County
As a high school basketball player, Cory Bennett understood the power of the home court advantage. At the college level, Cory used his full-ride athletic scholarship at the University of Indianapolis to earn a degree in business administration. After graduation, he was ready to head back to his “home court” […]
READ MORENew Castle Roots Lead To Business Ownership
Jennifer Barnett’s family history is rooted deeply in New Castle. She and her husband Kevin both graduated from New Castle High School, just like her parents and grandparents. While attending Purdue University, Jennifer had the opportunity to study fashion in New York City during her junior year. Living in a […]
READ MOREArea Realtor Trades Suburban Life for Henry County Living
Living in the suburb of McCordsville seemed like a great idea to Cara Taylor after graduating from Ball State University with a bachelor’s degree in Residential Property Management. She enjoyed the amenities of being close to Indianapolis. After a few years, however, she discovered that instead of visiting the city, […]
READ MORELasting Strategies to support a thriving Henry County
A quality workforce and talent strategy remains critical for both communities and businesses. The state and local unemployment rate is below 5% and by 2025 (less than 10 years) there will be 1 million job openings statewide. What can we do as a community to support a thriving Henry County? […]
READ MOREThanksgiving Greetings
The Henry County community is a gem – full of opportunity. The purpose of this blog is to shine a light on the positives in our community. It is not advocating rose colored glasses but to encourage continued investment in our community’s assets and strengths. Our county is unique and […]
READ MOREREMC Community Day & Comp Plan
Please plan to attend the REMC Community Day on Friday, October 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The REMC is located at 3400 S. State Road 3 New Castle. Free food, entertainment and also learn about the County’s comprehensive plan. Participants of the public reveal celebration will be able […]
READ MOREHoosier History: Henry County is for Basketball Lovers
Basketball lovers know Indiana as a mecca for the sport, but in the heart of Indiana is a county where basketball is a way of life. Henry County is home to three remarkable basketball attractions, all within easy driving distance of one another. The Historic Hoosier Gym in Knightstown welcomes […]
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