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11/01/2025

HALFTIME 🏈 SCORE UPDATES

Knightstown 12, North Decatur 21 HT

Tri 7, South Adams 21 HT

Hagerstown 0, Monroe Central 0 HT

10/31/2025

Let’s Go
New Castle Middle School
Cheerleaders Win State

10/30/2025

On/after Monday, November 3, U.S. 36 will close just west of Mount Summit in Henry County for a culvert replacement. Work is expected to take approximately one month, weather permitting. During this closure, the official detour will follow S.R. 3, S.R. 38, & S.R. 109. Learn more: bit.ly/48Q8IuV

10/30/2025

10/30/2025

Ask an Expert

Do you have a question you’d like to ask a doctor, veterinarian, lawyer, master gardener, travel agent, etc.? The Courier-Times publishes the new “Ask an Expert” column each Wednesday.

The Wednesday Nov. 5 expert will be estate planning attorney Sebastion Crider of Hayes Copenhaver Crider Harvey.

Readers are invited to submit possible questions for Crider to answer. Questions should be emailed to [email protected] by 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3.

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10/30/2025

You Gotta Get to Gaddis!
Enter for your chance to win two (2) tickets to the next home game against the Falcons
Stop in 1717 N. Wheeling, Muncie

10/30/2025

You Gotta Get to Gaddis!
Enter for your chance to win two (2) tickets to the next home game against the Falcons
Stop in 1717 N. Wheeling, Muncie.

10/29/2025

Applications are now available for this year's Shop With an Officer and Shop With a Fireman programs.

Applications for Shop With an Officer can be picked up at the New Castle Police Department, 197 N. 6th St., New Castle. Completed applications are due by 4 p.m. Nov. 14 and can be returned to the box located in the police station lobby.

Applications for Shop With a Fireman can be picked up at New Castle Fire Station 1, 229 N. Main St. Completed applications are due by 4 p.m. Nov. 26 and can be returned to the fire station.

Year-round donations for Shop With a Fireman can be made by mailing a check made payable to the Henry County Firefighters Association, P.O. Box 317, Spiceland, IN 47385. Money can also be donated through Venmo to .

Donations for Shop With an Officer are accepted year-round. Checks can be made out to John P Kura FOP Lodge #70. Please include “Shop With an Officer” on the memo line. Donations may be dropped off at the New Castle Police Department during regular business hours, or mailed to: New Castle Police Department, c/o Shop with an Officer, 197 N. 6th St., New Castle, IN 47362.

10/29/2025

It's almost Halloween! Here's a list of area trick-or-treat times and activities! Thank you to everyone who shared their events and adorable photos with The Courier-Times this spooky season! Have a safe and happy Halloween!

TRICK-OR-TREAT TIMES
Blountsville: 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31

Cambridge City: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31

Carthage: 6-9 p.m. Oct. 31

Dublin: 6-9 p.m. Oct. 31

Greensboro: 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31

Hagerstown: 6-8 p.m. Oct 31

Kennard: 6-9 p.m. Oct. 31

Knightstown: 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31

Lewisville: 5-7 p.m. Oct. 31

Middletown: 6-9 p.m. Oct. 31

Mooreland: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31

Mt. Summit: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31

New Castle: 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31

Shirley: 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31

Spiceland: 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31

Springport: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31

Straughn: 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31

Sulphur Springs 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31

HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES

Oct. 31
Hagerstown Halloween party: The Hagerstown Fire Department will host a Halloween party from 5-6 p.m. Oct. 31 at the fire station, 151 N. Plum St., Hagerstown. There will be free cider and donuts, as well as costume contest awards ($5, $3 and $1) for various age groups, including adults. The event is sponsored by American Legion Post #333. After the party ends, Hagerstown trick-or-treat will take place from 6-8 p.m.

Trunk-or-Treat: Trunk-or-Treat will take place from 5-6:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Henry County YMCA, 300 Wittenbraker Avenue, New Castle. All ages are welcome to attend. Organizations and groups are invited to reserve a parking space or decorate a company vehicle to park at the event and pass out candy. RSVP for a space by calling the YMCA front desk at 765-529-3804. YMCA child watch will be closed Oct. 31 as staff help with the Halloween event.

Truck-or-Treat: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will have a truck-or-treat from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 31 at 535 S. 14th St., New Castle. Congregation members will be serving free hot dogs while supplies last.

Spooky Drive Thru: Eagles Auxiliary #933 will host a spooky drive thru trunk-or-treat from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 31 at 14 N. County Road 25 W., New Castle. Participants should stay in their vehicles.

Trunk-or-Treat: First Christian Church will have trunk-or-treat from 5-8 p.m. at 2000 Bundy Ave., New Castle. There will be music, food and fun.

Haunted House: A free haunted house will take place from 5-10 p.m. Oct. 31 at 109 S. Jefferson St., Sulphur Springs (right off U.S. Hwy 36, the street behind the lumber yard).

Trick-or-Treat: Mt. Summit Christian Church Trick-or-Treating is 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 in the church gym, 508 S. Walnut St., Mt. Summit. There will be a bounce house, food and candy.

Trunk-or-Treat: Prairie Township Volunteer Fire Department Trunk or Treat is 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31 at the fire station, 103 Church St., Mt. Summit.

Haunted Harvest Trails: A Haunted Harvest Trails corn maze will take place from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 31 at Belgian Horse Winery, 7200 W. County Road 625 N., Middletown. A more child-friendly experience will take place from 6-7 p.m. Proceeds from the event benefit various organizations within the Shenandoah school system. The event features haunted pathways through acres of corn, a few jump scares and spooky themes. Tickets cost $20 per person for ages 14 and up, and $8 per person for children 13 and under. Food will be available for purchase including a variety of hot dogs, chili, nachos and peanut butter sandwiches.

Lewisville Halloween party: Halloween Party 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 31 Lewisville Skating Rink. Sponsored by Lewisville Park Committee.

Spiceland Slaughterhouse: Spiceland Slaughterhouse is open from 8-11 p.m. Oct. 31 on the south end of Academy St. in Spiceland. Admission is free, but attendees are asked to bring two canned goods or a $3 donation to claim their Halloween candy bucket. Bring three canned goods or a $5 donation and you can snag a full bag of candy. Donations benefit local food drives and help support su***de prevention efforts. For more information, email spice [email protected].

Fieldhouse Trick-or-Treat: Trick-or-Treat will take place from 7-8 p.m. Oct. 31 at the New Castle High School Fieldhouse, 801 Parkview Drive. There will be Halloween music and candy will be passed out by Trojan athletes.

CLUE: The Guyer Opera House presents “Clue” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31. Purchase your tickets in advance: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/tix/5665

Spiceland Fuels/Shell: Spiceland Fuels/Shell will have a drive-thru trick-or-treat from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 31 at 6409 S. Ind. 3, Spiceland.

Nov. 1
Haunted Harvest Trails: A Haunted Harvest Trails corn maze will take place from 6-9 p.m. Nov. 1 at Belgian Horse Winery, 7200 W. County Road 625 N., Middletown. A more child-friendly experience will take place from 6-7 p.m. Proceeds from the event benefit various organizations within the Shenandoah school system. The event features haunted pathways through acres of corn, a few jump scares and spooky themes. Tickets cost $20 per person for ages 14 and up, and $8 per person for children 13 and under. Food will be available for purchase including a variety of hot dogs, chili, nachos and peanut butter sandwiches.

CLUE: The Guyer Opera House presents “Clue” at 7:30 p.m. Nov.1. Purchase your tickets in advance: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/tix/5665

The Nightmare Before Christmas: “The Nightmare Before Christmas” will play at 7 p.m. Nov. 1 at The Castle Venue, 221 S. Main St., New Castle. Look for ticket information and additional details on the “New Castle Main Street: The Heart of New Castle” page.

Slasher Woods: The fifth annual “Slasher Woods,” sponsored by Psi Iota XI- Gamma ETA, will take place from 8-10:30 p.m. Nov. 1 at 6413 W. County Road 675 S., Knightstown. The cost is $10 per person. Cash, Venmo and Zeffy are accepted.

Gribby’s Haunted Trail: Gribby’s Haunted Trail will take place from 8-11 p.m. Nov. 1 at 3695 N. Messick Road, New Castle. The cost is $10 per person, which includes a hayride and walk through the haunted trail.

Nov. 2
CLUE: The Guyer Opera House presents “Clue” at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 2. Purchase your tickets in advance: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/tix/5665

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10/29/2025

Knightstown library special meeting Nov. 1

The Knightstown Public Library Board will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 in the library, 5 E. Main St.

The agenda includes discussion of the Library Director's position and discussion for a donor wall.

The meeting is open to the public.

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10/29/2025

A man involved in a vehicle pursuit that began in Henry County and ended with a fatal car accident in Muncie has pleaded guilty to resisting law enforcement resulting in death and received the maximum sentence of 22 years in prison. A federal civil lawsuit filed in relation to the criminal case has been dismissed. Read more now on The Courier-Times website. [GIFT ARTICLE]

A man involved in a vehicle pursuit that began in Henry County and ended with a fatal car accident in Muncie has pleaded guilty to resisting law enforcement resulting in

10/29/2025

Parker Elementary School in New Castle needs to raise $50,000 for new playground equipment by Thanksgiving in order to take advantage of a grant that will double every dollar donated. A dine-to-donate event is planned tonight at Buffalo Wild Wings. Direct donations can also be made through the school's Venmo account (), or by writing a check made payable to the Parker Elementary PTO and putting "playground equipment" on the memo line. Cash and checks can be brought or mailed to the school office, 1819 Roosevelt Ave., New Castle, IN 47362. For more information, call the school at 765-521-7209.