Winchester Independent News

10/08/2025

The bonding process can move forward.

10/08/2025

The Power of Awareness & Self-Defense Spots Still Available

In today’s world, being prepared isn’t just an option, it’s a necessity. Self-defense training is more than learning how to fight back; it’s about building confidence, awareness, and the ability to protect yourself at any moment.

When you understand how to recognize situations, stay alert, and respond effectively, you’re not just protecting yourself, you are empowering your future.

Join us on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM for a FREE Self-Defense & Self-Awareness Workshop led by Chad Puterbaugh and Cobie Wells. With over a decade of law enforcement experience and advanced training in combat jiu-jitsu, they will give you practical skills to help you stay safe.
Located at the Wi******er Sherriff's Department
Sign up today to reserve your spot at:
https://web.randolphcountyunited.com/atlas/events/power-in-awareness-self-defense-training-5347/details

10/08/2025

Calling All Randolph County Business Owners!
It’s time for our 2nd Annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest!
Registration: October 1 – 15
Judging Begins: Week of October 15
Categories:
• Scariest
• Most Creative
• Best Dressed
This year, let’s make it even more fun, give your scarecrow a name! We will be sharing the entries and announcing the winners on social media. Each winner will receive a gift basket .
Help us continue this tradition and give Randolph County something to crow about!
To register, click here:
https://forms.office.com/r/Njd8QSV6aa?origin=lprLink
Questions? Contact Kerry McCoy at [email protected] or call 765-584-3266.
Show off your creativity we can’t wait to see what everyone comes up with this year!

10/02/2025

FOUND CAT
Found in Walmarts parking lot trying to get into someone’s wheel of their car.
Big cat, clearly well loved. Has a funky ear. Super skittish right now so determining gender has not been possible.
Call 765-305-1500 to claim

10/02/2025

Yes, this is true. Often, those of us who experience a life changing disability find that some of the people around us - coworkers, friends, and even family - can't move forward even though we can. We learn to mourn our past life and welcome our new life. Some people who knew us pre-disability only want the pre-disability us and can't adapt to the post-disability us. They are very uncomfortable being around us and our wheelchairs. Others adapt to our new life along with us. Still, we often face life with some new friends who didn't know the pre-disability us. But, I'm a better person because of my journey. Then again, I'm biased. LOL!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

09/26/2025

Here is an excellent article, "When Helping Hurts," written by Knightstown Police Officer John Davis. Officer Davis is an integral trusted and respected part of the Knightstown community, with about 20 years of experience in law enforcement. His article is published here in its original, unedited content, with permission from Officer Davis.

Many of our lives in the Wi******er area have been deeply touched by the scourge of drug addiction within our own families. Officer Davis provides an excellent insight into living with and helping adult children who are addicts. I hope you find his writing as emotionally moving as I do.

If you have something you'd like covered on this page (remember that WIN is a conservative family friendly private agency), please email it to [email protected] or send a link to me in Messenger. I will review it to see if it is something I want to take on or investigate. Keep in mind that I only cover issues in Wi******er, Indiana, or something such as what Officer Davis wrote that fits into a general human-interest category.

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09/26/2025

Wi******er Main Street Road Closure Notification

09/23/2025

09/22/2025

Kiwanis Bingo Night Coming September 27, at the Randolph County 4-H Fairgrounds
****$25 per person which includes-20 games and a free dobber****

09/22/2025

Introducing The Voice of Randolph County Singing Competition

Get ready for something new and exciting at this year’s Main Street Festival! Join us in the Main Street Entertainment Tent for the very first Voice of Randolph County Singing Competition, proudly sponsored by Randolph County United and Duncan Media Station.

How to Enter:

Register today by scanning the qr code or by clicking the link below:

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=8I6WJtiGJEOTZiYiWAZ6Q-plePJSfR5EuyyfcWhKtuhUQTNBNzRaVVdQQlFITk8zN1k2N000SDBaTS4u&origin=lprLink&route=shorturl

and send a video of yourself (or your duet) singing to [email protected]

• Deadline for submissions: September 28
• Participants must be 15 or older

The Top 10 Finalists will be selected and contacted by September 29, to perform live on stage for our panel of judges on Saturday, October 4 at 7:00 PM in the Entertainment Tent.

Prizes include:

• Cash prizes
• Concert tickets
• Gift certificates

Don’t miss your chance to showcase your talent and be part of a brand-new festival tradition. If you’ve got the voice, prove it on stage and let your talent shine!

Questions? Contact Kerry McCoy at 765-584-3266 or [email protected].

09/22/2025

Looks like fun!