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An ode to mothers everywhere fighting chronic trials
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Wildcats learn about local government
Westwood Elementary School recently welcomed members of the community as part of an initiative to educate students on the importance of community leadership and local government. The event, organized by fifth grade teachers Kim Denney and Cindy Stockberger, aimed to provide students with insights into the important workings of their community and inspire them to become active participants in shaping its future.
NC-HC Library Summer Reading starts June 3
New Castle-Henry County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program will kick off on Saturday, June 3. The theme for this year is “Constructing Community.” Thank you for reading! Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. We have used your information to see if you have a subscription with us, but did not find one. Please use the button below to verify an existing account or to purchase a new subscription.
NCCC students sign for future employment, education
The New Castle Career Center had a Signing Day event May 4 to recognize outstanding students from multiple programs. Signing Day is dedicated to acknowledging students who have secured full-time employment with their internship employers. The event also honors students furthering their education through the Indiana Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (INFAME) at Vincennes University, while simultaneously working with their employers to complete their degrees.
Health science program receives state excellence award
The New Castle Career Center attended the annual Career and Technical Education (CTE) Awards for Excellence recognition program May 3 at the Indianapolis Marriott East. The Indiana Office of Career and Technical Education hosted the awards ceremony in collaboration with the Indiana Association for Career and Technical Education (IACTE).
Welding Program receives award in hot rod competition
The New Castle Career Center Welding Program proudly announces its recent participation in the World of Wheels Car Show held in Indianapolis. Students began work on the car entered during the 2021-2022 school year. Instructor Ronald Perrin began the work on the automobile by designing the front of the chassis to get the students started. Students that were ahead in their classwork were then able to begin design on the rear portion of the vehicle.
Taurus donates to high school Machine Trades program
New Castle Career Center announced that it had received a $5,000 donation from Taurus Tool and Engineering to support its Machine Trades Program. The donation will be used to enhance the program's curriculum. It will go directly to purchasing materials for projects and funding testing costs for the NIMS (National Institute for Metalworking Standards) certifications. Thank you for reading! Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading.
Coming home to help others find their's, too
When asked, Nathan Bennett will tell you Henry County has always been home, and he’s never really left. However, that may be his fondness of his hometown speaking and doesn’t account for the 15 years he lived life on the road as a successful musician. During that time, New Castle may have been a place Nathan listed as his home address on official documents, but it’s not where he spent the majority or even a little of his time.
New Castle Main Street presents at national conference
“An Overnight Success Nine Years in the Making” - This was the title of the presentation New Castle Main Street delivered at the National Main Street Conference during the week of March 26-29. At this four-day conference held in Boston, Massachusetts, attendees met, collaborated, and participated in workshops with Main Street employees, board members, and community leaders from all over the country.
There’s more to the story at NCHCPL
The New Castle-Henry County Public Library will be celebrating National Library Week later this month. The library encourages all community members to visit April 23-29 and find out that there’s more to the story. Most people know about the wealth of stories available at the library, from picture books and large print to audiobooks and ebooks. But there’s so much more to the story of libraries, and New Castle-Henry County Public Library is no different.
Education students recognized at State Leadership Conference
Each year students from the Education Professions Classes at the New Castle Career Center attend the Family, Career Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership Conference. The 2023 conference took place at the Horizon Center in Muncie on March 5-7. This year, 21 students attended the conference and competed in a host of events. Each student was tasked with completing various projects and then presenting them to a panel of judges.
Doing Things Differently
If there is anything the last few years has taught me, it’s that there’s little room for sensitive people who question or challenge the status quo. Thank you for reading! Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. We have used your information to see if you have a subscription with us, but did not find one. Please use the button below to verify an existing account or to purchase a new subscription.
NCCC student sees success, fulfillment in Vet Science program
High schooler Catherine Hannan has always had a deep love for animals. Even as a young girl she can remember knowing she wanted to grow up to work with them in some capacity. Visiting the New Castle Career Center in eighth grade, she was instantly interested in the Veterinary Science Program.
County library hosting event for aspiring authors
The New Castle-Henry County Public Library is hosting a free writer's workshop from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 25, for authors to learn, create, and write together. This event, "The Big Secret: Starting and Finishing Your Novel," is free to the public, with registration required. It will be an interactive experience and attendees should come prepared to write in class. kAm#68:DEC2E:@? :D @A6? @?
NCCC Broadcasting Program receives equipment upgrades
The New Castle Career Center Broadcasting Program recently received an upgrade to their equipment designed to benefit students in this department for generations to come. Mike York has served as the instructor for this class since its inception approximately 32 years ago. kAmp44@C5:?8 E@ *@C<[ E96 6BF:A>6?E 925?’E 366? FA8C2565 :? 23@FE a_ J62CD]k^Am kAm%96 ?6H 6BF:A>6?E[ H9:49 H2D 7F?565 E9C@F89 2 Saf[ch_ 8C2?E 7C@> E96 w6?CJ r@F?EJ #656G6=@A>6?E r@>>:DD:@?
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The Memorial Park Board met on Monday night to discuss some key business. The meeting, which lasted nearly two hours, was the final one for 2022. Burials The Courier-Times reported earlier this month that, after having done on-site research and analysis earlier this year, a Ball State archaeological team considered it likely that there were bodies buried at Memorial Park.
Community partnerships blossom through Property & Facility Management program
Property and Facility Management is one of the newest programs at the New Castle Career Center. Taught by instructor Josh Richardson, this program teaches high school students safety, communication, and construction skills. Richardson has been teaching for 16 years in a variety of roles: from elementary school to adult education, and now at the Career Center. He currently leads a group of 13 students in the one-year program and values the learning process the students undergo while in his class.
Finding success through Career Center’s engineering program
Today’s students are faced with important decisions that impact their career path. The New Castle Career Center aims to help students in this decision-making process. Drew Greenwood chose to attend New Castle Career Center as a high school student, and that decision led to a successful career in engineering. kAmsFC:?8 9:D E:>6 :? E96 t?8:?66C:?8 !C@8C2>[ sC6H D@=:5:7:65 9:D A2DD:@? E@ AFCDF6 2? 6?8:?66C:?8 42C66C] w6 8C25F2E65 7C@> 9:89 D49@@= 2?5 E96 r2C66C r6?E6C :?
Cosmetology program fundraises for new space
The New Castle Career Center Cosmetology Program has recently undergone some much-needed changes to their program. Some of these updates have already taken place, and some are still in progress. One of the changes was hiring Erica Robinson as the new instructor for the class. She embraced her new role with enthusiasm and is looking forward to being a part of the modernization of the program.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was written after an in-person interview with Allen King on Oct. 7, 2022, though some information and quotes came from a provided copy of his autobiography, “Allen’s Life Story.” Walking into Allen King’s apartment, it’s obvious he is a well-educated, well-traveled man. Thick, non-fiction books line the bookcase. A fish fossil from Wyoming, a painting purchased from an Indonesian street peddler and a Costa Rican tapestry decorate the walls.
Health Science students plan, promote blood drive
Students from the New Castle Career Center Health Science Education Program recently had success in planning, organizing, and promoting a local blood drive. The blood drive was held on Oct. 4 at New Castle High School. kAm!=2??:?8 2?5 AC6A2C2E:@? 3682? E96 H66< @7 $6AE] af[ H:E9 DEF56?ED 4C62E:?8 AC6D6?E2E:@?D @?
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In 2015, Lori Lucas set an ambitious goal for the next decade – to complete marathons in all 50 states before she turned 50. As she crossed the finish line at the 126th Boston Marathon this past April, the New Castle runner achieved her dream with plenty of time to spare. Lori Lucas (center) finished her 50th marathon this year to the cheers of family. Photos provided by Lori Lucas The journey of a lifetime actually began with the Chicago Marathon in 2005, but Lucas didn’t know it at the time.
New Castle Career Center makes recruitment a top priority
Enrollment numbers for the New Castle Career Center are the highest in a decade, with a record 508 students registered for the 2022-2023 school year. Career Center Director Mackenzie Jackson attributes the growth in student interest to the recruiting efforts put forth by the school, administration and passionate educators.
New Castle Career Center makes enhancements to EMT program
The New Castle Career Center recently made enhancements to its EMT and Public Safety Program. Students enrolled in this program will be focusing on earning their state and national certifications for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). They now also have the potential to earn their state certification in phlebotomy. In addition to the certifications which students can earn, the Career Center now offers an actual ambulance for training scenarios.
New Castle Career Center introduces new Criminal Justice program
The New Castle Career Center recently launched a new Criminal Justice Program for the 2022-2023 school year. There are 13 students enrolled for this inaugural year of the program. During their enrollment students will be learning about criminology, law enforcement, and police operations. They will also have the opportunity to job shadow, take educational field trips, and listen to guest speakers. The second-year students for the 2023-24 school year will participate in work-based learning.
Henry County YMCA announces staff changes
The Henry County YMCA recently shared that some of their current staff members have recently transitioned into new roles within the organization. Kelsay Smith, formerly the Director of Member Relations, will be taking over the role of Program Director. Kelsay is a graduate of Shenandoah High School and has her bachelor's degree in exercise science from Ball State University. She now resides in the New Castle/Middletown area with her husband of ten years and their three daughters.
The New Castle-Henry County Public Library goes late fine free
In an attempt to make library items more accessible to the public without the worry of recurrent late fees, the library board recently voted to waive all late fines. The late fine free initiative will go into effect beginning Sept. 1. At that time the library will no longer charge for overdue items, and past fines will be waived. Charges for lost or damaged items can still occur, but the goal of the library is to avoid this whenever possible.
Finding 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: Middletown. Even as a high-schooler Stephanee knew Middletown held a special place in her heart. When it came time to buy a house, that’s exactly where she chose to settle.
Finding Home: Ohio native strives to help others while enjoying family life in Middletown
Justin Helman grew up in Sidney, Ohio. It’s safe to say he went his entire young life never even hearing of a small town in Indiana named Middletown. But that’s exactly where he and his wife Brittany chose to settle and raise their family after graduating from Anderson University in 2007. Together, they are parents to 14 year old Jarrett and 12 year old Reid. They also enjoy their three dogs – Finn, Gretel, and Chancellor.
NCHCPL launches new summer learning program
New Castle-Henry County Public Library’s Summer Reading program for children will have an innovative approach this year with an emphasis on overall learning. The Summer Learning program will begin on Saturday, June 4. The theme for this year is “Oceans of Possibilities.” In addition to being invited to spend the summer reading, children are also encouraged to discover and create their way through the summer.
New Castle Career Center honors Precision Machining & Welding students
The New Castle Career Center held a Signing Day event this month in order to honor students from the Precision Machining and Welding Program. Signing Day is a day to recognize students who will be working as full-time employees with their internship employer, or who will be going on to continue their education with the INFAME program from Vincennes University and working with their employers to complete their degree.
Bicentennial Magical History Tour features Henry County churches
As part of Henry County’s upcoming bicentennial celebration, New Castle- Henry County Public Library is hosting a series of programs about county history called ‘The Magical History Tour.’ The next installment begins at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 12, in the library auditorium. During this program, Sam Frost will share the history of Henry County churches.
Victory Lane presents second annual Amazing Wheel Race in April; Register before March 28
Victory Lane is gearing up for their second annual Amazing Wheel Race event. The Amazing Wheel Race will take place from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, April 16. There will be a variety of activities happening around the Victory Lane office located at 1912 Bundy Avenue including a car show, silent auction, bounce house and other attractions.
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