Judy Hubbard

The 17th annual Henry County Back to School Festival is Monday, July 27, in New Castle. The event is open to any Henry County Students from pre-k through Grade 12. All giveaways and activities are free in celebration of the start of a new school year. The event is sponsored by HOPE Initiative and The Christian Love Help Center. This is one of the area's biggest events for Henry County students.

Local teacher sorority ADK gathered at the Methodist Church recently to decorate baskets and bags for its annual caregiver recognition. The organization realizes that many caregivers give of their time and love to people in need of help. Often, there are many long hours of work. The ladies assembled all kinds of goodies to brighten the caregiver's day.

The New Castle Show Choirs have been busy earning awards in this season’s competitions, and they are heading to the Indiana Show Choir Championships this weekend. On March 7, the Trojan show choirs journeyed to New Palestine for Clash of the Choirs. Dynamiques won their division in Small School Univoice. Dynamiques also won best vocals and best music. Red Hot Blues (RHB) won the First Runner-up award.