Shelby County Players win two Encore Association awards
Shelby County Players won two awards at the 49th Annual Award and Scholarship Ceremony at the Indianapolis Museum of Art Newfields. Erin Fralick was the co-winner for Best Lead Actress in a Drama and Cassandra Mummert was the co-winner for Best Hair and Makeup for a Drama. Both won for their roles in the Shelby County Players production of “Radium Girls.” “Radium Girls” followed the true account of Grace Fryer (Fralick) taking the U.S. Radium Corporation to court for injuries
Blue River Foundation received Duke Energy grant
Ten Indiana nonprofit environmental organizations will receive $154,577 in grants from the Duke Energy Foundation to enhance and improve Indiana's environment. "We understand the importance of maintaining a commitment to environmental responsibility in our communities," said Melody Birmingham-Boyd, Duke Energy Indiana state president, in a media release. "That's why we work with a number of stakeholders to develop initiatives that lessen the impact of energy production on sur
Dr. Tavel manager reflects on long career
More than a few local Dr. Tavel customers likely had to wipe their eyeglasses a bit as they said farewell to Senda Forrest-Oliver. After more than 41 years working at the local store, she has retired. Her last day was Tuesday. “I love my job. I love what I do,” said Forrest-Oliver, at a going-away party for her on Monday at the local Dr. Tavel optical store, 1634 E. State Road 44. In September, the 64-year-old optician was married. Her new husband said if she wanted to retire
Hankins honored at Indiana Grand
Pat Hankins has been an integral part of the horse racing program at Indiana Grand Racing & Casino since its inception in 2003. The Shelbyville resident served as the horsemen’s bookkeeper from 2003 through the 2008 racing season before moving to the grandstand as a program seller on the first floor. Even though she wasn’t working with the horsemen, she continued to maintain friendships with them and greeted them daily from her post in the first floor grandstand. The conclusi
Office Pride earns franchising honor
Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services, the nation’s most admired faith-based cleaning company, awarded Mylon and Ashley Albright, owners of Office Pride of Shelbyville, with the coveted “Half-Million Dollar Club” at the company’s recent annual retreats and awards ceremony in San Antonio, Texas. Office Pride, a national franchise, is recognized as one of the most trusted full-service commercial cleaning and total floor care companies in the industry. The “Half-Million Doll
Stars dancers shake a leg -- in more ways than one
Brandon Anderson is likely to have a very happy birthday this Thursday. The firefighter, who battled back from a leg amputation following a motorcycle accident, is the 2018 Dancing with the Shelby County Stars champion. Anderson and his dance partner/coach, Ainsleigh Rund, walked away with the mirror ball trophy at the dance competition held Saturday night at Indiana Grand Racing & Casino. Well actually, Anderson hopped a little bit. The pair ended their jazz dance with him r
SHS junior to perform at Circle of Lights show
McKenna Hall has performed in front of crowds before. She’s performed in Breck Auditorium numerous times at Shelbyville High School for a variety of high school productions, including this weekend’s musical, “The Addams Family.” A few years ago, she participated in Shelby Idol, the local singing competition modeled off of the popular television show, “American Idol.” She won the high school division title in its final year in 2016. And she’s performed in the Indianapolis Chil
