Casino gives $25,000 for East Washington Alley project
Indiana Grand Racing and Casino donated $25,000 to the Blue River Community Foundation so it could complete the renovation of the East Washington Street Alley. The project kicked off earlier this year but with funding coming to a close, the project wasn’t going to be finished before 2021. The donation allows the foundation to complete the initial design and provide a new community space in the downtown area. “Blue River Community Foundation (BRCF) is thrilled to have the supp
SCP receives 14 Encore nominations
Shelby County Players announced it received 14 Encore nominations. Two of SCP’s shows for the 2019-20 season, “Tom, Dick and Harry” and “The Nerd” were eligible. Cast members Brenden Everett, Ryan Gilpatrick and Nolan Gadient from “Tom, Dick and Harry” were nominated for Best Ensemble in a Play. “The Nerd” received 13 nominations. They include: Chanta Quillen for Best Production of a Comedy; Danyel Comstock for Best Director of a Comedy; Dakota Cook for Best Lead Actor of a C
Shelbyville News intern wins HSPA Foundation scholarship
The Hoosier State Press Association Foundation will give two Indiana collegiate journalism students a $500 scholarship in recognition of their work as Eugene S. Pulliam Interns this summer with Indiana newspapers. The scholarship winners are Haley Pritchett of Greenwood and Phillip Steinmetz of Jeffersonville. Haley served her 10-week internship at The Shelbyville News and is a sophomore at Franklin College. Phillip spent his time at The Herald-Times (Bloomington) and s a sen
BRCF names grants and nonprofit relations director
Jordan England came back to Shelby County after attending Purdue University, wanting to serve her home. She has done so as program coordinator at Mainstreet Shelbyville. And now, the lifelong Shelby County resident will continue to do so as the Grants and Nonprofit Relations Director at Blue River Community Foundation. The foundation announced Monday morning of England’s hiring for the job, which will include “managing BRCF’s grant program, providing support to local nonprofi
Boys and Girls Club names Spahr as executive director
Scott Spahr knows he’s replacing big shoes. Spahr, the Morristown Boys and Girls Club director, will be the next J. Kenneth Self Boys and Girls Club executive director in Shelbyville. He replaces John Hartnett, who is retiring in October after a 40-year career with the Boys and Girls Club. “Those are huge shoes to fill,” he said of Hartnett’s legacy. “I think it will be a good fit.” Having spent the last eight years as director in Morristown, Spahr is plenty aware of running
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Davis celebrates 20 years at Hubler
Duane Davis is celebrating his 20th year today at the Hubler Ford Dealership, 2605 E State Road 44. “I would say to start, 20 years at one company is something you don’t hear about anymore,” said his son, Justin Davis. “And 20 years at the same dealership is pretty rare.” The General Manager moved from Greenfield to Shelbyville in 2000, and has been there ever since. “I think he really loves the town, loves the people,” Justin said. “He’s really loyal to Mr. Hubler and he rea
