Jonesboro News

“Wheeling Pike is not much different now than it was then”

Hard to believe, but before Interstate 69 got built in Delaware County and the half-loop Muncie Bypass was constructed Wheeling Pike was the route taken by U.S. 35 north of Muncie. via Star-Press

Roberta L. Sims Cole Griffith went to be with her sweet Jesus on January 1, 2008. via Chronicle-Tribune

Mr. Glenn I. Logan, 75, Marion, died Friday in Wesleyan Health Care Center. He was born in Jonesboro, the son of the late Ellis Logan and the late Tempa Myrle Logan. via Chronicle-Tribune

GAS CITY - Marilyn Jeanne Hochstedler, 73, died at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 30, 2007 in Marion General Hospital. via Chronicle-Tribune

“Our heart beat was back to back”

'It was a big deal back then,' Pamela Spurgeon said, reflecting on her and her sister's claim to fame 60 years ago. via Chronicle-Tribune

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hensley, Fairmount, will commemorate their 45th wedding anniversary with a trip to Arizona. via Chronicle-Tribune

“It ought to be an interesting four years, with the new Democratic mayor and Democratic council”

JONESBORO - Jonesboro's incoming mayor and city council members, including incumbents and newly elected members, have one primary concern: whether to build a sewage plant in the city. via Chronicle-Tribune

“That's a step in the right direction”

JONESBORO - Hundreds of Jonesboro artifacts will soon have a permanent home. The city's historical society is working to finish the interior of the new Jonesboro Historical Museum building before they can move ... via Chronicle-Tribune

Kelly Anne Lash and Anthony Joseph Schurger were united in marriage on June 2, 2007, at Grace Community Church, Marion. via Chronicle-Tribune

“All the guys really appreciated it”

JONESBORO - By next summer, Jonesboro will have a new resident. According to Karen Owen, chairwoman of the city's Garfield committee, enough money has been raised to create Jonesboro's version of the ... via Chronicle-Tribune

“We try to make sure every customer is taken care of”

GAS CITY - Dedication, hard work and lots of humor are the main ingredients that makes the Pyle family's business successful. via Chronicle-Tribune

GAS CITY - James L. Mills, 75, died at 8:15 p.m. Dec. 11, 2007 in Twin City Healthcare, Gas City, Ind. via Chronicle-Tribune

Francis 'Cecil' Smith, formerly of Gas City, Jonesboro and Marion, observed his 92nd birthday on Saturday, in his Marion residence. via Chronicle-Tribune

Amber Elizabeth Parrie, Gas City, Ind., and Chad Simon Shipley, Jonesboro, Ind. are pleased to announce their engagement. via Chronicle-Tribune

Marion Kiwanis Club meets at noon at Meshingomesia Country Club, 2225 N. Lagro Road. via Chronicle-Tribune

“By putting Hallmark in, we had our first opportunity to sell at the North Park Plaza”

Wilbur and Kay Webb began their family business when penny candy and phosphates were popular. via Chronicle-Tribune

LAFONTAINE - Mrs. Pauline Kinner, age 68, died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007, in Rolling Meadows Health Care Center in LaFontaine, Ind. via Chronicle-Tribune

GAS CITY - Ronnie F. Shepperd, 76, died at 10:25 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2007 in his residence. via Chronicle-Tribune

“We do (the stocking) every year, but I'm always surprised at what we get out of it”

Hontz Hall, located in the Gas City Park, was packed Sunday evening with people bidding on items in the 27th annual Twin City We Care Auction. via Chronicle-Tribune

Mr. Charles E. Carroll, 52, died Wednesday in Marion. Mr. Carroll was born in Marion to Charles Carroll, Jonesboro, who survives, and the late Ruth Carroll. via Chronicle-Tribune