Martinsville News

The rising gas prices and SUV buyer's remorse led to this week's "Caption This" winner: Phyllis Ketrow , Martinsville, IN - "I shouldn't have bought a V-8!" Runners up: Dan Jensen , Brownsburg IN - "Keep looking kids...I know I saw some more money down in those seats." Mark Costik , Wilmington, North Carolina - "Daddy just spent your college fund." ...

Melvin Paul McCormick, 82, of Hagerstown, died at his home on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009.

The Cloverdale Emerald Command finished a very successful marching band season recently by winning the Martinsville Fall Foliage Festival parade contest.

The Zion's Hill Baptist Church, 5050 Turkey Track Road in Martinsville, is hosting the Pfeifers at 7:30 p.m. Nov.

By RORYE O'CONNOR rorye.oconnor@register-news.com MT. VERNON - Sheriff Roger Mulch hopes to adopt a gas card for transport vehicles that make multiple trips across state lines a week.

Purdue University researchers are heading into the woods for a tour that will include a close-up look at the damage that deer can inflict on woodland areas.

Deaths reported to the H-T overnight: Kelsie D. May, 53, of Martinsville, died Saturday.

Katie E. Burpo and John M. Kochanczyk, both of Martinsville, were married Aug. 22 at the home of the bridegroom's ... Please log in to read the rest of this story.

Looking for something to do on race weekend? Following are some of the activities on tap: TODAY TGIF in the Bridge Street parking lot, uptown Martinsville, featuring The Band of Oz: 7-11 p.m. Admission: $7 adults; children 12 and under accompanied by an adult, free.

A video about what HT reporters are working on today, including: &#8226 The trial of a man for the shooting death of a Monroe County deputy continues today &#8226 Big stage in Dunn Meadow is the Pink concert preparation &#8226 State officials have an advisory on the H1N1 outbreak &#8226 Martinsville man arrested in connection with fires at Purdue ...

The Purdue Police Department has arrested 22-year-old Isaiah T. Peedin, the student who reported the fires at Elliott Hall of Music on Purdue campus Monday evening.

Legendary basketball coach John Wooden is being honored this week with highway signs that celebrate his talent on the court and his love of reading.

Standing at just under 13 hands, Winnie is a little mustang with a big history and an even bigger heart.

Martinsville's schools are the best in the state in terms of striving to help students be successful at learning, Gov.

UCLA Coach John R. Wooden turns 99 years- young today! Wooden was born on October 14, 1910 in Martinsville, Indiana You can join his friends, fans, and world-wide admirers in wishing him a happy birthday at the following website: Happy Birthday Coach Wooden Posted at 08:41 AM Comments Verify your Comment Previewing your Comment Posted by: This ...

Economic conditions are causing a decline in the number of students in the Martinsville schools, Superintendent Scott Kizner thinks.

It took less than 30 minutes Monday for crews to demolish the fire damaged Hite-Finney Home at 183 ... Please log in to read the rest of this story.

The Posey Township Volunteer Fire Department recently received a $1.2 million grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to construct a new firehouse.

A list of death notices reported to the H-T today: Pearlena "Penny" Carpenter, 52, of Martinsville, died Mon ... Please log in to read the rest of this story.

MARTINSVILLE, Ind. -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency said Monday it is releasing $3 million to Martinsville so that the city can acquire 32 homes deemed "susceptible to annual flooding." The homes, which were heavily damaged in the flooding of June 2008, will be removed and new homes won't be allowed to be built there.