New Castle News

NEW CASTLE -- Henry County judicial and corrections officials reached no consensus Monday regarding the fate of embattled Community Corrections Director Doug Sheets and two other staff members charged with racketeering, ghost employment and official misconduct.

NEW CASTLE - Larry Battson believes there is evidence that Bigfoot is more than a character in a beef jerky commercial.

Bob Knight is returning to Indiana after all. The former Hoosiers coach will speak at a Dec.

New information on the murder of 53 year old Patrick Cheadle of Ansonia. Police say he was shot and killed on Halloween night in rural Randolph County.

NEW CASTLE - Two New Castle police officers and the director of the Henry County Community Corrections program were arrested Wednesday after being accused of racketeering, ghost employment and other crimes.

Indiana State Police Detective Brent Gulinson of the White Collar Crime Unit arrested three Henry County residents on today's date on several felony charges.

Three New Castle residents remained in the Henry County jail on Monday, facing charges stemming from a Friday night knife fight.

New Castle-Henry County Public Library will have a series of special events for children during November and December.

Veterans Day will be Wednesday, Nov. 11. All federal offices will be closed. All state offices will be closed.

The Indiana Court of Appeals today affirmed a Marion County judge's dismissal of a lawsuit by two Hoosiers challenging President Barack Obama's eligibility to hold office.

With its low cost of living and generally affordable housing, Richmond is a choice place to be.

A Richmond man was charged with B felony dealing heroin after his arrest about 3 a.m. Saturday at a downtown bar.

NEW CASTLE - New Castle-Henry County Public Library is honoring those in the armed services with an event set for Monday.

A New Castle man has been arrested on allegations he had sexual contact with a girl under the age of 16.

Reginald Leon 'Reggie' Brewer, 70, passed away on Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, at his residence in New Castle, Ind.

Enjoy music from the 1920s, '30s and more during The Big Read Band Concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the New Castle-Henry County Public Library.

NEW CASTLE - The holidays are soon upon us -- Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's and even Super Bowl parties center around food.

NEW CASTLE - Tickets are still available for The Revenge of The Maltese Falcon Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, set for 6 p.m. Nov.

NEW CASTLE - New Castle Chrysler High School's marching band will kick off the state finals with a 10 a.m. performance Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

The Middletown Fall Creek Township Historical Society will host an evening of presentations relating to some notorious "mysteries" in Henry County.