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More than 250 flags placed to honor veterans
Blustery winds and an overcast sky could not darken the American pride displayed Tuesday at the Rockville Correctional Facility.
Author Lunsford to read from new book
Mike Lunsford, 53, a teacher and writer from rural southern Parke County, will be at the Rockville Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Nov.
Education Briefly: Oct. 28, 2009
Marshall, Ind. Author to speak on parenting, students Sylvia Rimm, psychologist and author, will be speaking to parents and guests at 6 p.m. on Monday in the Turkey Run High School ELC Room.
Not enough 'green' left after festival
Cold and rainy conditions put a big damper on profits for many at the Parke County Covered Bridge Festival.
Parke County Covered Bridge Festival closes out with good attendance
Wearing a dress from the 1890s with a hooded sweatshirt underneath, Cathy Harkrider walked about Rockville's square Sunday morning, checking with vendors and visitors on the final day of the Parke County Covered Bridge Festival.
Meth lab near school, sheriff's dept.
Wabash Valley authorities busted a meth lab on the same street as a school and the Parke County Sheriff's office, which is near one of the busiest intersections in Rockville.
A Rainy Start: Covered Bridge organizers not deterred by damp opening forecast
Ignore the cloudy skies and the rainy forecasts, say organizers of the 53rd annual Parke County Covered Bridge Festival.
The Commercial-News, Danville, IL
Parke County gears up for festival
Longtime Parke County residents didn't realize what a gem they had in covered bridges when someone suggested having a festival.
Put Down the Cold Pills, Grandma, and Come Out With Your Hands Up
A few months ago, Sally Harpold bought a box of Zyrtec-D allergy medicine for her husband at a pharmacy in Rockville, Indiana.
Rockville library to present 'Miami Nation' discussion
Steve Buchanan, will speak at Rockville Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 20. His topic will be "Miami Nation of Indian Tribe." Buchanan grew up in Speedway Indiana and is a Speedway High School graduate.
The Commercial-News, Danville, IL
Old cars ready to climb Newport Hill
The Newport Lions Club will celebrate the centennial of the first running of the Newport Hill Climb during this year's Newport Antique Auto Hill Climb.
While standing inside the gym at Broadmoor Elementary School on Friday, it was hard for Becky Bowes to remember when "Patriot Day" had been something relatively small.
The Parke County Fairgrounds will be the site for an upcoming workshop sponsored by the Parke County Extension Office.
Warrant served at home of girl held at gunpoint in bank robbery
There was a new twist Thursday in a bank robbery where an 11-year-old girl was used as a shield.
USD 416 implements - pay to ride' bus program
Standing outside her school and seeing kids safely home every weekday afternoon, Becky Bowes has a good handle on the level of traffic in front of Rockville Elementary School.
Our Heroes' Tree honors service members
The Military Family Research Institute at Purdue University is partnering with Parke County Extension Homemaker clubs and Rockville Public Library to present the Our Heroes' Tree initiative.
Wabash Valley woman didna t realize second cold medicine purchase violated drug laws
When Sally Harpold bought cold medicine for her family back in March, she never dreamed that four months later she would end up in handcuffs.
Safe Routes to School' taking shape
When Steve Petrehn imagines what he would like to see for Louisburg neighborhoods and schools, the vision is positively idyllic.
Working through first-day jitters
Some with worried expressions on their faces and others with big smiles in anticipation of the excitement, kindergartners at Rockville Elementary School stepped off their buses last week, looking in awe at the school in front of them.
Schools see several changes for 2009-10 year
As the school year approaches, parents and students at each of Louisburg USD 416a s schools are preparing for a few changes this year.