Coatesville News

Caleb Neier made his entire family proud as he was named the winner of the 4-H Supreme Showman competition Thursday night at the 2008 Hendricks County 4-H Fair.

A Hendricks County man died today in a motorcycle crash in near the Wal-Mart in Avon.

Jordan Pritchett, Danville, was named 2008 Hendricks County 4-H Fair Queen Wednesday.

Torrential rains outside couldn't dampen the spirits inside the community building at the Putnam County 4-H Fairgrounds Saturday night, where 17 young women competed for the title of Fair Queen and Cheryl ...

An addition to Main Street Fillmore, Cardinal Carry Out, introduces a restaurant and convenience store to the area.

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Hendricks County officials are investigating an early-morning crash on the county's westside that left a Coatesville woman dead.

Joyce Marlene Brock, 69, Coatesville, passed away Tuesday evening at her home. She was born in Hendricks County, on Nov.

Courtney Justice and Joseph Culp, both of Martinsville, are the parents of a son born at 9:50 a.m. June 26, 2008, at Morgan Hospital and Medical Center in Martinsville.

Eric Rhoten, 17, of Cloverdale took first place in a juvenile classic pleasure class.

A man who has allegedly been impersonating a police officer in the Heritage Lake area was apprehended Wednesday.

The historic iron bridge in Plainfield's Friendship Gardens park took a pounding from raging flood waters and trees smashing into the span like battering rams.

"So far Hendricks County has had minimal damage from the three storms last week," David Warren, director of Hendricks County Emergency Management, told County Commissioners at Tuesday's meeting.

Recent flooding across Indiana has become more than a wet nuisance, destroying many Hoosiers' homes and property.

Three deaths are now reported from the weekend flooding. A searcher found the body of 54-year-old Steve Gates in Haw Creek.

One storm fatality has been confirmed. Ernest Wilmer, 54, Flat Rock, parked his vehicle near Columbus and set out for his home on foot when strong currents swept him away.

Tucked away in the southwest corner of Hendricks County is the Bread Basket Cafe & Bakery, a small-town eatery that specializes in lunch cuisine.

8 a.m., American Legion Post 118, 650 S. Ind. 39, Danville. Members of American Legion Post 118 honor veterans and soldiers by visiting Hendricks County cemeteries and the Courthouse Square in Danville. Schedule: New Winchester, 8:15 a.m.; Coatesville, 8:23 a.m.; Stilesville, 8:31 a.m.; Amo, 8:43 a.m.; Hadley, 8:53 a.m.; Mill Creek, 9:10 a.m.; Clayton, 9:28 a.m.; Center Valley, 9:55 a.m.; Salem, 10:10 a.m.; Cartersburg, 10:23 a.m.; Danville East Cemetery, 10:45 a.m.; Courthouse Square, 10:55 a.m.; Danville South Cemetery, 11:05 a.m.; return to post, 11:10 a.m. (317) 745-4596. 10 a.m., Little Eagle Creek Cemetery, Little Eagle Creek Avenue, Westfield. Held by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10003 of Carmel, VFW Post 10207 of Westfield and American Legion Post 155 of Carmel. 10:15 a.m., Courthouse Square, Franklin. Band 40 and 8 plays at 10:15 a.m.; national anthem at 11 a.m., followed by featured speaker Brig. Gen. Ray Phillips. Pitch-in lunch follows services at American Legion Post 205, 1200 Park Ave., Franklin. 11 a.m., Old Blue Cemetery, 106th Street and Keystone Avenue, Carmel. Held by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10003 of Carmel, VFW Post 10207 of Westfield and American Legion Post 155 of Carmel. 11 a.m., Historical Hamilton County Courthouse, Courthouse Square in Noblesville. Presented by Noblesville American Legion Post 45. Speakers: Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear and Legion members. After the ceremony, they will head to Riverside Cemetery at Fifth Street and Maple Avenue, where names of veterans buried there will be read, and a wreath-laying ceremony will be conducted. After that, the procession will head to Crownland Cemetery for the laying of a wreath. 11 a.m., Fishers Town Hall, 1 Municipal Drive, Fishers. Presentation of colors, salute and other traditional Memorial Day recognition. Presented by American Legion Post 470. (317) 595-3111 or www.legion470.org. Noon, Washington Park East Cemetery, 10612 E. Washington St. Program features area dignitaries, including Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard, Brig. Gen. David Harris and men and women of the Indiana National Guard. At the conclusion of the program, the Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra will provide a free concert in the courtyard of the Community Life Center on the grounds of Washington Park East from 1:30 to 4 p.m. (317) 580-9844. Noon, Carmel Cemetery, 136th Street and Range Line Road, Carmel. Held by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10003 of Carmel, VFW Post 10207 of Westfield and American Legion Post 155 of Carmel. Noon, Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, 9001 Haverstick Road. (317) 574-8898. 12:45 p.m., Crown Hill Cemetery (34th Street entrance), 34th Street and Boulevard Place. Combined Union and Confederate re-enactor battalion will conduct a dress parade, memorial address, musket fire salute and march to the National Cemetery. Also includes Civil War cannon salutes. Begins at the Confederate Mound in Section 32. Free. (317) 925-8231. 1 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10003, 34 First Ave. N.W., Carmel. Remembrance for prisoners of war and those missing in action. Cookout follows. (317) 846-0917. 1 p.m., Acton Cemetery, 7800 Acton Road. Music, flyover (weather permitting) and traditional activities centered on the new veterans memorial. Free. (317) 835-2036. 1:30 p.m., Crown Hill Cemetery (34th Street entrance), 34th Street and Boulevard Place. Features a concert by the Indiana Army National Guard's 38th Division Band, a Black Hawk helicopter flyover, an artillery salute, 'Roll Call of Fallen Hoosier Heroes,' JROTC Color Guard from George Washington Community School and Echo Taps by the 38th Division Band. Mayor Greg Ballard will give the keynote speech at 2 p.m. Light refreshments available. Walking tour to follow. Rain location: Crown Hill Funeral Home. Free. (317) 925-8231. 5 p.m., Legacy Funeral Center at Memorial Park Cemetery, 9350 E. Washington St. Keynote speaker: Brig. Gen. David Harris. (317) 898-4462. 7:30 p.m., Monument Circle. Ceremony for troops in Middle East. Bring red, white or blue candles. Boxes on hand to be filled as care packages. (317) 638-3447.Monday

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