Friday, May 22, 2026
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WELCOME SIGN
A “Welcome to Shelbyville” monument sign was installed yesterday at the first completed roundabout on the North Riley Highway gateway project. | photos by JOHN WALKER
Redevelopment Commission Approves TIF for Apartment Project
The Shelbyville Redevelopment Commission last night unanimously approved a tax increment financing (TIF) agreement tied to DJM Investments’ proposed apartment development near Highpointe Boulevard and Progress Parkway. Developers noted the project would not be financially feasible without the incentive. The market-rate workforce housing project, previously approved by the Shelbyville Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals, is planned in three phases totaling just under 300 apartments and an estimated $35 million investment. Developer David Muselman said he hopes to begin construction in July or August, with the first apartments potentially opening next spring.
Muselman told commissioners the development would include non-subsidized apartments with amenities such as walking trail access, future clubhouse space, fitness areas and pickleball courts.
“There’s no tax abatements in the deal whatsoever,” Muselman said, explaining the project instead relies on TIF financing to meet lending requirements and secure bank financing.
Financial consultant representatives explained the agreement would direct 90% of the new property tax revenue generated by the development back into the project through TIF financing, while 10% would go to the redevelopment commission for future economic development projects. Existing property tax revenue would continue flowing to current taxing units. Officials said the TIF structure is commonly used across Indiana for large developments where construction costs and financing gaps make projects difficult to complete without additional revenue support.
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Shelbyville High School qualified 10 athletes across six events for the girls track and field regional following a strong showing at IHSAA Girls Sectional 20, which was delayed by weather and completed Wednesday. Sonora O’Connor led the way with runner-up finishes and regional qualifications in both the 100-meter hurdles and 300-meter hurdles, while Macey Robbins also advanced individually in the 800-meter run. The Golden Bears’ winning 4x400 relay team included Jordyn Noe, Alyna Castanon, Robbins and O’Connor, while regional qualifying relay teams also included America Leon-Torres, Alyna Castanon, Aerin Garcia-Santiago and Robbins in the 4x800, and Mary O’Connor, Diana Gasca, Wura Ogunmoyela and Amara Lewis in the 4x100. Additional regional qualifiers included Jordyn Noe in the 100 hurdles. Up next is the IHSAA Girls Regional 5 hosted by Ben Davis on Tuesday, May 26.
HOOSIER NEWS: Eastern Star Church has purchased the former Martin University campus on Indianapolis’ near east side, with plans to expand affordable housing, education and community development efforts through its $25 million ROCK initiative. The 7.7-acre property, listed for $3.5 million after Martin University ceased operations in 2025, includes multiple historic and educational buildings in the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood. (IBJ)
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This Day in Shelby County History
Local headlines reported on or around this date in Shelby County history. Selections are curated by The Addison Times from Shelby County Public Library Genealogy Department materials.
2016: A Waldron man was charged with theft and forgery after he tried to buy a car in Shelbyville with $10,000 in fake money. The banded bills had “for motion picture use only” printed on them.
2006: Triton Central High School held its commencement ceremony. Curt Gendron and Jessica McGown were valedictorians and Melody Garrette was salutatorian.
The City of Shelbyville purchased Mike Thomas’ Blue River Inn, 23 W. Jackson St., which would be torn down to make way for a parking lot.
1996: Washington Redskins tight end Jamie Asher spoke at Triton Elementary School.
Julie Persinger was crowned prom queen at Triton Central High School.
Sean Hunsinger and Janet Snyder were crowned king and queen at Morristown High School.
1986: Terry Barker, principal at Morristown Elementary, was named principal at Coulston Elementary. He succeeded Denny Ramsey, who was moving to Loper Elementary.
1976: Marion won the Shelbyville elementary track title. Team members were Jean DePrez, Susan Tulloh, Maria Benecki, Merrie Crouse, Sue Craft, Julie Everhart, John McNeely, Bobby Knecht, Clay Hoefener, Troy Floyd, Todd McClure, Eddie Haehl, Eric Nauert, Joe McNeely, Scott Alexander, Randy Randolph, Dana Dixon, Matt Miller, Todd Brokering, Jeff Knecht, Jim Shugert, Ron Holt, Doug Webster, Joe Neely and Steve Carew. Tina Klinck and Kim Scarlett were the coaches.
1966: Some 10,000 people attended Shelbyville’s “500” Auto Festival, the fifth annual car show at the Belaire Shopping Center. Those winning prizes at the festival were Carl William, Joy Fox, Kent Lockman, Dan Zimny and Evelyn Allabaugh.
1956: Pat Leet was named valedictorian at Shelbyville High School.
Construction began at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on N. State Road 9. The building would seat up to 224.
1946: SHS’s May Court would be held at Colescott School. Donna Krebs would be the May Queen and Jamie Orem was Lord Mayor. Other members of the court were Carl Briley, Ann Brinson, Jimmy Hardin, Marilyn Cole, Donald Wilson, Essie Mae Gravely, Bobby Moore, Patty Aldridge, John McCleod, Gayle Mitchell, Jerry Plymate and Sally Long. Linda Pruirt would be the crown bearer.
1936: A semi-formal dance for SHS students was held at the Strand Alcazar. It was the first school party of the type since the pre-Depression days. Some 250 attended.
1926: G.H. Danziger, of Shelbyville, was named chairman of a committee to provide relief to Jewish people in Europe. Many Jews were facing starvation “or worse,” The Republican said.
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OBITUARIES
Richard Lee Hoover, 74, of Morristown, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Morristown Manor. He was born March 20, 1952, in Hammond, the son of Vernon H. and Gloria Dell (Jones) Hoover. Richard is survived by his cousin, Jeanne Watson of Greenfield. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Richard last worked as a stockman at Walmart, in Chickasha, Oklahoma. Inurnment will be at Fort Sills National Cemetery in Elgin, Oklahoma, at a later date. Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 124 E. North St. in Morristown. Online condolences may be shared with Richard’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
Janice F. (Clark) Colee, 82, of Boggstown, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, at Morristown Manor. She was born July 20, 1943, in Sumner County, Tennessee, to Homer T. Clark and Telia Marie Clark.
Janice graduated from Morristown High School with the Class of 1961. She was a member of Boggstown Presbyterian Church. She was also a dedicated member of Topps and Weight Watchers and enjoyed spending time with her close friends from those groups. Janice had a love for gardening and tending to her flowers. She also enjoyed traveling down to Florida in her younger years. Above all, she cherished being a wife and mother and spending time with her grandkids.
She married Philip E. Colee on June 22, 1962, and he survives. They shared 63 loving years of marriage together. She is also survived by her son, Robert Colee; daughter, Cynthia Chambers; grandchildren, Jeffrey (wife, Kaitlyn) Chambers, Kyle (wife, Jessica) Chambers and Tabitha Robbins; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Judy Clark and Debbie Higdon; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; great-grandchild, Floyd Robbins; brothers, William Clark, Ronnie Clark, Richard Clark and Michael Clark; and half-sisters, Dean Clark Dorris and Jean Clark.
A Celebration of Life at Boggstown Presbyterian Church will be announced soon. Funeral directors Greg Parks, Sheila Parks and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Janice’s family. Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.
Clifton L. “Kip” Schnaiter, 90, of Shelbyville, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Ashford Place in Shelbyville. Kip and Betty resided in Shelbyville since 1968. He was born on January 31, 1936, in Martinsville, the son of Jackson and Ruth (Hodges) Schnaiter. On March 19, 1955, he married Betty Joan Fisher, and she preceded him in death on February 6, 2017. Kip is survived by his daughters, Cindy Schnaiter Lucas (David) of Indianapolis, and Dawn Schnaiter (Riann Stroud) of Nokomis, Florida; sisters, Marilyn McClain of Martinsville, Rosalind Greiner of Martinsville, Sue Ann Davis of Shelbyville, Kentucky, and Carolyn Hovious of Martinsville; grandchildren, Emily Lucas Haines (Adam), and Jeffrey Lucas; great-grandchildren, Redding, Walker and Isla Haines; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to Betty, Kip was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Mary Jane Glasscock.
Kip graduated from Martinsville High School in 1954. He attended Butler University and Indiana University. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder and deacon. Kip owned Schnaiter Insurance, and sold insurance for over 50 years. He was also a member of the Shelbyville Lions and Elks Club. Kip enjoyed his group of friends, known as “Coffee Guys Group.” He enjoyed fishing, golfing, hunting, trap shooting and going to the horse races. Kip loved to vacation and spend time with his family and friends.
A service memorializing Kip’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the First Presbyterian Church, 124 W. Broadway St., in Shelbyville. Family and friends may gather one half hour prior to the service. Rev. Gretchen Schneider will officiate. Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St., in Shelbyville. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Shelbyville, 124 W. Broadway St., Shelbyville, IN 46176 or the Shelbyville Lions Club, PO Box 1015, Shelbyville, IN 46176. Online condolences may be shared with Kip’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
Kevin W. McDonald, 61, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at his residence. Born Oct. 7, 1964, in Shelbyville, he was the son of Judith Ann (Rafferty) Robinson and stepson of Otis Robinson, who raised him. He married Mary Elizabeth (Walton) McDonald on Oct. 17, 1992, and she survives. Other survivors include one son, Christopher McDonald (Kristin) of Shelbyville; four siblings, TJ Fuquay (Sheila) of Shelbyville, Joey Higdon (Ronnie) of Indianapolis, Tim Higdon of Shelbyville and Aleshia Bledsoe of Shelbyville; and 10 grandchildren, Anastacia, Erika, Bailey, Jacob, Elijah, Madison, Christopher Jr., Evelyn, McKenna and Nathaniel. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Brian McDonald.
Kevin had lived in this area his entire lifetime and worked for the City of Shelbyville Street Department for several years. He enjoyed listening to country music, building model cars and spending time with his family, who meant the world to him.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road. Burial will be in Paul Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday morning from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to the Kevin McDonald Memorial Fund, in care of the funeral home. Online condolences can be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com.
Ronald Clady, 72, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026. He was born Dec. 20, 1953, in Fort Wayne to Wilford Clady and Ellen Jean (Ross) Salmons.
Ronald dedicated his life to the horse racing industry, building a long and respected career as a horse trainer at racetracks across many states. He began his career at Churchill Downs right out of high school. It was the same track his mother worked on, and he went on to work on many tracks throughout the country. He was known as a hardworking, dependable and devoted horseman. His love for his horses and goats ran deep. Ronald took great pride in his work and earned the respect of many throughout his years in racing. His dedication and strong work ethic left a lasting impression on those who knew and worked alongside him. He was deeply loved by his family and will be remembered for his lifelong passion for horse racing, his commitment to his work and the many friendships he made along the way.
He is survived by his sisters, Robin Haggerty and Tamela Roberts; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Ben Salmons Jr. Funeral directors Greg Parks, Sheila Parks and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Ronald’s family. Online condolences may be shared at murphyparks.com.
Angela M. Malfavon, 58, of Greenfield, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026, at her residence. Born Aug. 5, 1967, in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of Norman Mangrum and Nina (House) Mangrum. She married Alfonso Malfavon on June 20, 1996, and he survives. Other survivors include her mother, Nina of Shelbyville; three children, Edward Huber of Greenfield, Holli-Ann Todaro (Sheldon) of New Salisbury and Kaylee Dennison (Timothy) of Greenfield; four siblings, Tony Mangrum (April) of Shelbyville, Lisa Williams (Jim) of Shelbyville, Kaye Coffman (Ray) of Columbus and Daniel Mangrum (Mandy) of Georgia; and 10 grandchildren, Jaida, Lilliana, Averie-Nikole, Maddox, Rowan, Ana, Azariah, Caleb, Noah and Anaya. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father and brother, Gary Mangrum.
Angela had lived in this area her entire lifetime and graduated from Southwestern High School in 1985 and from MedTech College in Greenwood. She was a CNA for Miller’s Merry Manor of Hope for several years. She enjoyed camping and fishing and loved her dogs, Apollo and Jessie. She dearly loved being a Mimi to her grandchildren and spending time with her family. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com.