Saturday, November 1, 2025
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BREW & BOO
Shelbyville High School senior Hannah Dow poses at work at 7 Brew on Halloween, showing off one of two spooky metal figures she created in her Blue River Career Programs welding class. | photo by SARAI RAWLINGS
SPIRIT WEEK
Amara Lewis, Alex Bunton and Mayah Knopp participate in spirit week at Shelbyville High School this week, organized by the school’s SADD club.
Shelby County Reads Honors Contest Winners
Winners of the 2025 Shelby County Reads Art and Essay Contest were recognized during a ceremony at the Shelby County Players Wortman Family Civic Theatre on Monday. This year’s theme was “Superheroes.” In the Pre-K art division, top honors went to Isom Andis of Morristown Elementary, first place; Remi Crafton of Golden Bear Preschool, second place; and Iris Wiebke of Golden Bear Preschool, third place. Winners in the first- and second-grade art category included Aili Andis of Morristown Elementary, first place; Rori Lowry of Loper, second place; and Lydia Purvis of Coulston, third place. Third through fifth-grade honors went to Avery Harpring of Loper, first place; Matilda Page of Morristown Elementary, second place; and Parker Clifton of Loper, third place. In the middle school category, Jacob Wagers of Shelbyville Middle School earned first place.
In the essay division, second-grade winners were Emma Haymaker, first place; Alex Gelinas, second place; and David Taylor, third place, all of Loper Elementary. Fourth-grade winners were Kaiden Settles of Hendricks, first place; Jameson Landis of Triton Central Elementary, second place; and Tiffany Festus-Ajiboye of Loper, third place. Fifth-grade winners, all from Loper, were Na’Zayha Northington, first place; Gabriella Runions, second place; and Raylen Hall, third place. Sixth-grade essay winners from Morristown Jr.-Sr. High School were Lizzy Atkins, first place, and Caleb Brock, second place. The adult division winner was Teresa Meredith.
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The Triton Central football team defeated Northeastern last night, 49-6, in sectional football action. Shelbyville High School lost in the second round of sectional football action to Bedford North, 41-21.
The Grover Center: Streets of Old Shelby will host its annual Festival of Trees Open House on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. Visitors can get a first look at this year’s “Fictional Superheroes” theme, enjoy cookies and hot cocoa, and vote for their favorite decorated tree before the festival officially opens. The Festival of Trees display will remain open to the public from Nov. 7 through Dec. 27.
The holiday season is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to start planning for one of Shelbyville’s most beloved traditions: the Mistletoe Market & Holiday Parade, returning Friday, Dec. 5, to downtown Shelbyville. The parade, organized by the City of Shelbyville, will step off at 7 p.m. following the Mistletoe Market festivities hosted by Mainstreet Shelbyville beginning at 5 p.m. The evening will feature festive floats, local vendors, carriage rides, and, of course, a visit from Santa Claus. Parade participant registration is now open, and volunteers are needed to help bring the magic of the holidays to life. Businesses, nonprofits, schools and community groups are invited to showcase their holiday spirit and take part in a tradition that brings thousands downtown each year. Learn more, view the route or register to participate or volunteer at shelbyville.in.gov/HolidayParade.
Occasions Premium Christmas Trees will open its annual tree lot Sunday, Nov. 23, at 415 E. Hendricks St. in Shelbyville. The business will offer fresh-cut Fraser fir, Douglas fir, Scotch pine and white pine trees, along with wreaths, garland, porch pots, grave blankets and seasonal décor. Staff will be available to help wrap and load trees. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Families are invited to visit, find their tree and kick off the holiday season.
Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2. Fire officials also suggest using the time change as a reminder to check smoke and carbon monoxide detector batteries.
HOOSIER NEWS: A new state-commissioned study found that downtown Indianapolis and the Fort Wayne area would generate the most revenue if Indiana adds or relocates a casino license. Conducted by Spectrum Gaming Group, the analysis estimated a downtown Indianapolis site could produce $490 million in gross annual revenue and $170 million in taxes, while Fort Wayne could yield $204 million and $61 million, respectively. The study stemmed from a failed proposal to move the Rising Star Casino’s license from Rising Sun to New Haven. Sen. Andy Zay, R-Huntington, who authored that bill, said the findings support his case to relocate the license, though lawmakers remain divided over whether to create a new license or move an existing one. (IBJ)
NATIONAL NEWS: New York City’s transit bought 378 new subway cars from Kawasaki Heavy Industries in a $1.5 billion contract for the new R268 model cars. The subway cars will be made in Nebraska, and delivery will come between 2028 and 2030. The new cars will be based on the specifications of the R211 cars already in use in New York’s subway, with the transit agency buying up 1,610 of that model to date. New York’s dealings with Kawasaki Heavy Industries go back to 1982. The state is Kawasaki Heavy’s main market in North America, and this most recent order will mean that over 50 percent of the rolling stock in the city will be from Kawasaki Heavy within the next few years. (Nikkei Asia/Numlock)
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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.
2005: A dead bird found near McKay Road and State Road 9 in Shelbyville tested positive for the West Nile virus, the Shelby County Department of Health reported. Officials said the threat to humans was minimal, noting that most people infected showed no symptoms or only mild flu-like effects.
1995: Halloween night was mostly quiet, though pranksters rolled rocks onto Lockerbie Road and smashed pumpkins in several subdivisions. Officers Edward Hadley and John West spent part of the night clearing boulders that had been pushed into the street, while patrol officer Steve Spears reported damaged pumpkins in Clearview, Lantana and Riley Village. Only one egging incident was reported during the otherwise uneventful night.
W.S. Major Hospital joined the computer age with the launch of a new computerized clinical data system. The upgrade allowed doctors, including radiologist Dr. Paul Inlow, to access and record patient information electronically, replacing stacks of paper files. Hospital CEO Anthony Lennen said the move marked a major step toward faster, more efficient record-keeping and patient care.
1985: Halloween night had been busy but free of serious incidents. Police reported minor vandalism and pranks, including stolen masks from a haunted house at the fairgrounds. More than 100 trick-or-treaters brought their candy to W.S. Major Hospital for X-rays, where radiologist Toni Everhart confirmed no tampered treats were found.
1975: The Green Doore Lounge opened next to Farmers Bank. Hours were 8 a.m. to 3 a.m. daily.
1965: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced plans to hold meetings in Shelbyville and Greensburg in December to discuss two proposed reservoirs. The Shelbyville meeting would focus on the Big Blue Reservoir, serving Hancock, Henry, and Shelby counties, while the Greensburg meeting would address the Downeyville Reservoir for Decatur, Rush, and Henry counties. Both were part of a larger Wabash River Basin development plan.
1955: George R. Glass announced the opening of his law office at 510 Methodist Building in Shelbyville for the general practice of law. A graduate of Shelbyville High School, DePauw University and the University of Michigan Law School, Glass had recently completed Army service with the provost marshal’s office in New Orleans before returning home to establish his practice.
Earl Stephen Riggs, 2, son of Earl and Frances (Graves) Riggs of 563 W. Taylor St., died while being taken to an Indianapolis hospital for treatment of bronchial pneumonia. Born Nov. 30, 1952, he had been ill only briefly and was survived by his brother Dennis Michael.
1945: Pierson Appliance Shop opened at 218 South Harrison Street. It was operated by Clyde Pierson and L.O. Moore.
Police reported a quiet Halloween night, their most peaceful in six weeks, while firefighters stayed busy answering five alarms in five hours. False calls and burning leaves kept city crews occupied, while pranksters outside town set kerosene ablaze in a cornfield on George Wagner’s farm and ignited grass along State Road 29. Damage was minor, and the fires were quickly extinguished.
1935: The Shelby County Medical Society and the Shelby County Tuberculosis Association held a tuberculosis clinic at Major Hospital, where 28 patients were examined. County health nurse Grace Ewing reported that six of the patients were new, while several others were rechecked after release from sanitariums. The clinic included X-rays, fluoroscopic tests, and a tuberculosis skin test, marking the fifth such examination held that year.
Everett Browning and Archie Walker, Manilla High School students, were seriously injured when their automobile struck a barricade placed across a Manilla street by Halloween pranksters. The car swerved to avoid the obstacle and hit a telephone pole. Browning suffered a concussion, while Walker was badly bruised and cut; both were treated by Dr. G. I. Inlow.
1925: The consolidated school of Moral Township was reopened after being closed the previous week due to a diphtheria outbreak. One child had died and three others were afflicted, but county health officer Dr. J.W. Parrish reported the situation was under control. Principal Oren Tribble said daily medical inspections would continue for a week to ensure student safety.
1915: Harry Casto, 17, was accidentally shot while hunting east of Shelbyville. After missing a rabbit, he sat on a fence to roll a cigarette, and his gun slipped from under his arm, discharging into his left hand and side. The blast mangled his hand and tore his little finger, and he was later taken to Robert E. Long Memorial Hospital in Indianapolis for surgery.
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OBITUARIES
Dorothy L. Moore, 97, formerly of Shelbyville, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Flat Rock River Lodge in Rushville. She was born June 18, 1928, in Hancock County to Frank and Stella (Short) Polley. She attended Westland High School and was a member of Morristown Christian Church. She loved to travel and especially enjoyed taking pictures everywhere she went.
On June 18, 1946, she married Walter R. Moore, and he preceded her in death on Nov. 25, 1966. Survivors include her son, Kevin (Brenda) Moore; grandchildren, Jodi (Terry) Hansome, Amy (Chris) Tucker, Kelly Moore, William (Amber) Moore, Dawson Moore, April (Ben) Higgons and Jennifer Moore; 12 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; sons, Raymond Moore and Larry Moore; sisters, Laura Morgan, Lucille Weaver, Lela Raikes, Annie Buckman, Juanita Nigh and Frances Macy; brothers, Tommy Polley, Charles Polley and Perry Polley; and great-grandson, Christopher.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville, IN 46176. Funeral services will follow at noon at the funeral home. Burial will be in Liberty United Methodist Cemetery in Shelby County. Funeral directors Greg Parks, Sheila Parks and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Dorothy’s family. Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.