Thursday, March 13, 2025
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New Dunkin’, Gas Station/Convenience Store In the Works
Plans are underway for a new Dunkin’ Donuts and a convenience store/fueling station in Shelbyville. Petitioners approached the Shelbyville Board of Zoning Appeals on Monday regarding the projects.
The 2,187-square-foot Dunkin’ Donuts will be located at 1650 N. Riley Highway, between Waffle House and the Shell station. The variance request was in regard to landscape adjustments. The number of plants which would have been required by the provisions will still be required, but can be moved to different sides of the structure.
In other action, the BZA also approved a variance regarding the drive entrance for an incoming convenience store/fueling station at the intersection of Progress and Michigan roads, next to Fire Station No. 2. A few months ago, the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded grant funds for that intersection to become a roundabout. The city engineer and planning departments reviewed the project, which will include a new right-in, right-out-only driveway with the potential future traffic circle in mind.
The BZA unanimously approved both requests.
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NOTEBOOK:
A vehicle ran into a parked vehicle on East Washington St. near N. Vine St. The parked vehicle went approximately 50 feet east and came to rest over the curb on the south side of E. Washington. The first vehicle then struck a parked unattended vehicle. The driver of the vehicle said she was reaching behind her for an iPad for her child when the collision occurred. A four-year child in the vehicle was taken to the hospital for minor injuries.
Shares, Inc. announced appointments to several new roles. Ryan Bethel has been appointed Executive Director of Shares, Inc./WAP. Amy Isley was appointed Director of Program Management, Jordan Turner is now Director of Social Services and Quality, Joe Land is Director of Community and Day Services and Audre Robinson is Director of Operations.
HOOSIER NEWS: Schools could receive more guidance on English language arts curricula under a measure being considered in the Indiana House. SB 358 requires the Indiana Department of Education to publish a list of high-quality curricular materials for English language arts by July 2026. Districts can then choose to use the courses from that list. IDOE already publishes similar lists for science, technology, engineering and math. Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond) is one of the bill’s authors. He said the state now pays for textbooks and has invested heavily in the science of reading, so helping schools find the best materials makes sense. (Indiana Public Media)
NATIONAL NEWS: Korean supermarket H-Mart has been expanding at a steady clip from its humble origins in Queens, with outposts on the West Coast, Canada, and United Kingdom and approximately $1 billion in annual sales. It has a number of tailwinds in its favor; when it first opened, Americans of Asian descent were 1.5 percent of the population, but today stand at 7 percent, and communities that can sustain an H-Mart have emerged in cities hardly synonymous with longstanding Asian communities, places like Atlanta and neighboring Gwinnett County, Georgia, which has gone so far as to brand itself as the Seoul of the South. It’s not just popular within Asian-American communities either, and has ridden the Korean wave into popularity across demographics, with approximately 30 percent of shoppers now non-Asian. (Bloomberg/Numlock)
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SHS Courier Archive Highlights
February 15, 1927
Superintendent William F. Vogel and his family had moved here from Indianapolis to 141 West Washington Street so that he would not need to commute.
Approximately 180 SHS students had failed at least one subject the prior semester; 45 had failed four classes.
The Courier encouraged students to get vaccinated. Several students had been out with smallpox. “If the physicians in Shelbyville want a report on how many vaccinations are taking, we will give them our attendance report.”
The SHS “Camel Midgets” defeated Waldron, 40-25, breaking Waldron’s 17-game winning streak.
After a teacher asked a student, “What are you doing with that sweatshirt on?” on an unseasonably warm day, the students had answered, “Sweating.”
Peeded Campbell and Skinny Murrell said they could tell Dick Cook was in love because he had been wearing a necktie to class again.
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This Day in Shelby County History
News around Shelbyville and the surrounding area as reported on or about this date in history. Selections are curated by The Addison Times from Shelby County Public Library Genealogy Department materials.
2005: A Waldron area fire burned down John and Tracy Cowan’s house, but the family was not at home. The family’s belongings were all lost.
1995: A buyer came forward to purchase the National Guard Armory on East Washington. The building had been listed for $73,500 in 1990. The asking price had dropped to $58,000 in 1995. The Guard wouldn’t immediately disclose the final sales price. The Guard had moved out of the building in the 1970s and leased the building back to the city. Parks and Recreation and Girls Inc. used the building until moving into the Carl McNeely Civic Center in June 1993.
Mayor Bob Williams awarded a key to the city to a man who had never been to Shelbyville. Williams mailed a key to Republican U.S. Senator Dirk Kempthorne, who had authored the Unfunded Mandate Reform Act. The mayor had voiced repeated opposition to unfunded mandates. Kempthorne wrote Williams back, thanking him for the key, which was displayed in the lobby of the senator’s office.
1985: The EPA announced lead should be removed from gasoline starting in 1986. Those driving cars built before 1975 were concerned about whether or not their cars would operate on fuel with no lead. Mike Vaught, of Vaught Service Station, said he supported the move to cleaner air and longer lasting auto parts. He also said older cars should be able to run fine on fuel with little to no lead. Terry Knight, of Knight’s Texaco, disagreed with the EPA’s decision.
1975: Mayor Jerry Higgins, 40, considered a strong favorite to win re-election, withdrew his candidacy for re-election. City Plan Commission Director Howard Ribble announced he would be a candidate on the Democratic ticket, setting up a primary race against Ezra Dagley. Higgins was a junior high school teacher for Shelbyville Central Schools and had been granted a four-year leave of absence to become mayor.
Standard Register announced a 17,000-square-foot expansion, more than doubling the size of the plant. The company had established its plant here in the old Anderson warehouse in February 1968 and moved to a new facility in October 1968.
1965: The base of Joseph Fountain was removed from the center of Public Square. The top of the fountain had been removed the previous year. Elimination of the base provided an unobstructed sidewalk and six more parking spaces.
1955: Shelbyville post ground observers participated in a civil defense exercise. They spotted 34 planes and reported their positions to the filter center at South Bend. Among the observers were Mrs. Don Nally, John Spiegel, Jim Barnett, Wray Murray, Phil Mings, Ronnie Kettler and Jim Means.
1945: Sgt. Richard Fox and Lt. Richard Molder were listed as missing in action with the U.S. Army Air Force. Both men had been fighting in Europe.
Major Herbert Inlow, who was serving in France, was awarded the Legion of Merit for his meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services in Italy and France. His wife Opal and children lived at 212 North Harrison St.
1935: With the “bull pen” being updated by federally funded employees, the Shelby County Jail was full, with 14 prisoners, including two women. Two men had to sleep on the floor.
Bradley Hall Furniture served over 2,000 pieces of cake at their first anniversary sale.
1925: The Pennsylvania Railroad announced plans for a special train from Columbus to Richmond for basketball regionals. The train stopped in Shelbyville at 7:05 a.m. A Columbus basketball fan had put up a deposit with the train company to guarantee they wouldn’t lose money on the endeavor. The SHS team left on the train the evening before.
1915: John Morner purchased the automotive plant located just outside city limits, then considered Columbus Road. The three acres included a Pennsylvania switch and loading platform.
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OBITUARIES
Marjorie Ann Mitchell, 98, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025, at Ashford Place. Born October 14, 1926, in Bedford, Ind., she was the daughter of Rudolph H. Manzenberger and Pearl (Hildum) Manzenberger. She married Joseph E. Mitchell on August 11, 1945, and he preceded her on February 21, 2009. Survivors include three children, Rita Jo Linville (Mike) of Shelbyville, Stephen L. Mitchell (Ann Dale) of Columbus, and Rachel Ann Cipriano (Daniel) of Wheaton, Illinois; a sister, Alice Suckow of Cincinnati; 12 grandchildren, Andy Linville (Jennifer), Kyle Linville (Crystal), Wade Mitchell, Aaron Mitchell (Tine), Stephanie Mitchell, Jon Myers, Darrin Myers (Amy), Korina Kimble (Drew), Nicole Apa, Tyler Cipriano, Sara Gardner (Seth), Anthony Cipriano; and eight great-grandchildren, Jillian Linville, Kate Linville, Emma Pearson, Madelyn Linville, Lauren Linville, Gabriella Linville, Mila Linville, Tove Mitchell, Margaret Myers, and Olivia Myers. She was preceded in death by her parents; her spouse; brothers James Manzenberger and Rudolph “Rudy” Manzenberger; sister Barbara Harruff; daughters-in-law Joy (Stephen) Mitchell; and granddaughter Rebecca Linville (wife Kyle.)
Mrs. Mitchell had lived in this area since 1945, after moving from Franklin. She had been employed in the office and as head cashier at Louden’s and Thrifty Mart, retiring after over 11 years of service. She then went to work as a cafeteria worker at Shelbyville High School for 5 years. She was a member of the Gospel Assembly of Southport, and a member of Indiana UFCW Union & Retail Food Clerks. Marjorie enjoyed cooking, sewing, crocheting, attending her church and church functions, and cherished the time spent with her family.
Funeral services will be at noon on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with Cullen Reed officiating. Burial will be in First Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Franklin. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of the service, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to: American Diabetes Association or the Alzheimer's Association, in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com.
Lily Belle Farnsley, a much-beloved baby girl born on March 5, 2025, stayed only briefly and went to Jesus on March 10, 2025. We grieve the loss of picnics, sidewalk drawings, and trips to the park we wanted. We were never alone. We were held and covered by the hope and prayers of thousands. Our girl is beloved, safe, and home.
Lily is survived by her parents, Brian and Molly Farnsley; sister, Rosie Grace Farnsley; grandparents Mark and Carmen Farnsley and Dan and Nancy Anderson; aunts and uncles Michael and Sarah Farnsley, Ethan and KayAnn Hardwick, Michael Anderson, Adam and Katie Roesner; and cousins Miles Farnsley, Silas Farnsley, Adalia Farnsley, Jack Hardwick, and Jesse Hardwick. She was preceded in death by her cousin Elliot Geddie, great-uncle Doug Hazen, and great-grandparents Joann Farnsley, Frank Anderson, and Frances Conn.
All services will be at Realife Church at 5151 West US Highway 40, New Palestine, Ind., 46140. Visitation will be on Saturday, March 15 from 10 a.m. - noon with a funeral service to follow from noon -1 p.m. Interment will be at Park Cemetery in Greenfield, Ind. Memorial contributions can be made at gofundme.com/support-for-brian-molly to help with the family’s unexpected funeral and medical costs. The family would also like to thank the brave men and women of Riley Hospital for Children who gave Lily Belle every possible chance. Friends may share a memory or condolence at www.erleweinmortuary.com. Arrangements are being handled by Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory in Greenfield.