Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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Shelbyville High School senior golfer Riley Everette plays yesterday in the Pendleton Preview, where she scored an eagle on a hole. The meet marked the first sports event of the season. | photo by KRISTIAAN RAWLINGS
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The following building permits were pulled in Shelbyville last month: a $275,000 office remodel at 1510 Amos Road; room addition and roof replacement at 2209 W. Hampton Blvd.; new patio at 98 Bassett Road; new patio at 1986 Black Oak Dr.; added a wall to a porch at 201 E. South St.; constructed a pergola at 1155 Breckinridge Way; replaced carport at 911 Hale Road; added a bathroom to 547 W. Taylor St.; in-ground pool at 1930 Culbertson Road; remodeled parapet at North Harrison Senior Apartments, 111 N. Harrison St.; new storage shed at 2145 Overlook Dr.; new garage/wood shop at 421 First St.; repaired crawl space at 920 State St.; repaired pergola at 36 W. Rampart Road.; and construction of 36 new homes.
Shelby County Commissioners yesterday approved an ordinance prohibiting semi trailers over 10,000 pounds from parking on public roads in unincorporated areas, except during active loading or unloading, and banning extended trailer parking and idling in residential zones, with exceptions for agricultural use. The ordinance follows ongoing complaints in areas like Pleasant View, where trucks were being left on public roadways without any means of enforcement. Violators now face $250 fines or towing at the owner’s expense, with enforcement handled by the Sheriff’s Department. Commissioner Jason Abel said the new rules give the county “another tool in the toolbox” and include reasonable accommodations while aiming to prevent inappropriate roadside parking.
Shelby County Commissioners voted yesterday to establish a new fund with the Blue River Community Foundation to better manage roughly $100,000 in annual proceeds from the historic Tindall Farm, which was deeded to the county for poor relief more than a century ago. The money, previously overseen by the county, will now be directed through a non-endowed field of interest fund, allowing for greater flexibility in supporting food, shelter and emergency needs for low-income residents and nonprofits. Commissioners said the partnership enables the funds to grow through investment while remaining fully accessible, aligning with the original intent to maximize support for poverty relief. “By letting BRCF manage the funds, the county can take advantage of our relationships with and deep knowledge of our local nonprofits and their needs, and utilize our grant making expertise and process to allocate the funds in the most impactful ways,” BRCF executive director Jennifer Jones said.
Speedway Solar project manager Danny Norris updated Shelby County Commissioners yesterday, reporting that post-construction road surveys have been completed and submitted to USI, the county’s engineering consultant, which is reviewing them alongside pre-construction data to determine necessary repairs. Norris said the project will bid out the work once a scope is agreed upon. He also noted progress on landscaping adjustments, explaining that about half of the required consents have been secured from nonparticipating landowners to relocate trees away from drain tile and under transmission lines, an effort prompted by community feedback. The project is seeking a partial waiver of screening requirements, aiming to shift roughly 15 percent of the plantings to more appropriate locations. Drain tile work is expected to be completed and demobilized by the end of the week.
A white Cadillac Escalade struck a fire hydrant on Saturday while pulling out of a gravel parking area near the intersection of East Broadway St. and East Hendricks St. The driver reported not seeing the hydrant. The road surface was dry, and the fire department confirmed there was no visible damage.
HOOSIER NEWS: Indiana ranks 15th in U.S. agriculture subsidies, receiving $2,570 per resident last year. North Dakota got $39,324 per resident, while Rhode Island received $18.12 per resident. (Dr. Michael Hicks)
NATIONAL NEWS: Three-fourths of X users are bots. More broadly, 50% of all internet traffic comes from “non-human sources,” Fortune reports.
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SHS Courier Archive Highlights
Nov. 24, 2014
The Free Masons of Shelbyville donated $1,000 to the Speech and Debate team. The donation was double what the team’s coach, Ms. Scott, had requested. “That sounds fabulous,” sophomore Emily Zheng said. “Makes up for the money we didn’t get raking leaves.” Paige Snow agreed. “Good! We won’t have to rake leaves anymore.”
Several students had participated in a community mural painting of “old Shelby,” which included a 3D canal, at 18 N. Harrison St.
Students weighed in on finals. “I feel like I should study a lot, but I usually end up cramming,” Lillian Treon said. Emily Zheng said finals period was “like taking a nap for two weeks.”
Reporter Jessica Ault covered the latest relatable memes posted on Tumblr.
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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: Bears of Blue River Festival organizers said the organization was in dire need of funds. A full line-up had been organized for 2005, but they still needed to raise $9,000.
1995: Membership in the Shelby County Jaycee club had dropped to 22, putting the group’s charter at risk. Jaycees couldn’t be older than 40. Brad Fix, a former member, said many in that age group were busy with careers and families.
1985: Lorie Hirschauer was crowned Miss Bears of Blue River and Miss Congeniality. First runner-up was Teresa Swanson, and Jaclynn Henry was second runner-up. Amy Rash won the Judges Award for the talent segment.
1975: Storms caused severe damage throughout the county. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Neitzke, was damaged by lightning. Windows had been shattered, a wall blown out and all wiring burned out.
1965: The Indiana State Police began marking the locations of highway traffic fatalities with white crosses.
1955: Shelby County Fair officials worked on a traffic plan. The previous year’s night harness racing event had led to cars stretched bumper-to-bumper all the way to the Public Square on E. Washington St. and to the St. Joseph Catholic Church on E. Broadway from the fairgrounds. The plan included blocking anyone from driving out of the fairgrounds between 6 and 7:30 p.m.
1945: The Fairland Christian Church hosted a combined outdoor service with the Methodist and Christian churches participating. The Jordan Harmony Four, a well-known male radio quartet, sang “plantation songs.”
1935: Due to the struggling economy, there were many “ancient” cars in the county, The Republican reported. “Ancient” was defined as seven or more years old. The oldest car still used in the county was a 1918 model Ford.
1925: The electric light signals installed near Public Square were ready for use. When turned on, all lights showed at the same time due to a wiring error. Police said the issue would be resolved with a short time. Police Chief John Thompson said the “only way which would relieve (traffic) conditions here is to make the Public Square practically closed to traffic in the center, and ordering that all machines upon entering the Square to turn to the right, driving along the curb about the flower pots.”
1915: A local 50-year-old man who was on the no-alcohol list took the train to George Hess’ saloon in St. Paul, where the list wasn’t in effect. The man returned to Shelbyville on the interurban in a “joyous mood,” The Republican reported, but he was nevertheless jailed for causing a disturbance.
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