Area News
Rockville Committee Seeks Mural Entries
Be a part of the Legacy Bicentennial Mural Project. The Rockville Mural Committee is actively seeking exterior muralists. The locations include the buildings along the alley on the north side of the square in Rockville, IN (Sugar Tree Alley). Priority consideration will be afforded to artists that have ties to Parke County. Mural art must…
Read MoreNCP Board Recognizes Four Retirements
By Mark Spelbring Sentinel Reporter Over 130 years of experience will walk out the doors of North Central Parke schools this month, and the four (4) staff members with that experience were recognized by the school board at their May 17 meeting. Staff members honored for their years of experience at the start of the…
Read MoreLocal Student Makes Dean’s List At Purdue
Purdue University has announced the Dean’s List recipients for the Spring 2023 semester. Local resident, DeeDee Brown of Rockville, Veterinary Nursing has been named among those earning such high honors. Brown is daughter of David Brown and Ronda Brown both of Rockville. For the full article, see the May 24 edition of the Parke County…
Read MoreFIRST PLACE
FIRST PLACE. Anthony Berry placed first in the shot put in the Parke Heritage Middle School track meet against Covington and Attica. (photo submitted)
Read More100 WINS
100 WINS. Parke Heritage High School Coach Rich Schelsky (left) was presented a plaque and basketball for reaching the 100th win mark for coaching girls and boys basketball. He was presented these tokens by PHHS principal Bruce Patton (right) during the PHHS boys basketball awards night held Friday, April 14. (photo submitted)
Read MoreBillie Creek Welcomes You
BILLIE CREEK GENERAL STORE IS READY AND WAITING TO GREET VISITORS By Jessica Lancaster Sentinel Editor Billie Creek Village was once a bustling place of tourism for Parke County that has sat idle for many years. Brought to life in the 1960s, it holds many fond memories for those that used to visit for…
Read MoreBanks Winners
BANKS WINNERS. The Parke Heritage High School softball team claimed the Banks of the Wabash tournament title by defeating South Vermillion 8-5 Saturday, April 8 at Riverton Parke. Team members are (front, from left) Shelby Woods, Gabby Falls, Emma Norman, Haley Holcomb and Kaylen Hanson; (back) Coach Stacey Falls, Kenna Batty, Keyera Brown, Maddie…
Read MoreUpcoming Weed Wrangle
By Billy Pigg Conservation Resource Technician, Vermillion-Parke Soil Health Alliance The recently formed Wabash River Invasives Project (WRIP) is a Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) in Parke and Vermillion counties. Part of creating this group is to hold educational events and work days within the counties. Weed Wrangles tie both of those aspects into…
Read MoreUnited Way Awards Over $39K To Organizations
United Way of the Wabash Valley has awarded a total of $39,625 to 6 organizations across the Wabash Valley that are providing safety net services. This annual funding provides resources for vital services such as food, shelter, and clothing. Safety net programs have always been a staple of the United Way’s investment in our community.…
Read MoreNorth Central Parke Board Hears High School, Career Coaches Updates
By Mark Spelbring Sentinel Reporter Updates from Parke Heritage High School Principal Bruce Patton and Three Career Coaches working with high school students highlighted the March 15 meeting of the North Central Parke School Board. Financial business was routine with Superintendent Mike Schimpf reporting healthy balances for $3.5 million in the Education Fund, $3.7 million…
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