Remembering Gen. William Grose
‘Look out, here comes Gen. Grose!’ Grose was a leader in war, peace and local advancement This painting of Gen. William Grose hangs by the staircase in the Henry County…
The day Gen. William Grose died
By DARREL RADFORD HISTORICALLY SPEAKING It was a late Monday afternoon in July 113 years ago when a well-known New Castle soldier fought his last battle. Gen. William Grose, the…
A look back at Hoosier Kitchen Cabinets
Hoosier Kitchen Cabinets: An unforgettable impact Factory brought prosperity, national notice – and even helped name a street The Hoosier Manufacturing Co. was founded by J.S. McQuinn (far left) and…
Wilbur Wright and Henry County
In 2002, the popular Arts and Entertainment Television network assembled a panel to determine the most influential inventions of the 20th century. No. 2 on the list pointed to Orville…
Hall of Fame trivia contest stirs memories
Just like many classic games, the final score was close By DARREL RADFORD [email protected] It may be summer, but high school basketball is always in season wherever there’s a good…
The days of Chrysler, rotary phones and Sputnik
Historical Society’s 1950s-1960s exhibit showcases an unforgettable time By DARREL RADFORD Historically Speaking “Grandpa, what’s that?” “That’s an old-fashioned rotary telephone.” The youth paused for a moment, and then asked…
Remembering Kresge’s and the old county home
A tale of two buildings As they came down, the old county home and Kresge’s stirred memories Here is a photo of the demolition in progress at the former county…
New Castle newspaper is state’s 8th-oldest
home : news : local news Share June 15, 2013 6/13/2013 Changing with the ‘Times’ The Courier-Times has had a long, eventful history This photo collage shows major events,…
D-Day: A triumph never to be forgotten
“You are about to embark upon the great crusade toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you … I have full confidence…
Spiceland Alumni group meets for 135th time
The current Henry County Courthouse was not 10 years old when it happened. Their first meeting was held about 34 years before New Mexico became a state. In fact this…