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Skincare is on the rise with younger generations — what can be the mental health repercussions?
Editor's Note: The following is part of a class project originally initiated in the classroom of Ball State University professor Adam Kuban in fall 2021. Kuban continued the project this spring semester, challenging his students to find sustainability efforts in the Muncie area and pitch their ideas to Ron Wilkins, interim editor of The Star Press, Journal & Courier and Palladium-Item. This spring, stories related to health care will be featured.
Baseball Game Preview: New Castle Hits the Road
The New Castle Trojans will head out on the road to square off against the New Palestine Dragons at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. New Castle has now lost eight straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since April 24. New Castle lost 24-6 to Frankton on Saturday. Jayden...
Free employee Well-Being Workshops presented by Wellness Council of Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS— May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Wellness Council of Indiana (WCI), supported by Elevance Health, will complement the focus by launching a free workshop series on scenario-based strategies for supporting employee well-being. WCI is a subsidiary of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, which has prioritized...
Appeals court upholds convictions of men who left victim for dead in Henry County
NEW CASTLE, Ind. — The Indiana Court of Appeals upheld the convictions of two men who abducted a woman in Indianapolis, tried to kill her and then left her for dead along Interstate 70 in Henry County. A Henry Circuit Court 2 jury in March 2023 found Christopher Thomas Williams, now 39, guilty of attempted murder, criminal confinement, intimidation, theft and criminal mischief. ...
Softball Recap: Olivia Hood leads New Castle to victory over Hopewell
New Castle scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They came out on top against the Hopewell Vikings by a score of 14-10. With that victory, New Castle brought their scoring average up to 6.6 runs per game. Olivia Hood made a big impact...
Hancock County man accused of repeatedly choking, threatening to kill woman
WILKINSON, Ind. — A Hancock County man is accused of repeatedly abusing a woman and threatening to end her life. Ralph C. Atwell Jr., 55, of Wilkinson is charged with criminal confinement resulting in serious injury, a Level 3 felony, along with domestic battery, strangulation, criminal recklessness and obstruction of justice. According to court documents, […]
New Castle PD: Suspect stabbed victim after caught stealing medication
NEW CASTLE, Ind. — One person was seriously injured in a stabbing in New Castle early Sunday after police said the suspect was caught stealing prescription medication. Nicholas Ramsey, 18, was arrested approximately one block from the crime scene after calling 911 and claiming he was shot. Police said Ramsey had not been shot, however, […]
Softball Recap: Jaiden Moses can't quite lead Indiana School for the Deaf over Daleville
Indiana School for the Deaf fell victim to Daleville and their airtight pitching crew on Saturday. They lost 16-0 to the Daleville Broncos. Indiana School for the Deaf has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games. Indiana School for the Deaf saw four different players step up and record at...
Baseball Game Preview: Shenandoah Hits the Road
Shenandoah has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Alexandria-Monroe Tigers at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Shenandoah will be strutting in after a win while Alexandria-Monroe will be coming in after a loss. On Saturday, Shenandoah beat Knightstown 6-3.
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