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Section of Wheeling Avenue to be closed midday Monday

FROM NEWS REPORTS

MUNCIE, Ind. — Wheeling Avenue between Moore Road and Delaware County Road 400-N will be closed to traffic between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday, May 23, while the Delaware Highway Department works on the ditch along the west side Wheeling.

Local traffic will be able to get to their homes, according to a release from the Delaware County Engineering Department.

Henry County Concert Series announces summer lineup

NEW CASTLE — As summer concert season begins, the Henry County Concert Series has announced its “Live @ The Arts Park” lineup for this summer.

All concerts will be at the Arts Park Pavilion, located behind the Henry County Art Center, 218 S. 15th St. in New Castle. There is no cost to attend, but donations are accepted during each event. Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m., with the featured performers starting at 7 p.m.

  • The series opens on June 17 with Josh Kaufman, who became well-known by winning Season 6 of "The Voice," according to a release. His music has been described as a mash-up of pop, rock, folk, and jazz with an underlying soul base. John Thomson is the opening act.
  • Henry Lee Summer presents the July 15 concert, with opening act Lydia Ferguson. Summer is a Brazil, Indiana, native and is self-taught on guitar, piano, and drums influenced by country, R&B, rock & roll, and blues.
  • The Aug. 19 concert features Gene Dear, a musician from the Indianapolis area who will be joined by other notable Indy-area artists. Trish Crowe will open.
  • The season concludes with country act Flynnville Train performing on Sept.16. Dave Ellison will be the opening act.

Information: New Castle Henry County Concert Series Facebook page.

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