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🌱 How a New Castle shoplifting call turned into two wild chases
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In today's newsletter:
- How a New Castle shoplifting call turned into two wild chases
Also on today's calendar: Poinsettia Magic and 5 more events.
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- Thursday: Low clouds and cold, with a high of 29 and low of 26 degrees.
- Friday: A little snow, up to 1", temps: high: 31, low: 12. ⛄️ Brr!
- Saturday: Very cold with a little snow, with a high of 17 and low of -4 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Alleged shoplifting leads to New Castle police chases, crash and 3 arrests (wthr.com) — A reported shoplifting at Hibbett Sports in New Castle escalated into two police chases, a crash involving three cruisers, and three arrests Tuesday afternoon. Police say suspects tried to flee in an SUV, with one person allegedly swapping into the driver’s seat mid-pursuit. All three now face multiple preliminary charges, with formal decisions up to the Henry County Prosecutor.
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📸 Around New Castle
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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Castle
★ Featured events ★
- White Christmas
Guyer Opera House, 110 W Main St, Lewisville
7:30 pm
Friday December 12
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Other local events
- NCHS Bands/Choirs: Holiday Concert
New Castle Community School Corp New Castle, IN 47362
7:00 pm - Poinsettia Magic
Lilac Studio Treasures Art Studio , 732 E County Rd 300 S , New Castle
10:00 am - Christmas in The Park
Henry County Memorial Park , 260 W County Rd 100 N , New Castle
12:00 pm - Indiana Legends vs Windy City Inferno
Church Street Gym , 1201 Church St , New Castle
5:00 pm - Basketball (Boys JV) - Jay County High School
New Castle High School
6:00 pm - NCHS Bands: Pep Band Game
New Castle Community School Corp New Castle, IN 47362
6:15 pm - Basketball (Boys V) - Jay County High School
New Castle High School
7:30 pm
Thursday December 11
Saturday December 13
📣 New Castle Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Swimming & Diving (Boys V) - Richmond High School
New Castle High School
5:30 pm - Basketball (Girls JV) - Shelbyville High School
New Castle High School
6:00 pm - Basketball (Boys - Fr) - Shelbyville High School
New Castle High School
6:00 pm - Rose City Book Club @ Ky's American Bistro
Twin Lions Wine Bar , 1327 Broad St , New Castle
6:00 pm
Thursday December 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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🗞 Nearby News
Knightstown
- Basketball Game Preview: Edinburgh Lancers vs. Milan Indians (maxpreps.com)
Muncie
- Wawa passes health inspection, plans to open in January in Richmond (pal-item.com)
Anderson
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