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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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Weather forecast:

  • 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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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Castle

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Featured events

    Friday December 12
  • White Christmas
    Guyer Opera House, 110 W Main St, Lewisville
    7:30 pm

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Other local events
    Thursday December 11
  • NCHS Bands/Choirs: Holiday Concert
    New Castle Community School Corp New Castle, IN 47362
    7:00 pm
  • Saturday December 13
  • 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

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday December 11
  • 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

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Basketball Game Preview: Edinburgh Lancers vs. Milan Indians (maxpreps.com)

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  • Wawa passes health inspection, plans to open in January in Richmond (pal-item.com)

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