🌱 New Castle man held in Ohio on stolen-property charge

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In today's newsletter:

• New Castle man held in Ohio on stolen-property charge
• Jay County chamber plans year-end open house in Portland
• Courier-Times owner adds 14 Louisiana publications

Also on today's calendar: DIY: Painted Book Edges and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: An afternoon shower, with a high of 65 and low of 39 degrees.
• Thursday: Cooler with showers around, temps: high: 48, low: 31.
• Friday: Some sun, then clouds; chilly, with a high of 43 and low of 29 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• VWCO Sheriff's activity log 11/5/2026 « The VW independent (thevwindependent.com) — A New Castle man was being held in Ohio after deputies served a warrant on a felony receiving-stolen-property charge, according to the Van Wert County sheriff’s log. The Nov. 5 entry identifies him as David Wilkke, 37, and says he was held at the county correctional facility.
   

• Jay County Chamber of Commerce Connect event set for Dec. 10 (thecr.com) — Jay County’s chamber will wrap up the year with a Dec. 10 open house in Portland, offering time to ask questions, share suggestions and vote on bylaw updates. The noon-to-4 p.m. gathering at Community Resource Center will also feature the chamber’s annual report, Christmas treats and door prizes.
   

• Business roundup - Nov. 10, 2026 (tncontentexchange.com) — The owner of New Castle’s Courier-Times is expanding in Louisiana, purchasing 14 publications and a printing facility. Paxton Media Group’s acquisition appears in a regional business roundup that also includes an investment of more than $11 million at Astemo’s Muncie operation and upcoming small-business workshops.
   

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📸 Around New Castle

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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Castle

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday November 12

• Awesome Alphabet →
  New Castle-Henry County Public Library, 376 S. 15th Street, New Castle
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday November 12

• DIY: Painted Book Edges →
  New Castle-Henry County Public Library, 376 S. 15th Street, New Castle
  6:00 pm

Friday November 13

• Henry County Veterans Museum OPEN and FREE to the Public →
  Henry County Veterans Museum, 260 W County Rd 100 N, New Castle
• Music & Movement →
  New Castle-Henry County Public Library, 376 S. 15th Street, New Castle
  10:00 am
• Seed Library: Food Preservation Techniques →
  New Castle-Henry County Public Library, 376 S. 15th Street, New Castle
  10:00 am
• Stay & Play →
  New Castle-Henry County Public Library, 376 S. 15th Street, New Castle
  11:00 am

Saturday November 14

• Henry County Veterans Museum OPEN and FREE to the Public →
  Henry County Veterans Museum, 260 W County Rd 100 N, New Castle
• Indiana Legends Basketball →
  Church Street Gym, 1201 Church Street, New Castle
  8:00 am
• Local Author Fair →
  New Castle-Henry County Public Library, 376 S 15th St, New Castle
  10:00 am

Monday November 16

• New Castle-Henry County Public Library Board Meeting →
  New Castle-Henry County Public Library, 376 S. 15th Street, New Castle
  4:00 pm
• Tween Scene Creations: Thanksgiving Friendship Bracelets →
  New Castle-Henry County Public Library, 376 S. 15th Street, New Castle
  4:00 pm

Tuesday November 17

• Holiday Art Sale →
  Art Association of Henry County, 218 S 15th St, New Castle
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Arby's posted a job opening for Team Member in New Castle. Apply here.
• Aramark posted a job opening for Food Service Supervisor - New Castle Correctional Facility in New Castle. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Castle here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Hagerstown

• Bulldogs humble unbeaten Tigers 48-0 (westernwaynenews.com)

Muncie

• Muncie Mama's Market brings more than 115 vendors to Delaware County Fairgrounds (wishtv.com)
• Review: Garfield: Escape From Monday (Switch) (nintendojo.com)
• Muncie Chamber honors 6 at annual awards dinner (thestarpress.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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