Recently the Antoinette Green Fund for Classical Music Appreciation provided grades K-3 in Parke County the opportunity to personally experience the Indianapolis Opera at the Ritz Theatre. They showcased Little Red's Most Unusual Day on April 7th this year for the students. The Indianapolis Opera has been coming to the Ritz since 2008. The students and teachers were invited to experience the talents of five classically trained vocalists which told the fairy tale with a cont

The Parke County Community Foundation has announced the results of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholar Award selection process. Riverton Parke High School senior Kelsey Katopodis has been awarded a four-year full tuition scholarship to any accredited Indiana college or university. Several dozen other seniors, and over 100 other current college students from Parke County, will share more than $200,000 in additional awards. Kelsey is the daughter of Michael Katopodis and Jes