Stories from Saturday, March 27, 2010

Johnny Thomas "Tommy" Arnold, 54, of Shelbyville died Saturday at his home after an extended illness. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hillcrest Funeral Home with the Rev. Jack Carney officiating. At Mr. Arnold's request, the body was cremated. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday

Community Outreach Partnership has two fund-raising events planned in the next two months, and hopes for a grand opening in June at its location at 203 Holland St. The 501(c)3 non-profit group is trying to propose itself as an umbrella for various charities, including the local Angel Food program, a gardening ministry, a ministry that distributes surplus bread, and the Halfway Home program, a transitional home for men coming out of incarceration...