Hannah Gunnell

Indiana, Shelbyville

Staff Writer at The Shelbyville News

Reporter for @TheShelbyNews, Managing Editor of South Indy Connect, gymnastics coach, Star Wars enthusiast, metalhead, and Ball State alum.

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WHS valedictorian, salutatorian highlight friendships during commencement

5 days ago | shelbynews.com | Hannah Gunnell

Waldron High School's Class of 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian had words of hope and inspiration for their graduating class. Salutatorian Jared Crosby kicked things off with a huge thanks to the community.
Commissioners hear, take no action on broadband update

5 days ago | shelbynews.com | Hannah Gunnell

The Shelby County Commissioners Monday heard a presentation on the county's current broadband status. To recap, the county received and set aside $3 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding for broadband infrastructure improvements.
'It really wasn't a choice': MHS salutatorian to attend Purdue, career goal in sports management

1 week ago | shelbynews.com | Hannah Gunnell

Jacob Hawk isn’t the first in his family to be ranked at or near the top of their classes at Morristown High School. His uncle Carey Nigh was named salutatorian in 2002. His great aunt Ellen (Nigh) Kasik earned the valedictorian status in 1986. His grandma Paula Nigh was also named valedictorian of her class, though he wasn’t sure when that was. kAmw2H< 7:?:D96D 2D E96 D2=FE2E@C:2? H:E9 2 c]ahb 8C256 A@:?E 2G6C286] w6 :D E96 7@FCE9 86?6C2E:@? @7 9:D 72>:=J E@ 8C25F2E6 7C@> |w$ Wr6?2 r92A>2?
Morristown valedictorian 4th generation MHS graduate

1 week ago | shelbynews.com | Hannah Gunnell

Allison Marshall took every science class that Morristown High School had to offer. “I took earth space, bio 2, chem 2, a bunch of ag classes like plant and soil science,” she said. “I went all the way up to calc. It was pretty much every math and science class available.”kAm%96 r=2DD @7 a_ad '2=65:4E@C:2? :D A=2??:?8 E@ DEF5J 3:@=@8J 2E t2C=92> r@==686 :? #:49>@?5]k^AmkAm“pE 7:CDE[ x H2?E65 E@ 36 2 G6E 3642FD6 x H2?E65 E@ 96=A 2?:>2=D[ 2?5 E96?
Shelby Eastern hires new Early Learning Director, Morristown Elementary Principal

1 week ago | shelbynews.com | Hannah Gunnell

The Shelby Eastern School Board of Trustees approved some personnel changes during its board meeting Wednesday evening. First the board promoted Kylie Thomas from the Little Mohawks Preschool to be the Early Learning Director for the district. This is a new position that will oversee SES' early learning programs. kAmQx?4=F565 :? E96 4@?D6?E 286?52 H2D 2 C64@>>6?52E:@? 7@C zJ=:6 %9@>2D E@ 364@>6 @FC 7:CDE 6G6C $96=3J t2DE6C?
Fees and Salary Committee hears salary pitch from SPD

1 week ago | shelbynews.com | Hannah Gunnell

The Shelbyville City Council's Fees and Salary Committee met briefly Tuesday afternoon to hear a pitch on next year's salary contract from the Shelbyville Police Department. The city has a one-year salary contract with SPD, and renegotiates that contract annually. The starting pay for an SPD officer is $61,200, which Officer Bart Smith said was significantly lower than surrounding communities. SPD competes with Marion and Johnson County communities in terms of hiring officers.
Commissioners approve road closure; Drainage board approves quote

1 week ago | shelbynews.com | Hannah Gunnell

The Shelby County Board of Commissioners approved three items during its Tuesday morning meeting. The board approved these items without Commissioner Jason Abel, who was absent from the meeting. Because he was absent, the board tabled the broadband update (of which he is leading the charge on) again. kAm%96 @E96C EH@ 4@>>:DD:@?6CD 7:CDE 2AAC@G65 2 C6BF6DE 7C@> t>6C86?4J |2?286>6?E s:C64E@C s6?:D #2E6<:? E@ 5:DA@D6 @7 2 3C@<6? 5C@?6 6BF:A>6?E] k^AmkAmQx 92G6 2?
Board of Works hears easement sale related to POET carbon sequestration project

1 week ago | shelbynews.com | Hannah Gunnell

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'Never had a bad experience': Southwestern valedictorian highlights high school memories

1 week ago | shelbynews.com | Hannah Gunnell

Tanna Tatlock shared several positive memories she's experienced at Southwestern Jr./Sr. High School over the years. The Class of 2025 valedictorian recalls a geometry project where they used popsicles to build a bridge. kAm$96 C642==D 96C p! r2=4F=FD 4=2DD @7 ;FDE 96C 2?5 @?6 @E96C DEF56?E 86EE:?8 2 3:CE952J AC6D6?E 7@C E96:C E62496C[ 2?5 E96? E96 E62496C 86EE:?8 E96> 2 3:CE952J 42<6 7@C E96:C 3:CE952JD[ H9@ H6C6 3@E9 :?
Crisis Intervention Team meets with community

2 weeks ago | shelbynews.com | Hannah Gunnell

Shelbyville and Shelby County residents had the opportunity to meet with law enforcement's Crisis Intervention Team Thursday evening. The "Evening with CIT Officers" event, presented by the city's Behavioral Health and Justice Equity Department, included presentations and Q&A with members of the Shelbyville Police Department and Shelby County Sheriff's Department. Officers from both entities serve on the team.