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BRIEFS: - The Benton Review

Fowler, Indiana · Fowler

BRIEFS: - The Benton Review

Co-Op ‘Back to School Event’ The Benton Community Food and Services Co-Op’s “Back to School Event” will be offering school supplies to help families get ready for school. Cool off with free Kona Ice and enjoy a hot dog picnic. Have your face painted just for fun! The “Back to School Event” is on Friday, July 18 from 4 – 6 p.m. at the Co-Op, 109 E. Smith Street in Oxford. Students and parents will be able to choose grade-level school supplies and…Read Article

Balloons art enjoyed by library patrons - The Benton Review

Fowler, Indiana · Fowler

Balloons art enjoyed by library patrons - The Benton Review

Patrons proudly display their balloon dogs during a recent library program. Photo by Gail Lange/Benton Review Banzi Balloons from Indianapolis entertained and educated over 35 children, teens, and adults at the Benton County Public Library in Fowler recently. Children enrolled in the Montessori Summer Camp were among the participants. Each patron made a balloon dog to take home and participated in making a large Chihuly-inspired balloon sculptur…Read Article

Athletes compete at Special Olympics State Summer games - The Benton Review

Olympics · Fowler

Athletes compete at Special Olympics State Summer games - The Benton Review

The Indiana Special Olympics State Summer Games took place June 6-8 in Terre Haute. Athletes from the Benton County Special Olympics Team competed against fellow athletes from across the state during the three days of competition. RESULTS Shelby Baker: 400 meter run – 6th Place; 100 meter run – 2nd Place; 200 meter run – 2nd Place. Allie Fox: Standing Long Jump – 1st Place; Soft Ball Throw – 6th Place; 50 meter run – 3rd Place. Cara Johnso…Read Article

Enjoy these memories from past issues of the Benton Review - The Benton Review

50 Years Ago in the Benton Review 100 years ago July 2, 1925 SALES BARN AND BLACKSMITH SHOP BURN AT OXFORD: Fire originating in the rear of Guy Smith’s blacksmith shop on Justus street in Oxford, completely consumed the shop and Walter Royal’s sales barn immediately to the south about 5 o’clock this Thursday morning. Bert Dazeys’ garage just across the street to the north of the blacksmith shop was also badly damaged by flames. LOCALS: Misses La…Fire · Fowler Read Article

Remington native defends America from under the sea - The Benton Review

Petty Officer 2nd Class Wayde Cochran Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mitch Meppelink, KINGS BAY, Ga. – Petty Officer 2nd Class Wayde Cochran, a native of Remington, Indiana, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Submarine Readiness Squadron (SRS) 36, homeported at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. As a submariner, Cochran is part of a small percentage of Navy personnel continuing a 125-year tradition of service under the sea to help e…Fowler, Indiana · Fowler Read Article

Theatre group presents ‘When Dad’s Away’ - The Benton Review

Benton Community Theatre Group presents an original play at the Fowler Theatre on Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26 at 2:30 p.m. “When Dad’s Away” is billed as an 80’s-themed comedy about four sisters who are left alone all weekend without their father, with three rules…No friends over, no parties, and no going out. The oldest sister has to watch the others and make sure everyone behaves, but at the moment, she’s not watching…chaos lets loos…Fowler, Indiana · Fowler Read Article

Indiana Ag Leader Chuck Conner Set to Retire After Leading NCFC, USDA

Chuck Conner, a native of Benton County, Indiana, and graduate of Purdue University’s College of Agriculture, is retiring as President and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC). Conner has spent his entire career serving as a national ag leader and ag policy advisor in Washington, D.C. Photo courtesy of Chuck Conner. Chuck Conner has been serving as a national ag leader in Washington, D.C. for a long time. The Benton County n…Benton County, Indiana · Benton County See the Story

Enjoy these memories from past issues of the Benton Review - The Benton Review

75 Years Ago in the Benton Review 100 years ago June 26, 1925 CAPTURED GERMAN CANNON RECEIVED BY FOWLER POST: Fowler Post No. 57, American Legion, is the first post in Indiana to receive one of the big German cannons that are being distributed to all posts in the United States by the War department. BOSWELL NEWS: Mrs. Leroy Templeton of Indianapolis was the week end guest of Mr. and Mrs. James S. Bradley. AMBIA NEWS: Mrs. C.N. Anderson and Mrs. …Fowler, Indiana · Fowler Read Article

Road closure to impact State Road 18 in Benton County - The Benton Review

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure on State Road 18 in Benton County, located between County Road 600 E. and C.R. 850 E. just near Fowler. Beginning on or after Thursday, June 26, crews will begin replacing the bridge over Greenwood Ditch. The official detour around the closure follows S.R. 18 to C.R. 100 N. to C.R. 600 E. to S.R. 18. Construction is anticipated to last until late August but is weather-dependent an…Fowler, Indiana · Fowler Read Article

Fowler State Bank welcomes new directors Foster and Rooze - The Benton Review

Fowler State Bank is delighted to announce the appointment of Brady Foster and Courtney (Court) Rooze as Directors for Benton Financial Corp and its subsidiary Fowler State Bank. Brady Foster is the Chief Executive Officer and President of Birkey’s Farm Store. Birkey’s is an employee-owned agriculture and construction dealership with 19 locations across Indiana and Illinois. Brady has a management degree from Purdue University with many years of…Fowler, Indiana · Fowler Read Article

Round-up of Bison’s diamond season - The Benton Review

In the midst of what turned out to a quite-soggy 2025 spring, Benton Central’s Bison baseballers (directed by Head Coach Jarrett Hammel, with assistance from Assistant Coaches Bruce Flynn, Kim Rider, and Josh Mansfield, along with further aid from team trainer John Woodward, and student managers/ seniors Rylan Burge and Zach Swaney) challenged their scheduled docket against what was positively rock-hard opposition in some cases. The final week o…Fowler, Indiana · Fowler Read Article

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