Town of Fortville - Government

08/29/2026

LET'S GOOOOOOOO!!!!

08/28/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Fortville Police Department Investigates Dollar General Burglary

On the morning of Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 8am the Fortville Police Department was called to the Dollar General in Fortville in reference to a burglary. The incident occurred during the early morning hours of the same day.

Through strong teamwork between FPD officers and detectives, the utilization of all available technology, and assistance from outside agencies, Fortville Police Department was able to identify, locate, and take the alleged suspect into custody approximately 35 hours after the crime was committed.

The investigation remains ongoing. All individuals involved are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

The Fortville Police Department would like to thank the Anderson Police Department and the Indiana Fusion Center for their assistance and support during this investigation.

08/28/2026

WOW, Fortville and surrounding communities, you all SHOWED UP tonight! ❤️

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out tonight. Our vendors and all of us at the Fortville Farmers Market truly appreciate every single one of you!

And not gonna lie… that lobster roll wasn’t bad either. Along with Rustic tables blackberry lemonade! 🦞😋

Thank you for another amazing Thursday night! ❤️

08/27/2026

BREAKING: The Madison County Sheriff's Department said its deputies are "on the hunt" after reports of big cats being on the loose in the southern part of the county, as well as northern Hancock County.

Details: https://fox59.com/indiana-news/big-cats-on-the-loose-deputies-on-the-hunt/

08/27/2026

FORTVILLE WINTERFEST 2026

Join Us for Winterfest 2026 in Downtown Fortville!

The Town of Fortville is proud to present Winterfest 2026, our annual holiday celebration, on Saturday, December 5th, 2026, in the heart of downtown Fortville along Main Street.

Beginning at Noon, Main Street will come alive with festive street vendors, holiday shopping, seasonal treats, and family-friendly activities, and will continue until 6:00 p.m.

❄️ Winterfest Parade ❄️
One of the day's most anticipated attractions is the Winterfest Parade, stepping off at 1:00 p.m. The parade will travel along Main Street, bringing holiday spirit, community pride, and festive fun to spectators of all ages.

🎉 A Full Day of Holiday Fun 🎉
Winterfest offers an exciting lineup of activities and entertainment for the entire family, including:

🎅🏼 Visits with Santa Claus
🎶 Live music and holiday performances
🕺🏼 Line dancing and interactive entertainment
🚸 Children's games and activities
⛸️ Ice skating
📸 Festive holiday photo opportunities
🎨 Hands-on holiday crafts and creative projects
🛍️ Shopping with local vendors, merchants, and small businesses
🍽️ Delicious food and seasonal treats from local establishments 🍵

🎄 Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration 🎄
The festivities will conclude with the official lighting of Fortville's community Christmas tree and downtown holiday lights at 6:00 p.m. This cherished tradition will illuminate Main Street and mark the perfect ending to a magical day of holiday celebration.

We invite residents, visitors, local businesses, and community partners to join us for this special event as we celebrate the season together. Winterfest 2026 promises to be a memorable day filled with holiday cheer, community spirit, and festive traditions for all to enjoy.

Mark your calendars and make plans to celebrate the holidays in Downtown Fortville on December 5th!

🎄❄️☃️ Fortville Winterfest 2026 🎅🏼❄️🎄
🗓️ Saturday, December 5th, 2026 | Noon - 6 P.M.
📍 Main Street, Fortville, Indiana 46040

❄️ Vendor Application: https://forms.gle/wqWWdW89M9JStSL16
❄️ Parade Application: https://forms.gle/2Pse6zEjT4uQHEXk6

📧 For further information, contact: Andy Williams, Community Relations - [email protected]

08/27/2026

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