The Hometown Heroes banners lining the streets in downtown Fortville are sure to garner some extra attention over the ...

FORTVILLE — Fortville Elementary School fourth graders recently brought the holiday spirit to life by creating a gingerbread replica of Fortville, complete with its businesses and landmarks.

When Fortville adopted its downtown master plan in 2014, it called for extending Main Street’s small-town feel to Broadway Street. But the road’s current layout makes that difficult to achieve.