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Indiana Humanities and the Indy Arts Council are looking for an Indiana poet to write an original poem about the life and legacy of Madam C.J. Walker.

The poem will accompany a new mural of the country’s first Black female self-made millionaire to be installed in October 2022 on the Martens Building, 315 N. Senate Ave., in downtown Indianapolis.

The Ivy Tech Foundation at Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne and Warsaw has received an endowed gift from the estate of Mark M. Suedhoff to establish The Mark M. Suedhoff Endowed Success Scholarship and The Mark M. Suedhoff Endowed Scholarship – Chancellor’s Merit Award.

The full gift amounts to $2,161,496.91. Suedhoff valued higher education and Ivy Tech was the community college of his choice. Both scholarships will be awarded in Fall 2022.

Two people were killed and two others injured in a knife attack Thursday evening in the 600 block of Whitelock Street.

Huntington Police Chief Cory R. Boxell, in a press release, said that at approximately 7:23 p.m. Huntington Police officers were sent to the Whitelock Street location with a report of a stabbing with multiple victims.

The North Manchester Center for History invites you to our first Art on the Bricks event this Thursday, June 23 from 6 – 9 pm. Visitors will enjoy live entertainment and an art exhibit featuring artists from Northeast Indiana. 

Partnering with the Art Bank Studio, we have created an outdoor venue with lighting, colorful sails and our beautiful mariposas. Funding for this event has been provided by Visit Wabash County and Beacon Credit Union.

Huntington native,  Caleb Peare, 24, was one of six Wabash College students to accept fellowships to aid study abroad programs.

Three of those students, Jaques Boulais, Ian Gale, and Kwaku Sarpong, earned placements in the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF), while Chase Breaux, Kacob Monninger, and Peare received the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships to study abroad.

The International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE), whose mission is to celebrate, inspire and support today’s educators, has named Huntington North High School a 2022 Model School for their focus on relationships and rigorous and relevant academics to impact student growth.

The educators at Huntington North High School recognized opportunities for collaboration, have a strong culture, and hold high expectations for all students.

Indiana’s newest scholarship fund is ready to launch.

The Indiana Education Scholarship Account Program (ESA) will provide students with disabilities throughout the state of Indiana access to funds to set up an educational environment that best meets their learning needs.

The Indiana ESA program provides tax-free scholarship funds to eligible students for pre-approved education expenses such as tuition, therapies, assessments, and free-for-service transportation to spend with pre-approved educational service providers.

The 2022 Themed Art Competition exhibit is on display in the Clark Gallery at the Honeywell Center through July 11.

Sponsored by the City of Wabash, the exhibit features more than 40 works of art by 21 artists, with all pieces featuring a theme of Upside Down. 

Winning honors were awarded to works created by Elaine Balke of Silver Lake; Becky Bowman of Wabash; Rebecca Gazarik of Yoder; Jerry Ginther Rochester; Sarah Pyle of North Manchester; and Brenda Ramseier of Silver Lake.

Roczniki Filozoficzne, one of the oldest philosophical journals in Poland, has devoted the entirety of its volume 70, issue 1 to the writings of Huntington University’s own Emeritus Professor of Philosophy, Dr. William Hasker. Hasker authored portions of the issue himself, but many other philosophers submitted articles with their thoughts on Hasker’s writings.

On June 16, the 82nd Indiana State Police Recruit Academy completed its graduation ceremony in the Indiana State Capitol Rotunda.

Opening remarks were made by Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter followed by a commencement address from Jerome Ezell, a retired Indiana State Police Major.

After the commencement address, the oath of office for the 18 new State Police officers was delivered by the Honorable Justice Christopher M. Goff, of the Indiana Supreme Court.

The Youth Services Bureau of Huntington County is currently accepting nominations for its annual Steven L. Bailey Memorial Award.  

This award has been presented annually since 1999 to an individual or group who demonstrates a strong compassion for the youth and families of Huntington County.

The nominee can be an individual or a group who has made a positive impact in the lives of young people through activities that empower, encourage and support our youth.

The Huntington University Arizona summer digital media camp began on Monday, June 13, with a record number of creative campers in attendance. Thirty-six students — up from 21 last year — ages 14-18 will participate throughout the week with multiple animation, film, graphic design and TV projects each day.

Honeywell Arts & Entertainment announced seven new shows added to the Honeywell Center lineup.

Tickets go on sale Fri. June 24 at 10 a.m. and will be available at www.honeywellarts.org or by calling 260-563-1102.

MasterChef Junior Live! – Sunday, October 2, 6:00 p.m.