LAC fashion show, auction will be held on Nov. 7 Monday, October 12, 2009 8:36 AM The LaFontaine Arts Council of Huntington County will present its annual fashion show fundraiser on Nov. 7 at the LaFontaine Golf Club. The event includes a luncheon, a fashion show with styles from Chico's and a silent auction. A social time will begin at 11 a.m. with the luncheon served at 11:30 a.m.. The silent auction will conclude at the end of the luncheon. This year's Arts Advocate will be Karen Kennedy of Goshen. Originally from Huntington, Kennedy will share her vocal talent and dedication commitment to the importance of arts in education. Read more about LAC fashion show, auction will be held on Nov. 7
Somerset Duchy will share medieval life Sunday at Huntington library Monday, October 12, 2009 8:26 AM Huntington City-Township Public Library and the Somerset Duchy of the Adrian Empire will partner to host the library's third annual Medieval Faire on Sunday, Oct. 18, from noon to 5 p.m. Interacting with visitors will be medieval characters portrayed by members of the medieval re-enactment group, the Somerset Duchy of the Adrian Empire, who have created the content of the festival and who, dressed in period costumes, will present the event with help from library staff members. Read more about Somerset Duchy will share medieval life Sunday at Huntington library
Leadership Academy scholarships available Monday, October 12, 2009 8:18 AM The Huntington County Leadership Board of Directors and the Huntington County Chamber of Commerce will each award a scholarship for someone to attend the 2010 Huntington County Leadership Academy. The two scholarships will be given to employees of non-profit agencies in Huntington County. The academy is slated to begin on Jan. 6, 2010, and run every other Wednesday through May 12, 2010. Ed Vessels and Dr. Rick Upchurch will, for the second consecutive year, teach the academy. Read more about Leadership Academy scholarships available
New officers Monday, October 12, 2009 8:16 AM Photo by Andre B. Laird. Tim Gray and Lynn Brown are two of the volunteer board members for the Forks of the Wabash Historic Society. New board members were announced during a meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Read more about New officers
County BZA agenda set for Wednesday Monday, October 12, 2009 8:04 AM The Huntington County Plan Commission will meet Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 6:30p.m. in the GAR Room on the second floor of the Courthouse. The only item on the agenda is a proposed amendment to the Huntington County zoning ordinance regarding wind energy conversion systems. Read more about County BZA agenda set for Wednesday
Victory Monday, October 12, 2009 8:02 AM Photo by Cindy Klepper. Dan Akeley (left), executive director of the Parkview Huntington Family YMCA, presents the Battle of the Businesses traveling trophy to Tammy Fearnow, who coordinated the winning Our Sunday Visitor teams. OSV has been participating in the battle for five years and won the title for the first time this year, placing in the top three of 14 of the 39 events. Participating OSV staff members celebrated their victory on Friday, Oct. 2. Read more about Victory
Talking government Monday, October 12, 2009 7:58 AM Photo by Andre B. Laird. United States Rep. Mark Souder, who represents Indiana's 3rd Congressional district, talks to Flint Springs Elementary School students about his role in government. Souder spoke to the students on Friday, Oct. 2, and also fielded questions. Read more about Talking government
Accepting entries for county 4-H theme and design contest for 2010 Monday, October 12, 2009 7:51 AM The Huntington County 4-H Theme and Design Contest is currently accepting entries for the 2010 4-H year. Members of the 4-H program are encouraged to submit entries in both theme and design categories and may have more than one entry in each category. All entries must be submitted to the Purdue Extension-Huntington County Office no later than Thursday, Oct. 22, at 4 p.m. The winning entries will be used in a variety of 4-H promotional materials for the 2010 4-H club year. Read more about Accepting entries for county 4-H theme and design contest for 2010
Helping out Monday, October 12, 2009 7:48 AM Photo by Cindy Klepper. Four community organizations benefitted from a Sept. 13 golf tournament at Norwood Golf Club sponsored by the Bippus and Andrews Lions Clubs. The tournament raised $800, which was divided among The Open Door, Parkview Hospice, Love INC and Cancer Services for Huntington County. Read more about Helping out
Checking out the jewelry Sunday, October 11, 2009 11:25 AM Photo by Cindy Klepper. Checking out some of the handmade jewelry at one of the booths at the Renaissance in Roanoke on Saturday, Oct. 11, are (from left) Melani Wilson, Jan Antalis and Sharon Fallon. Read more about Checking out the jewelry
Caricatures at Renaissance Sunday, October 11, 2009 11:23 AM Photo by Cindy Klepper. Cassity Lincoln has her caricature drawn by Phil Coffel during the Renaissance in Roanoke on Saturday, Oct. 11. Read more about Caricatures at Renaissance
Approving look Sunday, October 11, 2009 11:21 AM Photo by Cindy Klepper. Cameron Buckler looks at his painted face in a mirror during the Renaissance in Roanoke in downtown Roanoke on Saturday, Oct. 11. Read more about Approving look
Poetry reading Sunday, October 11, 2009 11:19 AM Photo by Cindy Klepper. Alexandra Zannis, of he Northeast P.O.E.T.S., read a poem druing the Renaissance in Roanoke on Saturday, Oct. 11. Read more about Poetry reading
Fashionable pooches Sunday, October 11, 2009 11:16 AM Photo by Cindy Klepper. This is what the fashionable canines were wearing on Saturday, Oct. 11, when they and their owners turned out for the Dog Walk, sponsored by the Huntington County Humane Society. Read more about Fashionable pooches
Dog Walk Sunday, October 11, 2009 11:12 AM Photo by Cindy Klepper. Nancy Keim and her Chihuahua, Lil Roscoe, approach a bench equipped with water and bowls for thirsty dogs while walking a trail on Saturday, Oct. 11, during the Dog Walk sponsored by the Huntington County Humane society. Read more about Dog Walk