Huntington Baptist Church VBS set for June 25-29 Monday, June 4, 2018 8:32 AM Huntington Baptist Church invites children to participate in vacation Bible school this summer on June 25 through June 29, from 9 a.m. to noon. This year’s theme is entitled “Game Day” with the motto “Gear up; Get Ready; Game On. …” Students 5 years old through sixth grade are invited to participate in LifeWay’s 2018 VBS. VBS concludes with a parent program on Friday, June 29, at 11:30 a.m. followed by a block party with plenty of free food and fun. Registration is available online at huntingtonbaptist.org or call 356-6954 for more details. Read more about Huntington Baptist Church VBS set for June 25-29
Relay for Life Week Monday, June 4, 2018 8:31 AM Photo by Rebecca Sandlin. Huntington Mayor Brooks Fetters (seated) prepares to sign a proclamation on Wednesday, May 30, naming June 4 through June 9 as Relay for Life Week. Witnessing the event are Relay for Life organizers (from left) Diane Brumbaugh, Kathy Carnes, Ron Carnes, Mark Kiefer and Vickie Kiefer. The Relay for Life event will be held Saturday, June 9, from noon to midnight at Kriegbaum Field. Read more about Relay for Life Week
Joseph Decuis announces three staff promotions Monday, June 4, 2018 8:31 AM Photos provided. Roanoke farm-to-table restaurant Joseph Decuis has announced three promotions of its staff. Chef Marcus Daniel has been promoted to executive chef. Daniel joined Joseph Decuis in 2016 from New York City’s Michelin star restaurant “The Breslin Bar & Dining Room” and “The John Dory Oyster Bar,” where he refined his culinary skills under the tutelage of James Beard awarded Chef April Bloomfield. Read more about Joseph Decuis announces three staff promotions
Andrews announces AY perfect attendance Monday, June 4, 2018 8:29 AM Andrews Elementary School has announced the names of students who achieved perfect attendance for all of the 2017-18 school year. They are: Graden Fields, Jersey Hacker, Sammie Hollowell, Karson Little, Sophia Mason, Scotty Middaugh, Logan Morgan, Sydney Myers, Katie Shockley, Karter Spath and Autumn Turner. Read more about Andrews announces AY perfect attendance
Albright earns spot on Cedarville dean’s list Monday, June 4, 2018 8:29 AM Cedarville University student Eli Albright, of Huntington, achieved the dean’s list for the 2018 spring semester. Albright maintained a 3.5 grade point average while taking at least 12 credit hours from Cedarville University. Cedarville University, located between Dayton, OH, and Columbus, OH, is an accredited, Christ-centered, Baptist institution with an enrollment of 3,963 undergraduate, graduate and online students in more than 150 areas of study. Read more about Albright earns spot on Cedarville dean’s list
Several HU students earn distinction of being published in ‘Butler Journal’ Monday, June 4, 2018 8:28 AM Huntington University has announced that several students within the social work and psychology departments wrote a paper that was selected to be published by the Butler Journal of Undergraduate Research. This is the first time that Huntington University has had students published in the Butler Journal of Undergraduate Research. Read more about Several HU students earn distinction of being published in ‘Butler Journal’
10 earn HCCF Hohe IPFW Scholarships Monday, June 4, 2018 8:27 AM The Huntington County Community Foundation announces Al Bolding, Jake Fowler, Jessica Fowler, Bailey Hughes, Katie Hunt, Matthew Hunt, Morgan McNally, Canaan Powell, Aliyah Tolley and Joshua Zahm as recipients of the 2018 Dr. John and Marjorie Hohe Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) Scholarships. Bolding, a graduating senior from Huntington North, will attend IPFW for an unknown major. He is the son of Stephanie and Todd Bolding of Huntington. During his high school career, Bolding was involved in HNHS soccer, Salvation Army basketball and YMCA soccer. Read more about 10 earn HCCF Hohe IPFW Scholarships
2018 Pilgrimage Retreat at St. Felix June 29-July 1 Monday, June 4, 2018 8:26 AM The 2018 Pilgrimage Retreat will be held at St. Felix Catholic Center on June 29 through July 1. The program will include learning about the life and legacy of Blessed Solanus Casey. Guest speakers include Rev. Richard Merling, OFM Cap., Rev. Gerry Pehler, OFM Cap. from the Solanus Center in Detroit, and authors Susan Tassone and Catherine Odell. Sponsors of the retreat are the Father Solanus Guild of Huntington, SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Our Sunday Visitor, Redeemer Radio and St. Anne Home at Victory Noll. Read more about 2018 Pilgrimage Retreat at St. Felix June 29-July 1
Wind and seeds Monday, June 4, 2018 8:26 AM Photo by Steve Clark. Eva Webb (center), an interpretive naturalist with Upper Wabash Interpretive Services, leads a Salamonie Preschool class about wind and seeds at the Salamonie Interpretive Center, in Andrews, on Wednesday, May 30. Attendees learned about the different types of seeds and how they are spread by the wind. Read more about Wind and seeds
Seven earn HCCF James and Nancy Breiner Family scholarships Monday, June 4, 2018 8:24 AM The Huntington County Community Foundation announces Kaytee Cotant, Melanie Gradeless, Savannah Moyer, Katie Paolillo, Lily Sabinske, Ellie Scheiber and Tabi Smith as recipients of 2018 James and Nancy Breiner Family Scholarships. Read more about Seven earn HCCF James and Nancy Breiner Family scholarships
Lawson earns Scheer Historical Scholarship Monday, June 4, 2018 8:22 AM Ellie Lawson The Huntington County Community Foundation announces that Ellie Lawson of Huntington has been awarded the 2018 Luke and Erma Scheer Memorial Historical Scholarship. Lawson, a rising junior at Huntington University, is majoring in history with a minor in communications, refugee studies and museum studies.She is the daughter of Heidi and Russel Lawson. Read more about Lawson earns Scheer Historical Scholarship
HCCF announces Aaron Hendryx as winner of Rich Memorial Scholarship Monday, June 4, 2018 8:22 AM Photo provided. The Huntington County Community Foundation announces that Aaron Hendryx, of Huntington, is the recipient of the 2018 Philip Rich Memorial Scholarship. Hendryx, a graduating senior from Huntington North High School, will be attending Huntington University majoring in history education with minors in sports science and special education. He is the son of Emily Smith. Read more about HCCF announces Aaron Hendryx as winner of Rich Memorial Scholarship
Lincoln names 4Q perfect attendance Monday, June 4, 2018 8:21 AM Lincoln Elementary School has announced the following students who have achieved perfect attendance for the fourth nine weeks of the 2017-2018 school year. They are: KindergartenEli Aselt, Lane Bowen, Victoria Cox, Jonah Fields, Jaylene Herber, Lyric Murphy, Vincent Nichols, Bryson Oden, McKinleigh Smith and Zachary VanLandingham. Read more about Lincoln names 4Q perfect attendance
Jason Hart receives Paul Souder Memorial Scholarship Monday, June 4, 2018 8:21 AM Photo provided. The Huntington County Community Foundation announces that Jason Hart is the recipient of the 2018 Paul D. Souder Memorial Scholarship. He is the son of Sheryl and Paul Hart, of Huntington. Hart, a rising senior at Purdue University, is majoring in aviation management with plans to earn pilot licenses for both planes and hot air balloons. Read more about Jason Hart receives Paul Souder Memorial Scholarship
Northwest ES perfect attendance Monday, June 4, 2018 8:19 AM Northwest Elementary School has announced the following students who have achieved perfect attendance for the fourth quarter of the 2017-18 school year. They are: KindergartenKeeley Cryderman, Ezra Parsons, Ethan Johnson, Lanie Foster, Carson Kiefer, Lana Stout, Collin Flowers, Levi Ingle, Brady Carter, Faith Wright, Walker Clark, Kendall Yarger, Julianna Miller, Laura Craig, Reese Mitchell, Clayton Holzinger, Eli Dinius and Joshua Troyer. Read more about Northwest ES perfect attendance