Heritage Days seeking contestants to Little Miss, Junior Miss pageant Monday, March 26, 2018 7:57 AM Huntington County girls are invited to become contestants for the Little Miss and Junior Miss Heritage Days Pageant to be held Wednesday, June 20, at 7 p.m. at Crestview Middle School. The pageant is open to girls ages 5 to 12 and is part of Huntington’s Heritage Days celebration. Two divisions will be judged, including Little Miss Heritage Days for girls ages 5 to 8 and Junior Miss Heritage Days ages 9 to 12. Read more about Heritage Days seeking contestants to Little Miss, Junior Miss pageant
Commish finish pledge to HC Learning Center Monday, March 26, 2018 7:56 AM Photo by Rebecca Sandlin. The Huntington County Commissioners presented the Huntington County Community Learning Center (LC) with a check for $25,000 dollars on Wednesday, March 21. This was the final installment in a $300,000 pledge to the LC that went directly to the capital campaign for a 7,552-square-foot expansion of the facility in 2016. Read more about Commish finish pledge to HC Learning Center
Bradley, Cartwright, Redner get LAC April honors Monday, March 26, 2018 7:55 AM Photo by Rebecca Sandlin. Three students from Crestview Middle School, Alicia Bradley, Jared Cartwright and Julia Redner, have been named the LaFontaine Arts Council’s April Artists of the Month. Alicia Bradley, eighth grade, is the daughter of Samuel and Sheila Martin of Huntington. She was nominated for her visual art talent by Art Teacher Liesl Haupert. “Alicia is very creative and has given 100 percent effort this year. it has been fun to see her grow as an artist and a young lady,” Haupert wrote. “Keep up the good work Alicia – I believe in you!” Read more about Bradley, Cartwright, Redner get LAC April honors
Recognized for perseverance Monday, March 26, 2018 7:51 AM Photo provided. Students at Roanoke Elementary School were recognized by their teachers for exhibiting the life skill of perseverance. Read more about Recognized for perseverance
Eagles hosting mini flea market on Wednesdays Monday, March 26, 2018 7:50 AM The Huntington Eagles are hosting a miniature flea market every Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the banquet room of the Eagles Lodge. The flea market will feature everything from garage sale items to baked goods. The Eagles is located at 49 W. Washington St., Huntington. For more information or booth rental call 388-9303. Read more about Eagles hosting mini flea market on Wednesdays
Korean vets meet April 14 Monday, March 26, 2018 7:49 AM The Korean War Veterans Association, Indiana Chapter One will hold its monthly meeting on Saturday, April 14, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Eagles No. 248, 4940 Bluffton Rd., Fort Wayne. Lunch/breakfast will be served following the meeting at the Azar’s Restaurant in Waynedale. All Korean War veterans are invited to attend, along with their spouses and friends. Read more about Korean vets meet April 14
Parkview gives $60K gift to HU nursing program Monday, March 26, 2018 7:48 AM Photo provided. Parkview Health recently presented Huntington University with a $60,000 donation for its nursing program. The HU Department of Nursing used the funds to purchase new patient simulators, a labor bed and all training and set-up associated with the new equipment. Read more about Parkview gives $60K gift to HU nursing program
Spring break for students brings ‘Bot Break to Andrews library Monday, March 26, 2018 7:46 AM Spring break is ‘Bot Break at the Andrews-Dallas Township Public Library. From today, Monday, March 26, through Wednesday, March 28, third through eighth-graders can play with a variety of electronic toys and robots at the library. Read more about Spring break for students brings ‘Bot Break to Andrews library
Hicks advances to next round on ‘The Voice’ Monday, March 26, 2018 7:43 AM Photo provided. Christiana Hicks, a Huntington University graduate, has advanced to the Knockout Round on the NBC singing competition “The Voice.” Competing under the stage name “Christiana Danielle,” Hicks moved on to the Knockout Round with a win over Shana Halligan in the Battle Round on Monday, March 19. Read more about Hicks advances to next round on ‘The Voice’
ABWA sets style show Monday, March 26, 2018 7:40 AM The American Business Women’s Association Forks of the Wabash Chapter is hosting a “Unique Boutiques & More” style show, luncheon and shopping event on Saturday, April 21. The event will be held at the Huntington PAL Club, 2101 Riverside Drive, Huntington, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Five boutiques will be featured, including My Silver Lining, ShareChic Boutique, Elle Belle Boutique, Matilda Jane and Bobbi and Bricka. In addition, more than 20 vendors will have items for sale. There will also be a silent auction and envelope pull. Read more about ABWA sets style show
Plenty of good PALS Monday, March 26, 2018 7:39 AM Photo provided. Northwest Elementary School has named its February and March PALS recipients during a meeting that included Judge Jamie Groves. Read more about Plenty of good PALS
Lincoln Elementary School lists third quarter honor roll students Monday, March 26, 2018 7:37 AM Lincoln Elementary School has recognized students who achieved honor roll status during the third quarter of the 2017-18 school year. They are: All A’sSecond gradeGraham Blackburn, Rebekah Bruce, Gabriel Colo’n, Zoe Curry, Corban Dalrymple, Abby Good, Kennedy Hawkins, Kaesen Holley, Johannah Kendall, Owen Kline, Kailyn Martin, Ethan McCoart Mandrell, Maura Michel, Kayde Moore, Christopher Richards, Natalie Scher, Royce Shaw and Kira Stansell. Read more about Lincoln Elementary School lists third quarter honor roll students
Checking out a toad Monday, March 26, 2018 7:37 AM Photo by Steve Clark. Teresa Rody, interpretive naturalist manager of Upper Wabash Interpretive Services, gives preschool-age children the opportunity to see a toad up close during a Salamonie Preschool class on toads and frogs on Wednesday, March 21, in the Salamonie Interpretive Center, in Andrews. Read more about Checking out a toad
Salamonie Elementary School announces 3Q perfect attendance list Monday, March 26, 2018 7:35 AM Salamonie Elementary School has honored students who achieved perfect attendance during the third quarter of the 2017-18 school year. They are: KindergartenAdelyn Anspaugh, Trapper Bustos, Ava Leas, Bailee McDonald, Finley Smith and Makayla Smith. First gradeMorgan Blair, Makayla Brauneller, Jaxie Jo Gray, Aynslee Jones, Jaxon Minnich, Liam Spitler and Nakishia Stout. Read more about Salamonie Elementary School announces 3Q perfect attendance list
Local third-graders to enjoy HC Ag Day April 3 Monday, March 26, 2018 7:30 AM Huntington County Ag Day is Tuesday, April 3. Third grade students from public, private and home schools in Huntington County will participate in this event at the Huntington County Fairgrounds. The Huntington County Extension Office has coordinated an Ag Day event each spring for many years to educate third grade students about agriculture. Individuals who work in agriculture-related fields volunteer their time and talents to make this program a success. Read more about Local third-graders to enjoy HC Ag Day April 3