Library donation Thursday, March 8, 2018 7:46 AM Kaitlynn Fowerbaugh, a fifth-grader at Huntington Catholic School, celebrated her March birthday by donating a book to the school library, as is customary at the school. The school recognized Fowerbaugh on Friday, March 2, during an all-school liturgy at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Read more about Library donation
Fund-raiser for Roanoke fire dept. Thursday, March 8, 2018 7:43 AM Photo by Steve Clark. Nick’s Junction, in Roanoke, will be conducting its annual fund-raiser for the Roanoke Volunteer Fire Department on Sunday, March 11, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. During that time, the restaurant will donate proceeds from meals to the department. Pictured outside the restaurant are (from left) Ryan Carroll and Layne Neal, firefighters, RVFD; Jim Drabenstot, owner, Nick’s Junction; and Chad Taylor, chief, RVFD. Read more about Fund-raiser for Roanoke fire dept.
Knights assist Love INC Thursday, March 8, 2018 7:42 AM Photos by Steve Clark. Erin Didion (middle), ministry coordinator with Love In the Name of Christ, accepts a donation from Cory Campbell (left) and Dave Bowman, the Love INC liaison and grand knight, respectively, with Knights of Columbus, Huntington Council 1014, on Thursday, March 1. The funds were raised at a roadblock in December 2017 and through mailings as part of the Knights’ Pitch-In campaign. The money will be used to assist people in Huntington County who have temporary financial needs and have nowhere to turn for assistance. Read more about Knights assist Love INC
Open house for Pflieger showing at local business Thursday, March 8, 2018 7:40 AM Cardinal Family Medicine and Powers of One Yoga and Fitness will host a public open house with light refreshments on Friday, March 16, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to kick off its display of art-work by local artists at their office in Huntington. Local photographer Alan Pflieger will have new and updated work on display as the first artist in a series Cardinal Family Medicine is calling “The Art of Medicine.” The goal of the endeavor is to promote health and wellness by exploring connections between science and the humanities. A new artist will be featured quarterly. Read more about Open house for Pflieger showing at local business
Arctic Jeopardy Thursday, March 8, 2018 7:40 AM Photo provided. Roanoke Elementary School second-graders recently finished with their Arctic and Antarctic projects, which were displayed during the school’s Science Night. Ambrea Milton displays her Arctic Jeopardy creation. Read more about Arctic Jeopardy
Beatty, McCloskey take over as leaders of Huntington County Demos Thursday, March 8, 2018 7:36 AM Photos provided. The Huntington County Democratic Party recently elected new leaders. Gary Beatty was elected chairman and Pat McCloskey was elected vice-chairman. Beatty is a retired industrial buyer and has been a Huntington resident for more than 14 years. He and his wife Linda have three sons and eight grandchildren. McCloskey has been a Huntington resident since 2005 and retired from Our Sunday Visitor. She has two daughters and four grandchildren. Read more about Beatty, McCloskey take over as leaders of Huntington County Demos
Conservation Farmer Award presented at the Soil and Water annual meeting Monday, March 5, 2018 8:02 AM Photo by Steve Clark. Joe and Teresa Updike (fifth and fourth from left, respectively) received the Conservation Farmer Award at the Huntington County Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual meeting and banquet, held Tuesday, Feb. 27, in First Merchants Heritage Hall at the Huntington County Fairgrounds. Pictured are (first row from left) Karstynn Updike and Kaylea Baker; and (second row from left) SWCD Vice Chairman Kyle Lund, Jocelyn Updike, Janessa Updike, Teresa Updike, Joe Updike, Jamie Garriott, Jason Updike, Tristin Hayslett and SWCD Chairman Andy Ambriole. Read more about Conservation Farmer Award presented at the Soil and Water annual meeting
‘Father of 911’ Roush gets kudos as system celebrates 50 years By Rebecca Sandlin - Monday, March 5, 2018 8:00 AM Photo by Rebecca Sandlin. School children in Huntington County, hopefully, and even the generation before them, have “911” hard-wired into their response system, if the need ever arises that they must ask for emergency help. But not everyone knows the major role Huntington and a former U.S. congressman have in bringing the nation under one unified emergency telephone number. Read more about ‘Father of 911’ Roush gets kudos as system celebrates 50 years
‘Tortured for Christ’ to be shown at College Park on March 10 Monday, March 5, 2018 8:00 AM “Tortured for Christ” is a new major motion picture that is being shown at selected theaters for one showing. Because it isn’t being shown at the Huntington theaters, arrangements have been made to show it at College Park Church, 1945 College Ave., Huntington, on Saturday, March 10, at 6:30 p.m. It is a two-hour movie, appropriate for middle school ages on up, and younger children at parental discretion, as the topic is torture and persecution. Read more about ‘Tortured for Christ’ to be shown at College Park on March 10
Farm Bureau watching bills for opportunities Monday, March 5, 2018 7:53 AM Photo provided. The Indiana Farm Bureau public policy team has been monitoring bills, testifying in hearings, looking for opportunities to advance Farm Bureau policy and working to get ahead of issues that would be detrimental to Farm Bureau members if the bills become law. HB1104, the bill authored by Rep. Dan Leonard (R-Huntington), is the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance agency bill with matters related to property taxes. The bill contains provisions that would void annexation remonstrance waivers that are more than 15 years old. Read more about Farm Bureau watching bills for opportunities
Bear donations Monday, March 5, 2018 7:53 AM Photo provided. Members of Faith Chapel United Methodist Church collected teddy bears over the holiday season, to be donated to the Huntington Police Department to give to children the officers encounter who need a little extra comfort. On hand for the donation were representatives of the church and the police department (from left), Det. Ty Whitacre, Chief Chad Hacker, Noah Alwine, Lucas Alwine, Leah Alwine, Henry Barker, Nathaniel Alwine, Olivia Whitacre, Khalysee Farrington, Assistant Chief Jay Kyle, Capt. Christopher McCutcheon, and Det. Captain Cory Boxell. Read more about Bear donations
Pathfinder to compete in ‘Brackets for Good’ Monday, March 5, 2018 7:52 AM Pathfinder Services has been selected from more than 2,100 charitable organizations across the country to compete in Brackets For Good 2018. Starting this past Friday, March 2, Pathfinder Services will rally supporters to advance in an online single-elimination bracket-style fund-raising tour-nament with a grand prize of $10,000. Pathfinder Community Supports division is competing in Brackets For Good to raise awareness of the programs they provide for people with disabilities. Read more about Pathfinder to compete in ‘Brackets for Good’
Allstate pros secure grant for HCCAC Monday, March 5, 2018 7:47 AM Sixteen Allstate agency owners and licensed sales professionals from the Huntington area recently came together to secure a $16,000 Allstate Foundation Helping Hands grant to benefit the Huntington County Child Advocacy Center. The grant will support HCCAC’s mission to promote the prevention and appropriate response to child abuse. Read more about Allstate pros secure grant for HCCAC
Courthouse work to change public entrance to building Monday, March 5, 2018 7:45 AM Work on the exterior of the Huntington County Courthouse will result in changes to the public entrance to the building, which faces Jefferson Street. As of today, Monday, March 5, the steps up to the building from Jefferson Street will be fenced off. All courthouse visitors will have to utilize the handicap ramp that faces Franklin Street. The ramp will be canopied to catch any debris from the work. The work is expected to conclude in mid-May, at which point the entrance will return to normal. Read more about Courthouse work to change public entrance to building
Love INC honors community members for volunteer efforts By Rebecca Sandlin - Monday, March 5, 2018 7:44 AM Photo by Rebecca Sandlin. Those who volunteer their time to help others in their community with need were recognized Wednesday, Feb. 28, during the Love In the Name of Christ’s volunteer luncheon and annual business meeting, held at The Well Church in Huntington. Board of Directors President Trent Wolfe presided as Lisa Mettler was voted to the board. Mettler is an area support specialist at Early Learning Indiana and has 20 years’ experience in early childhood education. In addition, she spent nine years as an administrator at Pathfinder Kids Kampus. Read more about Love INC honors community members for volunteer efforts