Vectren crews begin to replace svc. lines Monday, February 12, 2018 7:52 AM Contract crews working for Vectren Energy Delivery (Vectren) have begun replacing gas mains and service lines in Huntington as part of the company’s pipeline replacement program, which is a multi-year program to replace about 1,300 miles of bare steel and cast iron pipeline infrastructure throughout Indiana. Read more about Vectren crews begin to replace svc. lines
New HPD officer Monday, February 12, 2018 7:50 AM Photo by Rebecca Sandlin. Nathan Haines (right) repeats the oath of office administered by Huntington Clerk-Treasurer Christi Scher-McElhaney Wednesday, Feb. 7, during a ceremony held in the Common Council chamber at City Hall. Holding the Bible is Haines’ mother, Kathy Haines. The new Huntington police officer will begin training at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy on Feb. 19. Read more about New HPD officer
New Huntington patrolman Monday, February 12, 2018 7:49 AM Jered Brinkman (right) takes the oath of office as a new police officer on the Huntington Police Department, administered by Huntington Clerk-Treasurer Christi Scher-McElhaney Wednesday, Feb. 7. Brinkman’s girlfriend, Jessica Moore, holds the Bible during the ceremony, held in the Common Council chamber at City Hall. He will attend the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy starting Feb. 19. Read more about New Huntington patrolman
Joy Pleasers Clown Ministry seeks new members Monday, February 12, 2018 7:47 AM Photo provided. The Joy Pleasers Clown Ministry will be giving interested individuals an opportunity to join the group. An informational meeting and workshop will be held Saturday, Feb. 17, at 9 a.m. at Heritage Pointe of Huntington. The event, open to males and females over the age of 16 years, will include a question and answer session as well as class time. Read more about Joy Pleasers Clown Ministry seeks new members
Intrepid Museum seeking ship’s servicemen for 75th anniversary Monday, February 12, 2018 7:45 AM Aug. 16 will mark the 75th anniversary of the commissioning of the USS Intrepid (CVS-11), the World War II-era Essex class aircraft carrier that is now home to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York, NY. To mark the occasion, the Intrepid Museum is putting out a coast-to-coast “all call” for former Intrepid crew members to be reunited in a special 75th Commissioning Anniversary Celebration Weekend from Thursday, Aug. 16, to Sunday, Aug. 19, on board the ship. Read more about Intrepid Museum seeking ship’s servicemen for 75th anniversary
Band to minister at Faith Community COG Monday, February 12, 2018 7:43 AM Photo provided. The contemporary Christian band, Alanna Story, will minister in a concert at Faith Community Church of God on Sunday, Feb. 18, at 10:15 a.m. The group has performed both nationally and internationally and has released five recording projects. The church is located at 3615 N. Norwood Rd., Huntington. Read more about Band to minister at Faith Community COG
Crop workshops offer dicamba herbicides application training Monday, February 12, 2018 7:41 AM Crop grower workshops are set for Friday, Feb. 16, in Huntington and Fort Wayne. The sessions are at the First Merchants Bank Heritage Hall at the Huntington County Fairgrounds, and at the Allen County Extension Office, located at 4001 Crescent Ave. in Fort Wayne. Read more about Crop workshops offer dicamba herbicides application training
‘Breakfast with Candidates’ Feb. 24 Monday, February 12, 2018 7:40 AM The Huntington County Republican Party will be holding the next “Breakfast with the Candidates” on Saturday, Feb. 24, at the VFW Post 2689 in Huntington, 220 W. Park Drive. Breakfast starts at 8:30 a.m., with speakers to begin at 9 a.m. Featured speakers at this breakfast are U.S. Senate candidate Todd Rokita, Circuit Court Judge candidate Davin Smith, County Clerk candidate Rena Claus, County Auditor candidate Jill Landrum and Huntington Township Trustee candidate E.J. Carroll. Read more about ‘Breakfast with Candidates’ Feb. 24
Two HCCSC schools to receive grants for reading improvements Monday, February 12, 2018 7:39 AM Flint Springs and Lincoln elementary schools are among Hoosier schools receiving 2018 School Improvement Grants. The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) announced more than $5.3 million will be allocated to six schools and are made available to support student achievement in Title I schools. Flint Springs and Lincoln each received $40,000, according to Huntington County Community School Corporation Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Chad Daugherty. Read more about Two HCCSC schools to receive grants for reading improvements
Ouabache history at next Salamonie Sr. Luncheon Monday, February 12, 2018 7:38 AM The monthly Salamonie Senior Luncheon will be Monday, March 5, at the Salamonie Lake Interpretive Center. Guest speaker Shelly Reed will present “Ouabache: Then and Now,” an overview of Ouabache State Park history. The program begins with a carry-in meal at noon. A main lasagna dish will be provided. Guests should bring a side dish to share, a beverage and their own table service. A small donation will be accepted. Reservations may be made by calling 468-2127. Upper Wabash Interpretive Services (dnr.IN.gov/uwis) is located at 3691 S. New Holland Rd., Andrews. Read more about Ouabache history at next Salamonie Sr. Luncheon
Two locals with Purdue Glee Club at Honeywell Monday, February 12, 2018 7:37 AM Two Huntington students, William Murray and Kelsey Hoke, will perform with the Purdue Glee Club and the Purduettes Friday, April 13, in the Ford Theater in Wabash. Founded in 1893, the Purdue Varsity Glee Club is one of the proudest and richest traditions of Purdue University and the State of Indiana. Celebrating music of all genres with a vast repertoire including pop, classical, contemporary, country, swing, patriotic, Broadway, gospel and jazz, the Purduettes represent the brightest and best from a variety of majors. Show night dining is available. Read more about Two locals with Purdue Glee Club at Honeywell
Shepherd’s Pantry to distribute on Feb. 15 Monday, February 12, 2018 7:36 AM The Shepherd’s Food Pantry in Andrews will hold a food distribution event on Thursday, Feb. 15, between the hours of 10 a.m. and noon for Andrews/Dallas Township area residents. The distribution will be at the Lions Clubhouse, located at 365 Leedy Lane (at the ball diamonds). No appointment is necessary. Food will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.. Read more about Shepherd’s Pantry to distribute on Feb. 15
Huntington library now has mobile hotspots for check out Monday, February 12, 2018 7:35 AM Beginning today, Monday, Feb. 12, adult library card holders will be able to enjoy free mobile Internet access thanks to devices available for checkout from the Huntington City-Township Public Library. This is the day the library will start lending mobile hotspots, which will give users unlimited 4G LTE connectivity. People who lack Internet access because they can’t afford it or because conventional Internet service isn’t available at their homes will be able to use the hotspots to connect, browse and stream from any device with WiFi capability. Read more about Huntington library now has mobile hotspots for check out
Hitting the high notes Monday, February 12, 2018 7:34 AM Photo by Steve Clark. Denise Gilliland (middle), artistic director for the Children’s Choir of Huntington County, leads an early childhood music class on Monday, Feb. 5, at the Heritage of Huntington, in Huntington. The class served as a precursor to regular early childhood music classes that will be held at the Heritage starting on Monday, Feb. 19, from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. and be taught by Stephanie Shultz. Read more about Hitting the high notes
Honor Band musicians Monday, February 12, 2018 7:33 AM Photo provided. Huntington North Bands had seven students who successfully auditioned for the IPFW Honor Band, which accepts students from Northeast Indiana and Ohio. HNHS students who made the cut are (front row from left) Jacque Jackson, Hannah Lehman, Zach Lippe and Emily Paulette; and (back row from left) Alexandria Koch, Conner Mason and Jarod Lewis. Read more about Honor Band musicians