HC alumni to meet at K of C on Sept. 16 Thursday, August 17, 2017 7:40 AM Huntington Catholic alumni will meet on Sept. 16, at the Knights of Columbus, 2817 Theater Drive, Huntington. Doors open at 6 p.m. for a cocktail hour with heavy hors d’oeuvres at 7 p.m. There is a cost, payable at the door. The evening will end about 11 p.m. The honor class this year is the class of 1967. Read more about HC alumni to meet at K of C on Sept. 16
Crossing with a cover Thursday, August 17, 2017 7:35 AM Photo provided. A covered bridge crosses the Wabash River at Etna Road in this photo taken about 1900. The photo is taken looking east, and visible at left is the Coon and Coll Sawmill. The area was also home to a cider mill, blacksmith shop and gristmill. This photo and other local artifacts can be seen at the Huntington County Historical Museum, 315 Court St., Huntington. Hours are Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Read more about Crossing with a cover
Recovery Works offers connection to treatment, life skills after conviction Thursday, August 17, 2017 7:33 AM Photo by Cindy Klepper. Some inmates in the Huntington County Jail can now take advantage of treatment and counseling services designed to help them put their lives back together. Recovery Works, a program provided locally by the Bowen Center, is designed for low-income people who have either served time for or face a felony offense. Read more about Recovery Works offers connection to treatment, life skills after conviction
Dedication set for new trail section Thursday, August 17, 2017 7:30 AM A dedication ceremony for Section 4 for of the Little River Trail, part of Huntington’s trail system, will be held on Sept. 7 at 11 a.m. at Erie Heritage Park at the south end of the Erie Rail Trail Bridge between State Street and Riverside Drive. The community is invited to attend. The trail’s Section 4 runs along Riverside Drive from the Erie Rail Trail Bridge to Jefferson Street. Read more about Dedication set for new trail section
Camden artist takes top spot in LAC regional show Monday, August 14, 2017 8:19 AM Lisa Rush A painting by Lisa Bliss Rush, of Camden, won the best of show award in the LaFontaine Arts Council’s Regional Art Show. Rush’s award-winning piece is titled “Woodland Nymph.” The award was sponsored by First Federal Savings Bank. Judge’s Awards went to Teri Fuller-O’Brien, of Huntington, for “Pluto & Prosperine” and to Brenda Ramseier, of Silver Lake, for “Proud.” The Judge’s Awards were sponsored by DeLaney Hartburg Roth and Garrott LLC and McVoy Design Studio. Other awards are: Read more about Camden artist takes top spot in LAC regional show
Huntington BBQ Festival to help meal ministry, SA food reserves Monday, August 14, 2017 8:16 AM Photo by Cindy Klepper. Area residents can get their fill of barbecue this Saturday while helping provide food to their neighbors in need. The Huntington BBQ Festival, featuring live music and a softball tournament in addition to the barbecue competition, will be held on Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Parkview Huntington Hospital Show Arena on the Huntington County Fairgrounds. Monetary proceeds will go to the New Life Community Meal Ministry, while donated non-perishable food will go to The Salvation Army. Read more about Huntington BBQ Festival to help meal ministry, SA food reserves
Short an IU Herbert Presidential Scholar Monday, August 14, 2017 8:09 AM Alexandra Short Huntington North High School graduate Alexandra Short has been chosen as a Herbert Presidential Scho-lar. The Herbert Presidential Scholars Program offers a four-year renewable scholarship to Indiana high school students of exceptional achievement. Up to 70 incoming Indiana University freshmen are designated Herbert Presidential Scholars each year. Short is the first honoree chosen for this award from Huntington North High School in the 13 years it has been in existence. Read more about Short an IU Herbert Presidential Scholar
Huntington resident Young places in several classes at state fair llama show Monday, August 14, 2017 8:08 AM Huntington resident Joe Young placed in several classes of the Indiana State Fair Open Llama and Alpaca Show.His results are: Adult Showmanship Advanced Obstacle – seventh place. Masters Obstacle – second place. Pack Llama and AlpacaAdvanced, young pack llama advanced included – second place.Masters – third place. Public Relations Llama and AlpacaAdvanced – fifth place.Masters – second place. Read more about Huntington resident Young places in several classes at state fair llama show
Kilander takes reserve champ at SF rabbit show Monday, August 14, 2017 8:06 AM Huntington County 4-H’er Bryce Kilander, of Warren, took reserve champion for Best 6 Class at the 2017 Indiana State Fair 4-H Rabbit Show for his satin 6/8 doe. Kilander also won reserve champion fryer in the meat rabbit classes. Other exhibitors from Huntington County took numerous first-place awards for their rabbit projects. Here are the results: BLANC de HOTOTBest of BreedBenjamin Shriner. Best Opposite Sex of BreedBenjamin Shriner. Read more about Kilander takes reserve champ at SF rabbit show
Local Boy Scout Troop 130 does annual high adventure trip to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Monday, August 14, 2017 8:01 AM Photo provided. The scouts of Boy Scouts of America Troop 130 traveled to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula July 15 to 22, for their annual high adventure trip. Participants included scouts Evan Bostel, Jacob Bruce, Jacob Worsham, Breckin Hammel and Evan Meyer, and leaders Mike Cook, Jim Fettinger, Eric Bruce and Jeff Webb. The itinerary included hiking and camping in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, cycling on the scenic United States Bicycle Route 10 along the Lake Michigan shoreline and biking the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail near Traverse City, MI. Read more about Local Boy Scout Troop 130 does annual high adventure trip to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Toddler Tuesday Monday, August 14, 2017 7:58 AM Photo by Steve Clark. Oakley DeHaven (left), 21 months, with assistance from her grandmother, Tina Reed, works on a sun-catcher craft project on Tuesday, Aug. 8, at Hier’s Park, in Huntington, during a Huntington Parks and Recreation Toddler Tuesday session. The final session of the season will be held Tuesday, Aug. 15, at the Terry R. Abbett Splash Park at Drover Park, in Huntington, at 10 a.m. Read more about Toddler Tuesday
Spraying time Monday, August 14, 2017 7:57 AM Photo by Scott Trauner. A farmer along Ind.-5 in southern Huntington County sprays his soybean crop on Wednesday, Aug. 9. Read more about Spraying time
Announce results of state fair sheep show Monday, August 14, 2017 7:55 AM The results of the 2017 Indiana State Fair 4-H Sheep Program have been announced. Here is how participants from Huntington County placed: BLACKFACECOMMERCIALClass 12 – Cross Market LambsJohnna Cummins, fifth place. Class 17 – Cross Market LambsJohnna Cummins, seventh place. Class 19 – Cross Market LambsJohnna Cummins, third place Read more about Announce results of state fair sheep show
Announce State Fair meat goat local results Monday, August 14, 2017 7:52 AM The results of the 2017 Indiana State Fair 4-H Meat Goat Program have been announced. Here is how participants from Huntington County placed: PERCENTAGE DOEJunior Does3 months old to under 6 monthsQuentin Dale, sixth place.Jenna Poulson, ninth place. 6 months old to under9 monthsMadison Poulson, seventh place.Quentin Dale, 13th place.Yearling Does Read more about Announce State Fair meat goat local results
Huntington youth Covey earns pair of blues at State Fair cat show Monday, August 14, 2017 7:49 AM Huntington County 4-H member Ben Covey earned two blue ribbons in the Indiana State Fair 4-H Cats Program. Here are the results of the classes in which he competed: Adult Division-Short Hair – blue ribbon. Special Contest Division-Cage Decoration – blue ribbon. Special Contest Division-Interactive Demonstration – participation. Read more about Huntington youth Covey earns pair of blues at State Fair cat show