Leidigs shine at State Fair pygmy goat show Monday, August 14, 2017 7:46 AM Two Huntington County 4-H’ers brought home top awards from the pygmy goat show at the Indiana State Fair. Breanna Leidig had the grand champion doe and champion senior doe. Alexis Leidig had the reserve champion junior doe. Results for Huntington County 4-H’ers in the Indiana State Fair 4-H Pygmy Goat program are: WETHER DIVISIONJunior WetherParticipation: Matthew Kline and Michael Kline. Read more about Leidigs shine at State Fair pygmy goat show
Banks seeks interns for district office Monday, August 14, 2017 7:40 AM Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) has full-time and part-time internship opportunities available in his Fort Wayne district office. College students or recent college graduates are preferred. These internships are designed to give students an inside view of how a congressional district office functions on a day-to-day basis. Read more about Banks seeks interns for district office
Legion plans fund-raisers to benefit Corina Barton Monday, August 14, 2017 7:39 AM American Legion Post 85, in Huntington, will host a day of fund-raisers on Saturday, Aug. 26, to benefit Corina Barton, daughter of former Post Commander R.W. Barton. Barton has been diagnosed with cancer and has no insurance. A benefit poker run will start at noon. Registration is from 10 a.m. to noon, with an entry fee charged per motorcycle. The poker run is hosted by Proud Souls MC of Huntington. Tacos will be served from noon to 7 p.m. at the post, 1410 S. Jefferson St. in Huntington. Read more about Legion plans fund-raisers to benefit Corina Barton
Into the river Monday, August 14, 2017 7:38 AM Photo by Scott Trauner. An excavator digs down toward the Wabash River at the Etna Avenue bridge on Wednesday, Aug. 9, in preparation for installing an outlet that will allow stormwater from Etna Avenue to flow into the river. The work is part of a project to alleviate flooding in the area while widening the road and constructing a 10-foot-wide recreational path that will eventually tie in to the city’s trail system. Read more about Into the river
Mud bogs will return to Andrews on Aug. 19 Monday, August 14, 2017 7:36 AM TAB file photo. It will be machine against mud when the Andrews Mud Bogs returns on Saturday, Aug. 19. Trophies and prize money will be awarded to the drivers who get their vehicles the farthest through the mud pits, says Tom Wuensch of the Andrews Volunteer Fire Department, the sponsor of the annual event. The mud bogs will be held in an empty lot at the west end of Terrel Street, in Andrews. Read more about Mud bogs will return to Andrews on Aug. 19
Cakes to be judged, auctioned at Roanoke festival Monday, August 14, 2017 7:34 AM A cake contest and auction will be part of the 64th annual Roanoke Fall Festival. This year’s festival theme is “There’s No Place Like Home.” The contest and auction will be held during the festival on Saturday, Sept. 9. There will be three divisions — Adult Division, Junior Division (ages 11 to 18), and Kids’ Division (ages 5 to 10). Categories include Most Delicious, Best Decorated Festival Theme and Best Decorated General Theme (Baker’s Choice). Prize money will be given for each category and division. Read more about Cakes to be judged, auctioned at Roanoke festival
Andrews pantry open Thursday Monday, August 14, 2017 7:32 AM The Shepherd’s Food Pantry in Andrews will hold a food distribution on Thursday, Aug. 17, between 10 a.m. and noon for Andrews and Dallas Township area residents. The distribution will take place at 67 N. Snowden St., behind the town hall in Andrews. No appointment is necessary. Distribution is on a first-come, first-served basis. Read more about Andrews pantry open Thursday
A taste of music Sunday, August 13, 2017 12:36 PM Photo by Cindy Klepper. Various musicians who normally play with separate bands got together on Saturday, Aug. 12, to crank out tunes in downtown Roanoke during the Taste of Roanoke. Read more about A taste of music
Now let me see ... Sunday, August 13, 2017 12:34 PM Photo by Cindy Klepper. Loretta Stephens (left) looks over the baked goods at Grandma Sue's Pies and More food stand, with Roger Hitzfield offering his input, at the Taste of Roanoke in downtown Roanoke on Saturday, Aug. 12. Read more about Now let me see ...
Fun time Sunday, August 13, 2017 12:30 PM Photo by Cindy Klepper. Kali Miller is all smiles as she maneuvers a miniature paddle boat inside a man-made pond at the Forks of the Wabash Historic Park as part of the Splash on the Wabash on Saturday, Aug. 12. Read more about Fun time
Splash on the Wabash Sunday, August 13, 2017 12:27 PM Photo by Cindy Klepper. People bask in the sun as they float on the Wabash River during the Splash on the Wabash fund-raising event on Saturday, Aug. 12. The trip took the floaters from Etna Avenue to the Forks of the Wabash Historic Park. Read more about Splash on the Wabash
What do we have here? Sunday, August 13, 2017 12:24 PM Photo by Steve Clark. Robert Rains (left) and Candy Richarson check out a pick-up truck at the Show Us Your Ride Car, Truck and Bike Show on Saturday, Aug. 12, at Markle Health and Rehabilitation. Read more about What do we have here?
Music in the City finale Sunday, August 13, 2017 11:33 AM Photo by Rebecca Sandlin. Members of the community enjoy the final Music in the City series concert of the summer in downtown Huntington on Friday night, Aug. 11. James and the Drifters was the evening's entertainment. Read more about Music in the City finale
Entertaining at Tipton Place Sunday, August 13, 2017 11:29 AM Photo by Rebecca Sandlin The Erie Band entertained the residents of Tipton Place in Huntington during a barecue and concert on Thursday evening, Aug. 10. Read more about Entertaining at Tipton Place
Set support group for parents and caregivers Thursday, August 10, 2017 8:18 AM Monthly sessions for parents of children 5 and younger will begin in September at St. Peter Lutheran School, in Huntington. PEP, Parents Encouraging Parents, will provide a time for parents and caregivers to get together and enjoy social activities, share experiences and participate in discussions that help encourage families and provide support. During that time, their children can play with other children their age in a supervised setting. Read more about Set support group for parents and caregivers