‘Who is My Neighbor?’ series at Victory Noll Thursday, August 10, 2017 8:17 AM Victory Noll Center is offering an eight part series exploring the question “Who is My Neighbor?” This question is found in the Gospel of Luke. Jesus was willing to engage everyone around him from fishermen to lepers, from the Samaritan woman to the Syro-Phoenician, from tax collectors to the poor widow. When asked, “Who is my neighbor,” Jesus offered a parable and then his own question: “Now who would you say was a neighbor … ?” Read more about ‘Who is My Neighbor?’ series at Victory Noll
Bishop Rhoades to celebrate Mass at St. Felix Catholic Center Thursday, August 10, 2017 8:16 AM Bishop Kevin Rhoades will celebrate a Mass for the Sick on Saturday, Aug. 19, at St. Felix Catholic Center, in Huntington. The Mass begins at 1 p.m. and will be preceded by recitation of the rosary at 12:30 p.m. The Mass is sponsored by the group Praying with Father Solanus, named in honor of Rev. Solanus Casey. Casey, whose intercession is credited with many apparently miraculous cures, spent 10 years of his life at St. Felix Friary, in Huntington. The former friary is now the home of St. Felix Catholic Center. Read more about Bishop Rhoades to celebrate Mass at St. Felix Catholic Center
Local riders place in State Fair 4-H Horse and Pony classes Thursday, August 10, 2017 8:14 AM The results of the Indiana State Fair 4-H Horse and Pony Western Division and Contesting competitions have been announced. Results for the residents from Huntington County who participated are: WESTERNWestern Type PonyColt or gelding 56 inches and underEmma Eckert, third place. Intermediate Western Showmanship at HalterSixth GradeEmma Eckert, seventh place. Read more about Local riders place in State Fair 4-H Horse and Pony classes
Results of Huntington County 4-H’ers’ participation at State Fair Thursday, August 10, 2017 7:53 AM Results of many Indiana State Fair non-animal projects have been announced. One local 4-H’er, Alexandra Forsythe, won the Sweepstakes Award for having the best overall exhibit in the 4-H computer project. Her entry addressed designing and building a supercomptuer and particle accelerator. An orange ribbon awarded to a project signifies an exceptional blue ribbon exhibit, and other top exhibits are awarded blue ribbons. Exhibitors can also receive second-tier red ribbons, third-tier white ribbons and green participation ribbons. Read more about Results of Huntington County 4-H’ers’ participation at State Fair
New park in Warren gets grant for stage By Cindy Klepper - Thursday, August 10, 2017 7:52 AM A $28,800 state grant will pay for the construction of a stage at a new park in downtown Warren, completing the second phase of a three-part development project. “When we get Phase 2 done, we’ll have a useable park,” says Jeff Souder, who’s chairing the Warren Chamber of Commerce committee that’s working on the park. The park project is one of six “quality of place initiatives” throughout Indiana to be awarded grants from the Place Based Investment Fund, administered by the Indiana Office of Tourism Development and Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs. Read more about New park in Warren gets grant for stage
Shelter to have pets at Roanoke farm market Thursday, August 10, 2017 7:47 AM The Huntington County Humane Shelter will hold a mobile adoption event during the Roanoke Farmers’ Market on Saturday, Aug. 12. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and include both cats and dogs. Cats that have been spayed and neutered will be available at a discounted rate. The Roanoke Farmers’ Market is in downtown Roanoke, on Main Street. Read more about Shelter to have pets at Roanoke farm market
Pathfinder Outsource Mfg. to host After Hours Thursday, August 10, 2017 7:46 AM Pathfinder Outsource Manufacturing will host an After Hours event on Thursday, Aug. 24, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at its 1152 E. State St. location. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP by calling the Huntington County Chamber of Commerce office at 356-5300 or skimmel@huntington-chamber.com. Read more about Pathfinder Outsource Mfg. to host After Hours
Christian motorcycle group at First Baptist Aug. 20 Thursday, August 10, 2017 7:45 AM First Baptist Church and the Christian Motorcyclist Association (CMA) invite motorcyclists to attend worship with the Marion Prayer Warriors Chapter of CMA on Sunday, Aug. 20, at the church, located at 220 E. Market St., Huntington. Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. and a free lunch, free games for kids and bike blessings begin at noon and last until 2 p.m. A live band will also provide entertainment. Those with bicycles, cars, skateboards and other rides are also welcome to attend the event. Read more about Christian motorcycle group at First Baptist Aug. 20
Practicing going to class Thursday, August 10, 2017 7:39 AM Photo by Rebecca Sandlin Checking their schedules, incoming Huntington North High School freshmen Alivia Hughes (left) and Makenzie Fishbaugh run through a mock school day as part of their orientation session on Friday, Aug. 4. The class of 2021 boasts 422 freshmen beginning their high school careers. Read more about Practicing going to class
Taste of Roanoke Thursday, August 10, 2017 7:39 AM TAB file photo. Jack Pickard (left), of Roanoke, waits as Kayla Pulver makes him a “walking taco” at the Christ’s United Methodist Church booth during a previous Taste of Roanoke. Restaurants and local organizations will again offer food ranging from entrees to desserts, along with live entertainment, at this year’s event in downtown Roanoke on Saturday, Aug. 12, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Read more about Taste of Roanoke
Rev. Casey beatification tickets now available Thursday, August 10, 2017 7:37 AM Tickets for the beatification Mass for Rev. Solanus Casey, which will be held Nov. 18 in Detroit, are now available. The tickets are free but must be reserved by Monday, Aug. 14, by contacting Jan Scher at 356-1917 or 450-3045. No one will be admitted to the Mass without a ticket. Those requesting tickets must provide their names, addresses and emails, and whether they plan to arrive in Detroit by car or by bus. Read more about Rev. Casey beatification tickets now available
Victory Noll Center offering three wellness practices classes Thursday, August 10, 2017 7:35 AM Victory Noll Center is offering Wellness Practices for Self-Care on three Tuesdays, Sept. 5, 12 and 19, from 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Participants can learn practices that nourish their body, mind, emotions and spirit. Maintaining a sense of personal awareness and balance, along with caring and compassion for themselves, can enrich the care and compassion they offer to others. Classes will include calming breath work, gentle T’ai Chi move-ments/meditation, quiet reflection, standing yoga stretches, and more. Casual, comfortable clothes are recommended. Read more about Victory Noll Center offering three wellness practices classes
Fur-ball Bash on Sept. 23 benefits animal welfare Thursday, August 10, 2017 7:34 AM The H.O.P.E. for Animals “Hip to Snip Fur-ball Bash” will be held at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Conference Center, in Fort Wayne, on Saturday, Sept. 23. Doors open at 6 p.m. and dinner starts at 7 p.m. A night of entertainment, including music by Urban Legend, casino gaming for fun and comedy/magic with Peto the “Almost” Magnificent, is planned. There will also be silent auction tables and 50/50 raffles. Read more about Fur-ball Bash on Sept. 23 benefits animal welfare
New pastor installed Thursday, August 10, 2017 7:33 AM Photo provided. Rev. Tony Steinaker (left) was installed as pastor of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, in Huntington, on Sunday, Aug. 6. Bishop Kevin Rhoades (right), head of the Fort Wayne-South Bend Catholic Diocese, presided at the installation ceremony during a Mass that was concelebrated by several other priests. The parish also welcomed a new parochial vicar, Rev. Maicaal “Mike” Lobo. Read more about New pastor installed
Story Time, Discovery Crew starting up at libraries Thursday, August 10, 2017 7:33 AM Fall Story Time and Discovery Crew signups are underway at the Huntington City-Township Public Library from Sept. 5 through Nov. 16. Children from birth through 7 years are invited to this year’s “Fall Into Story Time” sessions at the Huntington and Markle libraries beginning Sept. 5. Sessions take place Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. and Tues-day evenings at 6:30 p.m. at the Huntington library, as well as Thursdays at 10 a.m. at the Markle library. Read more about Story Time, Discovery Crew starting up at libraries