Extension to present money management class Monday, July 31, 2017 8:14 AM Purdue Extension will present “Where Does Your Money Go?” on Aug. 10 at 5:30 p.m. at the Purdue Extension office, 1340 S. Jefferson St., Huntington. The program will be presented by Karen Hinshaw, Purdue Extension educator for consumer and family sciences. “A fresh look at your financial situation can give you new insight into ways to change spending behaviors in order to have more money,” Hinshaw says. “There may be enough money coming into the household to pay for expenses that are needed, if some unnecessary items are eliminated or postponed. Read more about Extension to present money management class
Trinity’s community block party on Aug. 13 to include music, food, games Monday, July 31, 2017 8:12 AM Trinity United Methodist Church invites the Huntington community to a neighborhood block party, an afternoon of food, games and music, on Sunday, Aug. 13, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. On the menu will be free hot dogs and sides and a free ice cream and toppings bar. Entertainment will include a free animal petting zoo, carnival games and face painting. The band Indelible Mark: Christian Worship will offer a concert preview at 2 p.m., followed by a full concert at 4 p.m. after the neighborhood block party has concluded. Read more about Trinity’s community block party on Aug. 13 to include music, food, games
Schul scholar Monday, July 31, 2017 8:10 AM Photo provided. Judy Frischman (left), representing the Schul Scholarship committee, congratulates Morgan McNally, the winner of the 2017 Constance L. Schul Scholarship. The scholarship is given to a student who is pursuing a degree in the health care field. McNally is studying medical imaging at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne. Read more about Schul scholar
First Federal parent announces cash dividend of 22 cents per share Monday, July 31, 2017 8:04 AM Northeast Indiana Bancorp Inc. (NIDB), the parent company of First Federal Savings Bank, has announced that the corporation will pay a cash dividend of 22 cents per common share. The dividend will be payable on Aug. 22 to shareholders of record on Aug. 8. Read more about First Federal parent announces cash dividend of 22 cents per share
Masonic scholar Monday, July 31, 2017 8:03 AM Photo provided. Mt. Etna Masonic Lodge Worshipful Master Steve Williams (right) presents Katelyne Kline with the Ralph W. Searight Trust Fund Scholarship from the Grand Lodge of Indiana Free and Accepted Masons for the 2017-18 school year. Kline will be a senior at the University of Saint Francis majoring in nursing, with a career goal of attaining a master’s degree and becoming a nurse practitioner. She is the daughter of Ryan and Rachel Kline, of rural Warren. Read more about Masonic scholar
Hess to be installed as pastor of St. Peter’s First CC on Aug. 6 Monday, July 31, 2017 8:02 AM Zen Hess Zen Hess will be installed as pastor of St. Peter’s First Community Church on Sunday, Aug. 6, during the 9:30 a.m. worship service. Hess is married to Jessie Turnow Hess. Originally from Andrews, Hess graduated from Huntington University in 2013. He also received a Master of Christian Theological Studies degree from Duke University Divinity School in 2016, magna cum laude, where he studied with world-renowned Bible and theology scholars. Read more about Hess to be installed as pastor of St. Peter’s First CC on Aug. 6
Warren to flush its hydrants in August Monday, July 31, 2017 7:58 AM Hydrant flushing in Warren is scheduled to be done the first two weeks of August. It will involve opening hydrants and letting a jet stream of water run for a set amount of time. The procedure is used to flush out the mains and is not related to a problem. Residents should be aware that pressure may fall during that time and there may be some residue that comes through the system. Residents are advised to let their faucets run until the water clears. There is no need to boil. The flushing involves only the town’s system, which includes the Villas. Read more about Warren to flush its hydrants in August
Church sets revival Aug. 4-6 Monday, July 31, 2017 7:54 AM The First Free Will Baptist Church, 1805 Salamonie Ave., will hold a revival and homecoming starting on Aug. 4 and continuing through Aug. 6, beginning at 6:30 p.m. each night. Brother Dennis Young will lead the services. The homecoming will be Aug. 6, beginning at 11 a.m. There will be no Sunday school on this day. Dinner will be served after the service. The community is invited. Read more about Church sets revival Aug. 4-6
GriefShare series starts on Aug. 16 Monday, July 31, 2017 7:53 AM A new GriefShare seminar and support group begins Wednesday, Aug. 16. GriefShare is a weekly video seminar featuring experts on grief recovery topics. Each seminar is combined with a small group discussion time to allow group participants to talk about the content of the seminar and about how they are dealing with the death of their loved one. Read more about GriefShare series starts on Aug. 16
Habecker’s art among entries in LAC Regional Art Show at Wilson Gallery Monday, July 31, 2017 7:51 AM Photo provided. Huntington University’s former first lady, Marylou Habecker, will be a participating artist in the LaFontaine Arts Council’s Regional Art Show in August. The annual event is held at the Wilson Gallery at the Merillat Centre for the Arts at Huntington University. Habecker is the wife of Huntington University’s past president, Gene Habecker. He served as president from 1981 to 1991. He recently retired as president of Taylor University, in Upland. They presently reside in Indianapolis. Read more about Habecker’s art among entries in LAC Regional Art Show at Wilson Gallery
Two locals earn spot on DePauw dean’s list Monday, July 31, 2017 7:49 AM Samantha Witt, a senior student from Huntington, and Suzanne Peters, a sophomore from Roanoke are among 749 students named to the dean’s list for the spring semester of 2017 at DePauw University, in Greencastle. The dean’s list recognizes students who achieve a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Read more about Two locals earn spot on DePauw dean’s list
Red Cross offering a Target gift card for blood and platelet donations Monday, July 31, 2017 7:47 AM Thousands of people have responded to the emergency call for blood and platelet donations issued by the American Red Cross in early July, but the organization says there continues to be a critical summer blood shortage. Eligible donors of all types are urgently needed. As a thank you, those who come out to give blood or platelets with the Red Cross through Aug. 31 will be emailed a $5 Target eGiftCard. Read more about Red Cross offering a Target gift card for blood and platelet donations
Teamwork Thursday, July 27, 2017 7:51 AM Photo by Steve Clark. Susan Miller (left), a member of the Huntington County Master Gardeners, assists Lisa Peare with a craft project on Saturday, July 22, at the Huntington County Fairgrounds. The Master Gardeners offered craft projects throughout the afternoon to attendees of the Huntington County 4-H Fair. Read more about Teamwork
Ornamental castoffs Thursday, July 27, 2017 7:50 AM Photo by Cindy Klepper. Sharon Laupp displays a piece of yard art she crafted using old glass pieces as she presented the first of three Ladies’ Day programs at the Huntington County 4-H Fair on Monday, July 24. The Huntington County Extension Homemakers also hosted sessions on maple syrup making and leather tooling. Read more about Ornamental castoffs
Can-do spirit Thursday, July 27, 2017 7:49 AM Photo by Rebecca Sandlin. Anne Vaught, dietary manager of Miller’s Merry Manor in Huntington, stands before the display the nursing facility staff created for the Huntington City-Township Public Library’s “Can-Unity” event on Friday, July 21. Area groups and businesses made creations using canned and non-perishable food items. The building is a replica of the Miller’s Merry Manor facility and shows the 50th anniversary summer block party that will occur on the Miller’s Merry Manor campus Aug. 3. Read more about Can-do spirit