Charge! Thursday, May 18, 2017 7:57 AM Photo by Scott Trauner. Josh Beekley, of Roanoke, jumps into a ditch at the two-mile mark of the third-annual YMCA Sock Soaker on Saturday morning, May 13. Beekley won the non-team portion of the event, which drew a record 232 competitors and raised money for the YMCA. Participants ran on roads and tackled obstacles at Camp Timber Lake in rural Huntington. Read more about Charge!
HNHS announces 2017 baccalaureate service Thursday, May 18, 2017 7:53 AM A baccalaureate service for the Huntington North High School Class of 2017 will be held on Sunday, May 21, at 7 p.m. in the HNHS auditorium. The speaker for the evening will be Arthur Wilson, of Huntington University. A musical prelude will begin at 6:45 p.m. Participating seniors should arrive by 6:30 p.m. Read more about HNHS announces 2017 baccalaureate service
Warren Baptist church to serve Italian dinner Thursday, May 18, 2017 7:52 AM The First Baptist Church of Warren invites the community to an Italian dinner prepared by Kim’s Katered Affair on Saturday, May 20, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The meal will feature fettuccine with meat marinara sauce or chicken alfredo, tossed salad, unlimited bread sticks and dessert. During the meal, vocal performances will be provided by Sophia Smekens and friends. The group “Serenade” will provide the entertainment after the meal at 6:30 p.m., performing a wide variety of vocal and instrumental tunes. Read more about Warren Baptist church to serve Italian dinner
Wise students Thursday, May 18, 2017 7:46 AM Photo by Steve Clark. Huntington Catholic School presents monthly “Spirit Awards” to students from each class who display Christ-like behavior. Wisdom was one of the virtues chosen for the month of May and winners were (front row from left) Zoey Njeri, kindergarten; Jax Mickley, fifth grade; Noah Kenny, first grade; and Roberto Cano, second grade; and (back row from left) Josephine Kline, third grade; Penelope Harrell, fourth grade; Lillian Holzinger, eighth grade; Laura Hartmus, seventh grade; and Caleb Scheiber, sixth grade. Read more about Wise students
Salvation Army asks for food to stock food pantry, sends call for food drives Thursday, May 18, 2017 7:45 AM The Salvation Army Huntington Corps is in need of food for its food pantry, which serves families in Huntington County. Non-perishable food items needed include cereal, canned fruit, canned vegetables, pasta, macaroni and cheese, canned beans, spaghetti sauce, canned meat, soup, peanut butter, jelly and other items. Agencies, schools and organizations are also needed to host food drives. Donations may be brought to The Salvation Army, 1424 E. Market St., Huntington, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Read more about Salvation Army asks for food to stock food pantry, sends call for food drives
Masonic Grand Lodge awards scholarships to pair of locals Thursday, May 18, 2017 7:44 AM Photo by Cindy Klepper. Hannah Frankle and Morgan McNally have each been awarded a $1,220 Masonic scholarship by the scholarship board of the Grand Lodge of Indiana, Free and Accepted Masons. Frankle is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Frankle, of Huntington. She is studying political science and criminal justice at Indiana University, where she just completed her first year. McNally is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven McNally, of Huntington. She plans to attend Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne as a freshman this fall, studying medical imaging. Read more about Masonic Grand Lodge awards scholarships to pair of locals
Zanesville festival gets new name and date Monday, May 15, 2017 8:27 AM The summer festival in Zanesville has a new name and a new date. The Zanesville Lions Club Summer Festival will be held on July 29, featuring a car show and a baseball tournament as well as vendor booths, a garage sale and food — but no parade. The new festival is the successor to Homespun Day, which had traditionally been held over the Labor Day weekend. Homespun Day fell victim to a lack of willing volunteers, says Melba Edwards, who has worked on both the old and the new festivals. “We looked for people to volunteer,” she says, “and nobody did.” Read more about Zanesville festival gets new name and date
Arts fest, town-wide rummage sale set for Roanoke Monday, May 15, 2017 8:25 AM TAB file photo. An arts festival and town-wide rummage sales in Roanoke this Saturday, May 20, will be topped off with a hog roast sponsored by the Roanoke Volunteer Fire Department. The Vintage & Handmade Market takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in downtown Roanoke, with offerings ranging from upcycled furniture to handmade jewelry. “We have potters and knitters and weavers,” says Perry Collins, who is coordinating the event for the Roanoke Chamber of Commerce. “We even have a soap lady.” Read more about Arts fest, town-wide rummage sale set for Roanoke
Today’s the deadline for 4-H royalty applications Monday, May 15, 2017 8:21 AM This week’s Huntington County 4-H events include: Monday, May 15Animal ID deadline. Royalty applications due, 4 p.m., Extension Office. Bowling, 5 p.m., Rainbow Lanes. Archery, 6 p.m., First Federal Community Building. Tuesday, May 16T-Bone/Pork Chop clubs, 6:30 p.m., Salamonie gym. Canine Capers, 6 p.m., First Federal Community Building. Fair Board, 7 p.m., iAB financial bank Heritage Hall. Thursday, May 18Huntington Hummers llama/alpaca, 6:30 p.m., Mills home. Read more about Today’s the deadline for 4-H royalty applications
Huntington County Lions clubs award scholarships to three Monday, May 15, 2017 8:21 AM Photos provided. The Huntington County Lions clubs of Andrews, Bippus, Huntington and Roanoke have awarded three $500 scholarships to Huntington North High School seniors McKenzie Haneline, Jana Krueger and Trevor Szelis. Haneline is the daughter of Kim Haneline Patmore and Jack Haneline. She will attend Purdue University majoring in meteorology and possibly double minoring in telecommunications and business. Read more about Huntington County Lions clubs award scholarships to three
Salamonie sets flower program for kids Monday, May 15, 2017 8:19 AM The Salamonie Interpretive Center will celebrate Kids to Parks Day on Saturday, May 20, at 9 a.m. by learning about spring flowers on the property and making wildflower bookmarks. The program is free. Standard gate fees apply. Salamonie is experiencing high water levels as the reservoir is functioning as designed to control flooding in downstream areas. Campers can still find many campsites and the interpretive center staff can suggest hiking locations above the high water areas. Campsite reservations can be made at camp.IN. gov or by calling 866-622-6746. Read more about Salamonie sets flower program for kids
Andrews food pantry to be open on Thursday Monday, May 15, 2017 8:18 AM The Shepherd’s Food Pantry in Andrews will hold another food distribution Thursday, May 18, between 10 a.m. and noon for Andrews and Dallas Township area residents. The location is 67 N. Snowden St., in Andrews, in the old union building behind the town hall. No appointment is necessary. Food is available on a first come, first served basis. Read more about Andrews food pantry to be open on Thursday
County’s Master Gardeners to hold annual plant sale Saturday, May 20 Monday, May 15, 2017 8:16 AM Sharon Ernst (left) and Kay Lilie, co-chairmen of the Salamonie Interpretive Center Garden, take plants up from the ground so they can be sold in the Huntington County Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale, set for Saturday, May 20, at the Larry and Joyce Ke The Huntington County Master Gardeners will hold their annual plant sale on Saturday, May 20, in the Larry and Joyce Keiffer Family Living Building at the Huntington County Fairgrounds from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Read more about County’s Master Gardeners to hold annual plant sale Saturday, May 20
‘Walk to School Day’ Monday, May 15, 2017 8:14 AM Photo by Scott Trauner. Lincoln Elementary School students, along with parents, community members and the Huntington County Health & Wellness Coalition, walk down Taylor Street to Lincoln on Wednesday morning, May 10, as part of “Walk to School Day.” The group started its walk at Hier’s Park. Read more about ‘Walk to School Day’
2012 teacher of year Park speaks at BIAB fund-raiser Monday, May 15, 2017 8:14 AM Dr. Melanie Park, a Riverview Middle School teacher who was named Indiana’s Teacher of the Year in 2012, was the guest speaker for the Blessings in a Backpack fund-raising dinner on May 5 at the Joseph Decuis Farm. Blessings in a Backpack provides food for Huntington County students to take home for the weekend, and Park explained the difference that food makes in the lives of the children. Read more about 2012 teacher of year Park speaks at BIAB fund-raiser