Tonight’s Dialogue on Diversity will focus attention on gender inequality Monday, April 17, 2017 7:44 AM The City of Huntington Prevention Task Force will hold its second Community Dialogue on Diversity tonight, Monday, April 17, at 6 p.m. at the Huntington Branch of the Huntington City-Township Public Library, 255 W. Park Drive. The topic for this conversation is “Gender Inequality: A Woman’s Perspective.” A panel of speakers will discuss their experiences within the Huntington community. A question and answer time will follow. Read more about Tonight’s Dialogue on Diversity will focus attention on gender inequality
PNC brings puppets, stories, iPad to Kids Kampus Monday, April 17, 2017 7:42 AM Photo by Cindy Klepper. Becky Scheiber, Carol Sunderman and Jennifer Minick, of PNC Bank in Huntington, paid a visit to Pathfinder Kids Kampus on Tuesday, April 11, dropping off gifts of an iPad, puppets and books and staying for story time and a puppet-making session. The gifts were part of PNC’s Grow Up Great initiative, a nationwide effort to help children develop a passion for learning. Read more about PNC brings puppets, stories, iPad to Kids Kampus
Area 4-H clubs announce this week’s activities Monday, April 17, 2017 7:42 AM Huntington County 4-H activities this week include: Tuesday, April 18Canine Capers, 6 p.m., First Federal Community Building, Huntington County Fairgrounds. T-Bone/Pork Chop Club, 6:30 p.m., Salamonie School gym. Wednesday, April 19Pistol, 6 p.m., Larry and Joyce Keiffer Family Living Building, Huntington County Fairgrounds. Rabbit Workshop, 7 p.m., First Federal Community Building, Huntington County Fairgrounds. Read more about Area 4-H clubs announce this week’s activities
Salamonie COB to host Christian pianist April 30 Monday, April 17, 2017 7:41 AM The Salamonie Church of the Brethren, 2662W-600S, Warren, will host Christian pianist Jim Hendricks on Sunday, April 30, at the 9:30 a.m. worship service. The public is invited to attend. As a child, Hendricks displayed an ability to play anything he heard on records and memorize any printed music that came across the piano. While still in grammar school, he was able to transcribe by ear complex harmonies and melodies without the use of a piano. Read more about Salamonie COB to host Christian pianist April 30
Diabetes education program set at Roanoke library Monday, April 17, 2017 7:40 AM Novo Nordisk is holding a free Diabetes Academy class on Wednesday, April 19, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Roanoke Public Library, 314 N. Main St., Roanoke. The class will be taught by a Novo Nordisk diabetes educator to help patients manage the disease. Curriculum includes: • Diabetes 101 — covers basic diabetes information and terminology. • Staying Healthy — provides tips for eating a healthy and staying active. • Diabetes medication — reviews the basics about insulin and non-insulin injectable medications and demonstrates how to use injection devices. Read more about Diabetes education program set at Roanoke library
Vaccination clinic Sunday, April 16, 2017 11:27 AM Photo by Cindy Klepper. Michaela Cook (center) holds her dog, "Ginger," as Indiana Business College vet tech students Madison Strong (left) and Maddie Sharp (right) administer a vaccination during the Canine Capers 4-H Club's annual vaccination clinic on Saturday, April 15, at the Huntington County Fairgrounds. In addition to low-cost vaccinations, dogs could receive nail trims, heartworm tests and microchips. The clinic was a fund-raiser for the club and was sponsored by Dr. Jill E. Reinholt of Riverside Veterinary Clinic in Warren. Read more about Vaccination clinic
Healthy Steps Sunday, April 16, 2017 11:03 AM Photo by Cindy Klepper. Justin Hosler (front) receives a chair massage from Laura Hosler, a physical therapy assistant at Parkview Huntington Hospital, at the semi-annual Healthy Steps wellness fair on Saturday morning, April 15. The fair offered free health screenings, medical information, healthy lifestyle tips and low-cost lab tests. Read more about Healthy Steps
'Blessing of the bikes' Sunday, April 16, 2017 10:58 AM Photo by Steve Clark. Bikers head out from Risen Savior Church in Huntington for a ride after receiving a "blessing of the bikes" on Saturday, April 15. Read more about 'Blessing of the bikes'
Lots of walking Thursday, April 13, 2017 8:29 AM Map provided. This map shows the City of Huntington’s planned network of trails. Construction of a section of the Little River Trail along Riverside Drive will be completed this spring, and construction of a segment of the Erie Rail Trail from Briant Street to Huntington University, begins this week. Read more about Lots of walking
Shooting stars Thursday, April 13, 2017 8:24 AM Photo provided. Students participating in Roanoke Elementary School’s enrichment class learned about the stars and planets in the night sky recently with the use of an inflatable planetarium. Pictured are (front row, from left) Braianah Reed, Kaitlyn Sparks and Chloe North; and (back row, from left) Eliza Wohlford, Dean VanRyn, Lorelei Madsen, Isaac Conwell, Scott May and Bram McCracken. Read more about Shooting stars
Lancaster announces honor roll students for third quarter Thursday, April 13, 2017 8:18 AM Lancaster Elementary School has announced the names of students who earned honor roll status for the third quarter of the 2016-17 school year. They are: All A’s Second gradeLily Andrews, James Arivett, Clayton Ayoub, Carter Brewer, Charles Close, Dalton Couch, Libby Couch, Alivia Everidge, Ava Getman, Hunter Gillespie, Geneva Hack, Brody Harris, Dalton Hoch, Dylan Husband and Ethan Johnson. Read more about Lancaster announces honor roll students for third quarter
Andrews Elementary names its 3Q honor roll students Thursday, April 13, 2017 8:13 AM Andrews Elementary School has announced the names of students who earned honor roll status for the third quarter of the 2016-17 school year. They are: All A’s Fifth gradeGracie Fields, Dayton Hartwig, Sophie Hudson, Corinne Martz, Elle McDonald, Ethan Meyer, Hunter Nunemaker, Keagan Price, Kylie Price, Caleb Reust, Jessica Rice, Haven Rieger, Jaycie Smith, Josiah Spath, Jade Stayner, Aaliayh Stephens, Shyanne Stout, Luke Teusch, Rachel Vereeke and Isaac Wilson. Read more about Andrews Elementary names its 3Q honor roll students
Lancaster Elementary honors perfect attendance students Thursday, April 13, 2017 8:11 AM Lancaster Elementary School has honored students who achieved perfect attendance during the third quarter of the 2016-17 school year. They are: James Arivett, Clayton Ayoub, Luka Beemer, Zachary Bishop, Aidan Brinkman, Jacob Brosz, Katelyn Bryant, Braeden Christiansen, Mason Christiansen, Chloe Couch, Jason Couch, Brady Covey, John Covey, Tricia’Lynn Craig, Braxton Cutshall, Raygen Davis, Aubrey Dayhuff, Bentley Dayhuff and Anthony Dials. Read more about Lancaster Elementary honors perfect attendance students
Dream Center counseling earns court approval Thursday, April 13, 2017 8:09 AM Huntington Superior Court Judge Jenny Newton has approved the Indiana Dream Center’s outpatient program as an option for anyone who has been ordered by her court to obtain drug or alcohol counseling. The Dream Center says its faith-based program is designed to help with any life-controlling issues by discovering the cause of the addiction and reaching a solution. Read more about Dream Center counseling earns court approval
Wanna be on stage? Thursday, April 13, 2017 8:05 AM Photo by Cindy Klepper. Tri Kappa members Nicole Johnson and Annette Carroll (from left), co-chairs of Red Stocking Follies 16, listen as director Rich Najuch explains how local residents can get involved in this year’s show. The once-every-three-years extravaganza kicked off with the traditional Meet the Director Party on Monday, April 10, at the New Huntington Theater, where performances are set for May 4, 5 and 6. The show, written and directed by Najuch and Joel Froomkin, features all local talent. Read more about Wanna be on stage?