Trio emerge with crowns to rep Warren in festivals Thursday, March 16, 2017 8:07 AM Photo by Rebecca Sandlin Out of a group of 17 hopeful girls, three emerged with crowns Sunday, March 12, to represent Warren during the town’s 2017 festival season. Sarah Jane Jones was chosen as the 2017 Miss Warren, while the town’s Junior Miss Warren title went to Sophia Tolen and the Little Miss Warren crown was awarded to Kendal Zavattaro. The event took place at Warren Church of Christ, with pews filled by families and friends of the contestants, who modeled outfits, performed a sample of their talents and answered questions posed by emcee and former Miss Warren Hayley Haynes. Read more about Trio emerge with crowns to rep Warren in festivals
Citgo station’s ‘Spirit Pumps’ aims to raise funds for Lincoln ES Thursday, March 16, 2017 8:06 AM The Economart Citgo, at 1970 E. State St., in Huntington, has installed Spirit Pumps to help raise funds for Lincoln Elementary School. Each month, a portion of sales from the Spirit Pumps will be donated to Lincoln Elementary School. The pumps, decorated in yellow and black, were installed on March 13 and will remain in place until May 8. The school will use the donations to purchase new school supplies. Read more about Citgo station’s ‘Spirit Pumps’ aims to raise funds for Lincoln ES
Metro Kiwanis honor pair of Riverview Middle School Thursday, March 16, 2017 8:04 AM Photo provided. The Huntington Metro Kiwanis Club has recognized Maggie Park and Matthew Schnepp as outstanding eighth graders from Riverview Middle School. The students were honored by the Kiwanians on Feb. 27. They were selected for the award by the Riverview staff on the basis of their individual accomplishments and excellence in scholarship, citizenship, character building activities, extracurricular achievement and leadership. Read more about Metro Kiwanis honor pair of Riverview Middle School
Vet combo launches lawn management service By Rebecca Sandlin - Thursday, March 16, 2017 8:04 AM Photo by Rebecca Sandlin Dennis Newcomb is proud of his service as a U.S. Marine, and the tradition has passed down to his son, Kaylan Newcomb, who was officially discharged from the Marines March 10. It’s that service that has become the inspiration for the name of their new business, 2 Vets Lawn Management, a full-service company that has years of experience behind the name. As Dennis Newcomb explains it, he began working for LML Estate Management in Fort Wayne, then six years ago he struck out on his own with D&S Lawn and Landscaping in Huntington. Read more about Vet combo launches lawn management service
Northwest kindergarten registration, orientation night is set for April 20 Thursday, March 16, 2017 8:02 AM The Northwest Elementary School kindergarten registration and orientation night is Thursday, April 20, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the school, located at 4524W-800N, Huntington. Activities for children include a live animal show, bus ride, snack and meeting new friends. Parents and guardians are asked to gather in the gym for an informational meeting while children are visiting the kindergarten classrooms. They are asked to bring a birth certificate, immunization record and Social Security number for each registered child. Read more about Northwest kindergarten registration, orientation night is set for April 20
Huntington library hailing ‘Tartan Day’ on April 8 Thursday, March 16, 2017 8:01 AM The Huntington Branch of the Huntington City-Township Public Library will be celebrating Tartan Day on Saturday, April 8, with an afternoon full of Scottish-themed food and activities. There will be performances by a bagpiper and tenor drummer at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., a showing of the Pixar film “Brave” at noon, Scottish folk tales at 2 p.m., and a variety of Scottish food for sampling and crafts for all ages from noon to 4 p.m. There will also be interactive displays on the various tartan patterns and clans, as well as Scottish words. The entire afternoon is for all ages. Read more about Huntington library hailing ‘Tartan Day’ on April 8
Young artists at ArtsExpress can have hand in mural recreation Thursday, March 16, 2017 8:00 AM Photo by Cindy Klepper. Young visitors to ArtsExpress on Saturday, March 18, can have a hand in creating a mural that recreates a well-known piece by Vincent van Gogh. Each young artist will paint a 6-inch by 6-inch canvas with a small portion of “The Starry Night.” The 240 tiny canvases will then be put together to create a 10-foot by 6-foot mural that will be displayed in the community. “They will be guided, but each of the canvases will have a different style, because it’s painted by a different person,” says Ann Richard, co-owner of Giggabuggy. Read more about Young artists at ArtsExpress can have hand in mural recreation
Gourmet Ramen w’shop on April 8 Thursday, March 16, 2017 7:59 AM Teens will get to try their hand at spicing up ramen noodle soup, the staple college food. At 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 8, the Huntington Branch of the Huntington City-Township Public Library invites teens to a Gourmet Ramen workshop, as part of the Teens in the Kitchen program series. Participants will learn how to turn a humble packet of ramen soup into a nutritious meal, including dessert. No cooking experience is necessary for those who wish to come. Read more about Gourmet Ramen w’shop on April 8
Huntington University faculty, staff teaching free job search readiness workshops at LC Thursday, March 16, 2017 7:58 AM Huntington University faculty and staff have begun teaching free job search and career readiness workshops at the WorkOne Northeast career center at the Huntington County Community Learning Center, 2201 N. Jefferson St., Huntington. The arrangement is the first of its kind in the 11-county WorkOne Northeast system, where the workshops are typically taught by WorkOne staff. Read more about Huntington University faculty, staff teaching free job search readiness workshops at LC
Local Parkview president to discuss community health at HU breakfast Thursday, March 16, 2017 7:58 AM Juli Johnson, president of Parkview Huntington Hospital, will discuss community health and wellness during the Huntington University Foundation breakfast on April 12. Johnson will discuss the hospital’s expanded focus — going beyond the physical health of community residents to address other aspects of well-being. Parkview Huntington is working to make appropriate resources available to help each individual and to encourage growth and collaboration of local organizations contributing to quality of life in Huntington County. Read more about Local Parkview president to discuss community health at HU breakfast
First Freewill Baptist holds open mic night Thursday, March 16, 2017 7:56 AM The First Freewill Baptist Church, 1805 Salamonie Ave., is hosting an open mic night at the church on Saturday, March 25. Snacks will be served at 5 p.m. and singing will begin at 6 p.m. The evening is open to all and any gospel singers or groups are welcome to come and join in the singing. Read more about First Freewill Baptist holds open mic night
Reading challenge Thursday, March 16, 2017 7:55 AM Photo by Rebecca Sandlin Ronda Smelser (right) and Anna Brinegar (rear) try to read a document while wearing glasses that simulate having a vision impairment Thursday, March 9, at the Huntington Branch of the Huntington City-Township Public Library. Nicole Schieman, director of Huntington University’s occupational therapy program, presented a program on visual and auditory disability as part of the library’s March Disability Awareness Month observance. Read more about Reading challenge
Lake City pledges $10K to Y’s debt reduction Thursday, March 16, 2017 7:55 AM Photo provided. Lake City Bank has pledged $10,000 to the Parkview Huntington Family YMCA’s debt reduction campaign. The campaign will help retire debt and enable the YMCA to continue to offer its 80-plus programs and initiatives that help promote a healthy mind, body and spirit. Read more about Lake City pledges $10K to Y’s debt reduction
Book and cookie sale Thursday, March 16, 2017 7:54 AM Photo by Steve Clark. Marjorie Richardson (left) accepts payment from Carly Sexton at a book and cookie sale conducted by Friends of the Andrews-Dallas Township Public Library in the library’s basement on Saturday, March 11. Proceeds from the sale will go toward programs, services and improvements at the library. Read more about Book and cookie sale
Northwest ES announces 3Q perfect attendance Thursday, March 16, 2017 7:53 AM Northwest Elementary School has honored students who achieved perfect attendance during the third quarter of the 2016-17 school year. They are: Samantha Atkinson, Dietrich Barker, Hayden Baumgardner, Miller Baumgardner, Kameron Burkhart, Katelyn Burk-hart, Alex Cannici, Lillian Craig, Adele Cryderman, Adalyn Cutting, Asher Draffen, Emma Eller, Mason Estep, Alexus Feighner, Kiptyn Felton, Nollan Fisher, Harper Forni, Myles Forni and Eric Frey. Read more about Northwest ES announces 3Q perfect attendance