HCS names perfect att. for second quarter Monday, January 16, 2017 7:44 AM Huntington Catholic School has honored students who achieved perfect attendance during the second quarter of the 2016-17 school year. They are: Kindergarten – Ethan Fowerbaugh, Evalyn Dolby and Rilynne Lewis. First grade – Steven Ball, Rebecca Barnard, Claire Fettinger and Genevieve Harrell. Second grade – Zariah Tinoco and Xaver Tinoco. Fourth grade – Lillian Brumbaugh, Penelope Harrell, Augustus Kline, Grant Rosen, Samantha Stetzel, Justin Teusch and Garrett Thomas. Fifth grade – Adam Holzinger, Jax Mickley and Ellen Rorick. Read more about HCS names perfect att. for second quarter
Robin, Kevin Lipp retire from Rivergreen complex Monday, January 16, 2017 7:43 AM Biggs Property Management, Decatur, has announced the retirement of Robin and Kevin Lipp from the Rivergreen Apartments, located at 1405 Garfield St., in Huntington. The husband and wife team served as property manager and maintenance technician for 10 years. Robin Lipp runs her own business, The Grand Sweet Shop, and will continue the venture. Read more about Robin, Kevin Lipp retire from Rivergreen complex
Three celebrate anniversaries at PHD Monday, January 16, 2017 7:40 AM Photos provided. PHD, Inc. in Huntington has recognized several employees on their service anniversaries up in January. Steve Esterhai will have 30 years of service with PHD on Jan. 19. He is a senior planner/expeditor at the Huntington facility. Bill Bannister will have 40 years of service with PHD on Jan. 12. He is a fixture/designer supervisor at the Huntington facility. Troy Weinley will have 30 years of service with PHD on Jan. 14. He is a quality supervisor in the Huntington facility. Read more about Three celebrate anniversaries at PHD
UW accepting grant applications Monday, January 16, 2017 7:36 AM The United Way of Huntington County is now accepting applications from all 501(c)(3) organizations that serve Huntington County and who have a role to play in enhancing the life for all in Huntington County in the areas of educational, health and wellness and financial stability. This is an annual, open and competitive process where funds are allocated toward one or more of the areas. Each organization must be able to demonstrate how it plans to connect in the goals that were established by the community through ongoing conversation. Read more about UW accepting grant applications
Gethsemane Food Pantry to distribute Monday, January 16, 2017 7:35 AM The Gethsemane Ministry Food Pantry will have a food give-away Thursday, Jan. 19, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Those wishing to receive food must bring a photo ID. The church is located at 2231 Hartman St., in Huntington. Read more about Gethsemane Food Pantry to distribute
ADTPL begins new reading program Monday, January 16, 2017 7:34 AM The Andrews-Dallas Township Public Library is inviting families to warm up this winter by reading together during the “Make Tracks and Read!” program, which runs through Feb. 25. Families record the amount of time they spend reading, individually or together. Reading aloud to each other counts double. Every hour spent reading earns the family a mini prize and a ticket for a chance to win one of the grand prize baskets. Prize tickets can also be earned by attending library programs and enjoying other family activities. Read more about ADTPL begins new reading program
4-H calendar set for week of Jan. 16 Monday, January 16, 2017 7:34 AM The Huntington County office of the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service has announced this week’s 4-H activities. They include: Monday, Jan. 16 Office closed. Tuesday, Jan. 17 Canine Capers 4-H Club, 6 p.m., Community Building, Huntington County Fairgrounds.4-Leaf Clovers 4-H Club, 7p.m., Lahr home.Fair Board, 7 p.m., Huntington County Courthouse Annex.T-Bone and Pork Chop 4-H clubs, 6:30 p.m., Salamonie School gym. Thursday, Jan. 19 Read more about 4-H calendar set for week of Jan. 16
Y to hold beer tasting fund-raiser Monday, January 16, 2017 7:33 AM The Parkview Huntington Family YMCA will host a “Raise A Glass” beer tasting fund-raiser on Jan. 28, to benefit its programs and services in the community. The event will feature 12 different locally-crafted beers produced by members of the Huntington Beer Collective, some of them available to the public for the first time. Registration for the event will feature tastings of a dozen different brews, including ales, India pale ales, stouts, porters and more. Read more about Y to hold beer tasting fund-raiser
Science series to begin at Extension Monday, January 16, 2017 7:32 AM A six-session “Science Investigators” series will begin March 28, at the Huntington County office of Purdue Extension. The series is open to current 4-H members as well as non-members in grades six through eight. They will take part in hands-on activities, challenges and opportunities to have fun with science. Sessions will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Extension office, located in the Huntington County Courthouse Annex, 1340 S. Jefferson St., Huntington. The fee includes all supplies and materials. Read more about Science series to begin at Extension
Huntington-based Shuttleworth celebrating 55 years in business Monday, January 16, 2017 7:31 AM Photo provided. Huntington-based Shuttleworth LLC, a manufacturer of product handling solutions, is celebrating its 55th anniversary this year. Shuttleworth has grown from a small machinery company to an internationally recognized supplier of integrated conveyor systems. The company opened its doors in 1962 when founder Jim Shuttleworth purchased the machinery portion of the company owned by his father, Charles Shuttleworth, and moved the operations to Huntington. Read more about Huntington-based Shuttleworth celebrating 55 years in business
Lincoln Elem. honors perfect attendance students Monday, January 16, 2017 7:29 AM Lincoln Elementary School has honored students who achieved perfect attendance during the second quarter of the 2016-17 school year. They are: Kindergarten – Adison Allen, Lillian Bowers, Blake Buckland, Jaxton Buzzard, Cheyanne Carpenter, Keegan Cohen, Delaney Finley, Ezra Haupert, Madilyn Hicks, Ryleigh Jones, Damien Jordan, Khourtnee Lucas, Rylan Powell, Bryden Ricker and Ava Wiley. First grade – Shawn Borgman, Kory Boxell, Ethan McCoart Mandrell and Kyler Stallings. Read more about Lincoln Elem. honors perfect attendance students
Riverview MS announces 2Q honor roll students Monday, January 16, 2017 7:27 AM Riverview Middle Sch-ool has announced the names of students who earned honor roll status for the second quarter of the 2016-17 school year. They are: All A’s Eighth grade – Jordan Asher, Julia Baker, Barrett Barscz, Kennady Chapin, Lillian Clanin, Julian Fletcher, Adalyn Harvey, Joseph Kibellus, Sara Lacey, Miranda Lippe, Garrett Palmer, Maggie Park, Audrey Rice, Beverly Rowley, Matthew Schn-epp, Myla Tackett, Hudson Winters and Zach Zehner. Read more about Riverview MS announces 2Q honor roll students
Winner bees Monday, January 16, 2017 7:26 AM Photo provided. The winner of the recent Northwest Elementary School 2017 Spelling Bee is Macyn Hostetler (left). Caleb Skiles (right) finished second. Read more about Winner bees
Flint Springs announces second quarter honor roll Monday, January 16, 2017 7:25 AM Flint Springs Elementary School has announced the names of students who earned honor roll status for the second quarter of the 2016-17 school year. They are: All A’sThird grade – Claire Beeks, Gavin Crago, Ella Dunnuck, Kendall Foerman, Jozaphine Nieman, Miley Osborne and Landen Pearson. Fourth grade – Preston Campbell, Gabby Betterly, Brookelynn Buzzard, Emma Daugherty, Caleb Kauffman, Marissa LeMar, Serenidy Mitchem, Izabella Nieman, Elijah Oswald, Jason Teusch, Madalynn Wellman and Aubrey Wiegmann. Read more about Flint Springs announces second quarter honor roll
Salamonie recognizes students for excellent grades Monday, January 16, 2017 7:23 AM Salamonie School has announced the names of students who earned honor roll status for the second quarter of the 2016-17 school year. They are: All A’sFifth grade – Rehgyn Brooks, Asher Chipchosky, Jay Clampitt, Tessa Maul, Lonna Patrick, Ava Poulson, Brooklyn Scalf and Blake Sheward. Fourth grade – Jackson Barlow, Brenna Cady, Evan Clabaugh, Cole Eltzroth, Javin Gray, Lily Hall, Kayda Newman, Braylyn Pelphrey, Jonah Renkenberger, Molly Schindler, Lola Smith and Maleah Warpup. Read more about Salamonie recognizes students for excellent grades