‘Pink Out’ walk set for Friday evening Thursday, October 20, 2016 7:59 AM A “Pink Out” Honor Walk will be held on Friday, Oct. 21, at Memorial Park beginning at 7 p.m. The entire walk will take place in Memorial Park. The goal of the event is to benefit those whose lives have been affected by cancer. Walkers are encouraged to bring a flashlight. A bake sale and silent auction will take place beginning at noon in the park’s small pavilion. T-shirts are available at the Red Eye for purchase and at the event, if any remain. All donations go to Cancer Services for Huntington County, PO Box 51, Huntington, IN 46750. Read more about ‘Pink Out’ walk set for Friday evening
Top guns in paint Thursday, October 20, 2016 7:57 AM Photo by Rebecca Sandlin. Michele Higgs (center) holds the “Top Gun Award” plaque on Thursday, Oct. 13, presented to Juergens Do It Best Hardware by Valspar, in recognition of the company’s outstanding sales and marketing of its paint products line. Higgs is pictured with store owners Brandon Juergens (left) and Dan Juergens. Read more about Top guns in paint
Friend of Farm Bureau Thursday, October 20, 2016 7:56 AM Photo provided. Sen. Dan Coats (center) holds the Friends of Farm Bureau award he received from the American Farm Bureau Federation during a presentation at the Huntington County farm of Tom (left) and Rose Wall. The Farm Bureau notes that Coats aligned with the national organization on several priority issues, including opposition to the “death tax” and EPA’s Waters of the U.S. rule. Coats also worked to help Hoosier farmers by supporting international trade, specifically the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement, the organization said. Read more about Friend of Farm Bureau
Huntington University grad school rated one of nation’s best Thursday, October 20, 2016 7:55 AM Huntington University is one of the 50 Best Christian Graduate Schools in the country, according to the online resource Christian Universities Online (CUO). HU was ranked 44th on the CUO list of the 50 top Christian graduate schools for 2017. Graduate students make up more than 20 percent of Huntington’s student body, says Dr. Ann McPherren, vice president and professor at HU. CUO says it selected schools that excel in personal attention to students, selectivity, readily available financial aid and overall student satisfaction. Read more about Huntington University grad school rated one of nation’s best
Teen Tech at Markle library Nov. 11 Thursday, October 20, 2016 7:50 AM The Markle Branch of the Huntington City-Township Public Library will host a Teen Tech Take-Apart on Friday, Nov. 11, at 5 p.m. Old technology will be provided, and drop-ins are welcome. For more information, contact the Reference Desk at 356-0824 or email ask@hctpl.info. The Markle library is located at 155 W. Sparks St., Markle. Read more about Teen Tech at Markle library Nov. 11
Fall fun Thursday, October 20, 2016 7:49 AM Photo by Steve Clark. Travis Schenkel and wife Adrien (first and fourth from left, respectively) pose with their sons Cameron and Jackson (second and third from left, respectively) for a family picture at the Hier’s Park Fall Festival, conducted by the Huntington Parks and Recreation Department on Saturday, Oct. 15. Read more about Fall fun
Presbyterian church to treat the kids Thursday, October 20, 2016 7:47 AM First Presbyterian Church will have a Trunk of Treats for trick-or-treaters on Sunday, Oct. 30, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the church’s John Street parking lot. Children are invited to trick or treat from trunk to trunk in a safe environment. The church is located at 50 E. Tipton St., Huntington. Read more about Presbyterian church to treat the kids
Teens can test trivia knowledge Thursday, October 20, 2016 7:45 AM The Huntington Branch of the Huntington City-Township Public Library’s Teen Trivia night is Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 5 p.m. The library will be hosting a quiz bowl-style tournament, with two teams of four competing at a time, buzzing in as on “Jeopardy” to answer a variety of academic-leaning questions. Participants don’t have to come as part of a team; those in attendance will be divided into teams on arrival. Signups are strongly encouraged so the library knows how many to prepare for, but walk-ins are welcome. Read more about Teens can test trivia knowledge
Dinner organizers hope to raise funds for best SSF fireworks show Thursday, October 20, 2016 7:44 AM Although it’s only fall, a fund-raiser will be held soon to help raise funds to make the 50th anniversary Salamonie Summer Festival fireworks show next summer bigger and better than ever. Warren Health and Fitness is organizing a dinner to be held Saturday, Oct. 29, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at 125 S. Nancy St., Warren, in the old light plant building. A silent auction and bake sale will also be held at the event, with 100 percent of all funds raised going toward the purchase of Salamonie Summer Festival Fireworks, notes Brittney Miller, Warren Health and Fitness manager. Read more about Dinner organizers hope to raise funds for best SSF fireworks show
Collaborative effort Thursday, October 20, 2016 7:41 AM Photo provided. Roanoke Elementary School fifth-graders (from left) Ava Deming, Conner Myers and Maeve Wilkinson point out the segments of a totem pole created by their respective teams. The project was part of the fifth grade’s study of Native American regions of the United States, with the totem pole representing the northwest region. Mary Gradeless divided her class into three groups and asked each group to create an animal for part of the totem pole. Read more about Collaborative effort
Extension Homemakers are active all year, but highlight activities this week Thursday, October 20, 2016 7:37 AM Extension Homemakers Week is Oct. 17-21, and a display is being used to highlight the local homemakers’ activities for Huntington County. This year the state organization is celebrating 103 years of Indiana Extension Homemakers. The display will be located at the Huntington Branch of the Huntington City-Township Public Library through the month of October. Several members attended the Home and Family Conference in Indianapolis in June. Many speakers were enjoyed and lessons were attended and brought back to local clubs. Read more about Extension Homemakers are active all year, but highlight activities this week
Arnold and Felger earn promotions at iAB bank Thursday, October 20, 2016 7:34 AM Photos provided. Joel Arnold has been named assistant vice president, agribusiness officer, with iAB financial bank. Arnold works out of iAB’s Warren office. Arnold grew up working on the family farm and is a graduate of Indiana Institute of Technology. He is active with the Warren Area Chamber of Commerce and Hope Missionary Church. In addition, iAB has promoted Nick Felger to assistant vice president, business banking officer. He works from iAB’s Dupont office, in Fort Wayne. Read more about Arnold and Felger earn promotions at iAB bank
Andrews library plans Harvest Party on Oct. 25 Thursday, October 20, 2016 7:27 AM The Andrews-Dallas Township Public Library will host its annual Harvest Party on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 5:45 p.m. Toddlers through fifth graders are welcome to attend. Activities will include cookie decorating, a glowing web walk, apple bobbing, crafts and more. Registration is not required for the Harvest Party, and all supplies are provided. Costumes are welcome but not required. Children ages 9 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver or by a sibling who is at least 13 years old. Read more about Andrews library plans Harvest Party on Oct. 25
Gethsemane Food Pantry will be open this afternoon Thursday, October 20, 2016 7:26 AM The Gethsemane Food Pantry, in Huntington, will be open today, Thursday, Oct. 20, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Gethsemane Ministries is located at 2239 Hartman St., Huntington. Read more about Gethsemane Food Pantry will be open this afternoon
1st class of Huntington County Honors touches many aspects of life Monday, October 17, 2016 8:42 AM Photos provided. From a long-ago lawyer whose conviction and imprisonment landed Huntington before the United States Supreme Court to a priest who continues to work behind the scenes to improve his community, the 25 people who make up the first class of Huntington County Honors have touched nearly every aspect of life in their community — and beyond. The two-dozen-plus movers and shakers will be recognized during a ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 22, at 2 p.m. in the rotunda of the Huntington County Courthouse. The community is invited to attend. Read more about 1st class of Huntington County Honors touches many aspects of life