Monday, December 18, 2017 8:03 AM
Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) has announced that a member of his staff will visit Ligonier and Huntertown on Tuesday, Dec. 19, to meet with local residents and assist Hoosiers experiencing problems with a federal agency.
The meetings will take place from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the town hall at 301 S. Caven St., Ligonier, and from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the town hall at 15617 Lima Rd., Huntertown.
By Rebecca Sandlin - Monday, December 18, 2017 7:53 AM
The Indiana State Board of Education (SBOE) has approved new graduation pathways for Indiana’s high school students, which are intended to give all students the skills and experiences they will need to take the next step in their educational journeys and to secure good jobs.
However, local school officials say the move is too hasty and hasn’t been fully thought out, especially in regard to how schools will pay for it.
Monday, December 18, 2017 7:48 AM
The Huntington County Commissioners will meet in an executive session on Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 1:30 p.m. in Room 103A. 201 N. Jefferson St., Huntington.
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss a job performance evaluation of individual employees.
Executive sessions are closed to the public.
Monday, December 18, 2017 7:47 AM
Indiana Sen. Andy Zay will meet with constituents Friday, Dec. 22, at 7:30 a.m. at Nick’s Kitchen, in Huntington.
As part of his district tour, Zay will listen to concerns and priorities for his work in the Indiana Senate and share the latest updates for Indiana and Huntington County.
Nick’s Kitchen is located at 506 N. Jefferson St.
By Steve Clark - Wednesday, December 13, 2017 3:46 PM
The Huntington Common Council received an update on the cleanup process at the H.K. Porter/Friction Materials site at its meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12.
Andy Maguire, on-scene coordinator with the Environmental Protection Agency, delivered the update to the board. Maguire reviewed the EPA’s activities at the site from July through October and previewed its agenda when work resumes in mid-January next year.
By Steve Clark - Tuesday, December 12, 2017 7:39 AM
The Andrews Town Council wants to see a storm water infrastructure project initiated on East McKeever Street.
Council just doesn’t want to see it happen twice.
Monday, December 11, 2017 7:45 AM
The Huntington County Republican Party will be holding two caucuses on Wednesday, Dec. 20, at the Huntington Township Fire Station to fill two vacancies.
Precinct Committeemen from Precincts Dallas 1 and 2 will meet at 6:30 p.m. to fill the vacancy of Dallas Township Trustee Brenda Kitt, who will be resigning at the end of the year. Precinct Committeemen from Precincts 7, 7A and 8 will meet at 7 p.m. to fill the vacancy of City Council District 4, created by Councilwoman Erin Covey, who is moving out of the district.
Monday, December 11, 2017 7:42 AM
Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) has announced that a member of his staff will visit Huntington on Thursday, Dec. 14, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Huntington County Courthouse Annex, 1350 S. Jefferson St., Huntington.
The staff member will meet with local residents and assist Hoosiers experiencing problems with a federal agency.
Monday, December 11, 2017 7:41 AM
The Common Council of the City of Huntington will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 7 p.m. in council chambers at the City Building.
The meeting will include a pubic hearing and for the council to receive information and possibly act on matters brought before it.
Monday, December 11, 2017 7:40 AM
Tom Wall
Huntington County Commissioner Tom Wall was elected 2018 Secretary of the Indiana Association of County Commissioners (IACC) during their recent annual conference.
As secretary, Wall will represent the elected county commissioners in the 92 counties of the state. The IACC is represented by six districts in the state. Wall will be secretary of the IACC’s Executive Board of Directors, which determines policies and legislative goals for the association.
Thursday, December 7, 2017 8:03 AM
State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) has announced the Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the Senate Page Program.
This full-day interactive program gives students in grades six through 12 the opportunity to tour the Indiana Statehouse, observe session debates on the Senate floor and assist staff with age-appropriate tasks. Students will also meet with their state senator.
By Steve Clark - Wednesday, December 6, 2017 2:09 PM
The installation of new pedestrian bridges at Roanoke Park is one step closer to happening, the Roanoke Town Council learned at its meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 5.
The town’s supervisor of operations, Phil Hib-bert, announced that the town had received a $20,000 grant from the Huntington County Community Foundation for the project. The pursuit of the grant was a joint effort between the town and the Roanoke Beautification Foundation.
By Cindy Klepper - Monday, December 4, 2017 8:02 AM
Four jailers will be added to the staff of the Huntington County Jail, despite budgetary concerns expressed by two members of the Huntington County Council.
Councilman Shane Bickel had no such concerns.
“This involves human beings. This involves safety,” he told fellow council members during their meeting on Thursday, Nov. 30. “This is the most important priority we have right now.”
Sheriff Terry Stoffel and Jail Commander Jeff Kyle said hiring more jailers would allow for additional staff in the evenings and on the weekends.
Monday, December 4, 2017 7:56 AM
Photo by Scott Trauner.
The Roanoke Lions recently presented a $200 donation to Roanoke Cub Scout Troop 3131. Lions Club Treasurer Charles Crawford (left) presents the check to Scouts (front from left) Cameron Proffitt, Spencer Proffitt and Mason Donajkowski, while looking on are (back from left) Den Leader Scott Proffitt and Lions member Celia Bandelier.
Monday, December 4, 2017 7:55 AM
The Huntington County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, Dec. 14, at 4:30 p.m. at the district office, 2040 Riverfork Drive, Huntington.
The meeting is open to the public.