Huntington University’s agriculture footprint continues to grow as plans are finalized for the latest capital addition to the institution: The Don Strauss Animal Science Education Center.
The development of the nearly 6,500-square-foot structure was made possible thanks to a lead gift from Strauss Veal Feeds and Midwest Poultry Services. The facility was announced at the Haupert Institute for Agricultural Studies’ Harvest Celebration on Dec. 3.
By STEVE CLARK - Thursday, December 12, 2019 8:06 AM
The future of the Andrews Summer Festival is in doubt after the dissolution of the committee that plans it, learned the Andrews Town Council at its meeting on Monday, Dec. 9.
Julie Newsome, chair of the Andrews Summer Festival Committee, said that the group was disbanding due to declining membership. For her part, Newsome stated that chairing the festival’s committee had been a 12-month commitment and that it had worn her out.
The Huntington North High School girls’ swim team won every event contested on the way to a 104-63 win over visiting Blackford on Tuesday, Nov. 10.
Seniors Allie Aschliman and Alyssa Brinkman were double winners individually and both swam legs on two of the winning relay teams.
Although the two-man boys’ swim team, lost, 114-19, Colten Schulte was also a double winner for HNHS.
Aschliman won the 200-yard individual medley, in 2:31.07 and the 100-yard butterfly, in 1:05.68. Brinkman won the 100-yard freestyle, in 1:05.92, and the 100-yard backstroke, in 1:15.73.
Diem Rosemeyer poses for a picture with Santa Claus at the Historic Forks of the Wabash, in Huntington, on Saturday, Dec. 7. The Historic Forks gave children the opportunity to meet Santa, plus have breakfast and see a lineup of decorated Christmas trees.
