Gulley pledges allegiance to the flag Friday, September 16, 2011 4:24 PM Photo by Lauren Wilson. Principal Jeremy Gulley (left) and Huntington County Community Schools Corp. Superintendent of Schools Tracey Shafer salute the American flag as students of Huntington North High School unanimously recite the Pledge of Allegiance in honor of Gulley's return home from Afghanistan. Students gathered in front of the high school on Friday morning to welcome Gulley on his first day back to school. Read more about Gulley pledges allegiance to the flag
Balloon release honors returning principal Friday, September 16, 2011 4:21 PM Photo by Lauren Wilson. As a police escort turns the corner, Huntington North High School students release red, white and blue balloons in honor of school Principal Jeremy Gulley. Gulley was ceremoniously welcomed home from Afghanistan by the entire high school Friday morning, Sept. 16. Read more about Balloon release honors returning principal
Warren-area farm site of SWCD ‘Cover Crop Field Day’ on Friday, Sept. 16 Thursday, September 15, 2011 3:26 PM Photo by Scott Trauner. The Huntington and Wells counties Soil and Water Conservation districts will host a "Cover Crop Field Day" tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. to noon at the James Leazier farm north of Warren. The event will include a demonstration plot seeded with 10 varieties of cover crops and guest speakers to provide information about the following topics:• Benefits of cover crops - root systems, retention of nutrients and reducing soil erosion. • Methods of seeding cover crops. • How to determine the best variety of cover crops to seed on your farm. Read more about Warren-area farm site of SWCD ‘Cover Crop Field Day’ on Friday, Sept. 16
Follies Leg Contest offers a chance to pick your favorite Thursday, September 15, 2011 8:10 AM Photo provided. The infamous Red Stocking Follies "mop ladies" - along with nine fellow Huntington County residents - have uncovered their lower extremities for the Follies Leg Contest, in which cash will decide the best calves in the county. The leg contest, a traditional accompaniment to Tri Kappa's triennial community variety show, gives non-performing community residents a chance to get in on the action. Read more about Follies Leg Contest offers a chance to pick your favorite
Rescue personnel have new tool in arsenals Cindy Klepper - Thursday, September 15, 2011 8:05 AM Photo by Cindy Klepper. Area rescue personnel now have an additional tool in their arsenals, one specifically designed to extricate someone trapped in stored grain. "If somebody gets trapped in a grain bin, there's not anything in Huntington County to remove them properly," says Mark Shideler of Salamonie Mills of the situation before the Liberty Rescue Tubes were purchased. Read more about Rescue personnel have new tool in arsenals
Cub Scouts kick off popcorn sale Thursday, September 15, 2011 8:02 AM Cub Scouts Pack 3607 has kicked off its annual popcorn sale. Scouts will be selling "Trails End" popcorn, packaged by Weaver Popcorn, in Van Buren. Popcorn will be sold through mid-October. Proceeds from the fundraiser assist in sending scouts to the annual summer camp, held in June. Read more about Cub Scouts kick off popcorn sale
Scheiber sending out his ‘volunteer army’ to gather UW goal of $750,000 Cindy Klepper - Thursday, September 15, 2011 8:01 AM Photo by Cindy Klepper. Jim Scheiber has sent his "volunteer army" out into the community with a mission of gathering $750,000 in gifts that will then be poured back into the community. Scheiber, chairman of the 2011 fund-raising campaign for the United Way of Huntington County, kicked off the fund-raising campaign over lunch Friday, Sept. 9, at the Parkview Huntington Family YMCA. He brought with him one of the many individuals who have benefited from being on the receiving end of those United Way contributions. Read more about Scheiber sending out his ‘volunteer army’ to gather UW goal of $750,000
McCrea earns first Citizen Commendation Award Thursday, September 15, 2011 7:55 AM Photo by Alex DeNicolo. Greg McCrea was awarded Huntington County's first Citizen Commendation Award by Sheriff Terry Stoffel on Sept. 9. McCrea was among the first to arrive at the scene of a car accident along U.S.-24 on Aug. 22. Miami County resident Patricia Kilcrece had blacked out behind the wheel, Stoffel says, losing control of her vehicle, which rolled four times. McCrea acted to alert emergency help and remained at the accident to offer support. Read more about McCrea earns first Citizen Commendation Award
U.S. News again has HU among top tier Thursday, September 15, 2011 7:53 AM Huntington University has once again been named one of the Top 10 Best Colleges in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report, according to the annual collegiate rankings released on Sept. 13. Huntington was ranked ninth in the region in the 2012 edition of the magazine's guide to the nation's Best Colleges, and 10th in the "Great Schools, Great Prices" category for best-value colleges in the Midwest. Read more about U.S. News again has HU among top tier
Ladies Day out will feature shopping, pampering Thursday, September 15, 2011 7:52 AM Photo by Cindy Klepper. All women are invited to attend a day of pampering and shopping on Saturday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ABWA Ladies Day Out, sponsored by the local American Business Women's Association, will be held at Central Christian Church, 500 MacGahan St. Admission is free. The day will include massages and makeovers as well as raffles and an end-of-garden market. Items for sale will include designer jeans, baked goods, jewelry, clothing, scarves, purses and handcrafted items. Read more about Ladies Day out will feature shopping, pampering
Sleep disorders progam at PHH Thursday, September 15, 2011 7:51 AM Parkview Huntington Hospital will present a free program titled "Sleep Disorders: Get a Better Night's Sleep." The program will feature pulmonologist Srinivasan Devanathan, MD, of Parkview Sleep Medicine, a member of Parkview Physicians' Group. The program is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 6:30 p.m. It will be held in the lower-level classrooms at Parkview Huntington Hospital at 2001 Stults Rd., Huntington. Read more about Sleep disorders progam at PHH
Drovertown neighborhood to meet for block party Thursday, September 15, 2011 7:51 AM The fourth annual Drovertown Block Party will be held Sunday, Sept. 18, from 2 to 5 p.m. at St. Peter's First Community Church at 206 Etna Ave. All are welcome to attend and join in the fun, and enjoy food, games, and music. Samples of ice cream will be available as well as children's games and activities. For questions about the event call 356-7728. Read more about Drovertown neighborhood to meet for block party
Cattlemen meet Tuesday Thursday, September 15, 2011 7:49 AM The Huntington County Cattlemen will meet on Tuesday Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. in the Family Living Building at Hier's Park. Topics for discussion include: proposed changes to beef and starter calf projects in the 4-H Fair book; judge selection for 2012 Preview Show, 2012 4-H Fair Beef Show and 2012 4-H Fair Starter Calf Show; and a review of the food tent at the 2011 4-H Fair. Interested 4-H members and parents involved with the beef and/or starter calf project are encouraged to attend this meeting. Read more about Cattlemen meet Tuesday
Cutting a rug at The Heritage of Huntington Thursday, September 15, 2011 7:47 AM Photo by Andre Laird. Karen Gerber (left) and Dean Bammerlin perform one of their routine turns during a square dancing number on Friday, Sept. 9, at The Heritage of Huntington. Square dancers from across northeast Indiana performed for the residents. Read more about Cutting a rug at The Heritage of Huntington
Paying tribute Thursday, September 15, 2011 7:46 AM Photo provided. On Saturday, Sept. 10, VFW Post 2689 and VFW Post 2689 Ladies Auxiliary presented the Andrews Fire Department with a new 5x8 American Flag in honor of those who were lost on Sept. 11, 2001. On hand for the presentation were (from left) Ladies Auxiliary members Sondra Howell (background), Phyllis Hall and Lois Walling; Scott Howell (background), Junior Jones (holding flag) and Denise Jones, from the Andrews Fire Department and VFW Color Guard, Jerry Walling, Harold Bennett, Carl Smith, Leslie Ackermann and Jerry Helms. Read more about Paying tribute