Laced with Grace to sing Sunday at Salamonie COB Thursday, August 18, 2011 7:36 AM Photo provided. Salamonie Church of the Brethren will host an outdoor concert featuring Laced with Grace, from Markle, on Sunday, Aug. 21. The concert will begin at approximately 12:45 p.m. and last until 2 p.m. Other activities, including an inflatable jumping castle for the youngsters, will also take place during the concert. The community is invited to bring a lawn chair and stay for the festivities. A free-will donation will be taken to promote the ministry of Laced with Grace. The church is located on Ind.-124 between Ind.-9 and Ind.-5. Read more about Laced with Grace to sing Sunday at Salamonie COB
Roanoke church breaks ground for new sanctuary Thursday, August 18, 2011 7:32 AM Photo provided. Faith Lutheran Church in Roanoke held a groundbreaking service on Sunday, Aug. 7. Faith Lutheran began as a mission plant of the Decatur Circuit, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod in February of 1996. The congregation built and moved into its current church building in October 1999. The new sanctuary will be handicap accessible, as the current building is. The church has a traditional TLH (The Lutheran Hymnal) worship service on Sunday at 9 a.m. followed by Sunday School and adult Bible study. For more information, contact Rev. Shayne Jonker at 672-1140. Read more about Roanoke church breaks ground for new sanctuary
Mt. Etna UM to serve root beer, brats Aug. 27 Thursday, August 18, 2011 7:31 AM Mt. Etna United Methodist Church will host a "beer and brats" fundraiser for the Henderson Settlement missions trip on Aug. 27 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The menu includes root beer and brats along with sides and dessert. Brats are provided by Prairie Pure Pork. A corn hole tournament will be held at 4:30 p.m. and there is a cost per team. Half of the proceeds will go to the winning team, the other half to the missions. There will also be a silent auction, which will end at 7 p.m. Auction items were donated by the church and community. Read more about Mt. Etna UM to serve root beer, brats Aug. 27
Roanoke market will feature peaches and apples from County Line Orchard Thursday, August 18, 2011 7:31 AM David Doud of County Line Orchard will be at the Roanoke Farmers' Market with peaches and apples for sale this Saturday, Aug. 20. The peaches were starting last week and Doud expects them to be more plentiful this week. Also, Terri Christman will be at this week's market with a new crop of heirloom tomatoes. Indiana sweet corn and other produce will also be available. The sweet corn has been selling out early on Saturdays and shoppers are advised to arrive early for the best selection. Read more about Roanoke market will feature peaches and apples from County Line Orchard
One last time Thursday, August 18, 2011 7:27 AM Photo provided. Children participating in this summer's day camp at the Parkview Huntington Family YMCA visited residents at The Heritage of Huntington once a week throughout the summer for games and conversation. For their last visit before returning to school on Aug. 15, the children handed out handmade cards and necklaces. They were treated to cookies and milk, and Heritage resident Bus Cryderman displayed his collection of carved items. Read more about One last time
Harlem Ambassadors to play locally in October Thursday, August 18, 2011 7:23 AM The Huntington Lions Club will present the Harlem Ambassadors vs. the Huntington Tail Twisters on Thursday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. in the Huntington North High School Gymnasium. The Harlem Ambassadors are a professional show basketball team with an emphasis on community fundraising. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Huntington Lions Club. Read more about Harlem Ambassadors to play locally in October
Warren Pharmacy will offer flu shots Thursday, August 18, 2011 7:22 AM The Huntington County Health Department will hold a Flu Shot Clinic at the Warren Pharmacy on Wednesday, Sept. 14 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a fee for flu shots, cash only. Children 18 years and younger who are Medicaid patients may pay a reduced fee if they present a currently active Medicaid card. The Health Department cannot file for adult Medicaid or Medicare patients. Residents of neighboring counties are welcome. The pharmacy is located at 222 N. Wayne St., Warren IN. The phone number for the pharmacy is 375-2135. Read more about Warren Pharmacy will offer flu shots
First day of school Monday, August 15, 2011 7:35 PM Photo by Cindy Klepper. Students walk from the school bus to the entrance of Lancaster Elementary School on Monday morning, Aug.15, the first day of classes for the Huntington County Community Schools. Read more about First day of school
“Down(town) by the Sea” art exhibit opens Sunday, Aug. 21 Monday, August 15, 2011 7:53 AM p Joni Walker, of Columbia City, paints a fire hydrant in downtown Huntington as part of the Huntington Arts Initiative fund-raiser, "Down(town) by the Sea." The exhibit will open Sunday, Aug. 21. Read more about “Down(town) by the Sea” art exhibit opens Sunday, Aug. 21
Seniors will be treated to ‘Just Go With It’ Aug. 26 Monday, August 15, 2011 7:52 AM The next Senior Friday movie is "Just Go With It," to be presented at the Huntington 7 Theater on Aug. 26. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. and coffee and doughnuts will be available as well as door prizes. Senior Friday partners are the Huntington Senior Center, Norwood Health & Rehabilitation Center and Parkview Huntington Hospital. August co-sponsors are Karen S. Campbell, of Campbell & Dye Insurance Inc., Markle Health and Rehabilitation, Myers Funeral Homes, Miller's Merry Manor and Parkview Home Health and Hospice. Read more about Seniors will be treated to ‘Just Go With It’ Aug. 26
Holtrop earns BS from Kaplan this summer Monday, August 15, 2011 7:50 AM Rachel Holtrop of Huntington has been awarded a Bachelor of Science in Health at Kaplan University's 2011 online summer class graduation. The graduation ceremony was held on Aug. 6 at the Arie Crown Theater in Chicago. Former Secretary of Labor Alexis M. Herman was the speaker. Read more about Holtrop earns BS from Kaplan this summer
Taste of Roanoke set for Saturday, Aug. 20 Monday, August 15, 2011 7:50 AM Photo provided. The 18th annual Taste of Roanoke event will take place on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is sponsored by the local Chamber of Commerce. It will feature local restaurants, non-profit organizations and civic groups serving specialty food items outside on downtown Main Street. Read more about Taste of Roanoke set for Saturday, Aug. 20
Huntington County welcomes Two EE's Winery Monday, August 15, 2011 7:49 AM Photo by Andre Laird. Huntington County welcomed a new business, Two EE's Winery, on Thursday, Aug. 10. The winery will be located near the intersection of U.S.-24 and CR 675N in Roanoke. On hand for the groundbreaking were (from left) Larry Satek, president of the Indiana Wine Grape Council; Huntington County Commissioner Tom Wall; co-founders Eric Harris and Emily Hart; Perry Collins, vice president of the Huntington County United Economic Development Board of Directors; co-founders Dave and Shirley Harris; and Brian Blackford, communications director for the Indiana Office of Tourism Development. Read more about Huntington County welcomes Two EE's Winery
Board will review 2011 4-H fair Monday, August 15, 2011 7:47 AM The Huntington County 4-H Fair Association will meet Tuesday, Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. in Heritage Hall, Hier's Park to review the 2011 Huntington County 4-H Fair. The board will hear reports from the 4-H superintendents and fair board committee chairpersons, as well as comments from others attending the evaluation meeting. Dates for the 2012 Huntington County 4-H Fair will be determined during the board's annual meeting on Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. Read more about Board will review 2011 4-H fair
Locals earn championship ribbons at state fair goat and rabbit shows Monday, August 15, 2011 7:46 AM Two Huntington County 4-H members earned championship ribbons in the Indiana State Fair goat show, and several others earned top awards in the state fair's rabbit show. Jordyn Poulson was champion in the intermediate showmanship competition for Boer Goats. Nola Cummins was senior showmanship champion in Boer Goats. Poulson also earned fifth place in the Boer Goat category for fullblood does ages 16-20 months and 13th place for percentage does 6-9 months. Cummins was awarded ninth place for fullblood does 3-6 months. Read more about Locals earn championship ribbons at state fair goat and rabbit shows