Senior Farm placings Thursday, August 4, 2011 8:00 AM Photo provided. Huntington County's Kyle Lahr (center) placed second in the Senior Farm division of the Area XI 4-H Tractor Operator's Contest on Saturday, July 30, at the LaGrange County 4-H Fairgrounds. Jacob Perkins (left) of LaGrange County and Adams County's Luke Liechty (right) placed first and third, respectively. Read more about Senior Farm placings
Five Huntington County 4-H members head to state fair for tractor operators’ contests Thursday, August 4, 2011 7:56 AM Photo provided. Five Huntington County 4-H members will move on to the Indiana State 4-H Tractor Operators Contests after placing in the top three in their divisions at the Area XI 4-H Tractor Operators' Contest on Saturday, July 30, at the LaGrange County 4-H Fairgrounds. Jami Norwood won the Junior Lawn division, and Michael Winters took the Junior Farm division. Kyle Lahr qualified for state by being second in the Senior Farm category, and Jason Thacker was third in the Senior Lawn division. Read more about Five Huntington County 4-H members head to state fair for tractor operators’ contests
Trio of local Jones firms get honor Thursday, August 4, 2011 7:49 AM Three Edward Jones branch offices in Huntington County recently were ranked within the top 25 percent of the country for excellence in client service at Edward Jones. Financial advisors and branch office administrators receiving the recognition are Chuck Harris, Brandy Draughn and Jane Helmeid, Jim Scheiber and Wendy Adams and Jim Warner and Kelly Yeiter. For more information, visit www.edwardjones.com. Read more about Trio of local Jones firms get honor
Sharrad receives W.P. Woods Award Thursday, August 4, 2011 7:47 AM Photo provided. Doug Sharrard (left), a member of the Huntington Lions Club, receives the organization's W.P. Woods Award from Gerald Smelser (right), president of the local club. The award is given to someone who has gone above and beyond the call of duty for the club. Sharrard has served as club secretary for the past five years, attending 95 percent of the meetings and turning in accurate and on-time reports. Read more about Sharrad receives W.P. Woods Award
Smoke testing of sewer system to start Aug. 8 Thursday, August 4, 2011 7:44 AM Crews will conduct smoke tests of the sanitary sewer system in the city of Huntington starting Aug. 8. A smoke test survey will assist inspection crews in locating breaks and defects in the sewer system. The smoke seen coming from the vent stacks on houses or holes in the ground is non-toxic, non-staining, has no odor, white to gray in color and creates no fire hazard, says Dave Schoeff of the city's engineering office. The smoke should not enter the home unless there is defective plumbing or dried-up drain traps. Read more about Smoke testing of sewer system to start Aug. 8
HNHS Class of ‘86 to have 25th reunion Thursday, August 4, 2011 7:41 AM The Huntington North High School Class of 1986 will hold its 25-year reunion on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 7 p.m. to midnight at Norwood Golf Club in Huntington. Food, drinks and entertainment will be part of the celebration, and there is a per-person cost. In addition, there will be an 18-hole golf scramble during the day, starting at 12:30 p.m. The class is also using Facebook as a way to connect with classmates. The group's name is "HNHS Class of 1986 25 Year Reunion." Read more about HNHS Class of ‘86 to have 25th reunion
Cooperation Thursday, August 4, 2011 7:37 AM Photo by Cindy Klepper. Abbey Ness holds partner Emily Klepper by the legs as teammate Sarah Fryman (left) waits her turn in a relay race that was part of the final day of the summer strength and conditioning camp for youth at the Parkview Huntington Family YMCA on Friday, July 29. As part of the last day of camp, the Indiana National Guard brought a climbing wall and an inflatable obstacle course to the YMCA. Read more about Cooperation
Orientation Day at HCS set for Aug. 9 Thursday, August 4, 2011 7:35 AM Huntington Catholic School will hold a mandatory Orientation Day on Tuesday, Aug. 9. All HCS families with children in kindergarten through eighth grade are asked to attend either the morning session, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., or the evening session, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Both sessions will be held at the Huntington Catholic School Primary Building, 820 Cherry St., Huntington. The sessions will include information about school procedures and various opportunities at the school. Read more about Orientation Day at HCS set for Aug. 9
Daniels named to dean’s list at Oklahoma Wesleyan University Monday, August 1, 2011 7:50 AM Andrew Daniels, of Warren, has been named to the dean's list at Oklahoma Wesleyan University in Bartlesville, OK, for the Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 semesters. Students must have 3.5 grade point average to make the Dean's List at OWU.He is a 2008 graduate of Huntington Area Home Educators. Read more about Daniels named to dean’s list at Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Shoe Sensations celebrates with ribbon cutting ceremony Monday, August 1, 2011 7:48 AM Photo by Andre Laird. Shoe Sensations celebrated its arrival to Huntington with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, July 28. The store is currently one of 80 stores in 11 states nationwide. Store manager Cathy Gibson (center) cuts the ribbon, surrounded by store associates. Assisting are (front row from left) Steve Kimmel, chamber executive director; Jo Deane Knowles, chamber ambassador; store employees Pennie Johnson and Miranda Smith, Gibson, Raegan Graft and Kat Bielefeld; Paula Whiting, chamber ambassador, and City Councilman Joe Blomeke. Read more about Shoe Sensations celebrates with ribbon cutting ceremony
Bippus State Bank named chamber business of the month Monday, August 1, 2011 7:41 AM Photo by Andre Laird. Bippus State Bank, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, has been named business of the month for August by the Huntington County Chamber of Commerce. Read more about Bippus State Bank named chamber business of the month
Youth Services Bureau sets used book sale Monday, August 1, 2011 7:40 AM The Youth Services Bureau of Huntington County will hold a used book sale on Aug. 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations may be dropped off at the YSB, located at 1344 Maple Drive, Aug. 15 through Aug. 18, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. "Due to the major funding cuts associated with all of the programs we offer, we need to raise additional monies to ensure the services will continue in Huntington County," says Jan Williams, executive director. To learn more about the Youth Services Bureau call 356-9681 or visit www.ysbofhuntingtonco.org. Read more about Youth Services Bureau sets used book sale
Faith Community to serve dinner Aug. 19 Monday, August 1, 2011 7:38 AM Faith Community Church of God will host an all-you-can-eat fish and tenderloin dinner on Aug. 19, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The meat will be prepared by Dan's Fish Fry. Carry-out will be available. Children 5 years and younger are free of charge. For more information call 356-5476. The church is located at 3615 N. Norwood Rd., Huntington. Read more about Faith Community to serve dinner Aug. 19
Piecemakers Quilt Club to meet on Thursday, Aug. 4 at Evangelical UM Monday, August 1, 2011 7:34 AM The Piecemakers Quilt Club will meet Thursday, Aug. 4, at 6:30 p.m. at the Evangelical United Methodist Church, 1000 Flaxmill Rd., Huntington. The program will be presented by Fabrics and Friends quilt shop, Roanoke. Visitors are welcome. Read more about Piecemakers Quilt Club to meet on Thursday, Aug. 4 at Evangelical UM
Art on display at Four Cups Coffee Monday, August 1, 2011 7:33 AM Photo provided. Skyla Tomasek (right), along with her mother, Kamie Tomasek (left), and brother, Dalton Tomasek (center), show off Skyla's artwork that won best in show in the Huntington County Boys & Girls Club Art Show on Friday, July 22. The show, consisting of about 50 works, is on exhibit at Four Cups Coffee, 509 E. State St. in Huntington, through Aug. 5. Read more about Art on display at Four Cups Coffee