Pancake breakfast at HCOB Thursday, April 20, 2017 8:20 AM Huntington Church of the Brethren will have an all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast on Saturday, May 6, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. A free will donation will be accepted for the meal, which is open to the public. The church is at 306 E. Washington St., Huntington. For more information call 356-7983. Read more about Pancake breakfast at HCOB
Andrews Summer Festival to have fund-raiser on April 29 Thursday, April 20, 2017 8:18 AM The Andrews Summer Festival will have a chicken and noodle/beef and noodle dinner fund-raiser on Saturday, April 29, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Andrews Fire Station. The menu includes chicken and noodles and/or beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, a vegetable, dinner roll, dessert and drink. There is a cost for the meal. All proceeds go to the Andrews Summer Festival. Read more about Andrews Summer Festival to have fund-raiser on April 29
Amateur radio society to meet on April 24 Thursday, April 20, 2017 8:17 AM The Huntington County Amateur Radio Society will meet Monday, April 24, at 7 p.m. at the Café of Hope, 900 E. State St., Huntington. Those who are interested in becoming an amateur radio operator or want to know more about the hobby are encouraged to attend. Read more about Amateur radio society to meet on April 24
Biblical Alliance to host ex-missionary Thursday, April 20, 2017 8:08 AM The Biblical Alliance for Truth will host Gina Krause, former missionary to Africa, on Monday, April 24, at 7 p.m. at Christ the King Episcopal Church. She will discuss the disappearance of her husband, pilot Jerry Krause, four years ago. Gina will speak about the work she and her husband were doing in Africa at that time, why he was captured and why he is still being held. A question and answer period will follow. Christ the King Church is at 1224 N. Jefferson St., Huntington. Read more about Biblical Alliance to host ex-missionary
Roanoke Fall Festival group wants input from public for festival Thursday, April 20, 2017 8:07 AM Organizers of the Roanoke Fall Festival are seeking input from the public about the festival. The next festival meeting is Monday, April 24, at 7 p.m. in the old town hall on Main Street. Read more about Roanoke Fall Festival group wants input from public for festival
Classes go into kitchen Thursday, April 20, 2017 8:04 AM Hand-made noodles and breakfast in a mug are on tap during the DIY@HCTPL series in May at the Huntington Branch of the Huntington City-Township Public Library. The noodle making workshop for adults will be held on May 6 at 10 a.m. and will feature three methods of making noodles — using a mixer with a pasta attachment, using a pasta roller with a cutting bar and using a rolling pin and hand cutter. Participants should wear old clothes or an apron. The program is free, but registration is required. Read more about Classes go into kitchen
Open mic night is Saturday at church Thursday, April 20, 2017 8:03 AM The First Free Will Baptist Church, 1805 Salamonie Ave., Huntington, will hold an evening of open mic singing on Saturday, April 22. Snacks will be served at 5 p.m. The service starts at 6 p.m. The community is invited to attend. Read more about Open mic night is Saturday at church
Huntington Heating and Cooling earns award from WaterFurnace International Thursday, April 20, 2017 7:59 AM Huntington Heating and Cooling, in Huntington, has received the Top Sales Club award from WaterFurnace International Inc., a manufacturer of geothermal and water source heat pumps. The awards were presented during Water Furnace’s annual sales meeting, held March 12 and 13, in Denver, CO, by WaterFurnace President and CEO John Thomas, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing Michael Albertson, Vice President of Residential Sales Sean Dillon and Director of Dealer Sales Bret Ross. Read more about Huntington Heating and Cooling earns award from WaterFurnace International
BTB praise celebration April 25 at CCC Thursday, April 20, 2017 7:57 AM The Associated Churches of Huntington County will host a By the Book praise celebration on Tuesday, April 25, at 7 p.m. at Central Christian Church. Music will start at 6:45 p.m. Updates on the program will be presented and refreshments will be served. The church is at 500 MacGahan St., Huntington. Read more about BTB praise celebration April 25 at CCC
HU earns another high spot in online polling Thursday, April 20, 2017 7:51 AM Huntington University has earned 10th place ranking in Christian Universities Online’s list of the Top 25 Online Christian Colleges and Universities for 2017. The rankings were based on the schools’ selectivity, student interaction, available financial aid and overall student satisfaction. Read more about HU earns another high spot in online polling
Family and consumer science awards Thursday, April 20, 2017 7:49 AM Photo by Cindy Klepper. Top students in family and consumer science classes at Huntington North High School were honored by the Huntington County Chamber of Commerce during a luncheon at the high school on Monday, April 17. Students earning awards are (front, from left) Riley Shipbaugh, early childhood education; Makenzie Hardacre, education professions; Jessica Wiley, family and consumer science; Alexis Miller, health services; and Kylie Sparks, cosmetology. Read more about Family and consumer science awards
Technology education awards Thursday, April 20, 2017 7:47 AM Photo by Cindy Klepper. Top students in technology education classes at Huntington North High School were honored by the Huntington County Chamber of Commerce during a luncheon held Monday, April 17, in the high school media center. Students earning awards are (front, from left) Bryce Johnson, CAD mechanical; Jacob Fowler, Project Lead the Way; Adam Bonner, automotive; and Jayson Mote, precision machining. Read more about Technology education awards
De-Stress Night at local library set for May 4 Thursday, April 20, 2017 7:45 AM Students from Huntington University and other adults feeling stress are invited to a De-Stress Night at the Huntington Branch of the Huntington City-Township Public Library on May 4. From 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., the library will provide soothing music and lights, as well as calming activities such as adult coloring, stretches, breathing exercises and more. Visitors can come for all or part of the evening. The program is free and is open to adults only. The Huntington branch is at 255 W. Park Drive, Huntington. For information, visit hctpl.info. Read more about De-Stress Night at local library set for May 4
Library staff, Acres guide to lead community hike at Tel-Hy ground Thursday, April 20, 2017 7:44 AM The staff of the Huntington City-Township Public Library, along with an Acres Land Trust hiker guide, will lead a community hike at Tel-Hy Nature Preserve, in Huntington, on May 12. Guides will discuss the history and other information about the preserve. The hike starts at 6 p.m and is open to people of all ages who can comfortably walk. Participants should meet at Tel-Hy, 1429N-300W. The hike is free and there is no rain date. Read more about Library staff, Acres guide to lead community hike at Tel-Hy ground
Citizens clean up litter Thursday, April 20, 2017 7:38 AM Photo by Steve Clark. Michael Ott (left) helps his daughter, Makayla, lift a plastic barrel filled with discarded glass bottles into his truck while his son, Koletin, waits to load bags containing plastic bottles into the vehicle on Monday, April 17, on a stretch of East Hosler Road, just outside of Huntington. The day prior, Ott noticed a large amount of litter along the road and enlisted his kids’ help in cleaning it up. The family plans on recycling the refuse and making community service a yearly tradition. Read more about Citizens clean up litter