Scout project stocks YSB store with diapers, wipes Thursday, February 16, 2017 8:18 AM Photo provided. Bethany Brunner, a Huntington North High School senior, conducted a community-wide diaper drive to benefit the Youth Services Bureau’s On Your Way Up program. The project was part of Brunner’s project for the Gold Award, the highest award a Girl Scout can receive. Brunner challenged Girl Scout troops in Huntington County and classes at Huntington North to donate diapers and baby wipes and sought donations from the community. So far, more than 3,000 diapers and 35 packages of wipes have been donated. Read more about Scout project stocks YSB store with diapers, wipes
Starbucks opens franchise on Huntington University campus By Rebecca Sandlin - Thursday, February 16, 2017 8:13 AM Photo by Rebecca Sandlin Huntington University students scored a boost to their caffeine levels this fall when the on-campus food service, Chartwells, opened a Starbucks franchise in the student union. However, the kiosk, which opened in mid October, is not just exclusively for the college crowd. Brian Gallo, assistant director of dining services for Chartwells, says the community is welcome to come over to campus and take advantage of it as well. Read more about Starbucks opens franchise on Huntington University campus
Doing their best Monday, February 13, 2017 8:11 AM Flint Springs Elementary School named these students as Fabulous Falcons in January for exhibiting the lifelong guideline of doing their personal best, given the circumstances and available resources. Read more about Doing their best
Dental award Monday, February 13, 2017 8:09 AM Photo provided. Dr. John Regan (center), presents the Isaac Knapp District Dental Society’s first place award to siblings Corah Rupley (left) and Blaise Rupley for the project they entered in the Huntington Catholic School science fair, “What Toothpaste is the Best?” The dental society presents the award annually to stimulate student interest in oral health and dental careers. Corah is in eighth grade and Blaise is in sixth grade at Huntington Catholic. Read more about Dental award
Hollman named to USF fall dean’s list Monday, February 13, 2017 8:08 AM Maggie Hollman, of Huntington, earned a place on the University of Saint Francis dean’s list for this past semester. Hollman is among the university’s students who completed 12 or more semester hours of class credit and attained a scholastic semester GPA of 3.5 or higher. Read more about Hollman named to USF fall dean’s list
Guild goes interactive on Feb. 18 Monday, February 13, 2017 8:08 AM Photo provided. The audience will get in on the action during an interactive murder mystery dinner to be staged on Saturday, Feb. 18, in the Huntington North High School cafeteria. The evening begins with hors d’oeuvres at 6:30 p.m., with dinner and the show, “Café Murder,” following at 7 p.m. The dinner will be prepared by Chef Jeff Albertson. Ruth Reed is directing the show, which takes place during the meal. Audience members will hear about the murder and must then listen to clues from the actors so that they can guess the identity of the murderer at the end of the show. Read more about Guild goes interactive on Feb. 18
Banks taking apps for FW office interns Monday, February 13, 2017 8:06 AM U.S. Rep. Jim Banks is accepting applicants for the internship program in his Fort Wayne office. Full-time and part-time unpaid internship opportunities are available. They are designed to give students an inside view of how a congressional district office functions on a day-to-day basis. College students or recent college graduates are preferred. Read more about Banks taking apps for FW office interns
Light on Etna to change to ‘all-way stop’ Monday, February 13, 2017 8:04 AM Due to utility relocation and ongoing Etna Avenue improvement project prep-aration, beginning the afternoon of Tuesday, Feb. 14, weather pending, the traffic signal at Waterworks Road and Etna Avenue will be converted to an “all-way stop.” Accordingly, the existing traffic signal will flash red in all directions. Traffic approaching the intersection from any direction must come to a complete stop and yield appropriately before proceeding. This change will remain in place throughout the Etna Avenue improvement project. Read more about Light on Etna to change to ‘all-way stop’
Family Day at Dentist set for Saturday, Feb. 18 Monday, February 13, 2017 8:03 AM The Huntington County Dental Society will sponsor Family Day at the Dentist on Saturday, Feb. 18. Family Day at the Dentist is an opportunity for individuals or families without a family dentist to have a free visual evaluation of their oral health and establish a relationship with a local dentist, explains Dr. John Regan, Huntington County Dental Society spokesman. To make an appointment for Family Day at the Dentist, call 356-6119 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. any day this week. Read more about Family Day at Dentist set for Saturday, Feb. 18
State AG announces first Do Not Call registration Monday, February 13, 2017 7:59 AM Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill has announced the first of four Do Not Call registration deadlines in 2017 as part of a new telephone privacy campaign aimed at protecting Hoosiers from phone scams – “Do Not Call/Do Not Answer.” Indiana residents have until Feb. 21 to register their information with the Office of the Indiana Attorney General “Do Not Call” list to avoid calls from telemarketers beginning April 1. To register on the Do Not Call list, visit secure.in.gov/attorneygen eral/2445.htm. Read more about State AG announces first Do Not Call registration
Norwood receives three scholarships Monday, February 13, 2017 7:59 AM Brody Norwood, of Roanoke, has been awarded three endowed scholarships for the 2016-17 academic year at the University of Findlay, in northwest Ohio. Norwood was awarded the Class of ’43 Scholarship, Shirley M. Lloyd Scholarship and Class of ’44 Scholarship. Read more about Norwood receives three scholarships
Seuss birthday party at Huntington City-Township Public Library on 3/2 Monday, February 13, 2017 7:58 AM Children ages 3 through 10 are invited to celebrate the 113th birthday of Dr. Seuss on Thursday, March 2, at 6 p.m. at the Huntington Branch of the Huntington City-Township Public Library. Children will hear a story, write rhymes and participate in other activities. The Huntington library is located at 255 W. Park Drive. Read more about Seuss birthday party at Huntington City-Township Public Library on 3/2
Roanoke library plans coloring night Monday, February 13, 2017 7:57 AM The next adult coloring and craft time session at the Roanoke Public Library will be Thursday, Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. Supplies will be available for coloring only, but patrons may also bring their own craft or coloring supplies for themselves or to share. The library is located at 314 N. Main St., Suite 120, Roanoke. For more information, call 672-2989. Read more about Roanoke library plans coloring night
A faithful vocation Monday, February 13, 2017 7:56 AM Photo by Rebecca Sandlin As Huntington Catholic School eighth-grader Lillian Holzinger (right), 13, reads from the Book of Genesis, Rev. Silvino Ndayambaje talks to students during a convocation on Friday, Feb. 3, about the various faith-based and non-faith-based vocations they can choose to make a career focused on God. The program wrapped up the Huntington Catholic School observance of National Catholic Schools Week. Read more about A faithful vocation
NEIB announces 2nd-best earnings year in 2016 Monday, February 13, 2017 7:54 AM Northeast Indiana Bancorp Inc., the parent company of First Federal Savings Bank, has announced annual earnings for the full year 2016 of $3.6 million ($2.99 per diluted common share). The 2016 annual earnings represent the second highest annual earnings level ever recorded for the company. The 2015 annual earnings were the highest annual earnings level recorded at $3.8 million. Northeast Indiana Bancorp sold securities during 2015 that generated gains of $407,000 that were not replicated during 2016. Read more about NEIB announces 2nd-best earnings year in 2016