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Your summer garden could be TOXIC to your pets, experts reveal.
The brilliant work of 19th century Dutch-born painter Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) can be experienced in a new light at digital art shows in Indianapolis and Chicago.
As I write this article, I am at church camp.
Revival Days coming to Pleasant Lake Park
Please read Matthew 11:25–30; with emphasis on verses 28–30
Wednesday, Aug. 4
KENDALLVILLE — The Noble County Extension Homemakers’ annual Bake-A-Rama contest attracted 51 baked entries at the Noble County Fair. The annual baking contest is held during Ladies Day at the fair.
Sue Lindsay, right, of Community Mission Auction presents a check to Angie Kidd of Common Grace. Two charities each received more than $2,000 each from the proceeds of CMA’s “Pasta Night” held July 24.
Round Table to discuss Civil War general
KENDALLVILLE —Verizon’s local TCC stores in Kendallville, Auburn and Angola are participating in a nationwide giveaway of backpacks filled with school supplies on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Each store location will adhere to local and CDC guidelines to provide a safe environment for event …
It is called the Burning River because the Cuyahoga River was once so polluted it caught fire.
ANGOLA — Children headed back to school this all can get backpacks full of school supplies on Sunday from TCC/Verizon Wireless, Angola, from 1-4 p.m.
LAGRANGE — The LaGrange County Public Library has these events scheduled in August at the library’s locations in LaGrange, Topeka and Shipshewana. For more information and the latest updates go to www.lagrange.lib.in.us
A father and son are getting the kindergartner’s vision checked at a health screening for East Noble School Corporation. Area health professionals provided vision, dental, general physical, hearing, and immunization services to potential kindergartners. Corporation staff and Kendallville Lio…
These children were born recently in New Eden Care Center:
KENDALLVILLE — Non-profit agencies that provide services to women and/or children in Noble County are invited to apply for a special grant being offered this summer by Crossroads United Way, serving Elkhart, LaGrange and Noble counties.
St. Vincent de Paul Society holding chicken barbecue
Tibbits Summer Theatre closes its 2021 season with “On Golden Pond,” a touching and heartwarming play at Tibbits Opera House that runs July 28-Aug 6. The professional cast includes Paul Kerr, Gloria Logan, Chad Tallon, Stephanie Burdick, Jack Hopewell, and Peter Riopelle. Tickets are availab…
Easy care raspberries are high in fiber and Vitamin C, making them a healthy snack as well as delicious in jams, jellies and desserts. Enjoy the best flavor and reduce pest problems with proper harvesting and summer care.
Please read Luke 10:38 – 42; focus on versus 41 and 42.
ANGOLA — Services are on again at the historic Powers Church, including a service scheduled for 7 p.m. Sunday.
Christmas in July! It is a thing this year! At both of my churches, we are singing songs and lighting candles to remember. Last year we were not in person at either Nevada Mills or Fremont. For many of us and especially me, it was heartbreaking. Yet, in many ways, it caused me to focus on th…
INDIANAPOLIS – When it comes to giving hope to others through the gift of life, Hoosier generosity has never been greater. Indiana Donor Network, the state’s federally designated organ recovery organization, hit a milestone with more than 500 organs transplanted in the first half of 2021, wh…
KENDALLVILLE — Two professional athletes in a rapidly growing sport — disc golf — were in town Monday to share their knowledge and build skills at the Kendallville Park Department day camp, based in Bixler Lake Park.
FORT WAYNE — Science Central is hosting a Teacher Resource Fair on Sunday, Aug. 1, that will give educators the opportunity to learn more about the programming available from Science Central, as well as nine other entities.
FORT WAYNE — One the “greats,” Gladys Knight, will be playing the Sweetwater Performance Pavilion located in Fort Wayne on Saturday, Aug. 21 at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m.
FORT WAYNE — As the saying goes the show must go on, and theater is once again at First Presbyterian Church! Announcing the 2021 UnSeason, because, well, it’s “un”.
Republican Women’s Club holding organizational meeting
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nancy Magginnis of Kendallville is among 31 American Legion Auxiliary volunteers who has the honor of joining 96 female high school seniors July 24-31 in Washington, D.C., for the 74th American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation.
Walker Grey Hite was born June 30 in Goshen Hospital to Tad and Megan Hite of Shipshewana. He weighed 8 pounds and a half-ounce and joins two siblings, Marshall and Eli. His grandparents are Tim and Donna Hite of Wolcottville, and Ron and Deb Baker of LaGrange. Great-grandparents are Randy a…
KENDALLVILLE —Ethan Beachy of Boy Scout Troop 103 has attained the rank of Eagle Scout. Beachy planned and built an archery structure on the east side of Bixler Lake Park for his Eagle Scout project.
Community band to play gazebo concert
Konrad named to DePauw Tiger Pride honor roll for spring semester
ANGOLA — Celebrate the end of another summer reading program with the Carnegie Public Library of Steuben County on Saturday with a number of festivities taking place at the library.
INDIANAPOLIS – When it comes to giving hope to others through the gift of life, Hoosier generosity has never been greater. Indiana Donor Network, the state’s federally designated organ recovery organization, hit a milestone with more than 500 organs transplanted in the first half of 2021, wh…
KENDALLVILLE — Adults are invited to unleash their creativity with a variety of activities in August at the Kendallville Public Library or its Limberlost Branch in Rome City. These activities are on the August schedule:
Boats gather offshore at Rome City’s Lakeside Park for July’s “Lyrics at Lakeside” concert, along with a horse and buggy. The next “Lyrics at Lakeside” concert with live music is Friday, Aug. 13, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. to kick off Chautauqua Days.
ROME CITY — Rainy Day Kits are available every rainy day in Aug. at the Limberlost Branch of the Kendallville Public Library. The kits have activities to complete when the weather is too rainy to play outside. The kits are available while supplies last.
COLDWATER, Michigan — The latest exhibit by Arts Alive in the Tibbits Art Gallery invites artists to submit artwork of all mediums inspired by the theme “All that Glitters is Gold”.
FORT WAYNE — Bubbles and forest-dwelling critters are the topics of August’s TOTS programs, with sessions slated for Tuesday, Aug. 10, and Tuesday, Aug. 24.
Walker Grey Hite was born June 30 in Goshen Hospital to Tad and Megan Hite of Shipshewana. He weighed 8 pounds and a half-ounce and joins two siblings, Marshall and Eli. His grandparents are Tim and Donna Hite of Wolcottville, Randy and Jackie Bennett of LaGrange, Veva Blaylock of LaGrange a…
Lutheran church schedules garage sale
Please read Hebrews 3:7-4:13
If you have ever been to my office, you know that I have a “thing” for flamingos. You might be asking how in the world did this even get started?
COLDWATER, Michigan — If you’re a fan of the Peanuts characters, head up to the Tibbits Opera House to see the newest show in the Tibbits Summer Theatre lineup, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.”
FORT WAYNE — Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana is holding a tribute dinner on Sept. 1 to honor people touched in some way by cancer as well as the caregivers and physicians in the community.
Singspiration is Sunday
These wooden sculptures by artist Jeff Pelkington are among carvings up for bid in a silent auction at the Noble County Fair. The works shown here are a pelican, a hawk, the International Harvester logo and a hand flashing a peace sign. Fair-goes may write their bids on sheets beside each sc…
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