Thursday, November 20, 2025
Arrest Records
The following arrests were reported by the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office on November 6: Jonathan Collins, 45, of Sturgis, was arrested by the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office on a warrant. The following arrests were reported by the LaGrange County Sheriff’s...
Congratulations Praire Heights Students of the Month
Prarie Heights October Students of the Month (From Left) Freshman Zechariah Nelson, Sophomore, Kylee Carmichael, Junior Aubri Avila, and Senior Ava Kidd.
Hunters, follow best practices this firearm deer season
Opening day of Indiana’s traditional firearm deer hunting season November 15, 2025, is right around the corner, and many hunters are busy scouting land, watching trail cameras and preparing equipment. To ensure a safe season on both public and private...
Arrest Records
The following arrests were reported by the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office on October 30: Jessica Rolfe, 49, of Wyoming, Michigan, was arrested by the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office on a charge of possession of methamphetamine and possession of marijuana. Fabian...
Trine University students inspire young girls at STEM Expo
Members of Trine University’s student chapter of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), along with faculty and students from the McKetta Department of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering, brought hands-on science experiences to over 140 Girl Scouts at the recent STEM...
Central Noble overpowers Lady Panthers
Prairie Heights fell to Central Noble, 58-32 in NECC girls basketball play this past Saturday in Brushy Prairie. It looked good early for the Lady Panthers, as a three-pointer from the left wing by Peyton Gibson boosted the hosts to...
Seven county gridders named All-NECC
Six football players from Lakeland and one from Prairie Heights were selected to their division’s All-NECC first team in a vote by the league’s coaches last week. Keegan Merrifield (defensive line), Levi Cook (linebacker), Bryar Alleshouse (defensive back), Brayden Holbrook...
NECC girls basketball
STANDINGS RECENT SCORES Tuesday, Nov. 11 Westview 47, Pr. Hts. 43 Lakeland 50, Goshen 30 Angola 63, Woodlan 43 Col. City 60, W. Noble 18 Eastside 49, Blackhawk 31 Fairfield 65, Wawasee 16 Fremont 63, Lakewood 6 Garrett 65, Heritage...
Lakeland welcomes new Varsity Softball Coach
Lakeland School Corporation is proud to announce the hiring of Melissa Bateman as the new Head Varsity Softball Coach for Lakeland High School. Bateman brings more than a decade of coaching experience and a deep connection to both the sport...
Joy Sharp
Joy J. Sharp, 85, passed away on November 13, 2025. Visitation is on Friday, November 21, 2025, 3 - 7 p.m., and funeral is on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, LaGrange, with Rev....
LaGrange Baseball raises over $700 for batting cages
A huge thank you to everyone who supported and helped with Dylan Bateman and Garrett Pieri’s senior project! They hosted an All Skills Competition featuring students from Fairfield, Prairie Heights, Westview, and Lakeland schools. The event was a great success...
It’s Not Calculus
A little over a week ago, I had the annual privilege of joining my family in attending the Shipshewana Light Parade and Lighting Ceremony. It was a beautiful sight! Floats, trucks, and people (believe it or not!) decked out in...
Basic skills we learn in school still important
Every now and then I am invited to speak to a group of school kids or 4-Hers about careers. Usually, the teachers expect me to talk about agriculture-related jobs, tractors, crops, animals, the usual. But instead, I like to take...
A Season of Gratitude
As the season of Thanksgiving arrives, we pause to reflect with gratitude for the incredible community that surrounds The Arc of LaGrange County. This time of year reminds us of the many blessings we share. The kindness, generosity, and unwavering...
Setting Healthy Boundaries
Setting healthy boundaries is crucial for maintaining emotional and mental well-being, fostering healthy relationships, and achieving personal growth. Boundaries define the limits of acceptable behavior and interactions, helping individuals establish a sense of self-respect and self-care. According to psychological research,...
“Students First”: What Indiana’s school funding Really looks like
Six Hoosier school communities sought to pass referendums in the most recent election. Five succeeded, and one fell short. Yet just a few weeks earlier, postcards went out to constituents all across Indiana in which state representatives touted the 5%...
Lawns Can Benefit from November Attention
By the time November rolls around, most of us are ready to hang up the rake and call it quits for the year. The hoses are drained, the irrigation system is winterized, and the mower is eyeing its place in...