CELEBRATING OUR NATION–
First place winners in the LaGrange de Lafayette Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Junior American Citizens Creative Expression, Art and Community Service Projects are, front, from left, Tyrone Baccol, Riley Lambright, Carter Cranor, Janelle Bontrager and Azhar Fadil; middle, Keera Hochstetler, Andrea Lambright, Aislynn Wanamaker, Faith Stump and Bella Williams; back, Ayden Kloth and Cole Donat. These […]
COVID struck across cultures
Amish death data shows pandemic peaks LaGrange County Health Department death records mirror a national spike in death rates in 2020, as do numbers gleaned by Mark Dewalt of Winthrop University in his study of Amish mortality rates. Dewalt tabulated death reports from 2014-22 from The Diary of the Old Order Churches, a monthly publication designed to serve the Old […]
The Ark Animal Rescue and Adoption
Four legs, a lick, and a wagHi, Buddy, Phoebe the cat here. I have new adventures to tell you about. Besides my kitty condo, which I use all the time, I also have a large cardboard box with holes cut in it and a paper bag to sleep or play in. What more could a cat want? I like to explore. The bathroom is a fascinating […]
Did you know?
A healthy diet can help people lower their risk for various conditions, including heart disease. That’s a significant benefit, as the World Health Organization estimates that 32 percent of deaths across the globe can be attributed to cardiovascular disease, which is an umbrella term used to refer to a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels. Individuals who […]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Wednesday, February 1 LaGrange County Commissioners Staff Meeting, County Office Building, 114 W. Michigan St., LaGrange, 8 a.m. Monday, February 6 LaGrange County Commissioners, County Office Building, 114 W. Michigan St., LaGrange, 8:30 a.m. LaGrange Redevelopment Commission, 5:45 p.m., LaGrange Town Hall, 1201 N. Townline Road, LaGrange. LaGrange Town Council, LaGrange Town Hall, 1201 N Townline Road, 6 p.m. Tuesday, […]
3 local preschool programs approved for On My Way Pre-K initiative
More families have been able to take advantage of On My Way Pre-K in the current school year than ever before. For the 2022-23 school year, On My Way Pre-K Manager Emily Syslo reports that six families qualified in LaGrange County. On My Way Pre-K is a statewide initiative that awards grants to 4-year-olds from low-income families so that they […]