Final Fridays
The first in a new “Final Friday” event series was held May 31 in downtown LaGrange. The events, held the last Friday of May, June and July, are presented by Main Street LaGrange and feature live music, a beer and wine tent, sidewalk vendors, and food trucks. Above, Carol and Tom Barrick and Peggie and Dick Glant were among those […]
A NEW FLAG-
On Saturday, May 25, a new American flag was raised at the corner of State Road 9 (Detroit Street) and US 20 in LaGrange, just in time for Memorial Day. Helping Gary and Jean Litke (who purchased the flag) were Kenton Miller, Allen Connelly, and Craig Connelly.
REMEMBERING THOSE WHO SERVED-
The Howe Lions Club held their annual Memorial Day service on May 27. Ralph Abston organized the event with Reverend Gregg Waggoner of the Howe Methodist Church giving the address. The LaGrange American Legion gave the 21-gun salute and Lakeland’s band was there to play the music.
Dr. Trevor Thain awarded Donald L. Moore Independent Pharmacist of The Year Award
Recently, at the Indiana Pharmacy Association’s Annual Meeting, Trevor Thain, local pharmacist and pillar of the healthcare community, was awarded the Donald L. Moore Independent Pharmacist of The Year Award. Thain, a third-generation pharmacist following in the footsteps of his parents and grandfather, discovered the connection between Tylenol and acetaminophen only during college. His early exposure to pharmacy work during […]
Fundraiser held for Wolcottville police department
On Saturday, May 18, Eva Woodworth, who is a citizen of the Town of Wolcottville, organized a fundraiser for the Wolcottville police department to help with the K9 Unit and updating equipment. There was food, a bake sale, 50/50 draw, silent auction, karaoke, and live music and it was a very successful event. Marshal Nathan Sprunger would like to thank […]
LCCF to host LaGrange Partners on June 11
LaGrange Partners, the nonprofit interagency meeting coordinated by the LaGrange County Community Foundation, will meet on Tuesday, June 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Garage Community Center, 111 W. Lafayette Street, LaGrange. LaGrange Partners consists of local and regional nonprofits that meet bi-monthly to discuss social service topics and exchange information about each organization. All nonprofit staff, […]