Festival comes to town
Carnival rides are a popular aspect of Corn School for youngsters. Pictured, Diego Garcia, 4, of LaGrange, takes a ride on the motorcycles.
Corn School held in LaGrange
It was a week of fun in LaGrange last week as Corn School came to town. With the theme, “Small Community, Big Heart,” it was the 118th year for the festival. It all began Tuesday with a full slate of activities: opening of the midway; an antique, classic, and future car cruise-in; Goodfellows, Scouts, Civic Groups and Cars parade; both […]
Mindfulness trail opens in LaGrange
A new mindfulness trail has officially opened in LaGrange. An opening ceremony was held Saturday for the trail at Maple Wood Nature Center. The new trail is a collaboration of LaGrange County Department of Parks and Recreation, Parkview LaGrange Hospital, and Bowen Health. Opening remarks were made by Robin Mitchell of Bowen Health and Dan Schelinski of LaGrange County Parks. […]
Yoder is LaGrange County Citizen of the Year
Christine Yoder has been named 2024 LaGrange County Citizen of the Year. She was honored Tuesday at the courthouse gazebo during Corn School. In seeking out nominations for the award, the LaGrange County Corn School Committee receives many nominations from civic organizations as well as individuals, who have been the recipients of the kindness and generosity of their fellow LaGrange […]
Rosaine James
Rosaine “Ruck” Fern James, age 92, of Howe, IN passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Friday, September 27, 2024, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis, MI. Ms. James was born on November 25, 1931, in Muscatine, IA to Philip William and Sarah Jeraldine (Rosenberg) Stark. In 1949, Ruck graduated from Muscatine High School in Muscatine, […]
Dr. David Sprague
Dr. David Samuel Sprague, born on August 27, 1933, in LaGrange, Indiana, passed away on September 21, 2024. He was a devoted father, husband, psychiatrist, and naturalist with a deep love for life’s simple joys – good food and drink, music, friendship, and self-reflection. David’s passion for nature was evident throughout his life. He enjoyed taking long walks to identify […]
Jonas Yoder
Jonas E. Yoder, 90, of Goshen, (district: 63), died on Friday, September 27, at his residence. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, is handling the arrangements.
Ernest Yoder
Ernest W. Yoder, 93, of Middlebury, (district: 57), died on Saturday, September 28, at his residence. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, is handling the arrangements.
John Knepp
John J. Knepp, 93, of Shipshewana, (district: 41-4), died on Sunday, September 29, at his residence. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, is handling the arrangements.