Honoring our own
Group gathers to remember LaGrange County’s fallen heroesA small group gathered on the courthouse lawn recently to honor four LaGrange County men who gave their lives in the line of duty. They are part of the LaGrange County Hometown Heroes Banner Program. “Today, we take time to remember them,” said Rustin Krapfl, Chaplain for the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office. “These banners are intended to be a reminder […]
Meijer donates to LaGrange County Miracle Tree
LaGrange County Miracle Tree Inc. has received a generous donation this holiday season. Meijer Store 291 of Sturgis, MI, selected LaGrange County Miracle Tree as one of its non-profits for a corporate donation. They granted the organization $5,000 to “help us help others,” said Kailie Snyder-Farnsworth, founder and president of LaGrange County Miracle Tree. “Meijer has been a consistent supporter […]
Lt. Governor hears about advances in NE Indiana mental health system
According to Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, the COVID pandemic brought some good along with the bad when it came to increasing public understanding of the importance of mental health. “I thought, we’ve got to continue this conversation. We’ve got to continue to put a spotlight on it,” she said, opening a Wednesday afternoon exchange between Bowen Health officials and others […]
LaGrange County Community Foundation hosting nonprofit workshop ‘Board Basics’ Nov. 15
The LaGrange County Community Foundation will present a nonprofit workshop, “ Board Basics,” on Friday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Community Foundation. Designed for both new and seasoned board members and nonprofit leaders, “Board Basics” provides practical insights into the core responsibilities of nonprofit board service. Led by Mike Stone of Stone Consulting, this three-hour […]
LaGrange County EDC welcomes new marketing & operations manager
Lydia Young, of LaGrange County, has joined the LaGrange County Economic Development Corporation in her new role of Marketing and Operations Manager. She succeeds Emilee ( Fincher) Buller who was recently promoted to Vice President of Community Development and Engagement at the LaGrange County Economic Development Corporation. Sherri Johnston, President/ CEO of LaGrange County Economic Development Corporation, quoted, “We’re thrilled […]
Janet Slater
Janet Ann Slater, 78, of LaGrange, passed away at 3:40 a.m. on Sunday, October 27, at The Waters of LaGrange. She was born on September 2, 1946, in Pioneer, OH, to John and Helen (Hollstein) Barron. On December 17, 1965, in Bryan, OH, she married Howard Slater, he survives. Survivors in addition to her husband are two daughters, Sara (Kraig […]
Carol Northup
Carol L. Northup, 71, of LaGrange, IN, went to be with Jesus on September 1, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held November 9, 2024, with visitation 9-11 a.m. and memorial service at 11 a.m. at Helmer Community Church, 7530 S. SR 327, Helmer, IN 46746. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Helmer Community Church.