Dear Friends, I am trying to figure out something here. My town mom has a niece who has a rabbit. So that rabbit would be a great nephew to me? Or would he be a step nephew? Or golly sakes, it is too difficult. I will just say he is a good friend that belongs to my town mom’s niece. […]
Community
32nd annual Westview Academic Awards held
In the interest of recognizing academic excellence, Westview High School is in their 32nd year promoting an incentive program that provides students the opportunity to earn specially designed academic blankets, stars, and rings. Eighty-seven Westview scholars were recently honored between the JV and varsity Wawasee vs. Westview basketball games in the high school gym. Twenty-six sophomores have established a GPA […]
ON TARGET-
Congratulations to Lex Thompson on qualifying for the Indiana NASP State Tournament in both the Bullseye and 3D categories. Lex, an eighth grader at Westview Jr-Sr High School, scored 276/300 for Bullseye and 264/300 in 3D. He will be competing at the State Fairgrounds on March 9. NASP stands for National Archery in the Schools Program. During the season, archers […]
The Ark Animal Rescue and Adoption
Four legs, a lick, and a wagDear Friends, Her name is Josie. She was picked up as a stray. I was a stray and I know what that means. I have had way too many friends picked up as strays and this is what happens. They are taken to Ark. That is not all bad as Ark is very careful and kind during the whole mess. […]
Calendar
Thursday, March 7 Friends of the Library Book Sale, Topeka Branch Library, 133 N. Main St., Topeka, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for Friends of the Library members only, 2-6 p.m. for public. Continues 11 a.m.-6 p.m. March 8 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 9. Thousands of used books, DVDs and audiobooks. Friends of the Library memberships can be renewed or purchased […]
Briefs
Blessing Box available Daughters of Mary of St. Joseph Catholic Church (located at the edge of LaGrange on U.S. 20 East) have a blessing box of non-perishable food to anyone in need of a “helping hand.” The box is located on the south side of the parking lot at the church and is available 24 hours a day. Please take […]
Soil & Water Conservation Districts to hold annual meeting
The LaGrange and Steuben County Soil & Water Conservation Districts are holding a joint annual meeting this year and would like to extend an invitation to the public to this event. The meeting will be held on Thursday evening, March 14, 2024, at the Stroh Church of Christ, located at 4540 S 1100 W, Hudson, Indiana, 46747. A free evening […]
March 2024 events at the LaGrange County Public Library System
Here are the events coming up in March at the LaGrange County Public Library and its branches in Shipshewana and Topeka. For more information and latest updates, go to www.lagrange.lib.in.us. All LaGrange Co. Public Library locations will be CLOSED Friday, March 29, in observance of Good Friday. Loose Ends LaGrange: Fridays, January thru March, 10-11 a.m. Bring a craft project […]
Looking Back Through The Years
25 years ago February 24, 1999 Honoring a champion Prairie Heights senior Aaron Ramey had the weekend of his life this past Friday and Saturday at the IHSAA Wrestling Meet in Indianapolis, as he won the 215-pound division championship, the first state title ever won by a Prairie Heights grappler. Ramey stood atop the victory stand surrounded by his conquered […]
Early Childhood Educator Award winner announced
Thrive by 5 is excited to announce that Stephanie Sanders of Ruth Stultz Preschool in Ligonier is our latest Outstanding Early Childhood Educator! Stephanie received several glowing recommendations during the nomination process, which included: • “She is so positive and uplifting. She’s always helpful, and always has great ideas. She is always helping others and does it with no questions […]
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