The following arrests were reported by the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office on December 20: Apolinar Gomez Portillo, 27, of Sturgis, Michigan, was arrested by the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office on a charge of operating without a license. Denise Reade, 51, of Shipshewana, was arrested by the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office on a charge of disorderly conduct. Forest Read, 35, of […]
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Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Indiana-Kentucky Receives $1.5 Million from Lilly Endowment Inc. to Improve Facilities at Lutherwald and Lutheran Hills
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Indiana Kentucky, Inc. (LOMIK) has received two $750,000 implementation grants, totaling $1.5 million, from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Capital Project Initiative for Residential Youth Camps. These grants are part of Phase 2 of the initiative, which supports Indiana residential youth camps in improving the overall camp experience and outcomes for youth through new, enhanced, and expanded […]
Boys & Girls Club Dayin Indiana
Did you know December 15 is officially Boys and Girls Club Day in Indiana? Governor Mike Braun signed a proclamation naming Boys and Girls Clubs of Elkhart County directly and declaring this special day in their honor. One of our own Middlebury members, Kaden Todd, traveled with President and CEO Dr. Tami Hicks to Indianapolis for the ceremony. Kaden presented […]
A Letter to the Middlebury Community
As we step into a new year, I find myself looking back on 2025 with a full heart and deep gratitude. The Middlebury community has always been extraordinary in the way it supports this pantry. That is not new. But this past year felt different. There was a deeper connection, a stronger sense of togetherness, and a spirit of generosity […]
Secret Santa Strikes Again Donating $100,000 for Random Acts of Kindness in Elkhart County
Encouraged by the responses of five area churches and 400 congregants to the 2024 Random Acts of Kindness initiative, an anonymous Secret Santa donor will continue to make the holiday season brighter again by providing Crossroads United Way with a remarkable $100,000 donation. The funds are being distributed to five Elkhart County churches; Elkhart City Church, St. Vincent DePaul Catholic […]
Arrest Records
The following arrests were reported by the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office on December 14: Tania Munoz Barrera, 29, of LaGrange, was arrested by the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office on a charge of resisting law enforcement, operating while intoxicated with a BMI over .15, and endangerment. Austin Hart, 31, of Fort Wayne, was arrested by the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office on […]
Notice of Public Meeting to Ratify Tentative Agreement Westview School Corporation
On Friday, December 19, 2025, at 3:00 P.M, the Board of School Trustees will meet at 1545 S 600 W for the purpose of considering ratification of the tentative agreement regarding the teacher collective bargaining agreement. Public comment will be allowed at this meeting. A copy of the tentative agreement is posted at https://www.westview.k12. in.us/documents/corporation documentation
Jayco Holds Annual MASTERS RV Dealer Training
Jayco has concluded its MASTERS Dealer training, which took place the week of December 1, 2025. Approximately 200 people from RV dealerships across North America attended, along with nearly 100 Jayco personnel conducting the training and handling logistics. The annual event is held throughout the Jayco Middlebury, Indiana campus. For over 42 years, Jayco has consistently held annual in-person training […]
Building Hope: The Mission of Isaiah 117 Houses in Elkhart County
The core message of the Isaiah 1:17 Biblical verse is to be actively seeking righteousness and advocating for the vulnerable. That is how the birth of the Isaiah 117 Houses began. The first of the Isaiah 117 Houses began in Carter County, Tennessee in June of 2018. Ronda Paulson and her husband were taking classes in order to be able […]
Expert warns Indiana pet owners of common Christmas plants that could be deadly to cats and dogs
As families prepare their homes for the festive season, animal software platform Creatures is alerting pet owners to the hidden dangers lurking in popular Christmas decorations, with several seasonal plants posing serious health risks to cats and dogs. With 69% of Indiana households owning pets, this holiday warning affects the vast majority of families across the state. For first-time pet […]
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