The following arrests were reported by LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office on June 27: David Poor, 59, of Topeka, was arrested by LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office on a charge of driving while suspended with a prior. Ethan Hibbs, 23, of North Webster, was arrested by LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office on a charge of driving while suspended with a prior. Travis Swihart, […]
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Say’s Firefly became Indiana’s state insect in 2018
Say’s Firefly became Indiana’s state insect when legislation proclaiming it as such was signed by Gov. Eric Holcomb on March 23, 2018. Before that, Indiana was one of only three states that did not have a state insect. Say’s Firefly is native to North America, the United States, and Indiana. Many other states have state insects that are not native […]
Federal funding delays threaten school programs and services
Lakeland School Corporation is facing a period of significant financial uncertainty due to delays in the release of key federal education grant funds, a situation that could have a substantial impact on students, staff, and critical programming across the district for the 2025–2026 school year. According to the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents (IAPSS), multiple federal formula grants traditionally […]
A call for better maternal healthcare
A new study has revealed that Indiana has the tenth highest maternal mortality rate in the United States. Research was conducted on the maternal mortality data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the period 2018-2022. The study identified the ten states with the highest maternal death rates, highlighting a critical healthcare crisis affecting American mothers. Indiana […]
Arrest Records
The following arrests were reported by LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office on June 21: Kevin Hershberger, 19, of Topeka, was arrested by Shipshewana Police Department on a charge of minor in possession of alcohol. Anthony Miller, 45, of Howe, was arrested by LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office on a charge of domestic battery. Katherine Miller, 38, of Howe, was arrested by LaGrange […]
Partnership on new multipurpose trail in Angola
Area residents who like to walk, run and bike in Angola, Indiana will soon have a beautiful new option for exercising outdoors while enjoying local scenery. Trine University and the City of Angola are partnering on a new 3.5-mile recreational and nature trail that will follow the property line of the university’s Angola campus around Zollner Golf Course and along […]
How to stay cool during one of the world’s hottest anticipated summers
2023 and 2024 having been the hottest summers on record, there’s reason to believe 2025 will bring more of the same. But it doesn’t have to mean soaring energy bills or an overworked, outdated air conditioning system. If you’re like many consumers, you’re looking for energy-saving solutions, but may not be aware of all your options. A Midea survey conducted […]
Help is needed for finding fugitive
The Steuben County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assisting in locating a fugitive registered sex offender. On 06/20/2025, an arrest warrant was issued by the Steuben Superior Court for 51-year-old Larry Ray Keith charging him with one count of Failure to Register as a Sex or Violent Offender, a level 6 felony. The warrant comes after Keith allegedly failed […]
Arrest Records
The following arrests were reported by LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office on June 13: Darin Troyer, 25, of Shipshewana, was arrested by LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office on a charge of operating while intoxicated. Michael Millerm 43, of Fort Wayne, was arrested by LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office on a charge of driving while suspended with a prior. Karen Anglin, 48, of LaGrange, […]
Expanding housing access across Indiana
In recent years, communities across Indiana have been working to bring more housing options to the state. This year, Senate Republicans supported a bill that builds on previous efforts to construct new housing developments in Indiana. House Enrolled Act 1005 will: Bolster the Residential Housing Infrastructure Assistance Program (RIF), a revolving loan fund that helps local governments work on infrastructure […]
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