Boy Scouts to burn flags Local Boy Scouts will observe a proper disposal of American flags on Flag Day, June 14, at the LaGrange American Legion, 100 Industrial Parkway, LaGrange. The ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. Used flags may be dropped off at the Legion throughout the year for proper disposal. Trine hosts ‘Birdies, Brews’ The popular “Birdies, […]
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The following arrests were reported on Sunday by the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office: Shaun Gregory, 25, Fredericksburg, Virginia, arrested by Indiana State Police on a charge of operating while intoxicated. Brad Baker, 35, Elkhart, arrested by LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office on charges of dealing methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, possession of a legend drug, possession of paraphernalia, driving while suspended with […]
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The following arrests were reported on Wednesday by the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office: Matthew Suarez, 29, LaGrange, arrested by LaGrange Police Department on a charge of driving while suspended with a prior. Johnathan Evans, 34, Sturgis, Michigan, arrested on a warrant alleging failure to appear. Christopher Champagne, 37, Shipshewana, arrested on a motion seeking probation violation. Joshua Wilson, 43, LaGrange, […]
IDEM offers grants for recycling market development
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) announced the availability of grant funding for recycling projects from the Recycling Market Development Program. Eligible candidates may seek a grant ranging from $50,000 to $500,000. Proposals are being accepted through June 21. Public and private businesses, local government, solid waste management districts, and nonprofit organizations located and doing business in Indiana are […]
Indiana State Park field trip funds available
Educators interested in taking K-12 students on field trips to an Indiana state park or state-managed lake in the 2023-2024 school year can receive financial help through the Indiana Natural Resources Foundation (INRF). Grants from the Discover the Outdoors fund are available for all school types, according to INRF executive director Jody Kress. “The Foundation’s mission is to celebrate and […]
5 injured in buggy-box truck collision
Five people in a buggy struck by a box truck were taken to a Fort Wayne hospital on Monday. The crash occurred around 9 a.m. at SR 9 and CR 500S near Wolcottville. Stephen Donaldson, 27, of Delphos, Ohio, rear-ended the horse and buggy, operated by Lamar Graber, 33, of Wolcottville. When LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office arrived, officers found Graber […]
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Drivers, children hurt in crash A three-vehicle crash Monday morning on the west side of the county resulted in two drivers and two young children being taken to Parkview LaGrange Hospital, says a LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office crash report. Andrya Marshall, 18, of Wolcottville, rear-ended a vehicle driven by Kody Faulkner, 28, Wolcottville. Faulkner told officers he had stopped on […]
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The following arrests were reported by the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday: Travis Holliday, 39, Wolcottville, arrested om a warrant. Courtney Phillips, 32, Fort Wayne, temporary custody. Trevor Grady, 22, Hudson, arrested on a warrant alleging failure to appear. Charles Hire, 57, LaGrange, arrested by LaGrange Police Department on a charge of operating while intoxicated. The following arrests were […]
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Park improved Construction is nearly done at West Lake Park in Topeka. FCI Construction is project manager. It was hired by the town on a joint contract that included the park and a $3 million wastewater treatment plant overhaul. Engineer Casey Erwin, DLZ, said the contract is about 40% completed. A new path at the park could be installed next […]
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The following arrests were reported on Sunday by the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office: Alexandria Hamilton, 26, Dayton, arrested on a motion seeking probation revocation. Timothy Persing, 27, Howe, arrested by LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office on a charge of identity deception. The following arrest was reported Monday: Thomas Papke, 43, Sturgis, Michigan, arrested by LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office on charges of […]