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Lakeland School Corporation announces bond isssuance for district-wide facility improvements


Lakeland School Corporation is moving forward with issuing two bonds to fund major facility projects across the district. These bonds will allow the district to address critical infrastructure needs, enhance safe­ty and accessibility, and ensure that Lakeland students and staff have facil­ities designed to support learning well into the future. Notably, Lakeland maintains the 7th lowest debt service rate of […]

Arrest Records

The following arrests were reported by LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office on September 12: Martin Carmona, 27, of La­Grange, was arrested by La­Grange County Sheriff’s Office on a charge of obstruction of justice. Edwin Garcia, 19, of Howe, was arrested by LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office on a charge of operating while intox­icated above .15 and minor in possession of an alcoholic […]

Navigating Downtown Parking

A new study examines Middlebury’s parking patterns and explores strategies for the future.

The Challenge: A Good Problem to Have Downtown Middlebury is thriving. Its unique shops and local businesses attract crowds daily, a sign of a healthy town center. But with that vibrancy comes a familiar challenge: finding a parking space. Recognizing this, the Town of Middlebury initiated a parking study in late 2024 to understand the magnitude of the issue and […]

Arrest Records

The following arrests were reported by La­Grange County Sheriff’s Office on September 5: Ah-Ra Fat, 20, of Fort Wayne, was arrested by Department of Natural Resources on a charge of fishing without a license and illegal possession of fish. Yaco By, 39, of Fort Wayne, was arrested by Department of Natural Resources on a charge of fishing without a license […]

Poverty keeps increasing for older Americans

Once again, more older Americans are sinking into poverty, just as 11,000 are turning 65 every day. A country as rich as ours should be shocked that over 9.2 mil­lion of our fellow older Americans strug­gle to cover basic expenses like food and medicine. Aging with dignity continues to be out of reach for far too many Americans who worked […]

LaGrange County Soil and Water Conservation District to host 2025 Forestry Field Day

The LaGrange County Soil and Water Conservation District, in partnership with Purdue Extension and the Indiana De­partment of Natural Resources (IDNR), is excited to announce the upcoming 2025 Forestry Field Day. This informative event will take place at the Mark Michuda Woods, located at 2855 N 500 E, on Satur­day, September 20, 2025, starting at 9 a.m. Attendees should note […]

The Arc of LaGrange County announces exciting upcoming events


The Arc of LaGrange County is proud to announce a series of engaging events aimed at promoting awareness, advocacy, and community involvement for individuals with disabilities. These events will feature notable speakers, interactive discussions, and an opportunity for networking among stakeholders. Author Event with Gloria Doty Kicking off the series is an inspiring morning with author Gloria Doty and her […]

Sheriff’s investigation into an alleged non-compliant registered sex offender leads to discovery of suspected child pornography


A Steuben County man, identified as 22-year-old Caleb Michael Perry of Fremont, has been arrest­ed following an investiga­tion by the Sheriff’s Office into his failure to comply with registration laws for sex offenders. The inquiry began on August 22, 2025, when detectives received information suggesting that Perry was employed in Fremont but had not reported this information to law enforcement […]

LaGrange de Lafayette Chapter Inc. DAR What is Constitution Week?

August 2, 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed into law a resolution desig­nating September 17-23, as Constitution Week to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution. In celebration of Constitution Week, the LaGrange de Lafayette Inc. DAR teamed up with the LaGrange County Library to create a display at the front entrance of the library. Stop in to view and […]


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