2022-07-18
Martin repeats 4-H large animal success
It was a “pretty unbelievable” feeling, incoming Westview Junior Senior High School freshman Audri Martin said of her repeat of last year’s win at the LaGrange County 4-H Fair Large Animal All-Around Showman competition Friday evening. The daughter of Ken and Tina Martin of rural LaGrange, Audri first won the sheep competition earlier in the week, showing her lamb, Tito. […]
Topeka Historical Society launches YouTube series
The Topeka Area Historical Society released the first episode of a new documentary series on July 1 entitled “Memorable Moments in Topeka History.” Episode 1 features Byron Price, who graduated from Topeka High School in 1908 and Wabash College in 1912. After starting his career in journalism with the Associated Press, Price went on to become the director of the […]
The Ark Animal Rescue and Adoption
Four legs, a lick, and a wagDear Friends, OK, this young man came into the Ark last week and said his dog was lost. I could tell he was upset. He told the gal at Ark the name of the dog, what he looked like and asked if they could help him find the dog.They took down all the information and told him if someone called […]
IDOC says learning is recovering after the pandemic
Last week, the Indiana Department of Education presented updated findings from a study on COVID- 19’s academic impact on student learning. The results show that while learning is stabilizing or recovering for many Indiana students, innovative and collaborative accelerated learning activities must be implemented to increase academic momentum for all Hoosier students. “Today we’re seeing the positive collective impact we […]
Todd Bontrager
Todd Bontrager, 57, of Shipshewana, went home to see Jesus after a diagnosis 4 ½ years ago with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, is handling the arrangements.
Grace Bock
Grace Patricia Bock, 14, of LaGrange, died unexpectedly Thursday, July 14, 2022, at 2:45 p.m. while in route by EMS to the hospital in Fort Wayne. Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel, State Road 9 North, Wolcottville is assisting the family with arrangements.
