2023-03-13
Burbrink replaces Engleking at Extension
LaGrange County gained a seasoned agriculture and natural resources educator at the Purdue Extension Office. Jeff Burbrink of Elkhart replaces Steve Engleking, who retired last year after 28 years with LaGrange County Extension. The oldest tenured ag educator in the state, Burbrink brings a rich background with Purdue University and the Cooperative Extension Service. “I really like the ag side […]
STATUE IS A GO–
Mary Woodworth of LaGrange County Arts holds a drawing of a kinetic statue approved by the LaGrange County Commissioners for the southeast corner of the courthouse lawn. The commissioners appropriated $10,000 for the project, which will feature three-dimensional imagery of the natural resources of the county.
The Ark Animal Rescue and Adoption
Four legs, a lick, and a wagDear Buddy, My mom told me to write you. She said we’re related somehow? I’m not sure how a cat and a dog can be related? I believe my mom said something about, “cousins.” I was writing you to ask, “Have you thanked your veterinarian today?” I hear a lot of people complain about how expensive it is to go […]
Birth Announcements
Martha and Michael Miller, LaGrange, a girl, Melanie Jean, born March 7, 2023 at New Eden Care Center. Joanna and Lavon Fry, Topeka, a boy, Adrian, born March 8, 2023 at New Eden Care Center. Lorene and Wayne Yoder, LaGrange, a girl, Carol Renae, born on March 8, 2023, at New Eden Care Center. Jason and Brenda Oberholtzer, LaGrange, a […]
Jonathan Schlabach
Jonathan R. Schlabach, 19, of Shipshewana, (district: 49-1), died at 5:37 p.m., on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at his residence. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury is in charge of arrangements.
ALL ACADEMIC–
Prairie Heights High School seniors Sammy Updike, Caylee James and Conner Keeslar were recognized as part of the 2022-23 NECC All Academic Team. The team consists of 25 students representing all conference schools. Team membership is determined by a combination of a student’s grade point average and a standardized test score (SAT or ACT).
