This year was the 25th year that a group of women family members had visited Shipshewana. They come from all over Indiana and also from Ohio, Kansas, Virginia, and even as far as Florida. Martha Freeman of Greentown, Ind., explained that the yearly trips began with the group’s mothers. Her aunt, Martha Sweitzer, would come to visit her husband’s gravesite. […]
Fourth of July is just around the corner. The town of Topeka has announced activities planned for its Independence Day 2023 celebration. They are as follows: July 3 Softball tourney, 4:30 p.m., beginning on the East Park Diamonds. Home run derby, 7:30 p.m. July 4 Pancake breakfast, 7-10 a.m., Topeka Fire Station. Road Race & Fun Walk, 8 a.m., register […]
The LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a police impersonator. On Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at approximately 10:30 p.m., the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a possible police impersonator in the area of 8835 E 600 S in Wolcottville, Ind. On Saturday, June 17, 2023, according to a LaGrange County resident, he […]
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education has awarded nearly 400 scholarships to the seventh class of Next Generation Hoosier Educators, including some in LaGrange County. The number of scholarships expanded significantly this year due to recent legislation authored by Representative Robert “Bob” Behning with bipartisan support from the 2023 Indiana General Assembly. “What I have learned is that being a […]
The National Weather Service is predicting mostly cloudy skies Friday with a high around 80 degrees. Saturday is predicted to be hot, with a high around 90 degrees. Sunday is calling for a slight chance of showers early, then showers likely.
The LaGrange Co Retired Teachers Association held their June meeting at the LaGrange American Legion. Pictured are retirees which served public education for 419 and a half years. Kathy Dunedin along with Jamelle Godlewski were the featured speakers explaining the local Elijah Haven Crisis organization. Elected officers for the 2023-2025 term includes Galen Peters, president; Sue Keenan, vice president; Sharon […]
Nancy Lynn Sipe, 76, Chesterton, Ind., passed away Thursday evening, June 15, 2023, at her home. She was born Thursday, Oct. 31, 1946, in Muncie, the daughter of John L. and Martha (Carter) Sipe. Nancy was a fiercely loving grandma and enjoyed spending time with her family, above all, any of her grandkids’ activities. She was an avid sports fan, […]
Mary A. Krugh, 82, of Shipshewana, IN, passed away at her home Saturday evening, June 17, 2023. Mrs. Krugh was born on July 10, 1940, in Colon, MI to Paul and Mabel (Warkentine) Stewart. Living in LaGrange County since 1963, she had worked at Howe Military School, Howe Medical Center, and was a deputy at the LaGrange County Auditor’s office. […]
Carter Daniel Lehman, 6, of Shipshewana, passed away with his family surrounding him at 2:50 p.m., on Saturday, June 17, 2023, after battling a two-year fight with cancer. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home is handling arrangements.