The Wisler Farm in LaGrange County recently received a Hoosier Homestead Sesquicentennial Award for being in operation since 1872, according to State Rep. Denny Zent (R-Angola) and State Sen. Sue Glick (R-LaGrange). “There are few industries more vital than agriculture in our state,” Zent said. “Farming families like the Wislers’ exemplify the best that Indiana has to offer, and I […]
The State Soil Conservation Board (SSCB) is allotting over $2 million in Clean Water Indiana (CWI) grants for 2023, which is a $1 million increase over 2022. “As Secretary of Agriculture, I know how hard Hoosier farmers work to be good stewards of the land,” said Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Indiana’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. “So, I was […]
If you have a caring and compassionate heart and would like to help bring support and comfort to patients in their final weeks of life and their families, Parkview Hospice wants your help. Parkview Hospice is currently seeking new volunteers to fill a variety of roles, ranging from bedside companionship to bereavement support to office support. Hospice care aims to […]
As a community we are creating a visual reminder of the impact cancer has on us through a luminary ceremony, says Christine Yoder, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network vice state lead ambassador. Our intent is to offer space to remember and grieve the lost, celebrate the survivors and caregivers as we fight back from our little corner of the […]
Due to the dangerous combination of heat and humidity predicted for Thursday, Trine University and the City of Angola have postponed the annual Trine Fest to Thursday, Aug. 31. “With excessive heat in the forecast, we believe it’s best to postpone until the weather returns to a level that allows this celebration to be safe and comfortable for everyone,” said […]
Bryan William Pierson, age 68, of LaGrange, IN, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at his residence. Mr. Pierson was born on July 28, 1955, in Sturgis, MI, to the late Norman and Lorraine (Krontz) Pierson. On June 28, 1980, he married the love of his life and wife of 43 years, Linda Mollsen. After 44 years of dedicated […]
Alvin D. Stutzman, 86, of San Jacinto, CA, formerly of LaGrange, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at the Hemet Valley Medical Center in Hemet, CA. Dad was born on May 30, 1937, in Nappanee, IN, to Daniel and Annie Stutzman. Dad was self-employed for many years in the LaGrange area doing drywalling and painting, operating as Al’s Decorating. On […]
In a match which featured numerous long rallies and some great gets, Prairie Heights defeated Westview, 25-15, 8-25, 25-23, 25-19 in NECC volleyball action Tuesday night in Emma. Ella Coney ripped 14 kills to lead the Lady Panther attack, including six in the opening game that saw her club score the initial four points and lead by as many as […]
