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Spedden recital postponed until May

By Rick Henly on Friday, March 19th, 2010

HUNTINGTON, IN—Dr. Patricia Spedden’s piano recital, “Classical Praise with Images,” scheduled for March 23 has been postponed until May. More details will be available at a later date.

Spedden, professor of music at Huntington University, was scheduled to perform piano arrangements from her two CD recordings — classical works blended with hymns and praise songs — against a backdrop of visual images and nature sounds... Read More...

Triduum Holy Week Services at St. Mary

By Rick Henly on Thursday, March 18th, 2010

Saint Mary Catholic Church invites everyone to attend our Triduum Holy Week Services.
 
Thursday, April 1, 2010 - Mass of the Lord's Supper - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 2, 2010 - Good Friday Services - 12:30 p.m. and Stations of the Cross   -   6:30 p... Read More...

Metro Kiwanis Recognizes 8th Graders

By Rick Henly on Thursday, March 18th, 2010

On Monday 3/8/2010 Huntington Metro Kiwanis recognized Salamonie’s  outstanding 8th graders who were selected by the Salamonie School’s 8th grade staff for each individuals accomplishments and who excelled in scholarship, citizenship, sportsmanship, character-building activities, extra-curricular achievement and leadership... Read More...

20th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibit

By Jeff Hoover on Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

Written by: Ashley C. Smith
HUNTINGTON, Ind.— The artwork created this year by Huntington University’s visual arts students will be on display March 27 through April 9 in the Robert E. Wilson Gallery in the Merillat Centre for the Arts. The 20th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibit will be judged by Grace Benedict O'brien, artist and continuing instructor in the department of art and design at Purdue University... Read More...

Andrews Brethren hosts soup supper

By Rick Henly on Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

Huntington County Clerk, Fran Felts, invites you to join her at the annual Andrews Brethren Soup Supper on McKeever Street, this Saturday, March 20th , 2010. 

The supper will last from 4:30PM – 7:00PM.  Carry – outs will be available.  Freewill donations to the church will be accepted... Read More...

Morris to speak at HU on March 24

By Rick Henly on Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

HUNTINGTON, IN— Dr. Pamala Morris will be the featured speaker at Huntington University’s Leadership Luncheon on March 24. Morris is the assistant dean/director for the office of multicultural programs at Purdue University. Morris will address “Diversity in the Workplace: Opening Our Minds to People, Culture and Opportunities... Read More...

Optimists award to Youth Appreciation

By Rick Henly on Monday, March 15th, 2010

The motto of Optimist International is “Friend of Youth”.  In keeping with this motto, the Huntington Optimist Club has designated its Optimist Youth Appreciation Award to recognize a few of the outstanding young people in our community. 

The Youth Appreciation Award is awarded each year to two (2) students from each of the Huntington County Middle Schools and three (3) students from

Huntington North High School

who demonstrate outstanding dedication and service to their school, the community and its citizens... Read More...

HU grad to start assignment in D.C.

By Rick Henly on Monday, March 15th, 2010

AKRON, Pa. – Christina Warner of Bloomington, Ind., has begun a two-year assignment with the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) in its Washington, D.C., office as a legislative assistant.

Warner, who holds a bachelor’s degree in religion from Huntington University in Huntington, Ind... Read More...

Benefit auction for Roanoke Library Fund

By Rick Henly on Monday, March 15th, 2010

The Roanoke Public Library is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year and invites the community to help them celebrate by participating in a Benefit Auction on April 24 at Roanoke Elementary School. Registration and the Silent Auction will begin at 2 p.m. and the Live Auction will start at 3 p... Read More...

Victory Noll to join Hunger Effort

By Rick Henly on Monday, March 15th, 2010

HUNTINGTON — Victory Noll Center in Huntington will join in a nationwide program March 24 to address the issue of hunger in the United States.

Every year since 1974, the organization Bread For The World has invited churches and groups across the country to take part in the Offering of Letters to Congress, urging legislators to make changes to policies, programs and conditions that allow hunger and poverty to persist... Read More...

VS takes home Grand Champion award

By Rick Henly on Sunday, March 14th, 2010

The Huntington North Varsity Singers traveled east to Homestead High School on March 13 and took a page from the 'Rocky' screenplay.

The local group, under the direction of John Wenning, had started this competition season with a third place finish at Center Grove High School in Indianapolis and then a confidence-building win at Northridge in Middlebury... Read More...

YSB fundraising is under way

By Rick Henly on Saturday, March 13th, 2010

The Youth Services Bureau of Huntington County’s annual “Striving to Make a Difference” fund drive to raise $15,000 is under way. This year’s theme is “Making A Difference – One Life at a Time.”

“We realize that everyone is dealing with financial concerns, so with this year’s community campaign we challenge caring individuals to make a statement, through their contribution, that the youths and families of Huntington County are important and worthy of your support, especially in these difficult times,” said Jan Williams, Executive Director of the Youth Services Bureau... Read More...

Car show to benefit campus ministry

By Jeff Hoover on Friday, March 12th, 2010

Written by: Ashley C. Smith
HUNTINGTON, IN— The Huntington University Student Senate will host a Benefit Car Show from 3 to 7 p.m. April 24 on the university campus to raise $20,000 to purchase a new mini-van for the Joe Mertz Center. The Joe Mertz Center for Volunteer Service is a student-directed organization that mobilizes the campus community for Christian service... Read More...

National Speaker comes to Huntington

By Cari Lindsey on Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Sgt. Terry Hall, nationally acclaimed speaker serving on the Indianapolis Police Department, will be hosting a community meeting to share his expertise on information “perpetrators don’t want you to know”. The meeting will be held on March 22^nd, at Crestview Middle School, starting at 7:00pm... Read More...

HELP to award $1,500 scholarship

By Rick Henly on Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Huntington County HELP, Inc. for Disabled Citizens will award a scholarship in memory of Board Member John Decker.

The John Decker Memorial Scholarship, in the amount of $1500.00, will be awarded to a Huntington county resident who is a high school senior, or a student enrolled as a full or part time student in post high school studies who has or has had a physical or learning disability... Read More...