The Laramie Project

By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

The First Presbyterian Theatre presents The Laramie Project.
This docudrama features a handful of actors as the citizens of Laramie, WY, telling their stories in the aftermath of the brutal murder of Matthew Shepard.  From progressive liberals at the university to conservative clergy, this town’s true story creates a cry for tolerance, truth and forgiveness—seeking to replace hate with understanding... Read More...

Goat Show results from the 4-H Fair

By Rick Henly on Monday, July 26th, 2010

The goat show results are in for this year's 4-H Fair.

The Champion Junior Meat Doe was owned by Mackinzie Sharpe with the Reserve award going to Garrett Heaston.

The Champion Senior Meat Doe award went to Jenna Heaston with the reserve going to Garrett Heaston.

The Grand Champion Meat Doe was owned by Mackinzie Sharpe with the reserve going to Jenna Heaston... Read More...

2010 4-H Dairy results are in the books

By Rick Henly on Sunday, July 25th, 2010

2010 Dairy Show results are now in from this year's 4-H Fair. The judging took place on Saturday, July 24 at Hier's Park.

In Junior-Grade Holstein competition the champion and reserve champion is Alexis Wygant.

The winners in the Junior-Registered Holstein category are Alex Jackson (champion) and Sabra Jackson (reserve)... Read More...

Poultry results are in for 2010 4-H

By Rick Henly on Sunday, July 25th, 2010

The results are in for the 2010 4-H Poultry Show at Hier's Park.

The champion of Duck/Geese is Scott Foust and the Reserve Champion is Kayla Campbell.

Exotic Bird winners are Devon Rooney (champion) and Kaitlin Aughinbaugh (reserve champion).

Jake Stephan & Cory Little were Co-Champions in Heavy Hen with Trevor Brewer named Reserve Champion... Read More...

Hot cars and weather at HU on Friday

By Rick Henly on Saturday, July 17th, 2010

Huntington University was alive with people, cars, food, music and more on Friday night as the 2010 edition of 'Flashback to the 60s' was in full swing.

Hundreds of cars from around the area and the state were there for the folks who braved the heat to come out and talk shop or relive memories of their youth... Read More...

4-H Royalty crowned on Friday

By Rick Henly on Saturday, July 17th, 2010

The champions for this year's 4-H Fair have been named.

2009 Royalty Champion Alli Harris crowned both Mindi Hoffman and Alex Herber to reign over the club's 2010 festivities in Huntington.

Hoffman, the 18-year-old daughter of Kirk and Judy Hoffman won the title over eight other hopefuls... Read More...

HU offering blood readings at the fair

By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

HUNTINGTON, Ind. — With the Huntington County 4-H Fair just around the corner, Huntington University is busily preparing its own events to inform and entertain fair-goers.

At 10 a.m. July 24, Dr. Ruth E. Nalliah, HU professor of chemistry, and Dr. Jonathan D. Bratt, HU assistant professor of physics, will provide Wacky Science demonstrations at the HU booth located in the Commercial Tent at Hier’s Park... Read More...

Northeast Conservation Camp scheduled

By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

The annual Northeast Indiana Conservation Camp is scheduled this year for August 2 -4, 2010 at Camp Whitley, which is just northeast of Columbia City on Troy-Cedar Lake.  For years, the northeastern Indiana Soil and Water Conservation Districts have leased Camp Whitley to host their own three day conservation camp... Read More...

Trinity UM to have dinner & auction

By Rick Henly on Sunday, July 11th, 2010

Trinity United Methodist Church is currently seeking donations to add to its stained glass restoration fund.

Trinity United Methodist Church was built in 1914.  Lexan windows were added some twenty (20) years later for protection.  Over the years, the lexan has yellowed.

Now it is time to restore the stain glass windows and replace the lexan with protective storm glass... Read More...

TFS2-Independence Day at the PAL

By Rick Henly on Thursday, July 8th, 2010

The Total Fight Series is coming back to Huntington for a return engagement.

TFS2 - Independence Day will have the PAL rocking on Saturday, July 10 with multiple mixed martial arts weight classes going at it all in one night!

The doors open at 6 p.m. and the fights begin at 7 p... Read More...

Library is having a Harry Potter Party

By Jan Perkins on Thursday, July 8th, 2010

The Huntington City Library is having a Harry Potter Party for teens on July 13.  Huntington City-Township Public Library invites young adults ages 12  - 18 to the Harry Potter: Hidden Horcruxes @ the Library celebration at the Main Library on Tuesday, July 13  & The fun will begin at 6:30 with snacks and a Sorting Ceremony, and a chance to "meet" several characters from the popular series of books by J... Read More...

Hughes benefit on August 28

By Rick Henly on Sunday, July 4th, 2010

There will be a cancer benefit for Jerri Hughes on Saturday, August 28, 2010.

It will consist of a dinner, motorcycle run, silent auction, 50/50 drawings, karaoke, give-aways throughout the evening, and games and activities for the kids.

The event will start at Izaak Walton on Hauenstein Road in Huntington at 2 p... Read More...

Independence Day in 1848 at Forks

By Rick Henly on Sunday, July 4th, 2010

The Forks of the Wabash had their Old Fashioned Independence Day celebration on Saturday morning, July 3rd and, once again, it showed Huntington residents we're fortunate to have something very special in our small community.

The Erie Band, directed by recently-retired HNHS band director Thaine Campbell, started the festivities with patriotic marches at 9:45 a... Read More...

Quayle Center Classic-Dinner July 15

By Rick Henly on Friday, July 2nd, 2010

The annual Quayle Center Classic golf outing and charity auction dinner will be held on Thursday, July 15 at the LaFontaine Golf Course in Huntington. The outing will welcome special guest, Indiana Attorney General, Greg Zoeller who will golf, then be the featured dinner speaker. The major event sponsor is the C & J Foundation, Arizona... Read More...