People - December 2009 Archive
Five scholarships offered
By HFP Reporter on Thursday, December 31st, 2009
Huntington County HELP, Inc. for Disabled Citizens is offering a minimum of five scholarships up to $1500.00 each to students who are majoring in fields of study that promote service to people with disabilities. Among those fields of study considered are speech and hearing, special education, physical and occupational therapy, nursing, medicine, counseling and social work, as well as other areas of study in the medical and mental health areas... Read More...
Two Huntington men killed in accident
By Rick Henly on Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
Two Huntington County residents were killed at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday at the train crossing on South Hitzfield Street in Huntington.
Wallace Bowers, 44, and Nathan Bowers, 22, were traveling northbound on Hitzfield Street and pulled into the path of the oncoming train. They had dropped off recycling at the Clark's facility on the south side of the tracks... Read More...
Prescription medication warning
By Rick Henly on Tuesday, December 29th, 2009
Submitted by Leon Hurlburt, Huntington Co. Coroner
Today's prescription medications are incredibly addictive, available and destructive; and savvy kids know just how easy it is to source their next high. To combat this problem I have set up drop off areas throughout the city where anyone can drop off any prescription medications that need to be disposed of... Read More...
Zay has customer appreciation award
By Rick Henly on Monday, December 21st, 2009
Zay Leasing & Rentals, Inc. had a customer appreciation campaign throughout 2009.
This year’s campaign culminated with a flat screen TV giveaway this Christmas season to Harold Wood. Mr. Wood was just one of many customers who were recognized throughout the year.
Thank you to all of our customers past, present, and future and a very Merry Christmas to all... Read More...
Family Centered Services needs help
By Rick Henly on Saturday, December 19th, 2009
Family Centered Services needs your help!
Because of the ailing economy, our federal funding for 2010 has been cut by $16,000 and our state funding by $74,000. We have made all possible reductions to our budget and still need $30,000 to continue providing these vital services to our community... Read More...
Jordan Beaver is 5A All-State First Team
By HFP Reporter on Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
Huntington North's Senior Offensive Left Tackle, Jordan Beaver, was selected 5A All-State First Team in the position of offensive lineman. This honor goes along with his NCC First Team All Conference selection. Jordan started for the Vikings for the past two years... Read More...
HU Athletic Dept. partners with Love Inc
By Rick Henly on Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
The Huntington University Athletic Department is spreading Christmas cheer as they team up with Love INC to sponsor local families for Christmas.
The President’s Office along with each of the 15 athletic teams is buying gifts and providing food for Huntington County families. Through these efforts, the children of 13 families will have presents to open on Christmas morning... Read More...
Former local resident helps to go green
By Rick Henly on Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
December 9, 2009, 2009. Bradenton, Fla. SeaLand Environmental, Inc. announced today a joint venture to incorporate green solutions to F/V (fishing vessel) Time Bandit, a crab fishing boat featured on Discovery’s “Deadliest Catch”. Built in 1991 the F/V “Time Bandit” is an Alaskan Crab boat based in Homer, Alaska... Read More...
Meese earns Forester Athlete of the Week
By HFP Reporter on Monday, December 14th, 2009
HUNTINGTON, IN— The Huntington University Athletic Department announced its Athlete of the Week for the week of December 14-20, 2009. Women’s basketball freshman Lauren Meese earned the honor for her outstanding effort during the week’s competitions.
Lauren Meese, a freshman from Marion, Ind... Read More...
PMG still open after fire
By Rick Henly on Monday, December 14th, 2009
Parkview Huntington Hospital is assisting the physicians with Pediatric Medical Group in
Campaign to eliminate drunk driving
By Rick Henly on Sunday, December 6th, 2009
During November and December, spirits are high, celebrations abound and travel increases on America's roadways. Unfortunately, drunk driving is usually on the rise as well. That’s why MADD conducts Tie One On For Safety, our popular public awareness campaign, each year during the winter holiday season... Read More...
'Sites' of the Season II
By Rick Henly on Saturday, December 5th, 2009
Welcome back to our second set of houses that have been decorated and are ready for holiday viewing by your family.
It's starting to get colder outside now, so dress warm if you are going to be outside in the elements. These homes look great viewed from a car too.
I will continue to add pictures until I get close to my picture limit per article... Read More...
'Sites' of the Season
By Rick Henly on Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
Welcome to 'Sites' of the Season.
We are going to give homeowners a chance to show off their Christmas decorations over the next few weeks.
So, in a play on words, 'sites' really means locations where the decorations can be seen. Most would think it should be 'sights'.
But, we gotta be catchy... Read More...
