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Watch for Bagworm

By Ed Farris on Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

Everything is coming early this spring so the bagworm egg hatch is no exception.  When the worms initially emerge, they can almost be unnoticeable without the aid of a magnifying glass. Typically this occurs in early June, but we are weeks ahead of schedule.

            Dave Shetlar, an entomologist with Ohio State University, reported that worms usually appear when Catalpa trees are in bloom... Read More...

OSV Exhibit at Historical Museum

By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

The Huntington County Historical Museum has put out a new exhibit about Our Sunday Visitor, celebrating their 100th anniversary. This exhibit displays artifacts from both Our Sunday Visitor and Victory Noll. Artifacts on display are both products manufactured at Our Sunday Visitor, along with Archbishop Noll’s personal belongings... Read More...

Huntington Cattlemen scheduled to meet

By Ed Farris on Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

The Huntington County Cattlemen will meet on Thursday May 24 at 7:00 pm in the Family Living Building, Hier’s Park.  At this meeting, the group will be reviewing the 2012 Preview Show and planning for food booth at the 2012 4-H Fair.

      For more information, contact Purdue Extension – Huntington County Office, 354 N Jefferson – Suite 202, Huntington or call 260-358-4826... Read More...

PNC Bank and Kids Kampus Partner

By Jason Meyer on Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

PNC Bank of Huntington and Pathfinder Kids Kampus partnered for "Grow Up Great For Me, For You, For Later" program at the child care center on Wednesday, May 16th.

Kari Huston, Client and Community Relations Director for PNC Banks of Northern Indiana, Jennifer Vanderpool from Junior Achievement, and Julie Beck from the PNC Bank Huntington office spoke to the children of the Pathfinder Kids Kampus Premier Preschool class on Wednesday... Read More...

Boys & Girls Club Honored

By Lamont Neal on Monday, May 14th, 2012

The Boys &Girls Clubs of Huntington County received an Honor Award for BEST OVERALL CLUB PROGRAM: Less than $500,00 at Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s (BGCA) 106th National Conference held recently in San Diego, Calif. The organization received a $5,000 award from MetLife Foundation, sponsor of the awards program, which honors local Clubs for innovative, effective programming leading youth to a great future... Read More...

Communities for a Lifetime Meetings

By Jason Meyer on Wednesday, May 9th, 2012

The Steering Committee of the Communities for a Lifetime Project is pleased to announce that a new Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) six-month Planning Grant has been awarded through Pathfinder Services in strong partnership with Huntington County Council on Aging (HCCOA), Boys and Girls Club of Huntington County, and the City of Huntington to continue building on the foundation of the Communities for a Lifetime philosophy that the NNORC project introduced in 2008... Read More...

Kids Kampus Announces Summer Programs

By Jason Meyer on Wednesday, May 9th, 2012

Pathfinder Kids Kampus, "A Caring Place to Go and Grow!" is having a Summer Kamp for children ages 5 through 12 at Kids Kampus from May 29th through August 10th. The Kamp includes up to 50 hours of fun per week along with snacks, meals and a lot of activities.

"Studies show children may lose up to 60% of what they have learned in school over the summer," stated Lisa Mettler, Administrator of Kids Kampus... Read More...

HCHI Announces Survey Contest Winners

By Jason Meyer on Thursday, May 10th, 2012

Over 900 people participated in the Huntington County Hometown Improvement survey for residents of Huntington County. The Steering Committee would like to thank everyone who participated.

Everyone who completed a survey was entered for a chance to win one of four prizes. The winners are:

iPad winner: Dennis White,

Scooter winner: Flora Davison,

$100 Visa Gift Card Winner: Chris Hoke,

$50 Gift Card Winner: Steve Miller

The Huntington County Hometown Improvement process is engaging Huntington County residents to provide thoughts, ideas, and solutions for our community to thrive, by building on its many strengths... Read More...

4-H Fair Board scheduled to meet

By Ed Farris on Monday, May 7th, 2012

The Huntington County 4-H Fair Board will meet for a regularly scheduled board meeting on Tuesday May 15, 7 p.m. in Heritage Hall, Hier’s Park.  The board is continuing plans for the 82nd annual Huntington County Fair, July 13-27, 2012.
        For more information about the Huntington County 4-H program, contact Purdue Extension – Huntington County Office, County Annex Building, 354 N Jefferson-Suite 202, Huntington or call 260-358-4826... Read More...

4-H Garden & Floriculture Awards

By Ed Farris on Monday, May 7th, 2012

The Huntington County Master Gardeners are sponsoring two achievement awards for youth enrolled in 4-H Garden and Floriculture projects.  Applications will be accepted until May 31 and to be eligible, a 4-H member must be enrolled in the 4-H Garden or 4-H Floriculture project a minimum of five (5) years, including the current year... Read More...

National Women Build Week

By Lamont Neal on Sunday, May 6th, 2012

Huntington County Habitat for Humanity’s women volunteers representing "The Build Generation" will join thousands of other women as they raise their hammers at Habitat for Humanity construction sites across the country in recognition of National Women Build Week, May 5 – 13... Read More...

Drugs: From Prescription to Lifestyle

By Tennille Merkle on Sunday, May 6th, 2012

This Diversity Dialogue will engage the public about prescription drug abuse.  People who would never consider themselves capable of drug addiction, can find themselves chemically dependent on prescription painkillers, anti-anxiety drugs, or muscle relaxants.  Doctors continue to prescribe these drugs long after their usefulness has passed, while addicts and their families either don't notice, or rationalize the drug use... Read More...

Homeward Bound Event a Success

By Lamont Neal on Sunday, May 6th, 2012

Over 200 people participated in Homeward Bound, to fight homelessness in Indiana, on Sunday, April 29th at Headwaters Park in Fort Wayne. On Thursday, May 3rd Beth Stevens- Family Self Sufficiency Coordinator for Pathfinder Services and Carolyn Ray- Shelter Manager for Huntington House, thanked Michael Zahn from First Federal Savings Bank of Huntington for their sponsorship of the event by presenting him with a plaque... Read More...

Scout Fields For Armyworms This Spring

By Ed Farris on Sunday, May 6th, 2012

A recent report from Purdue Extension entomologists raises concern that armyworms may appear soon. 

Every week a Blacklight Trap Catch Report is posted on-line by John Obermeyer.  The most recent report showed that there were 1093 armyworm moths collected at the Northeast Purdue Agricultural Center (NEPAC) for the week of 4/17/12 through 4/23/12... Read More...

4-H Calendar May 7-20, 2012

By Lamont Neal on Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

It is the policy of the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service that all persons have equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, services, activities, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran... Read More...