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Regional Fine Art Show opens in September
The LaFontaine Arts Council (LAC) is officially resuming the Regional Fine Art Show! The LAC will present the Regional Fine Arts Show at the Huntington Arts & Entrepreneurial Center at 32 E. Franklin Street in downtown Huntington. The show will open September 6, 2024 and will wrap up on September 27, 2024. This year’s judge is to be determined.
The first step to equity is getting students to and from a great school
Teachers aren’t supposed to have favorite students, but a few years back, mine was Derrien. I crack a lot of jokes when I teach, and he always kept pace with a witty comeback. He put his wits to use daily in my science class, generating insights that had me learning alongside him. My favorite part, […] The post The first step to equity is getting students to and from a great school appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Winning $4M Mega Millions ticket sold in Indiana
Someone bought a winning $4 million Mega Millions ticket in Indiana. The winning entry matched five numbers but missed the Mega Ball. The 4X Megaplier means the ticket is worth $4 million. Megaplier is an optional add-on available in some states that multiples a non-jackpot prize by a factor of 2, 3, 4 or 5 […]
Indiana Sports Hall of Fame sets eyes on shopping center in Irvington
INDIANAPOLIS — Football heroes, basketball legends and history-making race car drivers. Developers are working to bring something exciting for sports fanatics in the Hoosier state. The Indiana Sports Hall of Fame hopes to transform the Irvington Plaza on the east side into their home base. The shopping center has sat empty for several years, looking […]
DNR: A frog species that mysteriously disappeared from the Tri-State in the 1980s is back
A species of prairie-dwelling amphibians that disappeared from the Angel Mounds Historic Site a generation ago has been reintroduced there, Indiana state officials said this week. The crawfish frog, endangered in the Hoosier State, is back following an effort led by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and Angel Mounds. ...
Mental Health America Wabash Valley Region to host youth initiatives snack and chat
Mental Health America Wabash Valley Region (MHA-WVR) is hosting a snack and chat event to discuss mental health resources available for youth. The event, held in partnership with Junior Achievement, aims to address community needs and encourage involvement. Brandi Christiansen of MHA-WVR emphasized the focus on youth initiatives, outreach, and recruiting mentors and volunteers to achieve community goals.
Heritage Pointe residents pursue gardening
The only thing better than a little bit of greenery during the summer is a lot of greenery during the summer, and Heritage Pointe of Huntington senior living community has taken it to the max. Well aware of the beauty, pure pleasure, and many benefits provided by gardening, Brad Fuller,...
American Heart Association honors local hospitals for heart attack and stroke care
ELKHART, Ind. -- Each year, the American Heart Association recognizes hospitals across the country for consistently following up-to-date, research-based guidelines to ensure all patients have access to lifesaving care. In Indiana, 43 hospitals were recognized this year, including a handful of local hospitals. More than 3,000 hospitals nationwide participate in...
Historical Society’s History in Making Contest
Area photographers are invited to enter the History in the Making Photo Contest, sponsored by the Huntington County Historical Society and Frederick’s Photography. Photos of people and sites in Huntington County can be entered in the contest. All photos submitted will become part of the permanent archives of the Huntington County Historical Society, where they will give future residents a glimpse of life in the Huntington County of today.
Fire Hydrant Project begins next month
After a brief hiatus, the LaFontaine Arts Council (LAC) is once again inviting members of the community of Huntington County to participate in the Hydrant Project. The Hydrant Project is a year-long public art exhibit utilizing fire hydrants located throughout the City of Huntington to paint a variety of designs that follow a common theme. The theme for 2024 is mythical creatures. Previous themes have included Disney, Comic Characters and Children’s books.
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