Friday, December 5, 2025
Arrest Records
The following arrests were reported by the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office on November 21: Trevor Hicks, 30, of LaGrange, was arrested by the LaGrange Police Department on a charge of leaving the scene of an accident and providing false information....
Arrest Records
The following arrests were reported by the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office on November 15: Ryan Fletcher, 52, of Wolcottville, was arrested by the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office on a charge of domestic battery. The following arrests were reported by the...
Arrest Records
The following arrests were reported by the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office on November 6: Jonathan Collins, 45, of Sturgis, was arrested by the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office on a warrant. The following arrests were reported by the LaGrange County Sheriff’s...
Congratulations Praire Heights Students of the Month
Prarie Heights October Students of the Month (From Left) Freshman Zechariah Nelson, Sophomore, Kylee Carmichael, Junior Aubri Avila, and Senior Ava Kidd.
Hunters, follow best practices this firearm deer season
Opening day of Indiana’s traditional firearm deer hunting season November 15, 2025, is right around the corner, and many hunters are busy scouting land, watching trail cameras and preparing equipment. To ensure a safe season on both public and private...
Panthers cagers level Garrett, season record
Prairie Heights scored its first victory of the young boys basketball season this past Saturday afternoon in snowy Garrett with a 78-66 decision over the host Railroaders. The Panthers, who opened the campaign earlier last week with a 63-52 loss...
Lady Warriors claim sixth victory
Westview raised its varsity girls basketball record to 6-1 last Tuesday in Goshen with a 52-24 pummeling of host Bethany Christian. Two field goals each by Janissa Lehman, Bre Cory and Maddie Grossman helped the Lady Warriors streak to a...
Swank, CN too much for Lady Lakers
Grace Swank poured in 22 points, grabbed 13 rebounds and blocked four shots in powering Central Noble to a 47-39 NECC girls basketball victory over Lakeland last Tuesday night in Albion. Jaylee Slone netted 11 points and four assists for...
Wolcottville Santa and Tree Lighting Ceremony
Get ready for a festive evening in Wolcottville! The town is excited to announce a special event on December 13, 2025, at 6 p.m., where residents and visitors can gather to celebrate the holiday season with the traditional Christmas Tree...
Dear Readers
Dear Readers, I hope this message finds you well. I would like to address a couple of important corrections regarding the LaGrange Standard-News Vol. 170 – No. 47. First, I apologize for the confusion caused by a mix-up in our...
Listen to your heart when battling winter weather
Whether you’re out shoveling snow or exposed to cold temperatures, listen to your heart, as winter weather can be a source of major stress on your cardiovascular system. With up to a foot of snow forecast this weekend in some...
Avian Flu Can Be Spread by Humans
The current outbreak of Highly Pathenogenic Avian Flu (HPAI) in northern Indiana is very serious. There are now over 60 barns currently quarantined in LaGrange and Elkhart counties. It is both costly and stressful for our farm families. While HPAI...
The Trickle Down of Psychological Commerce
My mind has always been piqued by the unique processes that happen in the brain. Why do people decide what they do, and how do they reach that conclusion? How do some people relate to a certain thing or activity...
Pesticide and Fertilizer Exam for Plain Community on January 7
Important news for folks in the Plain Community who need to get their pesticide and fertilizer licenses! The Indiana State Chemist Office knows that not everyone can sit down in front of a computer for a test. That’s why they’re...
Supporting Your Neighbors this Small Business Season
Happy Turkey Week! As you prepare to put on your stretchy pants and gobble down some roasted turkey (pun totally intended), but first lean into some quality considerations at the beginning of Black Friday deals and festivities. I will continue...
It’s Not Calculus
A little over a week ago, I had the annual privilege of joining my family in attending the Shipshewana Light Parade and Lighting Ceremony. It was a beautiful sight! Floats, trucks, and people (believe it or not!) decked out in...
Basic skills we learn in school still important
Every now and then I am invited to speak to a group of school kids or 4-Hers about careers. Usually, the teachers expect me to talk about agriculture-related jobs, tractors, crops, animals, the usual. But instead, I like to take...