October 16, 2024
Since they purchased what previously was a county-owned property at 107 W. Spring St. in downtown LaGrange, Marion and Greg...
October 16, 2024
Five LaGrange County high school seniors have been named finalists for the 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. This prestigious award...
October 16, 2024
The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office in Michigan continues to investigate leads in the missing persons case involving Brittany Shank,...
October 16, 2024
Parkview Noble Hospital and the Parkview Center for Healthy Living invite area residents in need of lab testing to sign...
October 9, 2024
Carnival rides are a popular aspect of Corn School for youngsters. Pictured, Diego Garcia, 4, of LaGrange, takes a ride...
October 16, 2024
Surf Internet®, a leading internet service provider in the Great Lakes region, was awarded $8.5 million in the final round of the Next Level Connections (NLC) Grant Program by the State of Indiana. The funding will be matched by a...
October 9, 2024
Bowen Health is the new name for Bowen Center. This new name reflects the organization’s mission and commitment to delivering comprehensive healthcare to northern Indiana. Bowen Health’s core mission is to serve the underserved, and no one is turned away...
October 9, 2024
Greencroft Communities is pleased to announce the appointment of Todd Yoder as the new Vice President of Development. Todd brings with him a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to advancing the Foundation’s mission. His appointment reflects the Foundation’s...
October 9, 2024
A Parkview Physicians Group (PPG) – Family Medicine office is now welcoming patients of all ages at 1111 Lighthouse Lane in Goshen, with Tamara Kermani, DO, caring for area residents’ primary care needs. Dr. Kermani’s office is located in the...
October 9, 2024
Parkview Health has been named among the Top. 10 Most Loved Workplaces in America according to Newsweek. It’s the second consecutive year Parkview has made Newsweek’s Top 200, jumping to No. 7 overall this year from No. 87 in 2023....
October 16, 2024
For most of last Friday’s NECC Small School Division football battle between Prairie Heights and host Fremont, it looked as though a special teams miscue may send the Panthers to a fourth-straight defeat. A blocked extra-point kick following its first...
October 16, 2024
Breckan Maran and Blake Metzger combined to run for 254 yards and six touchdowns in leading Fairfield to a 48-38 victory over visiting Lakeland last Friday in NECC Big School Division football action. Maran gained 137 yards on 19 carries...
October 16, 2024
The Shipshewana Area Historical Society will meet on Monday, Oct. 21, at 6:30 p.m., in the Farver School Museum. The building is located across from the Shipshewana Post Office. Doors open at 6 p.m. This is the group’s annual meeting...
October 16, 2024
Prairie Heights Community Schools will hold an informational meeting for parents of children with special needs who reside within the Prairie Heights attendance area and are home schooled or attend a non-public school. The meeting will be held on Wednesday,...
October 16, 2024
An article in the Oct. 9 edition of the LaGrange Standard-News concerning the Citizen of the Year incorrectly stated that Christine Yoder was a veteran of the U.S. military. The Standard News regrets the error.
— Jeff Burbrink | October 16, 2024
I visited a cornfield last week where a lot of grain was lost during harvest. More than I had ever seen, in fact. A little corn on the ground can add up to a lot of loss. Just two kernels...
– Elma Chapman | October 16, 2024
Saturday was filled with programs and hikes. We met at the LC Nature Center in Roanoke, IN, which is just southwest of Ft. Wayne. If you’ve never heard of it, it may be because this nature center is quite new;...
— Sara Patrick | October 16, 2024
I am always amazed at our “way of life” here in LaGrange County, especially when I visit other communities or travel outside the state. Coming back home is like a fresh (albeit, sometimes smelly) breath of air. It’s a slower...
– Emily Christ | October 16, 2024
Emotional balance and responsibility are essential for maintaining healthy relationships and a sense of well-being. Achieving emotional balance means effectively managing your emotions while responsibility involves taking ownership of your feelings and actions. There are many ways to incorporate practices...
— Jeff Burbrink | October 9, 2024
In a few days, the fall ritual of burning leaves will start, filling the air with smoke and leading to debates on social media and newspaper editorial pages about the good, the bad and ugly side of the issue. One...
– Emily Christ | October 9, 2024
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, preparing delicious home-cooked meals can often seem like an insurmountable task. However, there’s a kitchen companion that can simplify mealtime while delivering mouthwatering dishes - the slow cooker. One of the most...